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Edward Dowd, Founding Partner of Phinance Technologies, a global macro alternative investment firm, and author of "Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022,” joins Julia La Roche on episode 304. Ed Dowd argues we're already in a technical recession, with the stock market bubble driven by just seven stocks masking underlying economic weakness as housing rolls over, layoffs accelerate at Amazon and UPS, and credit markets tighten. He warns that insider selling is at unprecedented levels as institutions distribute to retail investors in classic "FOMO" behavior, while the equal-weighted S&P has gone nowhere since January. Dowd criticizes the Trump administration for gaslighting Americans about the economy instead of communicating the Biden hangover from illegal immigration and deficit spending, explains China is exporting deflation due to their real estate crisis and 20 years of excess housing inventory, and predicts a deflation scare with oil plummeting to $30 before the Fed intervenes with massive QE. He recommends raising cash and moving into treasuries like Warren Buffett, expects the dollar to rip as liquidity dries up globally, sees gold hitting $10,000 by 2030 as central banks accumulate it, and warns Bitcoin will go much lower as it's underperforming treasuries—an early warning indicator of the risk-off environment ahead.This episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: http://vaneck.com/REMXJuliaThis episode is brought to you by Monetary Metals. Learn more at https://monetary-metals.com/julia Links: PhinanceTechnologies: https://phinancetechnologies.com/ US Economy Outlook 2025: https://phinancetechnologies.com/Product_USEconomyOutlook2025.htm?Twitter/X: https://x.com/DowdEdwardTimestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and welcome1:09 - Macro view5:00 - Credit markets tightening, distribution phase of stock market, Trump administration gaslighting about economy7:00 - China at a crossroads: real estate crisis going acute7:55 - China exporting deflation, depreciating the yuan9:00 - Tariffs are deflationary10:00 - Risk-off environment is coming11:00 - Dollar outlook 12:40 - Risk off environment: flight to safety into treasuries14:20 - Three Hindenburg omens: market breadth disaster15:00 - Gold discussion: long-term bullish, going to $10,000 by 203017:00 - AI bubble: momentum and administration fomenting it22:20 - Retail FOMO buying: sign of unhealthy market24:32 - Fed cutting but still behind the curve27:00 - Credit markets sniffing out deflation scare30:00 - 1970s stagflation period: inflation/deflation yo-yo30:37 - Oil going to $30: China internal consumption plummeted33:43 - Gaslighting about the economy: people feel the reality 35:30 - China facing crossroads and crisis starting in 2020 40:00 - Dollar liquidity issue: people scrambling for dollars 40:40 - Treasury Secretary Bessent can term out debt during recession 41:03 - Yellen front-loaded debt, significance of terming it out 42:30 - Immigration 48:40 - 100% probability we're in recession now 49:30 - How to be allocated: raise cash for flexibility 50:40 - Japan carry trade could blow up at any moment 52:00 - What makes Ed optimistic: asset prices will come down 54:07 - Where to find Ed's work and research
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, PSAC, and the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Tuesday this week was budget day, the Carney government's long-awaited, first. And as we typically do when there's a fresh budget to pick apart – we've assembled the policy panel for our very own Herle Burly Budget Lock-up. Dr. Jennifer Robson, Tyler Meredith and Ben Woodfinden are here to give us their review of Budget 2025.You loyal Herle Burly-ites know Jennifer and Tyler well ... but Ben is new to the panel, so I'm going to start the bona fides with him.Only one month ago, he joined Meredith, Boessenkool & Phillips as a Senior Advisor and Director of their new premium policy intelligence service, MBP Intelligence. Over his career, he's provided advice, translated policy and shaped messaging in the highest stakes political environments, most recently as Director of Comms for Pierre Poilievre. Jennifer has served in senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University, and a fellow of the Public Policy ForumAnd Tyler 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 & Phillips Policy Advisors.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.
In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes back Robert Clark, Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner of Domain Real Estate Partners, for a timely discussion on the state of U.S. residential real estate. With affordability continuing to challenge buyers and mortgage rates remaining elevated, Bob offers a deep dive into how homebuilders are adapting their models in 2025, from navigating margin pressure and shifting demographics to embracing land-light strategies. The conversation explores the growing role of insurance capital in financing residential development and how institutional investors are responding to macroeconomic forces such as immigration policy and interest rate volatility. Bob also discusses how Domain partners with homebuilders to manage risk and unlock capital efficiency in an increasingly complex housing market. Whether you're focused on credit, real assets, or portfolio construction, this episode offers valuable perspective on the intersection of real estate fundamentals and investment opportunity in today's market.
Spencer Millerberg is the Founding Partner of DetailPage, which helps brands optimize traffic and gain Amazon market share. He founded OneClickRetail, the original provider of Amazon market share data that was sold to Ascential. As an eCommerce and data analytics expert, Spencer has helped over 650 brands improve sales, margins, and search positions on eCommerce sites. In this episode… In today's digital marketplace, visibility is everything. With AI tools like ChatGPT shaping how shoppers discover products, brands are facing a new kind of competition — one where search optimization meets machine learning. How can companies ensure their products are recommended when customers ask AI what to buy? According to eCommerce and data analytics expert Spencer Millerberg, the key lies in mastering both traditional and generative optimization. He urges brands to speak the customer's language, not their internal catalog terms, and to keep content fresh to trigger algorithmic boosts. By understanding how AI prioritizes retailer and brand content, and by revisiting SEO regularly, brands can secure lasting visibility and growth. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant welcomes Spencer Millerberg, Founding Partner of DetailPage, back to the show to discuss AI-driven discoverability. Spencer explains why retailer content dominates AI recommendations, how quarterly content updates improve search ranking, and why optimizing neglected B SKUs drives major growth.
