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Ford announced it will be awarding $1.31 million to support community foundation projects in Albion, Battle Creek and Marshall via their Blue Oval Community Engagement Fund. Battle Creek Community Foundation CEO Mary Muliett sits down with Community Matters to discuss some of the projects that will be receiving those funds and how they benefit the greater Calhoun County community. Muliett also talks about how the collaboration between the three community foundations helps to strengthen collective efforts across the county. Click here for a full list of the funding recipients.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Community Foundation websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM and PM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, january 1st! delve into today's intriguing topics: startup scene & ai boom: the trend of college dropouts embracing entrepreneurial pursuits in the ai sector, with notable figures like michael truell and scott wu still choosing to complete their education. katie jacobs stanton of moxxie ventures discusses the evolving perceptions of dropping out in the venture community. fusion energy breakthroughs: the rapid evolution of fusion energy into a viable industry with significant investments. commonwealth fusion systems leads the charge with its sparc reactor, set to be operational by 2026, while other companies like tae technologies and helion also push forward with innovative technologies. techcrunch disrupt startup battlefield: spotlight on advancements in government and legal tech, featuring solutions like automated legal ai for bot mediation and public safety projects. justiguide stands out by winning the policy and protection pitch stage, showcasing technology's role in simplifying legal processes for immigrants. stay tuned for tomorrow's updates!

How To Build an Elevator Pitch Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The elevator pitch is the short form of your startup pitch. It introduces the deal to an investor and gives the key highlights. The goal is not to tell them everything but rather to intrigue them to learn more about it. Here's how to build an elevator pitch: State in five words or fewer what the startup does. Show two examples of the impact of the startup using numbers. This could be exploding revenue, such as "We're seeing 50% month over month growth." It could have an impact on the community, such as "We help feed 5000 children a week." State the goal of the startup, such as "We're looking to reach a break-even in 4 months." Choose three words that best describe your startup and work them into the pitch. Choose three phrases that best describe your startup and build them into the pitch. The keywords will help the audience understand the context. The catch phrases will help the audience understand what the startup does. Consider these steps in building your elevator pitch. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

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The Trump Admin has frozen federal childcare funding to Minnesota in the wake of the Somali Daycare Fraud Scandal. MN rep Tom Emmer would support changing federal law to allow for the denaturalization and deportation of Somali fraudsters. A career criminal with 50 prior arrests allegedly murdered someone in Connecticut. The FBI thwarted an ISIS-linked terror plot in Texas.    LIVE CALLS: 631-527-4545   Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN

Today: A new six-episode TV series, "Historic Montrose Colorado", is showcasing the people, businesses, and heritage of Montrose on national television through "RFD TV" and "Wild Rides Television". And later: Colorado’s new "Urban Agriculture Micro-grant Program" offers up to five-thousand dollars to local growers for small-scale projects that boost food production, conservation, and community engagement.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health and Human Services now says it is freezing all federal child care funding to Minnesota following an investigative video by independent journalist Nick Shirley on alleged fraud at child and health care center. HHS provides Minnesota with $185 million in child care funding every year. Federal agents have also surged into the state for massive investigation into the child care operations.For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to shower the thousands of spectators at the Rose Parade in Southern California. At Times Square for the New Year's Eve Celebration, attendees will be experiencing the coldest ball drop in 10 years, as well as light to moderate snowfall. Out in the Midwest, a powerful winter storm is beginning to sweep across the U.S. bringing strong winds and heavy snow.Thieves broke into a German bank vault over the Christmas holiday weekend and made off with millions of dollars worth of valuables. Police say the suspects drilled their way through a concrete wall before breaking into the bank's safe deposit boxes. The perpetrators used the quiet Christmas period to escape detection, with police only discovering the hole after a fire alarm went off on Monday.

