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Russian and Ukrainian Christians have celebrated Easter Sunday as their political leaders have accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The supposed 30-hour ceasefire was meant to mark the religious holiday but there has reportedly been no pause in fighting on the frontlines.
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Prepare to be inspired! Join us for an empowering episode of Dare to Soar with Dr. RC as we delve into the timely and transformational topic: "From the Frontlines to the Forefront: The Vision of Georgia's New SSWAG President, Mr. Cory Lowe."
No BS Spiritual Book Club Meets... The 10 Best Spiritual Books
From 911 Calls toPsychic Surgery A Paramedic'sShift from Life & Death on the Front Lines to Reading Energy In this rivetingepisode of The NO BS Spiritual Book Club, former 911 paramedic SarahK. Grace shares the 10 books that helped her understand her empathicsensitivities, reclaim her power, and step into her calling as a medicalintuitive and psychic surgeon. With 15 years on the front lines of California'sbusiest emergency systems, Sarah brings fierce clarity, unfiltered wisdom, anda gift for transformation to everything she does. Now a bestsellingauthor and intuitive healer, Sarah pulls no punches as she discusses thespiritual tools—and books—that helped her survive, awaken, and lead others hometo themselves. This isn't your average spiritual journey. It's raw, real, andradically empowering. THURSDAYS @10:30A PT / 1:30P ET! (Link in Bio)https://youtu.be/jN1IhSJbmOo Enjoy readingSarah's 10 Best Spiritual Books List here:https://www.sedgbeer.com/sarah-k-graces-10-best-spiritual-books-2/Visit Sarah K.Grace's website: www.sarahkgrace.com Explore Sandie'swebsite: https://sedgbeer.com #SarahKGrace#MedicalIntuitive #PsychicSurgeon #SpiritualAwakening #PsychicSurgeryStories#SandieSedgbeer #NoBSSpiritualBookClub #Spirituality #SpiritualBooks#HealingJourney #EnergyHealer #IntuitiveHealing #SpiritualTransformation#SpiritualPodcast #EnergyHealerParamedic #SpiritualWisdom #ModernMystic#SpiritualBadass #ConsciousConversations #Science #Metaphysics #Books
"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Ensuring that the information which people receive is accurate and not biased is a critical component in the fight against antisemitism and hate. Wikipedia has become a go-to source for information as the largest online encyclopedia, which available in over 300 languages. It is one of the most visited websites globally, with over 4.4 billion unique visitors last month alone. Unfortunately, a new ADL report has also found extensive evidence of a biased, coordinated campaign on Wikipedia related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This podcast focuses on what ADL has uncovered and ADL's recommendations for fixing this issue. Daniel Kelley is the guest for this podcast. He is the Director of Strategy and Operations for ADL's Center for Technology and Society. This center spearheaded the research into Wikipedia. To read the full report, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/editing-hate-how-anti-israel-and-anti-jewish-bias-undermines-wikipedias-neutrality. This conversation was recorded for podcast in April 2025.
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No BS Spiritual Book Club Meets... The 10 Best Spiritual Books
In this riveting episode of The NO BS Spiritual Book Club, former 911 paramedic Sarah K. Grace shares the 10 books that helped her understand her empathic sensitivities, reclaim her power, and step into her calling as a medical intuitive and psychic surgeon. With 15 years on the front lines of California's busiest emergency systems, Sarah brings fierce clarity, unfiltered wisdom, and a gift for transformation to everything she does.Now a bestselling author and intuitive healer, Sarah pulls no punches as she discusses the spiritual tools—and books—that helped her survive, awaken, and lead others home to themselves. This isn't your average spiritual journey. It's raw, real, and radically empowering. Enjoy reading Sarah's 10 Best Spiritual Books List here:https://www.sedgbeer.com/sarah-k-graces-10-best-spiritual-books-2/Visit Sarah K. Grace's website: www.sarahkgrace.comExplore Sandie's website: https://sedgbeer.com#SarahKGrace #MedicalIntuitive #PsychicSurgeon #SpiritualAwakening #PsychicSurgeryStories #SandieSedgbeer #NoBSSpiritualBookClub #Spirituality #SpiritualBooks #HealingJourney #EnergyHealer #IntuitiveHealing #SpiritualTransformation #SpiritualPodcast #EnergyHealerParamedic #SpiritualWisdom #ModernMystic #SpiritualBadass #ConsciousConversations #Science #Metaphysics #Books
In this episode, Azeem Azhar speaks with Ryan Petersen, CEO and founder of logistics platform Flexport, about the current state of global trade amidst escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruption. Ryan offers unique insights from the frontlines of the US-China trade war and explores how businesses are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. (00:00) Episode trailer (01:12) Ryan's overall thoughts and predictions (03:40) Why shipping is crucial to your everyday life (08:07) Why tariffs may actually increase global shipping (11:34) Who's pausing their China shipments? (14:29) The mindset of Flexport customers right now (16:02) Is this the end of globalization? (21:48) The fragility and resiliency of global trade (25:27) The most underrated story in the world (30:25) How tech has changed global trade (36:31) Who will win in the new trade settings? (41:20) What could a U.S-China trade deal look like? Ryan's links:Flexport https://www.flexport.com/ Twitter/X https://x.com/typesfast LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpetersen/Azeem's links: Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Our new showThis was originally recorded for "Friday with Azeem Azhar", a new show that takes place every Friday at 9am PT and 12pm ET. You can tune in through my Substack linked below. The format is experimental and we'd love your feedback, so feel free to comment or email your thoughts to our team at live@exponentialview.co.Produced by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Ltd
In Part 1 of this special two-part panel, the Breaking Badness podcast gathers leading cybersecurity experts to explore the foundations of DFIR - Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Featuring Daniel Schwalbe (DomainTools), Lesley Carhart (Dragos), David Bianco (Splunk), and Sarah Sabotka (Proofpoint), the panel dives into what makes an effective incident response program, why preparation is often overlooked, and how to bring technical and human elements together during high-stakes security events.