In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore OpenAI's Sora and how AI-driven video generation reshapes creativity, privacy, and consent. From OpenAI's massive $38B AWS deal to the ethical storm over data scraping and copyright, they unpack the week's biggest tech power plays. The duo explores Geoffrey Hinton's surprising optimism on AI's future, Meta's data mishap, and how companies are redefining roles through spatial computing. Plus, Lee shares insights from NVIDIA's GTC conference and what it reveals about the true cost and promise of AI. The episode also features Cathy's exciting interview with Melissa Tony Stires, Founding Partner and Chief Global Growth Officer, and Janna Salokangas, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia, AI. Together, they discuss strategy-first adoption of AI, the importance of AI literacy, and the mindset shifts leaders need to drive human-centred transformation in the era of intelligent tools.Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!Melissa Tony Stires BioMelissa Tony Stires is an international protocol expert and leadership innovator specialising in cross-cultural communications and women's empowerment in AI. As Founder and Head of Global Growth and Expansion at Mia AI, she bridges tradition and technology through global collaborations and billion-dollar initiatives. A certified Advanced International Protocol Officer, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker, Melissa's work has shaped dialogues from Davos to Cannes Lions, advancing inclusivity, innovation, and global understanding in the tech landscape.Melissa Tony Stires LinkedInJanna Salokangas BioJanna Salokangas is the Co-founder and CEO of Mia AI, where she's redefining how people and organisations unlock their full potential through AI-driven learning and innovation. Under her leadership, Mia has trained over 7,000 professionals across 65+ countries, partnering with leading institutions to deliver transformative AI education and solutions. A co-founder of Finnish Flow, Janna also champions Finland's business community at Davos, advocating for human-centric AI and the future of equitable, empowered innovation.Janna Salokangas LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic00:28 NVIDIA GTC & Nokia's $1B AI Investment00:54 Geoffrey Hinton Shifts AI Stance on Job Displacement08:17 Sharp HealthCare's First Chief Spatial Computing Officer09:05 OpenAI's $38 Billion Amazon AWS Deal Explained15:17 Perplexity vs Reddit: Data Scraping Lawsuit Breakdown21:28 AI Augmentation Over Replacement: Secret Cinema's Approach26:19 Magic Leap's Google Partnership & New AI Glasses32:17 TEDx Atlanta: Alvin Wang Graylin & Industry Leaders35:45 AI Education Interview with Janna & Melissa from Mia AI37:18 Mia AI: Human-Centered AI Education Going Global42:35 Strategy-First AI Adoption: Define Problems Before Tools42:46 Real-World Success Stories: From Universities to Single Mothers47:28 What Differentiates Mia AI in a Crowded Market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jocks in Jills Merch is HERE!!!CAN is live here: https://ca.shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsUS is live here: https://shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsThis episode of Jocks in Jills is presented by SharkNinja. SharkNinja is a proud Founding Partner of the PWHL. Visit www.sharkninja.ca www.sharkclean.ca www.sharkbeauty.ca www.ninjakitchen.ca to learn more.Casey O'Brien joined us to chat about growing up in NY, her hockey roots, and where her game really took off. Plus, we dive into the Montreal Victoire's season and an interview with Coach Kori Cheverie - is this the year?! PLUS: we're opening up the lines for YOU! Call +1 929-542-2442 or hit jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be part of our new SEND IT and Dr. Jill segments.00:00:00 - INTRO w Casey O'Brien00:19:55 - HEADLINES & MONTREAL PREVIEW00:20:32 - COACH KORI CHEVERIE INTERVIEW00:32:32 - Thank You Kori!00:46:11 - Thank You to our sponsor Clever Mocktails!00:53:34 – Interview Intro00:54:16 - CASEY O'BRIEN INTERVIEW01:34:03 - Thank You Casey!01:34:50 - SEND IT SEGMENT01:35:19 - CALL IN - Scott from Newburgh01:38:52 – Get in touch with us01:39:49 - End of Show, See you on Friday!