The Nuances of Pitching Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In pitching investors, there are key nuances that can make or break the pitch. Here is a list of nuances to consider when pitching: Use the pitch to build a collaboration. Funding is a part of it, but not the only thing. Start your pitch with your core value proposition. State in plain language what your company does. If you have revenue numbers, build the pitch around them. Showcase the growth story with a graph showing a curve going up and to the right at 45 degrees. If you don't have revenue, then build the pitch around the key insight you have into solving the problem. Don't avoid the risk factors. Instead, focus on how you are mitigating those factors. Don't avoid the competition. Instead, show how the competition validates the market. Show how this raise will set up the business for the next round and is a part of an overall strategy. Consider these nuances in building your pitch. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Freezes Minnesota Funding It started with a viral video, and has morphed into a multi-government agency investigation into suspected widespread fraud.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that authorities say they are cracking down on abuse at day care centers in Minnesota, and are now freezing federal child care funding statewide, a move that Governor Tim Walz says will defund programs that help people and children.   Body Found During Missing Texas Girl Search The search for a missing Texas teenager appears to have taken an ominous and tragic turn.  Steve Futterman reports that police have found an unidentified body and a handgun in a field just blocks away from the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos, the 19-year-old missing since last week, which comes as another teenage girl in the same area around San Antonio has gone missing.   Times Square Security More than one million people will be in Times Square tonight in the heart of Manhattan to watch the ball drop and usher in 2026.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on wide-ranging security preparations ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration.   Reports CIA Targeted Venezuelan Port CNN is reporting that the Central Intelligence Agency was behind an explosion at a Venezuelan port earlier this month.    Diggs Faces Charges One of football's top star wide receivers is facing criminal charges including strangulation.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Oracle Of Omaha's Retirement He's 95 years old and he still goes into the office, and still keeps active.  Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, with the simple investing mantra of “Rule 1 - Never lose money, and Rule 2, never forget rule number one,” is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.  Ed Donahue reports.     Russia's New Claim Russia is claiming without evidence that Ukraine launched an attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences.  John Stolnis has more from Washington with Russia-Ukraine US diplomacy hanging in the balance.   Alleged Pipe Bomber's Hearing We await a ruling from a magistrate in Washington, DC about whether Brian Cole, Junior should be granted bail as he awaits trial for plating two pipe bombs in the nation's capital on January 5th, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Cemetery's Monument Issue There's international backlash after a World War II U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands close to the borders with Belgium and Germany removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on what led to the outrage where more than 8,000 American soldiers were laid to rest.   New Orleans Preparations It was one year ago that a Muslim man rammed his pickup truck through a crowd in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans during the end of New Year's Eve festivities, leaving 14 people dead and dozens injured.  This year, as the city also prepares to host College Football's Sugar Bowl and prepares for Mardi Gras, there will be added security in the Big Easy.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  In The Hero's Own Words In Sydney, Australia, the hero who tackled a gunman during a mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration spoke exclusively to CBS News about that tragic day at Bondi Beach.  Bob Brown has the story – audio courtesy of CBS News.   Finally   It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks at the Trump-Kennedy Center, with the name at the center of the ire of performers.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Government subsidies for new apprentices have plummeted, making it harder than ever for local workshops to hire. Rod Camm explained why the "grease monkey" stereotype is dead and how the new era of high-tech diagnostics is the future for young workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"In an entrepreneurial journey, fear is a constant roadblock. But everything's at risk, and it's this balance between calculated risk while still managing a backup plan." —Leslie Danford   Growth does not come from chasing every opportunity. It comes from making clear choices and standing behind them. This conversation explores what it really takes to build a brand that lasts without losing direction along the way. We sit down with Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, to talk through her evolution from a small, kid-focused idea into a national functional beverage brand now on Sprouts shelves. She shares how customer insights reshaped her product strategy, packaging, retail approach, and long-term vision. Press play for a grounded look at what sustainable growth actually requires, and why patience, clarity, and trade-offs matter more than hype. Building a functional beverage brand in a crowded market Identifying and serving distinct customer profiles Rebranding to support retail discovery and clarity Getting into national retail and what it really costs Choosing when to bootstrap and when to raise capital Managing growth without expanding too fast Navigating packaging challenges and sustainability goals Balancing mission, margin, and long-term impact   Meet Leslie: Leslie is the founder and visionary behind Vitaminis, an innovative brand specializing in convenient, nutrient-rich drinkable vitamin shots designed for modern families and health-focused individuals. With a background in both e-commerce and retail, Leslie has led Vitaminis through a successful rebranding and national retail expansion, including an exclusive launch with Sprouts. She is celebrated for her strategic focus on product development for diverse customer needs—ranging from busy Millennial Moms to adults seeking natural nutrition—and is deeply committed to sustainability and accessibility. Leslie's entrepreneurial journey is marked by fearless decision-making, fostering brand growth, and a mission to make nutritious choices easier and more accessible for communities everywhere. Website Instagram Facebook TikTok Pinterest Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 00:51 Business Growth and Customer Profiles 05:24 Drink Your Vitamins 09:42 Collaborative Innovation and Exploring Alternative Form Factors 13:27 Market Challenges 15:57 Funding the Dream 23:08 Calculated Growth + Back Up Plans 27:19 Community Engagement, Environmental Benefits, and Future Goals   Resources:  Podcast Health in a Sip: Fuel Your Day with Functional Clean-Label Shots with Leslie Danford   