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In this episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Justin Leigh, CEO of Workflow Labs, an e-commerce management platform that's raised $3.5 million in funding. After running a successful Amazon agency for 14 years, Justin identified a critical opportunity: replacing human-driven processes with automation at scale. Workflow Labs is automating e-commerce management tasks that brands traditionally outsource to agencies or offshore teams, allowing for better economics, faster resolution times, and predictable outcomes in managing product listings across platforms like Amazon. Topics Discussed: Transitioning from running a services-based agency to building a software product The strategy of targeting partners who aggregate brands rather than selling to brands individually How retail media networks are driving advertising dollars onto retailer platforms The importance of having clear company objectives that everyone understands Fundraising approaches for early-stage companies Making the pivot from automation-focused messaging to comprehensive solution positioning GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Partner with aggregators instead of selling one-by-one: Workflow Labs recognized that selling directly to individual brands would take too long to reach scale. Justin explained, "If we need to close 3,000 brands in two years, you're not going to do that selling them one by one." Instead, they identified partners who already worked with pools of brands—like ad agencies and supply chain providers—allowing them to sign up "tens, twenties, fifties, hundreds at a time." Align with emerging market trends: Justin identified that retail media networks (Amazon, Walmart, Target) are where advertising dollars are shifting. He positioned Workflow Labs to support this trend: "We said as that shift continues, we support the product. If you're going to advertise a product, you better make sure their title's right, bullets are right, that it's in stock." B2B founders should identify major industry shifts and align their solutions with those trends. Create market pull through RFP requirements: Workflow Labs uses a "push-pull method" by engaging directly with brands to influence their RFP requirements. Justin noted, "We work very hard to engage with brands directly and say...when you RFP for your advertising services, you better make sure your provider is providing an automated way to keep your products accurate." This creates demand that potential partners must satisfy, making partnership conversations easier. Pivot based on customer feedback—even when it contradicts your assumptions: Workflow Labs initially thought customers would care about labor cost reduction but discovered their messaging wasn't resonating. Justin admitted, "We thought initially so many wrong things...When you went to the market and said, 'Hey, you have a 50-person team in India and all they're doing is updating titles, we can make 80% of that labor go away,' no one cared." They pivoted to position themselves as a comprehensive solution rather than just automation. Establish clear, quantifiable objectives: Justin implemented the "rule of three"—focusing on just three key objectives per quarter. He shared a powerful insight about founder transparency: "If you want everybody in your company to row the boat in the same direction...be super clear around what your objectives are." This includes being upfront about exit goals: "Everyone on the team knows what happens when we get to 3,000 [customers], if we can get close to there...that's when liquidity events start to be on the table." // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
In this episode, Jay Allen discusses the importance of embracing change in the safety world and how adapting to new challenges can drive growth. He shares insights from his new audiobook, Safety, In My Opinion, and reflects on the evolution of safety practices over the years. Jay also touches on the latest trends in global trade, tech, and the ever-shifting landscape of workplace safety. Plus, hear about how AI, tariffs, and new approaches to safety can shape the future of our industries.
What's going to make your marketing stand out as everything gets louder and more automated? In today's episode, I'm diving into my predictions for where things are headed—and what you really need to focus on if you want to stand out. From the growing importance of messaging and creativity to the role AI is starting to play in shaping content, I'm sharing what we're seeing on the front lines with clients and inside my own team. Plus, we'll talk about why polarizing content matters more than ever and how to meet your audience exactly where they're at. If you're ready to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is for you.
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engin is pioneering AI-powered recruiting technology that addresses the fundamental inefficiency in the hiring process: 80% of time is wasted on interactions with candidates who will never move forward. With over $4 million in funding, engin is positioned at the intersection of recruitment marketing and automation, focusing on quality over quantity in an increasingly noisy job market. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Sloane Barbour, who brings 15+ years of recruiting industry expertise to his role as CEO and founder. He shared insights on how engin is using AI agents to revolutionize the recruiting process for companies, staffing firms, and job seekers alike. Topics Discussed: The fundamental inefficiency in recruiting where 80% of time is spent on candidates who never progress How traditional recruiting technology failed to address unstructured data like resumes and job descriptions The impact of LLMs on recruiting technology's ability to contextualize unstructured data at scale engin's strategic positioning shift from ATS to recruitment marketing and automation The future of work and AI's role in transforming the labor market GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Position where the pain and budget intersect: Sloane repositioned engin "up the funnel" from the commoditized ATS space to recruitment marketing and automation, where companies were spending 3x more and experiencing greater pain points. He explained: "Their problem was they were not talking to good people, they were not talking to relevant people, they were not talking to people quick enough." By addressing the quality issue rather than simply building "a better mousetrap in the ATS category," engin created 3x more value. Founder-led marketing generates qualified leads: After experiencing diminishing returns from traditional outbound email campaigns, Sloane shifted focus to founder-led content and thought leadership. "Every time I post something that takes me 10 minutes to write up, you know, but maybe almost 20 years to be able to write that thought because of my experience in the space... it very clearly resonates with people." This approach generates higher quality meetings than traditional SDR-driven outreach. Create transparent sales processes with clear metrics: From his experience managing 60+ salespeople, Sloane emphasizes establishing transparency and accountability from day one: "The number one most important thing is transparency of expectations... You have to have visibility into their performance on a daily basis." This includes tracking calls made, emails sent, and meetings booked. Without these fundamentals, scaling a sales organization becomes impossible. Partner networks accelerate adoption during market transitions: A key component of engin's marketing strategy is its "robust partner network" with integrations and APIs that enable co-selling. Sloane noted this has been "super helpful for just kind of navigating this AI transition in recruiting and staffing together," allowing them to leverage existing relationships and platforms. Strategic fundraising requires thesis alignment: Sloane learned to quickly identify misalignment with potential investors rather than pursuing exceptions: "If you're talking to people more than a call where thesis is off by more than 20%, meaning you're a seed, they're series A... I almost would rather just end the call, 15 minutes, keep them in the phone book for 18 months down the line." This approach prevents wasted cycles with investors unlikely to participate. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Welcome back to The Metal Maniacs Presents, hosted by your favorite riff-jockeys Jay Ingersoll and Modd. We're dropping into the pit once again for the 15th installment of our Reaction Series—where we hit play, throw horns, and dive deep into the latest from underground and unsigned metal acts around the globe.This week, we're getting blasted from every direction—Portugal, Greece, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, New York—you name it. We've stacked the lineup with a killer mix of blackened doom, death metal, thrash, horror, and even culinary chaos. Buckle in, Maniacs. This one's loud.
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Landbase is pioneering a new approach to go-to-market automation, using agentic AI to help businesses generate leads that convert. With $12.5 million in seed funding, Landbase is automating the mundane aspects of sales and marketing while leveraging machine intelligence to recommend high-converting campaign strategies. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Daniel Saks, CEO and Co-Founder of Landbase, about his journey from building the unicorn AppDirect to his latest venture. Daniel shared his vision for creating software that works for you, not the other way around, and how AI-powered tools can help reclaim your day by turning months-long campaign processes into minutes. Topics Discussed: Landbase's mission to solve the challenge of generating leads that convert Using agentic AI to create go-to-market campaigns with high conversion potential The transition from months to minutes for launching marketing campaigns Daniel's journey building AppDirect into a unicorn and his decision to start Landbase The shifting landscape of B2B technology from on-prem to SaaS to AI Finding motivation beyond material success and focusing on mission-driven work Landbase's three core OKRs: faster, cheaper, better How AI can harness data to enhance human performance, not replace humans Building "GTM1 Omni," Landbase's domain-specific model for go-to-market insights The concept of "digital trust" and its importance in modern marketing efforts GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: AI should augment humans, not replace them: Daniel emphasizes that AI's role is to "automate the mundane so humans can do more human things." The most effective AI implementation preserves human agency while enhancing performance through machine intelligence. Focus on micro-ICPs for higher conversion: Landbase's data shows that targeting micro-ICPs (Ideal Customer Profiles) or niche audiences with specific problems can yield dramatically higher engagement rates—sometimes up to 90% email open rates compared to 1% for broader approaches. Opportunity in underdigitized industries: Traditional businesses like tool and die manufacturing, landscaping, or mining represent untapped markets for digital solutions. Being the first to create content for these niches can give you a significant advantage. Digital trust is the new currency: Building trust through your digital presence is critical. This includes having relevant case studies (video performs better than text), third-party ratings and reviews, credible authorities discussing your brand, and strong domain authority through proper backlinks. The Y Combinator playbook is outdated: Daniel argues that the traditional lean startup methodology of building a point solution around a defined customer market doesn't work in today's AI landscape. Creating a sustainable moat requires thinking differently and taking greater risks. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
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What if the key to scaling your business and serving your purpose was learning when to let go? From being mentored by legends like Coach John Wooden to navigating $25M in losses, this raw, real talk dives into leadership, hiring, firing, and the God-ordained journey of growth.Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...