This Week on The Friday Reporter Lisa welcomes Alex Conant, Founding Partner at Firehouse Strategies — a veteran communications strategist whose career has taken him from the halls of Capitol Hill to the highest levels of presidential politics.Alex shares insights from his years as Communications Director for Senator Marco Rubio and as National Press Secretary during Rubio's presidential campaign, reflecting on how political communication has evolved in the modern media environment. From campaign war rooms to corporate boardrooms, Alex's perspective bridges the gap between strategy, storytelling and the speed of today's digital news cycle.Together, Lisa and Alex discuss how Washington's communication playbook continues to change — and what it takes to break through the noise in a crowded, polarized media landscape.Tune in for a conversation that's as sharp as it is timely — with one of the best minds in political and corporate communication. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefridayreporter.substack.com
In this special episode of Talking New York Real Estate filmed at the NYC Real Estate Expo, Vince sits down with guests Pierre Debbas, Founding Partner of Romer Debbas, LLP and Marc Norman, Associate Dean at NYU, to discuss the current state of the New York City market. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #realestatebuyers #nycrealestate #realestate #vincerocco #TNYRE #theeverset #roadwaymoving #newyorkrealestate #nyc
Jocks in Jills Merch is HERE!!!CAN is live here: https://ca.shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsUS is live here: https://shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsThis episode of Jocks in Jills is presented by SharkNinja. SharkNinja is a proud Founding Partner of the PWHL. Visit www.sharkninja.ca www.sharkclean.ca www.sharkbeauty.ca www.ninjakitchen.ca to learn more.Happy Halloween and World Series Game 6! We break down the hype of the day before getting into a preview of the Ottawa Charge's season with Head Coach Carla MacLeod. Can they get back to the Walter Cup Finals with all the fallout from Expansion? We also break down (read: rage about) the City of Ottawa's very disappointing arena capacity. We're also joined by Karissa Donkin, author of Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game to discuss her new novel, and by Courtney Kennedy for our new segment, Courtney's Cornah! PLUS: we're opening up the lines for YOU! Call +1 929-542-2442 or hit jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be part of our new SEND IT and Dr. Jill segments.00:00:00 - INTRO w Haley Winn00:01:51 - Start of Show, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!00:10:24 - FAN Name Suggestions00:11:09 - GET IN TOUCH WITH US!00:13:00 - HEADLINES, OTTAWA CHARGE PREVIEW00:14:05 – CARLA MACLEOD INTERVIEW00:31:03 - Ottawa Charge Preview Continues00:59:48 - COURTNEY'S CORNAH01:16:07 - KARISSA DONKIN INTERVIEW01:33:01 - HALEY WINN INTERVIEW02:05:19 - Thank You Haley & Sober Carpenter!02:06:44 - BUCKLES SAYS HI!02:07:16 - DR.JILL02:14:41 - CALL IN #02:15:13 - End of Show, GO JAYS GO!
Today on our special APEC Youth Series, we're joined by two distinguished voices: Chen Xiaobin, a 2025 APEC Summit delegate for young entrepreneurs and Vice Chair of the Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Annual Forum; and Laura Nguyen, Founding Partner at GenAI Fund and Head of Vietnam for Ava Labs. They share their unique perspectives on the critical intersection of technology and sustainability. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
The following article of the Health industry is: “The Evolving Landscape of Good Manufacturing Practices in Mexico” by Luis Lopez Linaldi, Founding Partner, Solorzano Linaldi.
In this dynamic debate episode, Richard Parsons, Founding Partner at True Agency in London, goes head-to-head with Raluca Apostol, Demand Gen Expert at STOICA, to tackle one of B2B marketing's most persistent tensions: should you focus on short-term demand generation or long-term brand building? Raluca makes the case for short-term tactics, arguing for speed, measurability, and immediate ROI that keeps budgets flowing and managers happy. Richard counters with evidence that brand building is the true hero, citing the 90% rule where buyers choose from just three brands that come to mind when they enter the market. The conversation explores budget allocation, the rise of new channels like connected TV and YouTube, and how AI might democratize high-quality brand production. Both debaters ultimately agree that the ideal approach requires the full team on the pitch - but disagree on where to start. This episode sets up Richard's upcoming masterclass on the five principles of growth and optimal budget splits between brand and sales activation.
Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, Victor Sozio, Founding Partner, and Ben Schlegel, Director in the Capital Services Group, discuss New York City's multifamily market and the findings of Ariel Property Advisors' Q3 2025 Multifamily Quarter in Review New York City.Highlights include:New York City's multifamily market gained momentum in the third quarter, rising to $2.55 billion in sales, up 14% quarter-over-quarter and 17% year-over-year.Free-market assets are attracting significant investor interest due to strong fundamentals like growing rents and less regulation compared to rent-stabilized buildings.Nearly half of the dollar volume in the third quarter was in Manhattan where sales were dominated by well-capitalized investors targeting high-value free-market multifamily assets.There has been a significant increase in liquidity in the market over the last 6 to 12 months, with more banks, private lenders and debt funds entering the New York market. Lenders are keenly interested in Manhattan, especially for office-to-residential conversions, due to low vacancy rates and strong demand dynamics.The team is expecting a strong close to the year with a flurry of transactions, primarily driven by free-market multifamily properties, supported by softening interest rates
Jocks in Jills Merch is HERE!!!CAN is live here: https://ca.shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsUS is live here: https://shop.thepwhl.com/collections/jocks-in-jillsThis episode of Jocks in Jills is presented by SharkNinja. SharkNinja is a proud Founding Partner of the PWHL. Visit www.sharkninja.ca www.sharkclean.ca www.sharkbeauty.ca www.ninjakitchen.ca to learn more.Season 3 hype continues with Rory Guilday, the Ottawa Charge's first round pick from this season. We talk about her scary battle with a tumor and how it helped shape her character, representing team USA, and more. We also take a look at the Minnesota Frost's chances of three-peating this season, and Ottawa's unfortunate proposed arena changesRSU Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19qMLh8ZwR/ PLUS: we're opening up the lines for YOU! Call or text +1 929-542-2442 or hit jocksinjills@thepwhl.com to be part of our new SEND IT and Dr. Jill segments.00:00:00 - INTRO w Rory Guilday00:00:22 - START of SHOW w SHARK/NINJA00:04:44 - BUCKLES GM1 WORLD SERIES00:13:35 - CALL IN LINE00:14:57 - MINNESOTA FROST PREVIEW00:16:03 - KEN KLEE INTERVIEW00:32:42 - Thank You Ken00:50:30 - THANK YOU CLEVER MOCKTAILS00:56:19 - NEW JERSEYS00:59:45 - RORY GUILDAY INTERVIEW01:31:09 - PLAYER Interview EXIT01:31:45 - SEND IT SEGMENT01:37:03 - End of Show! Thank You Sponsors
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5: How can venture investors consistently identify the next breakout market? Barry Eggers, Founding Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, reveals the firm's thesis-driven approach to venture capital of using early “learning investments” to test conviction, then scaling fast into emerging markets before the crowd arrives. In this episode, Barry shares insights from Lightspeed's foundational bets in enterprise tech, Snap's billion-dollar rise, and how the firm built multi-company portfolios around early themes like flash storage and analytics.