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. Carta3. Archangel and Techstars4. Current trends5. Outlook for investing for 2026Hamza Shad is an insights manager at Carta, where he analyzes data on startups and the venture capital ecosystem. He leads Carta's quarterly State of Pre-Seed report on early-stage companies and has spoken at Startup Grind, 500 Global, SOSV, the World Bank, and more. Previously, Hamza conducted research on entrepreneurship in emerging markets at Endeavor. He holds a bachelor's in economics and political science from the University of Chicago and a master's in international development from University of Oxford. ----Mellie Chow is an Engineer turned Entrepreneur / Operator turned Angel Investor / Venture Capitalist with over 25+ years of experience across multiple industries including telecommunications & cable, utilities & power generation, banking, healthcare, government, and food. She is a Board Advisor at Techstars Toronto Accelerator and a Venture Partner at Archangel Network of Funds, Axion Fund, ventureLAB EIR and University of Delaware - Horn Entrepreneurship - Venture Acceleration Lab mentor. She is also an adjunct professor at New York University SPS and Elizabethtown College of Competitive Product Strategy. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (University of Waterloo), an MBA (Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management & Schulich). #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Alex Cutler, Founder and CEO of Dromos Labs, joined me to discuss the growth of the DEXs Aerodrome on Base and Velodrome on Optimism.Topics: - Aerodrome and the Base ecosystem - Retail vs Institutional adoption of DEXs - Aero launch, a new decentralized exchange infrastructure- Future of DEXs and DeFiBrought to you by

A new episode of Casual Conversations is available now!In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Wendy Damron, CEO of Palmetto Promise Institute.   In today's conversation, Wendy shares with Pastor Scott the up and down story of Private School Choice funding in SC.  Visit PalmettoPromise.org and scschoolchoice.com for more information and to donate/get involved contact Wendy @wendy@palmettopromise.org