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Rencore is a leader in Microsoft 365 governance, helping organizations manage the security, costs, and lifecycle of their cloud resources. With $15 million in funding, Rencore has evolved from a bootstrapped consulting business to a venture-backed software company serving nearly 500 enterprise customers worldwide. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Matt Einig, CEO and Founder of Rencore, about his 12-year journey from building a niche code analysis tool to creating a comprehensive cloud governance platform that addresses the growing challenges of cloud sprawl, security, and cost management in the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond. Topics Discussed: Rencore's unconventional path from consulting tool to enterprise SaaS product The transition from bootstrapped business to venture-backed startup after 7+ years How customer interviews shaped Rencore's pivot to cloud governance The pandemic's role as a massive accelerator for cloud adoption and Rencore's growth Building a technology-agnostic platform that can quickly adapt to market changes The balance between bootstrap mentality and venture growth mindset Establishing thought leadership in the Microsoft ecosystem through content creation and community engagement GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Leverage existing customer relationships when pivoting: Matt's team interviewed over 300 existing customers to identify their next opportunity, using their established base to discover new market needs. Matt explained, "We used this connection that we have, this customer base, and figured out a new problem." B2B founders should view their current customer base as a valuable research pool when considering new directions. Build credibility before you need it: Matt spent years building visibility in the Microsoft ecosystem, speaking at 30-40 events annually and earning Microsoft MVP status for 10 consecutive years. This established credibility made marketing their new product much easier. B2B founders should invest in ecosystem credibility early, as it becomes a powerful asset when launching new products. Content consistency trumps perfection: Matt's approach to thought leadership wasn't about occasional brilliant pieces but consistent, valuable content creation over years. "If you really want to do it, you have to put a lot of effort in... and it's eventually only all about consistency," he shared. B2B founders should commit to regular, thoughtful content rather than sporadic attempts at viral marketing. Design for future expansion: Rather than building a solution specific to Microsoft 365 governance, Rencore created a technology-agnostic platform that could easily integrate new data sources. "That choice to build something generic instead of something very specific proved to be an extremely good decision," Matt reflected. B2B founders should design core architecture with future expansion in mind, even when starting with a focused use case. Maintain operational discipline through funding transitions: Despite raising venture capital, Matt maintained the operational discipline developed during bootstrapping. "We didn't change our attitude that much... we tried to stay realistic," he explained. This approach helped them weather economic downturns. B2B founders should preserve the operational rigor of bootstrapping even after securing venture funding. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Walnut Insurance is pioneering embedded insurance solutions, making it easier for platforms and businesses to offer relevant insurance products at the right moment in the customer journey. With over $7 million in funding, Walnut has partnered with major brands like Neo Financial, Tim Hortons, and Atco to create seamless insurance experiences. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Derek Szeto, Co-Founder of Walnut Insurance, about the company's journey from its inception within RBC to becoming a leading embedded insurance enabler, working behind the scenes to power insurance solutions that appear naturally within customer experiences. Topics Discussed: The three buckets of embedded insurance: fully embedded into products, data-driven implementations, and contextual offerings How embedded insurance benefits all parties: customers get needed coverage, platforms enhance stickiness and revenue, and insurers receive better risk profiles Walnut's origin story discovering insurance as an "unrecognized subscription" in consumer spending Finding the right customer touchpoints for offering insurance products Establishing Walnut as a technology-first enabler for partners wanting to offer insurance The challenge of market education in an emerging category The shift from life insurance to property and casualty products for better conversion rates Creating one-click insurance journeys that drive strong conversion rates GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Start by recognizing untapped market patterns: Derek identified insurance as an "unrecognized subscription" in consumer spending data—a significant expense that didn't get the attention of typical subscriptions like Netflix or Spotify. B2B founders should look for similar overlooked patterns in consumer behavior that indicate market opportunities. Focus on required rather than optional products: Walnut found significantly higher conversion when focusing on insurance products that are required in customer journeys (like tenant insurance when signing a lease) rather than optional ones. Derek explains, "Life insurance in its very end is a much harder product to embed because life insurance is always optional." B2B founders should prioritize solutions that address mandatory needs over discretionary ones. Use data signals to drive contextual offerings: The strongest conversion happens when insurance is offered at moments of high relevance. Derek shares, "Thinking about geolocation and travel insurance—an airport is a very good signal, or better yet if you can get them while they're using the Wi-Fi on the plane, that's an even better signal that they might be traveling." B2B founders should identify and leverage precise contextual signals that indicate heightened receptivity to their solution. Run fundraising like a sophisticated sales process: Derek learned that fundraising requires the same rigor as enterprise sales. "It became much more of a CRM-driven process, more pre-work. So trying to identify the most likely investors... Are they going to be interested in that category? Are they going to be interested in that geography? Are they writing checks of the size that are relevant to their fund?" B2B founders should approach fundraising with the same systematic process and qualification criteria used in sales. Industry conferences drive disproportionate results: For B2B companies in established industries like finance and insurance, conferences remain highly effective for business development. "We've had a lot of success with conferences like the Money 2020s of the world where folks are all together in one place and we can meet with a lot of different clients, whether that's net new or to meet with existing partners." B2B founders should prioritize high-concentration industry events, especially in traditional sectors. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Why cant Trump And Zelensky come to an agreement on a ceasefire? What is the current state of the Ukraine/Russian war? Chris Cappelluto better known as Chris Cappy, previously at Tasked & Purpose, joins us to explain the current nature of the Russia and Ukraine conflict and explain why the war hasn't ended! WELCOME TO CAMP!