"I think that people forget that. These small businesses, they're the ones that are sponsoring your sports teams, which are helping with school things, and that are doing fundraisers that are giving back to the community all the time." - Rebecca BertoldiWhen COVID-19 hit, we launched a series to spotlight the small businesses that sustain our communities. Five years on, many are still rebuilding. This highlight episode revisits candid conversations with policymakers, advisors, and owners about what truly helped—and what must happen next.Top ProblemsFinancing gaps & collapsing revenue put leases, payroll, and inventory at risk.Technology barriers slowed the pivot to online sales and services.Minimal cash reserves left micro and solo enterprises exposed.Top SolutionsSBA pathways: PPP (including second draw), EIDL working capital, and SBA debt relief that covered principal and interest for existing borrowers.Hands-on technical assistance: devices, training, and coaching to move operations online and reach customers.Community-led purchasing: direct takeout, gift cards, curated boxes, catering, and pop-ups to keep dollars local.Show GuestsJulie Clowes, District Director, Small Business Administration's San Francisco District OfficeTim Russell, Program Director, Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterSharon Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterPierre Coeurdeuil, Director of Advising & Education, SFMadeAmanda Fried, Chief of Policy and Communications, Treasurer for the City and County of San FranciscoAdam Fowler, founding partner, CVL EconomicsKristin Houk Owner of All Good Pizza, TATO, Café AlmaRebecca Bertoldi, Rebecca Bertoldi MarketingPooja Rajani, Director of Programs, En 2 ActionLaurie Thomas, Executive Director, Golden Gate Restaurant AssociationShannon Walter, Manager, Blue Plate SFJeff Trenam, Owner, Blue Plate SFMichelle Pusateri, Owner, Nana Joes GranolaAndrea Baker, Founder, En 2 ActionShow HostsEric Estrada / Co-Host/ VOCGeorge Koster/Producer/Host Voices of the CommunityWhy listenYou'll hear what it really took to survive: from emergency capital and city tax relief to e-commerce pivots and neighborhood solidarity. Owners share the stress, the ingenuity, and the lessons they want every community to remember.Take action After you listen, do one thing to strengthen your local economy:• Order direct from neighborhood restaurants and makers (skip third-party delivery when you can).• Buy gift cards or curated boxes, book local catering for meetings and events.• Donate or volunteer with the support organizations featured in this episode.• Share this episode with a friend who loves small businesses as much as you do.
Disciplined, purpose-driven innovation, anchored in governance, data, and the human experience, beats shiny-object hype.In this mega-episode, Lisa Fry, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at SCP Health, discusses “purposeful innovation” that reduces clinician burden and elevates patient experience: ED-volume prediction to align coverage, early pilots of ambient scribing, and patient-preferred models like hospital-at-home. She explains the guardrails, an enterprise architecture review board, commitments to core platforms, and stage-gated pilots with predefined success metrics, to avoid the “tyranny of the urgent” and scale only what works. Nancye Feistritzer, DNP, RN—VP, Center for Care Delivery & Innovation at Emory Healthcare, talks about how bold initiatives, including the Apple hospital work and implementing Epic on Apple devices, succeed only when they explicitly align with an organization's strategy, mission, and values. Nick Yaitsky, Board Member for TAG Digital Health, urges outcome-first AI roadmaps: accept that healthcare data is imperfect, mitigate bias by fine-tuning models to local populations and even individual patients, and build trust in the same way we came to trust GPS, through consistent, measurable results and governance. Olga Ryzhikova, Founding Partner at Kepler Team, tackles adoption by starting integration where clinicians work (SMART on FHIR/SSO), designing modern user experiences, and favoring ambient, low-click workflows so tools remain in use. Ron Strachan, Global Healthcare CIO Advisor, addresses rural access, noting that resilient, low-bandwidth virtual care and platform economies can “meet patients where they are.” His own brain-tumor journey underscores how imaging precision and reliable infrastructure can change outcomes. Finally, Wes Whitaker, AVP of Growth Strategy & Data Analytics, shows population health at scale: unifying EHR, eligibility, claims, and ADT into a modern cloud/Databricks stack, then applying predictive models to anticipate ER visits, target outreach, drive attribution, and prove ROI, while tightening security with role-based access. Together, their message is clear: govern hard, integrate early, pilot fast, measure relentlessly, and scale empathetically. Tune in and learn how to innovate with rigor, scale with empathy, and deliver measurable value!ResourcesConnect with Lisa Fry on LinkedIn here.Follow SCP Health on LinkedIn here and visit their website here.Follow and connect with Nancye Feistritzer on LinkedIn.Learn more about Emory Healthcare on LinkedIn and their website.Connect with and follow Nick Yaitsky on LinkedIn.Discover more about the TAG Digital Health Society on LinkedIn and explore their website.Follow and connect with Olga Ryzhikova on LinkedIn.Learn more about the Kepler Team on their LinkedIn and explore their website.Connect with Ron Strachan on LinkedIn here.Explore Zoom's website and learn more about them on their LinkedIn.Follow and connect with Wes Whitaker on LinkedIn.Discover more about Premise Health on their LinkedIn and visit their website.