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Aubrey Masango joined by Mbongiseni Silomo Sangweni, Founder & COO of Silomotion (Pty) Ltd to discuss struggles faced by entrepreneurs in south Africa and explore ways that entrepreneurs can source funding or their businesses. The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Skills for a Startup Founder To Have Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Successful startup founders share several key skills. Here are the key skills for a startup founder to have: They have access to the networks that are vital to their startup success. This includes investor networks for funding and customer networks for buying the product. They are flexible. They can pivot the business when the market changes or they discover a better one. They are persistent. They stick with it during the down times as well as the up times. They take calculated risks. They understand the downside cost as well as the potential upside reward. They know their numbers. They know their key numbers that are critical, such as cash runway. They have focus. They know what the must-dos are and focus on them. They constantly learn. They are always learning new things and find it a part of the startup life. Consider these skills in a startup founder before investing. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Original Release Date: November 13, 2025Live from Morgan Stanley's European Tech, Media and Telecom Conference in Barcelona, our roundtable of analysts discusses tech disruptions and datacenter growth, and how Europe factors in.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Paul Walsh: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Paul Walsh, Morgan Stanley's European Head of Research Product. Today we return to my conversation with Adam Wood. Head of European Technology and Payments, Emmet Kelly, Head of European Telco and Data Centers, and Lee Simpson, Head of European Technology. We were live on stage at Morgan Stanley's 25th TMT Europe conference. We had so much to discuss around the themes of AI enablers, semiconductors, and telcos. So, we are back with a concluding episode on tech disruption and data center investments. It's Thursday the 13th of November at 8am in Barcelona. After speaking with the panel about the U.S. being overweight AI enablers, and the pockets of opportunity in Europe, I wanted to ask them about AI disruption, which has been a key theme here in Europe. I started by asking Adam how he was thinking about this theme. Adam Wood: It's fascinating to see this year how we've gone in most of those sectors to how positive can GenAI be for these companies? How well are they going to monetize the opportunities? How much are they going to take advantage internally to take their own margins up? To flipping in the second half of the year, mainly to, how disruptive are they going to be? And how on earth are they going to fend off these challenges? Paul Walsh: And I think that speaks to the extent to which, as a theme, this has really, you know, built momentum. Adam Wood: Absolutely. And I mean, look, I think the first point, you know, that you made is absolutely correct – that it's very difficult to disprove this. It's going to take time for that to happen. It's impossible to do in the short term. I think the other issue is that what we've seen is – if we look at the revenues of some of the companies, you know, and huge investments going in there. And investors can clearly see the benefit of GenAI. And so investors are right to ask the question, well, where's the revenue for these businesses? You know, where are we seeing it in info services or in IT services, or in enterprise software. And the reality is today, you know, we're not seeing it. And it's hard for analysts to point to evidence that – well, no, here's the revenue base, here's the benefit that's coming through. And so, investors naturally flip to, well, if there's no benefit, then surely, we should focus on the risk. So, I think we totally understand, you know, why people are focused on the negative side of things today. I think there are differences between the sub-sectors. I mean, I think if we look, you know, at IT services, first of all, from an investor point of view, I think that's been pretty well placed in the losers' buckets and people are most concerned about that sub-sector… Paul Walsh: Something you and the global team have written a lot about. Adam Wood: Yeah, we've written about, you know, the risk of disruption in that space, the need for those companies to invest, and then the challenges they face. But I mean, if we just keep it very, very simplistic. If Gen AI is a technology that, you know, displaces labor to any extent – companies that have played labor arbitrage and provide labor for the last 20 - 25 years, you know, they're going to have to make changes to their business model. So, I think that's understandable. And they're going to have to demonstrate how they can change and invest and produce a business model that addresses those concerns. I'd probably put info services in the middle. But the challenge in that space is you have real identifiable companies that have emerged, that have a revenue base and that are challenging a subset of the products of those businesses. So again, it's perfectly understandable that investors would worry. In that context, it's not a potential threat on the horizon. It's a real threat that exists today against certainly their businesses. I think software is probably the most interesting. I'd put it in the kind of final bucket where I actually believe… Well, I think first of all, we certainly wouldn't take the view that there's no risk of disruption and things aren't going to change. Clearly that is going to be the case. I think what we'd want to do though is we'd want to continue to use frameworks that we've used historically to think about how software companies differentiate themselves, what the barriers to entry are. We don't think we need to throw all of those things away just because we have GenAI, this new set of capabilities. And I think investors will come back most easily to that space. Paul Walsh: Emmet, you talked a little bit there before about the fact that you haven't seen a huge amount of progress or additional insight from the telco space around AI; how AI is diffusing across the space. Do you get any discussions around disruption as it relates to telco space? Emmet Kelly: Very, very little. I think the biggest threat that telcos do see is – it is from the hyperscalers. So, if I look at and separate the B2C market out from the B2B, the telcos are still extremely dominant in the B2C space, clearly. But on the B2B space, the hyperscalers have come in on the cloud side, and if you look at their market share, they're very, very dominant in cloud – certainly from a wholesale perspective. So, if you look at the cloud market shares of the big three hyperscalers in Europe, this number is courtesy of my colleague George Webb. He said it's roughly 85 percent; that's how much they have of the cloud space today. The telcos, what they're doing is they're actually reselling the hyperscale service under the telco brand name. But we don't see much really in terms of the pure kind of AI disruption, but there are concerns definitely within the telco space that the hyperscalers might try and move from the B2B space into the B2C space at some stage. And whether it's through virtual networks, cloudified networks, to try and get into the B2C space that way. Paul Walsh: Understood. And Lee maybe less about disruption, but certainly adoption, some insights from your side around adoption across the tech hardware space? Lee Simpson: Sure. I think, you know, it's always seen that are enabling the AI move, but, but there is adoption inside semis companies as well, and I think I'd point to design flow. So, if you look at the design guys, they're embracing the agentic system thing really quickly and they're putting forward this capability of an agent engineer, so like a digital engineer. And it – I guess we've got to get this right. It is going to enable a faster time to market for the design flow on a chip. So, if you have that design flow time, that time to market. So, you're creating double the value there for the client. Do you share that 50-50 with them? So, the challenge is going to be exactly as Adam was saying, how do you monetize this stuff? So, this is kind of the