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PinPoint Analytics is revolutionizing the public works construction industry with AI-powered bid intelligence. With over $4 million in funding, PinPoint is building what co-founder Mark Zurada describes as "the Zillow for public works." In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Mark to learn how PinPoint is bringing data-driven decision making to an industry where the "lowest price bid wins" mentality has traditionally forced contractors into a risky race to the bottom. Topics Discussed: The unique challenges of public works construction bidding, where lowest price wins but pricing information is non-standardized How PinPoint collects and digitizes data from every public works project in the country over the past five years The company's journey from 2.5 years of intense R&D to launching their first generally available product PinPoint's ingenious marketing strategy that leverages real-time bid data to target prospects at exactly the right moment The critical importance of finding specialized investors who understand the niche market Why few tech founders have ventured into the construction space, and how PinPoint's technical expertise gives them an edge GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target the stakeholders with the highest pain point: PinPoint serves three customer segments (municipalities, engineering firms, and general contractors) but focuses primarily on GCs because they have the most financial risk and greatest need for the solution. As Mark explained, "GCs are our primary target, and they're basically the most at risk. They need this the most." When creating a new category, seek specialized investors: For companies building in niche markets, corporate venture capital from established industry players can be invaluable. Mark shared, "We really had to find a specialized VC... we ultimately landed a CVC, basically a huge construction conglomerate that felt the pain point. They're like, 'Oh my God, you guys can solve this. We've been trying to solve it forever.'" Build proprietary data moats: What attracts investors to PinPoint isn't just AI but their unique data assets. "VCs are really gravitating towards us because of the data moat that we have and the IP moat... We are an AI company solving a real-world problem with a great moat around us." Use your data to drive hyper-targeted sales outreach: PinPoint transforms the bid summaries they collect into actionable sales intelligence. "We know exactly who's bidding almost in real time... We're very focused on hitting our customers at the right time with the right message, with rich analysis on what they did, opening the doors to how our product could have helped them." Approach complex technical challenges with the right expertise: Sometimes the reason a market remains underserved is that the technical barriers are substantial. "We're really like tech guys building construction software... We know how to do data and analytics and AI extremely well... We just knew how to approach it and surmount some of those early technical problems that would have been super hard if you were coming at it from the other side." // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be patented? Who owns the material from your body? The 45 years since the groundbreaking 1980 case of Diamond v. Chakrabarty, in which the U.S. Supreme Court decided that living organisms could be patented, have been an intensely busy time for microbiologists, biochemists, genetic researchers, and the patent lawyers who serve them. Goldstein, who holds a PhD in chemistry from Harvard University and a JD from George Washington University Law School, has been on hand to witness and help shape many of the resulting debates. In Patenting Life: Tales from the Front Lines of Intellectual Property and the New Biology, Goldstein weaves stories from his own life and practice with the fascinating histories behind some well known medications, lesser known scientists, and groundbreaking court cases that will shape future scientific ventures. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, he and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles discuss the book and the fascinating career he's had. In the book, Goldstein explains many of the scientific developments behind technologies like CRISPR in a way that lay people can understand, while offering humanizing looks at the quirky and sometimes flawed scientists who made those discoveries. Large moral and ethical questions are raised about how technologies are developed, commercialized and put into practice, and he does not shy away from the discussions. He also offers his perspective on how patent law can be improved to fund further scientific advancements while also protecting innovation. Goldstein and Rawles discuss key cases that helped shape genetic research, and some of the major changes he's seen in legal theory over his career. They also discuss tikkun olam, a concept in Judaism about how our actions can repair and improve the world. It's something Goldstein feels is a proper focus for science and for law, and they discuss two of the pro bono projects he has worked on with indigenous communities in which he can use patent law to protect their rights. Finally, Goldstein offers advice to young scientists and attorneys who are interested in practicing in these fields, and shares his opinion on what artificial intelligence could mean in the patent law sphere.
Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be patented? Who owns the material from your body? The 45 years since the groundbreaking 1980 case of Diamond v. Chakrabarty, in which the U.S. Supreme Court decided that living organisms could be patented, have been an intensely busy time for microbiologists, biochemists, genetic researchers, and the patent lawyers who serve them. Goldstein, who holds a PhD in chemistry from Harvard University and a JD from George Washington University Law School, has been on hand to witness and help shape many of the resulting debates. In Patenting Life: Tales from the Front Lines of Intellectual Property and the New Biology, Goldstein weaves stories from his own life and practice with the fascinating histories behind some well known medications, lesser known scientists, and groundbreaking court cases that will shape future scientific ventures. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, he and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles discuss the book and the fascinating career he's had. In the book, Goldstein explains many of the scientific developments behind technologies like CRISPR in a way that lay people can understand, while offering humanizing looks at the quirky and sometimes flawed scientists who made those discoveries. Large moral and ethical questions are raised about how technologies are developed, commercialized and put into practice, and he does not shy away from the discussions. He also offers his perspective on how patent law can be improved to fund further scientific advancements while also protecting innovation. Goldstein and Rawles discuss key cases that helped shape genetic research, and some of the major changes he's seen in legal theory over his career. They also discuss tikkun olam, a concept in Judaism about how our actions can repair and improve the world. It's something Goldstein feels is a proper focus for science and for law, and they discuss two of the pro bono projects he has worked on with indigenous communities in which he can use patent law to protect their rights. Finally, Goldstein offers advice to young scientists and attorneys who are interested in practicing in these fields, and shares his opinion on what artificial intelligence could mean in the patent law sphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the second term of President Trump enters its third month – yes it's only been three months – where has the left and the Democratic Party been? Have they risen to the occasion as President Trump pushes the bounds of executive power and ignores the judiciary? Or have the Democrats failed to meet the moment? Is it time for the younger generation of Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to take over from Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi? And what exactly do all those billionaires, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel, lining up outside Mar-a-Lago want? Anand Giridharadas joins the program to answer these questions are more. He's the author of "The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy" and "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be patented? Who owns the material from your body? The 45 years since the groundbreaking 1980 case of Diamond v. Chakrabarty, in which the U.S. Supreme Court decided that living organisms could be patented, have been an intensely busy time for microbiologists, biochemists, genetic researchers, and the patent lawyers who serve them. Goldstein, who holds a PhD in chemistry from Harvard University and a JD from George Washington University Law School, has been on hand to witness and help shape many of the resulting debates. In Patenting Life: Tales from the Front Lines of Intellectual Property and the New Biology, Goldstein weaves stories from his own life and practice with the fascinating histories behind some well known medications, lesser known scientists, and groundbreaking court cases that will shape future scientific ventures. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, he and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles discuss the book and the fascinating career he's had. In the book, Goldstein explains many of the scientific developments behind technologies like CRISPR in a way that lay people can understand, while offering humanizing looks at the quirky and sometimes flawed scientists who made those discoveries. Large moral and ethical questions are raised about how technologies are developed, commercialized and put into practice, and he does not shy away from the discussions. He also offers his perspective on how patent law can be improved to fund further scientific advancements while also protecting innovation. Goldstein and Rawles discuss key cases that helped shape genetic research, and some of the major changes he's seen in legal theory over his career. They also discuss tikkun olam, a concept in Judaism about how our actions can repair and improve the world. It's something Goldstein feels is a proper focus for science and for law, and they discuss two of the pro bono projects he has worked on with indigenous communities in which he can use patent law to protect their rights. Finally, Goldstein offers advice to young scientists and attorneys who are interested in practicing in these fields, and shares his opinion on what artificial intelligence could mean in the patent law sphere.