Welcome to TBCY! In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Chris Wake, Founding Partner of Atypical Ventures. Chris shares his fascinating journey from his childhood curiosity and adoptive experience, to building and investing in groundbreaking frontier technologies. Discover how pivotal moments shaped his career, why he's passionate about “plausible science fiction,” and how Atypical Ventures is fueling innovation in fields like synthetic biology, lunar data centers, nuclear isotopes, and critical infrastructure.Learn about the mindset of an “engineer with empathy,” the future of investing at the boundary of atoms, bits and cells, and why Chris believes real change comes from supporting outliers and overlooked research. Whether you're a founder, investor, or curious mind, this episode is packed with insights into shaping the world's future through radical innovation.
This is the seventh episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls series, which include 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Anthony Fernandez, Head of Business Development and Sales at ICONOMI (4/14/2024, Season 7)Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratus (7/6/2024, Season 7) Zhen Yu Yong, CEO and co-founder at Web3Auth (11/4/2024, Season 8)Michal "Mehow" Pospieszalski, CEO and co-founder at MatterFi (5/23/2024, Season 7)
Send us a textThis is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story!Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate — and why every great message starts with meaning.00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speech Bobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended most Made to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Send us a textThis is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story!Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate — and why every great message starts with meaning.00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speech Bobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended most Made to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Michael, Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner of Tecture Design Studio. The three discussed David's background, his early career, travelling & school, establishing Tecture, vision for Tecture, firm size & operations, fabrication mockups & testing, budget & schedule, design build business structure, appeal of design build, façade materials & buildings. This episode is supported by Chaos • 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.
Matt Kenney joins us once again on the podcast! Matt is a political consultant, public affairs professional, and founding partner of Echo Canyon Consulting — as well as a former Army infantryman and combat veteran from Arizona. Tune in to hear what he's working on now! Follow Outsider: https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig/ Shop Outsider: https://www.outsider.com/ Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/ifjayhadinstagram/ Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sammackey615/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutsider/podcasts Episode sponsored by: Montana Dog Food Company: https://montanadogfoodco.com/ Follow Matt Kenney:https://www.instagram.com/matt.kenney.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book "American Apocalypse: The Second Civil War" Selena Zito, Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Special Correspondent for the Washington Post and the author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland"Topic: Suspicious hunting stand found near Trump's Air Force One exit, JD Vance, government shutdown Jim Hanson, Commentator and Green BeretTopic: Marine artillery shell detonated Kerry Picket, White House Correspondent for the Washington TimesTopic: Latest from the Trump White House Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority, a conservative organization that trains candidates and activistsTopic: Government shutdown, political news of the day Sean Parnell, Spokesman for the Department of DefenseTopic: Marine artillery shell detonation, DOD's role in Israel and Russia-Ukraine war John Ashbrook, Founding Partner of Calvary and Co-Host of the Ruthless PodcastTopic: News of the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Achieving your financial goals in the world of commercial open-source requires careful planning and strong commitment. Ben Rometsch is joined by Matt Althauser and Alex Boswell, founding partners of Polychrome, who share their journey from hitting their first $10k annual recurring revenue to reaching their first $1M ARR. Matt and Alex talks about the role of a dedicated community support in shaping their financial strategies and the importance of setting clarity on their target customers' needs. They also reveal their secrets in building a well-rounded team and navigating the ever-changing licenses for open-source projects.
In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Lianne Pollak-David about the remaining challenges following the release of all living hostages and President Trump's multilateral summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Lianne outlines the debate over establishing an international Arab security force in Gaza, and the regional shift toward a new “Abraham Alliance”. Lianne Pollak-David is a Founding Partner of the Coalition for Regional Security and Strategic Consultant. She worked as an Adviser at the PM's Office and the National Security Council, and is a former member of the Negotiation Team with the Palestinians.
Originally Recorded September 9th, 2025About American Philanthropic: https://amphil.com/Check out Jeremy Beer's book, Beyond the Devil's Road: Francisco Garcés and the Spanish Encounter with the American Southwest: https://www.oupress.com/9780806194578/beyond-the-devils-road/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com
‘Bundling' is a well-known business strategy, especially in tech, where it's not only used to increase sales and move slow-selling products, but also to tie customers into an ecosystem (such as Apple or Microsoft).So what about all the unbundling that's been happening in agtech recently? While historically we've seen seed companies offer bundled options, such as seeds, crop management, and data products, there is now a trend towards ‘unbundling' in agriculture. This is exemplified by Corteva's recent decision to unbundle its seed and crop protection divisions into two publicly traded companies. Similarly, Farmers Business Network(FBN) has also spun off its global crop solutions business from its digital marketplace. In this episode, Sarah Nolet unpacks the bundling/unbundling dilemma in agtech with Shane Thomas, founder of Upstream Ag Insights and Matthew Pryor, Founding Partner at Tenacious Ventures. They discuss:The strategic impacts of unbundling for companies such as FBN and Corteva, as well as the broader impacts on farmers and markets.The market dynamics that encourage companies to bundle or unbundle.How Large Language Models (LLMs) are being used in agtech, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and other AI frameworks.Shane Thomas' new AskUpstream AI tool.Recent acquisitions in agtech, such as the Growers Edge acquisition of FarmTestUseful Links:What Corteva's Seed and Chemical Split Could Mean For Your Farm, Successful Farming Growers Edge Acquires FarmTest, Growers EdgeFarmers Business Network the latest to spin off company, following Corteva, Kraft Heinz, AgFunderNewsDTN acquires Grain Discovery, DTNAlphaEarth, Google DeepMindKraft Heinz to split a decade after merger in a bid to revive growth, The GuardianFor more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.