struggle that we're seeing in adoption. Paul Walsh: And Emmet, let's move to you on data centers. I mean, there are just some incredible numbers that we've seen emerging, as it relates to the hyperscaler investment that we're seeing in building out the infrastructure. I know data centers is something that you have focused tremendously on in your research, bringing our global perspectives together. Obviously, Europe sits within that. And there is a market here in Europe that might be more challenged. But I'm interested to understand how you're thinking about framing the whole data center story? Implications for Europe. Do European companies feed off some of that U.S. hyperscaler CapEx? How should we be thinking about that through the European lens? Emmet Kelly: Yeah, absolutely. So, big question, Paul. What… Paul Walsh: We've got a few minutes! Emmet Kelly: We've got a few minutes. What I would say is there was a great paper that came out from Harvard just two weeks ago, and they were looking at the scale of data center investments in the United States. And clearly the U.S. economy is ticking along very, very nicely at the moment. But this Harvard paper concluded that if you take out data center investments, U.S. economic growth today is actually zero. Paul Walsh: Wow. Emmet Kelly: That is how big the data center investments are. And what we've said in our research very clearly is if you want to build a megawatt of data center capacity that's going to cost you roughly $35 million today. Let's put that number out there. 35 million. Roughly, I'd say 25… Well, 20 to 25 million of that goes into the chips. But what's really interesting is the other remaining $10 million per megawatt, and I like to call that the picks and shovels of data centers; and I'm very convinced there is no bubble in that area whatsoever.So, what's in that area? Firstly, the first building block of a data center is finding a powered land bank. And this is a big thing that private equity is doing at the moment. So, find some real estate that's close to a mass population that's got a good fiber connection. Probably needs a little bit of water, but most importantly needs some power. And the demand for that is still infinite at the moment. Then beyond that, you've got the construction angle and there's a very big shortage of labor today to build the shells of these data centers. Then the third layer is the likes of capital goods, and there are serious supply bottlenecks there as well.And I could go on and on, but roughly that first $10 million, there's no bubble there. I'm very, very sure of that. Paul Walsh: And we conducted some extensive survey work recently as part of your analysis into the global data center market. You've sort of touched on a few of the gating factors that the industry has to contend with. That survey work was done on the operators and the supply chain, as it relates to data center build out. What were the key conclusions from that? Emmet Kelly: Well, the key conclusion was there is a shortage of power for these data centers, and… Paul Walsh: Which I think… Which is a sort of known-known, to some extent. Emmet Kelly: it is a known-known, but it's not just about the availability of power, it's the availability of green power. And it's also the price of power is a very big factor as well because energy is roughly 40 to 45 percent of the operating cost of running a data center. So, it's very, very important. And of course, that's another area where Europe doesn't screen very well.I was looking at statistics just last week on the countries that have got the highest power prices in the world. And unsurprisingly, it came out as UK, Ireland, Germany, and that's three of our big five data center markets. But when I looked at our data center stats at the beginning of the year, to put a bit of context into where we are…Paul Walsh: In Europe… Emmet Kelly: In Europe versus the rest. So, at the end of [20]24, the U.S. data center market had 35 gigawatts of data center capacity. But that grew last year at a clip of 30 percent. China had a data center bank of roughly 22 gigawatts, but that had grown at a rate of just 10 percent. And that was because of the chip issue. And then Europe has capacity, or had capacity at the end of last year, roughly 7 to 8 gigawatts, and that had grown at a rate of 10 percent. Now, the reason for that is because the three big data center markets in Europe are called FLAP-D. So, it's Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin. We had to put an acronym on it. So, Flap-D. Good news. I'm sitting with the tech guys. They've got even more acronyms than I do, in their sector, so well done them. Lee Simpson: Nothing beats FLAP-D. Paul Walsh: Yes. Emmet Kelly: It's quite an achievement. But what is interesting is three of the big five markets in Europe are constrained. So, Frankfurt, post the Ukraine conflict. Ireland, because in Ireland, an incredible statistic is data centers are using 25 percent of the Irish power grid. Compared to a global average of 3 percent.Now I'm from Dublin, and data centers are running into conflict with industry, with housing estates. Data centers are using 45 percent of the Dublin grid, 45. So, there's a moratorium in building data centers there. And then Amsterdam has the classic semi moratorium space because it's a small country with a very high population. So, three of our five markets are constrained in Europe. What is interesting is it started with the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK has made great strides at attracting data center money and AI capital into the UK and the current Prime Minister continues to do that. So, the UK has definitely gone; moved from the middle lane into the fast lane. And then Macron in France. He hosted an AI summit back in February and he attracted over a 100 billion euros of AI and data center commitments. Paul Walsh: And I think if we added up, as per the research that we published a few months ago, Europe's announced over 350 billion euros, in proposed investments around AI. Emmet Kelly: Yeah, absolutely. It's a good stat. Now where people can get a little bit cynical is they can say a couple of things. Firstly, it's now over a year since the Mario Draghi report came out. And what's changed since? Absolutely nothing, unfortunately. And secondly, when I look at powering AI, I like to compare Europe to what's happening in the United States. I mean, the U.S. is giving access to nuclear power to AI. It started with the three Mile Island… Paul Walsh: Yeah. The nuclear renaissance is… Emmet Kelly: Nuclear Renaissance is absolutely huge. Now, what's underappreciated is actually Europe has got a massive nuclear power bank. It's right up there. But unfortunately, we're decommissioning some of our nuclear power around Europe, so we're going the wrong way from that perspective. Whereas President Trump is opening up the nuclear power to AI tech companies and data centers. Then over in the States we also have gas and turbines. That's a very, very big growth area and we're not quite on top of that here in Europe. So, looking at this year, I have a feeling that the Americans will probably increase their data center capacity somewhere between – it's incredible – somewhere between 35 and 50 percent. And I think in Europe we're probably looking at something like 10 percent again. Paul Walsh: Okay. Understood. Emmet Kelly: So, we're growing in Europe, but we're way, way behind as a starting point. And it feels like the others are pulling away. The other big change I'd highlight is the Chinese are really going to accelerate their data center growth this year as well. They've got their act together and you'll see them heading probably towards 30 gigs of capacity by the end of next year. Paul Walsh: Alright, we're out of time. The TMT Edge is alive and kicking in Europe. I want to thank Emmett, Lee and Adam for their time and I just want to wish everybody a great day today. Thank you.(Applause) That was my conversation with Adam, Emmett and Lee. Many thanks again to them. Many thanks again to them for telling us about the latest in their areas of research and to the live audience for hearing us out. And a thanks to you as well for listening. Let us know what you think about this and other episodes by living us a review wherever you get your podcasts. And if you enjoy listening to Thoughts on the Market, please tell a friend or colleague about the podcast today.