In energy policy circles, the word “resilience” often refers to future-proof systems or infrastructure designed for the transition away from fossil fuels. But resilience means something different to the communities that have been built on those conventional energy sources. Without a policy strategy, communities whose economies are dependent on fossil fuels aren't well positioned to thrive in – or perhaps even survive – a clean energy transition. So how can economic resilience improve livelihoods in fossil fuel dependent communities? Are the near-term risks and economic impacts these communities face underappreciated? And what does this all mean in today's political environment? This week host Bill Loveless talks to Emily Grubert and Noah Kaufman, two scholars at the Resilient Energy Economies initiative, a collaboration between the Bezos Earth Fund, Resources for the Future, and the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA. Emily is a civil engineer and environmental sociologist. She is an associate professor of sustainable energy policy in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. She also worked in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management at the Department of Energy under the Biden administration. Noah is an economist who has worked on energy and climate change policy. He is a research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy. He also served as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers under President Biden and as the deputy associate director of energy and climate change at the White House Council on Environmental Quality under President Obama. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Erin Hardick, Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive producer.
In this special bonus episode of From the Front Lines, IREM's Senior Director of Government Affairs, Ted Thurn, talks to Toni Harris, CPM® and ARM®, about advancements made in fair housing, its challenges, and what members can do to support fair housing. Toni Harris serves on the IREM Board of Directors and is the Founder and CEO of K.A.T. Professional Development Services and SVP of Business Development with Riparian Capital Partners. Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org.
Definity is pioneering a new approach to data pipeline observability and optimization specifically designed for the Lakehouse and Spark ecosystem. With $4.5 million in funding, this startup aims to transform how enterprises manage their data pipelines by providing real-time observability from within the pipelines themselves. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Roy Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Definity, about the company's journey from addressing his team's own data reliability challenges to creating a solution for enterprise teams managing mission-critical data pipelines at scale. Topics Discussed: Definity's full-stack data observability solution designed specifically for the Lakehouse and Spark ecosystem How the product works inside data pipelines to provide real-time visibility on data quality, pipeline health, and performance The founding story rooted in the team's experience with data pipeline reliability challenges The gap in the market between application performance monitoring and data quality solutions Definity's "inside-out" approach versus traditional "outside-in" data monitoring How the company approaches marketing to enterprise customers while enabling engineers to experience the product Fundraising during the challenging market conditions of late 2023 GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Build solutions for problems you've experienced firsthand: Roy and his co-founders created Definity to solve challenges they faced in their own careers. "We started by building the solution we always wanted to have," Roy explains. This authentic connection to the problem space enabled them to develop a product that resonates with users facing similar challenges. Position at the intersection of established categories: Definity identified that data engineering was about a decade behind software engineering in terms of observability tools. By taking elements from existing categories (data quality and application performance monitoring) but applying them with a completely new approach, they created a distinctive value proposition that stands out in a crowded market. Focus on high-value use cases and segments first: Rather than taking a broad approach, Definity targets "the tip of the sphere" - enterprise teams working with high-scale, mission-critical data pipelines. Roy notes, "We cater to teams that work at very high scale in terms of their data operation... feeding into ML models, feature stores, regulatory reporting, customer reporting." Deliver tangible value to cut through market noise: In a space filled with buzzwords, Definity focuses on demonstrating practical value. "To rise above it, you really need to deliver a unique approach," says Roy. The company launched a free assessment tool that helps teams evaluate the health and cost of their platforms, providing immediate value while showcasing their differentiated approach. Find investors who deeply understand your problem space: Roy emphasized that securing funding during the challenging 2023 market required connecting with investors who understood "the pain points of the customer with second and third degree and not just at the surface level." The right investors could appreciate the nuanced innovation they were bringing to market. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Under the right circumstances, climate-induced migration can aggravate the drivers of violent conflict. In places such as the Middle East and West Africa's Sahel region, migration during times of environmental precarity can upset delicate social and demographic balances and place additional pressure on local authorities. Left to fester, the results can be deadly. This episode explores this connection between climate change and human mobility in conversation with journalist Peter Schwartzstein, author of the book The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence.
Teachers on the frontlines of civic education share strategies for empowering students to become confident, engaged citizens through structured resources and collaborative learning approaches.• Teachers face three main challenges in civic education: time constraints, lack of resources, and hesitation around controversial topics• Quality structured lessons and primary source documents reduce barriers for educators at all levels• Elementary students benefit from perspective-taking exercises that create emotional connections to civic concepts• Middle school teachers can use historical examples as gateways to discussing complex contemporary issues• High school civic education should focus on fundamental knowledge before tackling controversial topics• Empowered civics teachers embrace failure, promote respectful discussion, and demonstrate lifelong learning• Many effective civics educators describe themselves as "accidental civics teachers" who discovered their passion for the subject• Creating "civically curious" students means teaching skills over content and modeling how to find answers• Civic education belongs everywhere - not just in social studies classrooms• Teachers must recognize they're often providing civic knowledge students aren't getting elsewhereCheck out the Civic Literacy Curriculum for free, adaptable lessons created by practicing teachers for all grade levels. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership
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“There have been many changes since the '70s that have shaped the nurse's role in administering chemo, and in supporting patients. The major change early on was the transition from that of nurses mixing chemo to that of pharmacists. Regulatory agencies like NIOSH and OSHA defined chemotherapy as hazardous drugs, and professional organizations became involved, leading to the publication of the joint ASCO and ONS Standards of Safe Handling,” ONS member Scarlott Mueller, MPH, RN, FAAN, secretary of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board and member of the Oncology Nursing Foundation Capital Campaign Cabinet, told Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN®, CBCN®, ONS member and chair of the ONS 50th Anniversary Committee during a conversation about the evolution of chemotherapy treatment. Along with Mueller, Burbage spoke with John Hillson, DNP, NP, Mary Anderson, BSN, RN, OCN®, and Kathleen Shannon-Dorcy, PhD, RN, FAAN, about the changes in radiation, oral chemotherapy, and cellular therapy treatments they have witnessed during their careers. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Episode Notes This episode is not eligible for NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: 50th anniversary series Episode 330: Stay Up to Date on Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Episode 59: Blood and Marrow Transplant Nursing Episode 16: Navigating the Challenges of Oral Chemotherapy ONS Voice article:Safe Handling—We've Come a Long Way, Baby! ONS books: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Manual for Nursing Practice (third edition) Oncology Nurse Navigation: Delivering Patient-Centered Care Across the Continuum (second edition) Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs (fourth edition) ONS courses: ONS Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation™ ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™ ONS/ONCC® Radiation Therapy Certificate™ Safe Handling Basics Oral Anticancer Medication Toolkit Oral Anticancer Medication Care Compass Patient education guides created as a collaboration between ONS, HOPA, NCODA, and the Association of Community Cancer Centers: IV Cancer Treatment Education Sheets Oral Chemotherapy Education Sheets Connie Henke Yarbro Oncology Nursing History Center To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode Hillson: “I remember as a new grad, from back in '98, walking up to the oncology floor. We had patients with pink labels on the chart and that was the radiation oncology service. I hadn't heard of such a thing before. … I'd gone through nursing school and hospital orientation and unit orientation without ever hearing of these therapies. At the time, both the management and the union had no interest in specialist nurses, and the really weren't any books that were targeting the role. And it was very isolating and frightening. I was very glad to find ONS when I moved to the U.S. Right now, the Oncology Nursing Society Manual for Radiation Oncology, Nursing Practice, and Education, it's in its fifth edition and a sixth is underway. There's nothing else like it. Most books are very much geared towards other professions.” TS 5:34 Mueller: “We mixed our chemo in a very small medication room on the unit, under a horizontal laminar flow hood, which we later discovered should have been a vertical laminar flow hood. Initially, we did not use any personal protective equipment. I remember mixing drugs like bleomycin and getting a little spray that from the vial onto my face. And to this day, I still have a few facial blemishes from that.” TS 14:28 Anderson: “As the increasing number of these actionable mutations continue to grow, so will the number of oral anticancer medications that patients are going to be taking. And we are already seeing that there's multiple combination regimens and complex schedules that the patients have to take. So this role the oral oncolytic nurse and the nursing role, like you said, it cannot be owned by one individual or discipline. So it's not a pharmacist; the pharmacies aren't owning this. The nurses are not owning this. It takes a village.” TS 32:12 Shannon-Dorcy: Then as immunotherapy comes into the picture, we start to learn about [cytokine release syndrome]. All of a sudden, we had no concept that this was a deadly consequence. ONS was on the front lines, convening people across the country together so we could speak to the investigative work with science and find ways that we could intervene, how we can look for signs of it early on with handwriting testing.” TS 39:58
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Send us a textFrom the Front Lines to the Lab: Dino Garner's Extraordinary Journey of Service, Science, and SupportIn this captivating episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dino Garner—veteran, innovator, author, and scientist—for a wide-ranging conversation on mentorship, resilience, and redefining purpose after military service.Dino opens up about his remarkable life—from growing up in Europe and navigating cultural transitions in the U.S., to serving in the military and later making groundbreaking discoveries in marine biology and scientific research. He emphasizes the critical role of mentorship, personal development, and helping others as guiding principles throughout his life.Together, they unpack the struggles many veterans face when returning to civilian life, the need for lifelong learning, and how innovation and empathy can drive new solutions for PTSD. Dino also shares compelling insights about the molecular side of trauma and why deeper scientific understanding is essential for creating lasting change in mental health care.This episode is an inspiring look at how one man's mission to lead, educate, and serve continues to evolve—and how every veteran has the power to turn pain into purpose.
Beebop AI is pioneering a new middleware layer for power grid orchestration, securing $5.5 million in funding to help utilities and energy retailers optimize energy consumption and costs. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Jan Willem Rombouts, CEO and Founder of Beebop AI, to discuss how his background at Goldman Sachs and experience building his first energy tech company shaped his approach to solving one of the energy transition's biggest challenges: balancing power grids in an increasingly renewable-powered world. Topics Discussed: Jan Willem's journey from Goldman Sachs' trading floor during the financial crisis to energy tech entrepreneurship The painful lessons learned building Restore, which pioneered virtual power plants and was later acquired by Centrica How Beebop AI creates a middleware layer that orchestrates power consumption across customer devices like EVs, solar panels, and heat pumps Why power grid orchestration is critical to making renewable energy both reliable and affordable Beebop's strategic flywheel connecting utilities and device manufacturers The go-to-market strategies that helped Beebop gain traction with major European utilities GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Engineer network effects into your go-to-market strategy: Beebop designed a utility-to-OEM flywheel where each new utility customer helps bring device manufacturers onto their platform, creating a powerful network effect. Jan Willem explained: "What we designed was that we would first contract these utilities... our anticipation was that they would be able to engage with these OEMs, with these manufacturers more easily, to essentially invite them to integrate with our platform." This approach turns customers into channel partners who can open doors that would be difficult for a startup to access directly. Break through complex sales cycles with land-and-expand: When selling to utilities and large corporations with notoriously long sales cycles, Beebop starts with a low-cost, high-value initial offering focused on insights and business case validation. Jan Willem noted: "Our initial proposition is very low cost and very high value... we allow them to see what the business case is... to create somewhat of a solid launching pad on which we can then expand and go to actual operationalization." This approach shortens time-to-value and creates internal champions. Focus on customer economics, not just your technology: Despite having complex technology, Beebop leads customer conversations with how their solution impacts key metrics like customer lifetime value, margin, churn, and customer acquisition costs. "Before we have explained anything about how new our software is, where it positions in the technology stack, we just show what kind of awesome products they can build... creating tens of percentages of discounts on their energy bills." Design for global scale from day one: Based on lessons from his first company, Jan Willem deliberately architected Beebop to work with market structures that are universal across regions: "What we did this time... is we chose markets that have a universal footprint and so that look essentially the same whether you're in the UK or you're in Texas or you're in Germany or you're in Sweden." This approach avoids the scaling challenges of having to constantly adapt to different regulatory environments. Bring process to event marketing: Beebop transformed their trade show approach by adopting a disciplined, metrics-driven strategy learned from Datadog's former CMO. Jan Willem shared: "The big learning for me was to be super intentional. If you go to a trade show, be super clear about exactly how many marketing qualified, how many sales qualified leads you want out of it, and then engineer a team with different roles and responsibilities." This systematic approach yields measurable ROI from events that many startups struggle to achieve. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Xona Space is revolutionizing global positioning technology with a new generation of GPS designed for today's devices and applications. With over $40 million in funding, Xona is developing a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit to provide higher precision, stronger signals, and enhanced security compared to traditional GPS systems. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Brian Manning, CEO and Co-Founder of Xona Space, to learn how the company is addressing the limitations of current navigation technology and enabling the next wave of autonomous systems to operate safely in challenging environments. Topics Discussed: The evolution of navigation technology from celestial navigation to modern GPS How traditional GPS architecture hasn't fundamentally changed in over 50 years Xona's approach to building a complementary system with small satellites in low Earth orbit The three key challenges Xona addresses: precision, power, and protection Why autonomous vehicles and precision agriculture need more reliable positioning The company's recent Air Force contract and their focus on both commercial and government applications Their upcoming launch of the first production-class satellite in June GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Validate real-world problems with customer immersion: Brian emphasized getting out from behind your desk to talk directly with customers in their environments. "You can't start a company behind a computer screen... Get out and talk to the customers. It is so enlightening and there's so many things that you will learn that you just never thought of." Understanding how farmers, construction workers, and others actually use positioning technology in the field revealed needs that spreadsheets and assumptions couldn't capture. Focus on specific markets when demand exceeds capacity: Rather than pursuing all potential use cases, Xona strategically narrowed their focus. "There are just so many use cases and so many potential applications that our pipeline of interest and demand is kind of so huge that we can't actually pursue all of it." By identifying core markets with early adoption potential, they've maintained a laser focus that maximizes their limited resources. Make new technology compatible with existing infrastructure: Xona deliberately designed their system to work with existing GPS receivers. "We've designed our system to be compatible with most GPS receivers, even without making any hardware changes." This approach significantly reduces adoption barriers, as customers can access improved capabilities through software updates rather than hardware replacements. Build incrementally toward a massive vision: When tackling something as ambitious as "building a new GPS," Xona broke it down into manageable steps. "We're going to do it one step at a time... You solve one problem and you solve the next. And if you solve enough of them, you're successful." This incremental approach helped them secure ongoing funding by demonstrating clear progress at each stage. Articulate the broader impact beyond luxury applications: Rather than positioning their technology as enabling premium conveniences, Xona frames their vision around democratizing access to transformative capabilities. "I'm much more interested in how you get the autonomous ambulance to go drive through the snowstorm when a human can't... How do you take the benefits of precision agriculture... and bring those benefits into developing countries?" This approach appeals to both mission-driven investors and practical customers seeking broader global impact. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Foundersuite has established itself as the leading platform for startups raising capital, with $13 million in funding and a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the fundraising process. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite, to explore how his extensive background in investment banking and startup advisory evolved into building a specialized platform that's revolutionizing how founders approach fundraising. Nathan shares his journey from consultant to entrepreneur, and how Foundersuite has grown from a simple CRM into a robust platform serving startups from seed stage through Series B and beyond. Topics Discussed: The evolution from an investment banking career to founding a startup focused on fundraising tools How Foundersuite narrowed its focus from a broad suite of founder tools to specialized fundraising solutions The strategic decision to target the seed through Series B segment as their primary market Building a sustainable marketing strategy through events, podcasting, and innovative guerrilla tactics The launch of Funding Stack, a new platform designed for VCs and fundraising consultants How AI is being integrated throughout the fundraising process to enhance efficiency and outcomes GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Start with your unique expertise: Nathan built Foundersuite based on his decade of fundraising experience, turning his specialized knowledge into product features. He explained, "I'm a one trick pony. The only thing I've done ever since college is raise capital for startups." B2B founders should leverage their deep industry expertise when defining their product category and value proposition. Be willing to kill good products for great focus: Despite positive user feedback on several products in their initial suite, Foundersuite made the difficult decision to eliminate tools that weren't core to their primary value proposition. Nathan recalls, "It was hard to kill something that people did love... but they weren't really paying as much for that." B2B founders should continuously evaluate their product portfolio against market traction and be willing to make tough decisions for greater focus. Define your "Goldilocks" customer segment: Foundersuite identified their ideal customer segment as seed through Series B companies—not too early (pre-seed) and not too mature (Series C+). Nathan explains, "Too early, you don't have any money, you can't pay us, you're not really fundable. Too late, you have a lot of other resources to help you raise capital." B2B founders should similarly identify where their product delivers maximum value and focus acquisition efforts accordingly. Use content marketing as a learning opportunity: Foundersuite's "How I Raised It" podcast not only serves as a marketing channel but also provides valuable market intelligence. Nathan shared, "I thought I knew everything about raising capital. And here I am just drinking from a fire hose... I'm learning more than my first six months of doing a podcast than I have in the last five years of actually doing the work." B2B founders should view content marketing as both a growth channel and a customer research tool. Implement annual marketing experiments: Foundersuite commits to trying one new marketing approach each year. Nathan explains, "One of the things I try and do every year... let's try a new, different marketing experiment." For 2025, they're implementing monthly webinars. B2B founders should similarly build experimentation into their marketing roadmap while maintaining their core channels. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Pegbo is revolutionizing the construction technology landscape by helping local, small, and diverse businesses accelerate their participation in the supply chain. With $1.4 million in funding, this construction tech platform is streamlining how emerging businesses win more jobs in an industry that's traditionally been slow to adopt technology. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Amar Amte shares his journey from Google to founding Pegbo, including his initial pivot from an equipment rental marketplace to a supplier diversity procurement platform, and how his outsider perspective has become a competitive advantage. Topics Discussed: Pegbo's evolution from an equipment rental marketplace to a supplier diversity procurement platform How being an industry outsider (coming from Google) provides unique advantages when building in construction tech The impact of digitization and AI on construction technology adoption and investor interest Regulatory changes affecting supplier diversity and local business participation in construction Marketing strategies centered on community-building and promoting people rather than product The company's approach to rapid growth while maintaining financial discipline How AI is revolutionizing construction tech by making previously expensive operations highly affordable GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Let your product do the selling: Pegbo focuses on demonstrating their product rather than making promises. Amar notes, "The aha moment is product. We are letting our products sell themselves." B2B founders should prioritize building a product that speaks for itself rather than relying heavily on marketing rhetoric. Make meaningful pivots quickly: When Pegbo discovered customers were asking about minority and small businesses rather than just equipment rentals, they completely pivoted their business model. Within 15 days of pivoting, they had their first paying customer. Founders should be prepared to recognize when the market is pulling them in a different direction and be willing to make decisive changes quickly. Focus on post-event value: For community events, Pegbo concentrates not just on the event itself but what happens before, during, and after. Amar explains, "If people are not qualified with a general contractor, they just waste a lot of time... What we focus on is what happens after the event." B2B founders should design events with clear pathways to customer value beyond networking. Strategic resource allocation: Despite raising $1.4 million, Pegbo maintains strict financial discipline. Amar personally paid for his branded Cybertruck rather than using company funds, stating, "I don't want to spend my investors' money on renting toilets and kitchens." Funding should be directed primarily toward product development and customer acquisition. Embrace regulatory changes as opportunities: Rather than seeing shifting regulations around supplier diversity as threats, Pegbo views them as opportunities. Amar notes that even as some diversity criteria change, "support to local businesses, small businesses are going to stay." B2B founders should look for the consistent underlying needs that persist through regulatory changes. Start manual, then automate: Pegbo's growth strategy involves first getting orders, performing some services manually to learn, then automating those processes. This approach led to completely automated $23,000 projects without founder involvement. B2B founders should consider a "do things that don't scale" approach initially before building automation systems. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