What really happens behind the scenes at a divorce law firm? In this eye-opening episode of We Chat Divorce, co-founders Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan sit down with Attorney Kirk Stange, Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm, to uncover the truth about how family law really works—from the attorney's side of the table. Kirk has guided clients through divorce for more than 20 years, leading a firm with offices across 30 states. He joins Karen and Catherine for a candid conversation about what makes a great divorce attorney, why so many clients lose trust in the legal process, and how preparation and financial clarity can change everything. Together, they discuss: What makes a lawyer truly good at family law Why some attorneys avoid going to trial (and what that means for you) How judges pressure lawyers to settle cases The real story behind billable hours and “winning” in divorce Why financially prepared clients make better decisions If you've ever felt frustrated or confused by your attorney—or just want to know how to work smarter with one—this episode will change the way you see the legal side of divorce.
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Vancouver's largest intergenerational wealth transfer is underway and most families are completely unprepared. Founding Partner of Bell Alliance Richard Bell sits down with Adam & Matt this week to reveal how property owners can avoid costly estate planning mistakes that drain thousands from their families. From the shocking reality of dying without a will to joint tenancy strategies that bypass probate fees, this conversation tackles the complications when property owners die without proper planning. Richard breaks down wills, powers of attorney, and capital gains implications for BC homeowners while sharing practical solutions for vacation properties, investment assets, and second marriages. When should you add your kids to title? How do you structure inheritance to protect your children's future? And why is simplifying your estate the key to protecting your family? Don't miss this one!
Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this session, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Bodil Sidén, Founding Partner at Kost Capital, and Marika King, Head of PINC, the venture arm of Paulig. Together, they explore how Europe can reinvent food systems to feed 10 billion people by 2050—without destroying the planet.From test kitchens and Michelin chefs in VC funds, to evergreen corporate models and the hunt for plastic-free packaging, Bodil and Marika share their unique approaches to food and agri-tech investing, the biggest opportunities ahead, and what they look for in founders building the future of food.
In this powerful episode of Pushing the Limits, Lisa Tamati sits down with visionary entrepreneur, Bitcoin OG, and author of The Price of Tomorrow — Jeff Booth. Jeff shares his profound insights on why our current financial system is breaking under the weight of exponential technological deflation and debt-driven inflation, and why Bitcoin offers not just an alternative — but a path toward hope, truth, and sovereignty. Together, they explore how exponential technology is rewriting the rules of economics, why central banks can't stop printing without collapse, and what a deflationary future built on sound money could mean for humanity's evolution. Booth's clarity on macroeconomics, human nature, and the moral imperative of Bitcoin offers a deeply philosophical — yet practical — roadmap for navigating the coming decade. If you've ever wondered how innovation, integrity, and decentralised systems intersect to redefine the future of money and freedom, this episode is essential listening. Jeff Booth Bio: Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. He is a Founding Partner of Ego Death Capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez. Connect with Jeff: Website: Jeff Booth Ego Death Capital Company: Ego Death Capital Get The Price of Tomorrow: The Price of Tomorrow - Jeff Booth
Most people think valuations come down to simple formulas: EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flows, and comps. The reality in aerospace and defense is far more complex. That's the reason so many owners and even investors misunderstand how acquisitions actually work in this industry. The truth is, not every buyer values the same business the same way. A small private buyer focuses on what they can finance. A mid-sized family-owned firm is driven by IRR and payback ratios. Large public companies move based on stock price and accretion. And private equity? Despite having the cash, they often find themselves at a disadvantage, outbid, or outmaneuvered by buyers who can leverage existing capacity, sales teams, and operating talent. That's also why talent is one of the most overlooked yet critical pieces of any deal. The quality of management, the depth of customer relationships, and even succession planning can add or strip away millions from a sale price. In this episode, sell-side banker Bill Alderman returns for his quarterly M&A check-in. We break down the five buyer mindsets that actually drive valuation, and how management succession becomes the most valuable “intellectual property” in a deal. You'll also learn: The five buyer archetypes, and how each one calculates value differently Why “financeability” sets the floor and “EPS accretion” sets the ceiling The critical role of management teams and succession planning in deal pricing How strategic buyers use capacity, salesforce, and cost absorption to outbid private equity Why valuation isn't just math, it's psychology, timing, and leverage What today's seller-friendly market means for owners looking to exit in the next 12–24 months 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 - William Alderman 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!