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Launching a Startup in a New Domain Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Markets shift and change, creating new startup opportunities. Founders seek new markets in which to launch a startup. For those launching a startup in a new domain, here are some key steps: Read several books describing the domain and how it works. Talk to domain experts in the space to learn the details of the market. Look for unmet needs that must be addressed. Identify experts in the domain who can advise you. Ask one or two to be a mentor. Create several ideas for a business and test them out. Try dressing up the solution as a ready-to-buy product and see what reaction you get. When you find several people ready to pay for your solution, sign up three of them as anchor customers. Use the revenue from these customers to fund the initial product. Experiment with entering the market at different places in the value chain. Look for the position that provides the most revenue and costs the least for the value offered. New markets provide new opportunities to launch a business. Consider these steps for launching a startup in a new domain. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

The federal government has announced new funding to expand the Witness to War hotline nationwide, following a sharp rise in calls after the Bondi terror attack. Originally launched in New South Wales to support refugees affected by conflict, the multilingual mental health service will now operate nationally. Experts say the expansion is vital to addressing trauma, preventing social fragmentation, and supporting young people and vulnerable refugee communities.

In this episode, host Travis Chappell and producer Eric run through a series of real‑world “curveball” scenarios—from surprise medical bills to flooded houses and lowball dream-job offers—to talk through how to respond without blowing up your finances. With a mix of humor, baseball metaphors, and practical frameworks, they show how to build decision rules that keep you calm and rational when life gets messy.​ On this episode we talk about: When to repair, replace, or go down to one car after a breakdown How to negotiate surprise medical bills and when to just pay them A $5,000 family loan request: help, enable, or say no? Whether to ever take a “dream job” that pays 30% less than you currently earn How a surprise baby would (and wouldn't) change Travis' budget Funding a child's gap year vs. making them pay their own way Using an emergency fund when your home floods and insurance denies the claim Evaluating “sure thing” investment tips from strangers Turning down paid speaking gigs or opportunities that could damage your brand Top 3 Takeaways Decide your rules before the curveball hits. Knowing in advance how you handle cars, medical bills, loans, and emergencies keeps you from making emotional, expensive decisions in the moment. Help without enabling. Supporting family or kids financially is generous, but repeatedly rescuing adults from the consequences of bad decisions only keeps them stuck. Protect brand and autonomy over short-term cash. Whether it is a lower-paying dream job or a shady speaking lineup, long-term reputation and control usually matter more than the immediate paycheck. Notable Quotes “With medical bills, always negotiate first—those numbers are almost never the real numbers.” “I'll take care of what needs to be taken care of. Anything extra you want, you need to learn how to earn.” “Brand is everything. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell​ Website: https://travischappell.com​ ✖️✖️✖️✖️