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As the new 75-bed Continuing Care Center in Ojai opens for business, we revisit a conversation from 2022 with Haady Lashkari, Chief Administrative Officer of Ojai's Community Memorial Hospital. Haady shares what it was like to lead a rural hospital through the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the experience shaped his perspective on healthcare, and the lessons he's carried forward.We also get a sneak peek into the hospital's brand-new Continuing Care Center—a major investment in the future of elder and rehabilitative care in the valley. From growing up working at his family's restaurant to becoming a respected healthcare administrator, Haady's journey is as inspiring as it is grounded in community values.We did not talk about Dr. Ignatius Semmelweiz, Tyrolean independence movements or whether Ohtani is likely to take the mound this year for the Dodgers.If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a small-town hospital running—and thriving—through crisis and beyond, don't miss this wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation.For more information on Ojai's healthcare system, check out https://www.mycmh.org/locations/community-memorial-continuing-care-center/
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In this episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with award-winning journalist and best-selling author Matt Taibbi, Editor-in-Chief of Racket News, an independent investigative journalism platform exposing corruption, censorship, and abuses of power across the political spectrum. With a storied career that spans decades—from covering the financial crisis to co-authoring the Twitter Files—Taibbi has become a rare voice of integrity in modern journalism. We discuss the impactful story of the Free Thought Project's censorship experience and the crucial role played by journalist Matt Taibbi in shedding light on our deplatforming back in 2018. As they celebrate Matt Agorist's birthday, the conversation takes listeners through a revealing journey into the heart of media manipulation, the complexities of social media platforms, and the ongoing struggle for transparency in the information age. From there, we dig into the shadowy entities behind our page removal, including the DFR Lab, an arm of the Atlantic Council, which continues to shape online narratives in partnership with government and Big Tech — all under the guise of fighting “disinformation.” We shift gears to the new wave of authoritarianism from the right, namely Trump's executive order targeting anti-Israel speech on college campuses, and how it's a direct assault on the First Amendment. Taibbi shares his insights on the duopoly's weaponization of censorship, regardless of which party is in power. In a particularly raw and revealing moment, Matt opens up about being shadowbanned by Elon Musk himself, despite having helped bring transparency to Twitter via the Twitter Files. He details the financial and emotional toll of having his reach artificially suppressed and the betrayal felt when those who claim to champion free speech fall short. Despite the challenges, the conversation ends on a hopeful note. Matt delivers a powerful answer to our white pill question, and even lets listeners in on a little-known detail about where he really falls on the political spectrum. This is an essential episode for anyone trying to make sense of the new censorship-industrial complex, the betrayal of civil liberties from both sides of the aisle, and how we push back with truth, humor, and principle. (Length: 1:01:08) Matt's Substack: https://www.racket.news/ Follow Matt on Twitter: https://x.com/mtaibbi
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 2 activity on LiveWire; Harvard, Northwestern / Kellogg, Chicago / Booth, Berkeley / Haas, Washington / Foster, UCLA / Anderson, Texas / McCombs and London Business School were among the top MBA programs releasing decisions last week. For this upcoming week, Stanford, UPenn / Wharton, MIT / Sloan and Cornell / Johnson are scheduled to release their final decisions. Graham highlighted the Spring Survey that Clear Admit conducts each season. These surveys are important to understand the decisions of each applicant-cohort. Here is the link for this season's survey: https://bit.ly/casurvey25 Graham noted Clear Admit's Application Overview series of events scheduled for May. These online events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle of these events is Clear Admit's MBA admissions fair in Boston, on May 14th. Twenty-four of the top 25 U.S.-based MBA programs are planning to attend. Signups for this event are here: https://bit.ly/mbafair2025 Graham noted a Clear Admit article that shines the spotlight on ESADE and their work to become carbon neutral. He then highlighted the first in a series of Clear Admit career trends articles, focused on Class of 2024 consulting placements at leading MBA programs. As we have reported over several episodes this season, consulting placements are generally down across the top MBA programs. However, consulting remains a critical industry for top MBA graduates - with most schools sending a third of their class into the domain. Graham then noted a Fridays-from-the-Frontlines feature that focuses on MBA students from London Business School who traveled to Singapore and explored sustainability efforts. Graham highlighted four Real Humans alumni spotlights, alums from Duke / Fuqua working at McKinsey, Indiana / Kelley working at Microsoft, Michigan / Ross working at JP Morgan and Columbia working at Netflix. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from the UK and now lives in the US. They have a 675 GMAT score, and a 3.1 GPA undergraduate degree, followed by a 3.8 GPA master's degree in finance. Their focus is on real estate. This week's second MBA candidate is an electrical engineer who also has a master's degree. They work in the semiconductor industry as a product manager; they also have a 675 GMAT score. The final MBA candidate is deciding between Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua (with a $40,000 scholarship), and Georgetown / McDonough. They are seeking a consulting career. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
0:00 - Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race is pivotal to upholding common-sense governing 11:54 - Celebrating Women’s History Month in Fairfax, Co, VA…A is for Abortion High school presents ‘obscene’ ABCs display for Women’s History Month 28:52 - 6 Unbelievably Scammy Federal Practices DOGE Staff Reveal In Fox Interview 50:29 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer is President at Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research and author of Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — and The Path to Victory. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the latest updates on the fight between Russia and Ukraine, and the continued fallout from the Signal message app mishap 01:10:14 - Scott Shellady is Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to President Trump’s tariff plan 01:27:24 - Paul Drabik is a candidate for Downers Grove Village Council. He joined Dan and Amy to make his pitch to voters before election day. 01:43:43 - Gunman in liquor store mass shooting was AWOL from felony gun case in which he had signed a confession, prosecutors say 02:03:36 - Derrick Van Orden is the U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district. He joined Dan and Amy to preview the Wisconsin Supreme Court electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On In The Market with Janet Parshall we kicked off the week with an important discussion meant to help you better contend for your faith. We spoke with a pastor who explained 7 important things that we all need to know about God’s word including a better understanding of what inspiration is, how the Bible was put together and why we can trust that what God’s word says is true. Once the honeymoon is over, the real marriage begins. The melding of two individual’s lives and experiences comes with many challenges especially for believers seeking to live out God’s model for marriage. A highly respected author and expert on the 5 languages of love, explained the different types of intimacy and how to develop them in your marriage, how to follow Christ’s example in how you love your spouse, and the biggest misunderstandings people make about marriage. Whether we like it or not we are now living in a post-Christian world. Our guest broke down the different types of postmodern thoughts taking root in our country and world today and how to use God’s word to defend against them and better contend for our faith. Parents who do not subscribe to the trans agenda in our modern schools have found themselves the subject of derision and contempt across the country. They have been told that their God-granted authority over their children is second to the guidance of the directives of the school system. But parents are fighting back and standing up for the welfare of their children. Our guest shared some of their important stories with us. What is it like to bring to life the story of one of the most important people in biblical history? We spoke to the filmmaker behind the series that is retelling the story of David including his confrontation with Goliath. Here at the end of the week we continue to prepare you to enter in the marketplace of ideas by continuing to show you how to use God’s unchanging truth to better understand the news of the week.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.