15-time NBA All-Star and philanthropist Shaquille O'Neal announces that he is stepping into the infrastructure space with Jacmel Infrastructure as Founding Partner. He speaks with host Romaine Bostick alongside Jorge Mora, Co-Managing Partner at Jacmel Partners about the deal and why this new venture is personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to EUVC Live in Malmö, where we bring you unfiltered conversations with the voices shaping Europe's venture ecosystem.In this session, Danijel Visevic, Founding Partner at World Fund, takes the stage with a powerful message: Europe's strength has always been its ability to turn crisis into collaboration — and it must do so again.Dantraces Europe's journey from the coal and steel community of 1951 to today's climate and geopolitical challenges. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to COVID and the war in Ukraine, he reminds us that Europe's greatest leaps have always come from unity, resilience, and investment in shared progress.Now, as Europe faces an era of “polycrisis” — encompassing war, climate change, supply chain fragility, and tech disruption — Danijel calls for a new act of radical innovation: rebuilding Europe's industrial leadership through collaboration, deep technology, and climate investment.
Send us a textIn this WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast, host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, sits down with Shawn Severson, Founding Partner and CEO, to discuss the long-awaited rotation into small-cap stocks. The discussion explores the forces driving renewed investor attention to small caps, including monetary policy shifts, valuation disparities, and improving access to capital markets. Shawn also shares why small-cap investing today demands a stock-picker's mindset and what it will take to sustain this rally over the next year.
Why stop building a startup from scratch when you could just buy a profitable business instead? For many entrepreneurs, acquiring an established company is a faster and more direct path to success. In this interview, Neel Bhargava, Founding Partner of the private equity firm NB Group Investors, unpacks his playbook for entrepreneurial investing. He explains the real differences between private equity and the venture capital world , how he raises capital on a deal-by-deal basis , and the unique investment themes he's currently pursuing, from youth enrichment to end-of-life care. If you're a founder tired of the startup grind, this conversation will show you an alternative path to building your empire. Check out the company: https://nbgroup.usBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory
People think investing in real estate means unlocking passive income - but Jeremy Watson, founding partner of Bedrock Investment Property, is here to explain why that mindset will get you in trouble. Reach out to Jeremy on his website, his YouTube channel, or call Bedrock Investment Property at 833-255-0055. You'll learn: How increasing your property count frees you from inflation fears The truth behind turnkey real estate (and how to avoid getting swindled) Which asset is the absolute worst in an inflationary environment The ultimate business model to make single-family residential investing work for you Why your retirement asset might be broken (and how to avoid trash cash flow assets) =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Guest: Jeremy Watson, Founding Partner of Bedrock Investment Property | Follow Jeremy Watson on YouTube Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
Interview recorded - 30th of September, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Louis Gave. Louis is the Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer of Gavekal.During our conversation we spoke about Louis' outlook for the economy, liquidity, Chinese 10% deficit, China's shifting economy, demographics, BRICS alliance and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction2:50 - Outlook on the economy?4:54 - Liquidity 7:42 - Foreign direct investment9:57 - Chinese 10% deficit12:46 - China's shifting economy19:26 - Demographics 20:46 - Shift to Russia, China & India25:41 - One message to takeaway?After receiving his bachelor's degree from Duke University and studying Mandarin at Nanjing University, Louis joined the French Army where he served as a second lieutenant in a mountain infantry battalion. After a couple of years, Louis left the army and joined Paribas where he worked as a financial analyst—first in Paris, then in Hong Kong.Louis left Paribas in 1998 to launch Gavekal with his father Charles and Anatole Kaletsky. The idea at the time was that Asia was set to become an ever more important factor in global growth, and that consequently Gavekal needed to offer its clients more information, and more ideas, relating to Asia.Louis has written seven books, the latest being Avoiding the Punch: Investing in Uncertain Times which reviews how to build a portfolio at a time of rising geostrategic strife, and when very low interest rates and stretched valuations on most assets announce constrained returns on most assets over the next decade.Louis speaks English and French. He spent many hours studying Mandarin and Spanish, which he once spoke decently. He is married with two sons and two daughters.Louis-Vincent Gave:Website - https://research.gavekal.com/Twitter - https://x.com/gave_vincentWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://gmk.center/en/news/the-world-bank-expects-chinas-economy-to-slow-down-in-2025/
Jeff Coltin, Politico NYC Political Reporter and co author of Politico's New York PlaybookTopic: Eric Adams drops out of the Mayoral race John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: Michigan church shooting, New York to receive inflation reduction checks this fall, other news of the dayPeter Botros, Founding Partner of the Bread & Butter Hospitality family of restaurantsTopic: Celebrating Staten IslandRob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Head of Personal and Public Safety for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)Topic: Michigan church shooting Assemblyman Dov Hikind, former New York State Assemblyman and the son of holocaust survivorsTopic: Trump meeting with Netanyahu Patrick J. Brosnan, Retired and Decorated NYPD DetectiveTopic: Michigan church shooting Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century"Topic: James Comey indictment Raymond Arroyo, managing editor & host of "The World Over" on EWTN, host of the "Arroyo Grande" podcast, and a Fox News contributorTopic: Attacks on faith in the United States in the wake of the Michigan church shooting and Charlie Kirk assassinationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.