Overview: In this episode, we unpack key takeaways from Workplace Culture, a resource designed for startup founders, early-stage leaders, and forward-thinking HR professionals who recognize that scaling rapidly without a solid cultural foundation is a recipe for disaster. The message is clear: Culture is not a line item to revisit after funding, it's the operating system that determines whether your startup survives, thrives, or crashes from the inside out. As I always say, growth without culture fails. If you're tired of watching talent burn out or team energy fizzle after every sprint, this briefing is your wake-up call. Key Themes and Insights: Why Startups Get Culture Wrong (and Fast): Speed. Funding. Product. That's the holy trinity for most founders, but in chasing those, culture often gets left behind. When culture isn't intentional from day one, toxic behaviors like overwork, communication breakdowns, and "hero" leadership creep in and calcify. Big Insight: Culture is defined by what you tolerate, not by what you write on a wall. It's what happens when you're not watching. That's the truth every founder needs to confront. The 5 Culture-First Non-Negotiables: Values You Can Actually Live By: Your values should drive who you hire, promote, and let go, not just what's printed on the About page. They need to guide daily decisions. Leadership That Walks the Talk: Culture starts at the top. If your leadership team doesn't model integrity, ownership, and vulnerability, don't expect your team to either. Psychological Safety = Speed: When failure isn't punished, learning accelerates. Teams move quicker when they don't fear retribution for mistakes. Sustainable Pace Over Hustle: Growth doesn't have to mean burnout. Smart startups build in systems for clarity, rest, and reflection, so momentum doesn't cost mental health. Rituals That Reinforce Culture: Culture isn't just what's said in all-hands meetings. It's embedded in daily rhythms, standups, weekly wins, story-based onboarding,that scale better than a mission statement. Culture Health Check – Ask Yourself: What gets celebrated on your team and why? What behaviors are you tolerating that go against your values? What emotional experience does a new hire have in their first week? If your answers are vague, your culture is likely running on autopilot and that's dangerous when growth accelerates. Final Takeaway: Culture isn't the “soft stuff.” It's your infrastructure. If you're scaling, it'll either be your engine or your anchor. Make it your engine. Call to Action: Want to embed culture-first practices today? Download the Workplace Culture Blueprint for just $7, built to give you immediate traction. And for deeper support, join our monthly culture-first community where growth-minded leaders come to share, learn, and lead better.

Luma AI's $900 million boost coincides with powerful video model enhancements. These enable effortless video remixing and cultural style adaptations. Luma's momentum makes it a must-watch in AI investments.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Revenue Solves All Problems Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a startup, revenue solves all problems. Funding can help, but only for so long. As long as you have cash, you can run the startup. When you run out of money, then it's over. Revenue can fix any problem. If you need more sales support, you can hire them. If you need to fix a product, you can bring in a developer to do the job. If you need more leads, you can hire a marketer. Funding can solve many problems, but it's limited. There's only so much funding a founder can raise. Funding only goes so far before it runs out. Funding jump-starts the business, but revenue carries it the distance. Develop your long-term plans around revenue generation. Use funding to fill the gaps. Whatever you do, make sure you don't run out of cash. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