This week, Peter is joined by Yohei Nakajima, founding partner of Untapped VC and one of the most forward-thinking investors in the AI space. Known for his public experiments with AI agents and automations, Yohei shares his radically different approach to venture capital: investing from the top down.Yohei explains how he uses the social networking site X and his AI community, Baby AGI, to map market trends, develop a unique conviction, and source founders, flipping the traditional referral-based VC model on its head. He also dives deep into his personal quest to automate the mundane parts of the investor workflow, what he's learned from building an AI version of himself, and what parts of the job can never be replaced by a machine.This episode is a look into the future of venture capital, packed with insights on building a differentiated brand, why founders should lean into their strengths, and how AI is changing what it means to be an early-stage investor.Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/00:00 – Intro: A top-down approach to VC01:45 – Why top-down investing is Untapped's core thesis02:24 – How to build unique conviction as an investor04:15 – Using a public audience to source and vet founders05:02 – Why don't more pre-seed VCs do outbound sourcing?06:29 – How defensible are today's fast-growing AI companies?08:00 – The "hobbyist" VC: How genuine joy becomes a differentiator09:15 – The surprising bottleneck of automating your own job10:48 – What is a VC's core value when tasks are automated?11:45 – The parts of the VC job that should never be automated13:20 – Lessons from building an AI version of yourself to advise founders14:12 – How much of VC advice is standardized?15:40 – Why innovating on portfolio construction is so difficult17:18 – How AI experiments can provide value back to LPs19:03 – Pitching an AI-native VC: How to stand out20:31 – Why are so many founders building the same thing?22:24 – Does a "breakout" launch signal a company's potential?23:56 – Should founders focus on their strengths or weaknesses?25:18 – A pre-seed take on today's frothy AI valuations26:49 – Inside the VC mindset: Why investors can be surprisingly risk-averse28:04 – Are accelerators still useful for early-stage founders?30:15 – The San Francisco question: Do you still need to be there?32:48 – How pre-seed founders are thinking about their capital strategy37:25 – Why haven't more VC funds automated their own operations?38:52 – Acting as a one-man R&D department for the VC industry41:28 – The next big trend in AI: Context management and memory44:23 – The future of Untapped: From a single fund to a VC platform?47:11 – Who should be a VC that isn't one today?49:10 – The most creative way an investor can add valueThis presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only. This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2025 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.
Venture capital is no longer just for the ultra-wealthy. Discover how a unique strategy is opening up exclusive investment opportunities to a wider audience. In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Jeff Ransdell, Managing Director and Founding Partner at Fuel Venture Capital, who explains how his deep knowledge of the wealth management industry is helping to democratize access to high-value venture capital opportunities. Drawing on his experience at Merrill Lynch, Jeff discusses his shift into venture capital and why scarcity in investment opportunities is now crucial to success. Tune in to learn about the future of AI investments and how Fuel Venture Capital supports financial advisors and family offices in navigating these changing markets. Key Takeaways: → How traditional financial services are evolving due to the rise of AI and technology. → The importance of scarcity in venture capital investments. → The role of AI in identifying the best investment opportunities. → How venture capital is changing and focusing on early-stage tech companies. → How venture capital is evolving in response to current global economic conditions. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Jeff Ransdell has a deep understanding of the changing needs of financial advisors and their clients. As a former Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, he managed $130 billion in client assets. Now, as the founder of Fuel Venture Capital, Jeff helps financial advisors incorporate high-growth venture investments into their diversification strategies. Fuel connects Silicon Valley with Main Street, giving private clients access to transformative companies. Jeff leads discussions on the future of investing, private markets, and how AI will influence wealth management, providing solutions for next-generation investors. Connect With Jeff: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Fuel Venture Capital LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we chat with Katie Stanton!Katie is the Founder and General Partner of Moxxie Ventures. Katie is an investor, operator, board member, and proud mom of three kids and two “poorly-trained” dogs. She has built her career leading teams at Yahoo, Google, Twitter, and Color, and also served in the Obama White House and Clinton State Department.As Founder and Managing Partner of Moxxie Ventures, Katie backs entrepreneurs tackling hard problems that improve life, work, and the planet. She was also a Founding Partner of #Angels and has invested in over 50 early-stage companies including Airtable, Coinbase, Cameo, Carta, and Modern Fertility.Katie currently serves on the Boards of Vivendi and Yahoo and previously served on the Board of Time Inc. Her career has been defined by a commitment to brilliant people, bold ideas, and building a better future.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.Gusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Katie Stanton: @katies@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger
In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Aaron Miles, Chief Investment Officer of Verano Holdings, joins Jordan Youkilis, Founding Partner at KEY Investment Partners, to share his path from publishing into cannabis. The two dive into what makes Verano different from other cannabis operators. Aaron kicks off with insights into the challenges of cannabis finance, attracting institutional capital, and the potential impact up-listing could have for public cannabis companies.Next they dive into today's market themes: shifting M&A activity, price compression, competition from intoxicating hemp, and state-level opportunities. The two close with perspectives on rescheduling, 280E, the cultural role of cannabis, the future of psychedelics, and how Verano is positioning itself to stay ahead of capital markets.Please enjoy the episode!
When you're in the middle of a divorce, one of the most important decisions you'll ever make is hiring the right attorney. In this powerhouse episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, hosts Andrea Rappaport (comedian) and Morgan Stogsdill (head of family law at the largest firm in the U.S.) sit down in Los Angeles with celebrity divorce attorneys and judges to uncover what really matters when it comes to navigating high-stakes cases.From avoiding the “shark attorney” trap to protecting your kids and learning how to negotiate like a pro, this episode is full of real talk and insider advice. Oh, and yes—we spill some behind-the-scenes tea from our LA adventure, hotel fiascos included.What You'll Learn in This Episode
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