We don't have to make money on our feet. We can make money in our sleep.In this episode of @InsideTheVault, @IamAshCash sits down with Boston-raised, Atlanta-paid digital wealth architect Darius Benders and this one is pure leverage, blueprint, and execution.Darius breaks down why most entrepreneurs don't have a “money problem”They've got a speed problem.You'll learn the exact framework behind:Building funding the right way (without fumbling the bag)The real difference between good debt vs bad debtHow to strategically stack credit cards based on what bureaus banks pullThe first moves to make with your first $50K so it multipliesWhy “visibility beats ability” and how to build authority fastThe webinar habit that can change your life in 12 monthsHow to deploy money into marketing using other people's audiencesWhy mentorship collapses time and turns decades into daysIf you're trying to fund your business, build digital income, and stop guessing your way into success, this episode is a must-watch.✅ Subscribe to @InsideTheVault✅ Share this with a friend who's serious about building✅ Drop a comment: “VAULT” if you want more episodes like thisSign up for Darius's 3-Day Challenge: https://getthebagflipthebag.com/3-day-challenge⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 Make money in your sleep (the mindset shift)01:00 Text “MY BOOK” and monetize your story CTA moment01:56 “This will change your life” episode intro02:43 Meet Darius Benders: $4M+ digital products and funding mentor06:09 Biggest misconception about other people's money07:17 Good debt vs bad debt (and investing in YOU)08:53 The 3 things you need to get approved for funding10:43 Credit bureaus + stacking strategy (how people get to $100K)12:19 The smartest way to deploy your first $50K13:23 Marketing the right way: OPA, podcasts, clips, and ads18:43 The weekly webinar “cheat code” to build confidence + cash20:08 Funding mistakes that kill approvals (relationship stacking)22:01 Big banks vs credit unions (double dip + comparable limits)23:44 Using leverage with a 9-to-5 (build before you quit)25:40 Pandemic pivot: nightlife to digital income35:31 The offer model that changed everything: virtual events36:29 Why digital products fail: no sales mechanism + no data38:01 $10K vs $100K months: spending + scaling with numbers41:43 What to unlearn to make real money (cost vs value)49:10 One habit to scale fast: delegate and let go53:55 Final gem: hyper-intention and cutting distractions55:03 Outro + tap in for Darius' free 3-day mastermindAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our 229th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 12/19/2025Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie HarrisFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:Notable releases include OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Codex for advanced coding and Google's Gemini Free Flash for competitive AI application performance. Nvidia's new open-source Trion-3 models also showcase impressive benchmarks.Funding updates highlight Lovable's $330M Series B, valuing the AI coding startup at $6.6B, and Faya's $140M Series D for AI model hosting, valued at $4.5B.China makes significant strides in semiconductor technology with advances in EUV lithography machines, led by Huawei and SMIC, potentially disrupting global chip manufacturing dominance.Key safety and policy updates include OpenAI's GPT-5.2 system card focusing on biosecurity and cybersecurity risks, while Google partners with the US military to power a new AI platform with Gemini models.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / Banter(00:02:09) News PreviewTools & Apps(00:02:56) Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app | TechCrunch(00:10:13) ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it's open for business | TechCrunch(00:13:35) Introducing GPT-5.2-Codex | OpenAI(00:19:23) Story about OpenAI release - GPT image 1.5(00:22:27) Meta partners with ElevenLabs to power AI audio across Instagram, Horizon - The Economic TimesApplications & Business(00:23:16) OpenAI to End Equity Vesting Period for Employees, WSJ Says(00:28:20) How China built its ‘Manhattan Project' to rival the West in AI chips(00:36:47) China's Huawei, SMIC Make Progress With Chips, Report Finds(00:41:03) OpenAI in Talks to Raise At Least $10 Billion From Amazon and Use Its AI Chips(00:43:32) Amazon has a new leader for its ‘AGI' group as it plays catch-up on AI | The Verge(00:47:27) Broadcom reveals its mystery $10 billion customer is Anthropic(00:49:12) Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $330M at a $6.6B valuation | TechCrunch(00:50:38) Fal nabs $140M in fresh funding led by Sequoia, tripling valuation to $4.5B | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:51:10) Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3 | WIRED(00:59:24) Meta introduces new SAM AI able to isolate and edit audio • The Register(00:59:54) [2512.14856] T5Gemma 2: Seeing, Reading, and Understanding Longer(01:03:10) Anthropic makes agent Skills an open standard - SiliconANGLEResearch & Advancements(01:03:47) Budget-Aware Tool-Use Enables Effective Agent Scaling(01:08:21) Rethinking Thinking Tokens: LLMs as Improvement Operators(01:10:50) What if AI capabilities suddenly accelerated in 2027? How would the world know?Policy & Safety(01:12:58) Update to GPdfT-5 System Card: GPT-5.2(01:18:04) Neural Chameleons: Language Models Can Learn to Hide Their Thoughts from Unseen Activation Monitors(01:20:47) Async Control: Stress-testing Asynchronous Control Measures for LLM Agents(01:24:37) Google is powering a new US military AI platform | The VergeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin King, Founder of Nomina, is a Harvard-trained computer scientist, is a proven entrepreneur with a record of building and scaling high-impact ventures. He sold his first company to Ripple, where he co-authored a new payment protocol with CTO David Schwartz and led its go-to-market strategy. Today, Austin draws on his combined expertise in engineering and business development to drive growth and innovation in the next generation of financial infrastructure. In this conversation, we discuss:- What's going on with Ripple and XRP? - Why the pivot to Nomina? - Perp DEXs - Being delta neutral - Funding rate arbitrage - How to make money on funding rate arbitrage - Hyperliquid changed the crypto narrative - Current state of bridging in crypto - The future of financial advisors - Altcoins will get crushed over the next 18 months NominaX: @NominaWebsite: www.nomina.ioTelegram: t.me/nominaannouncementsAustin KingX: @AustinKingLinkedIn: Austin King---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

EU STRUGGLES WITH RUSSIAN ASSETS AND AID Colleague Judy Dempsey. Judy Dempsey discusses the EU's difficulty in utilizing frozen Russian assets and the "defeat" for Chancellor Merz regarding the funding mechanism for Ukraine. NUMBER 1 1890 SAXONY

Merry Christmas!! Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter drop a Christmas Eve special 2025 year in review podcast, talking their biggest life lessons in a year in which they both had kids, Tri Bourne retired from professional beach volleyball, Travis Mewhirter dove into coaching full-time at Florida State while hitting his stride as a commentator for VBTV. They also take on a few fan questions, talking about the future of beach volleyball, whether it's a financially stable sport (or ever can be), the need for superstars, and, of course, a Christmas lightning round. Chapters of SANDCAST with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter 00:00 Winging It: The Podcast Journey Begins 02:57 Christmas Traditions: Celebrating in Different Places 05:56 Parenting and Holiday Memories: The Joys of Family 09:01 Reflecting on the Year: Changes and Transitions 11:51 The Athlete's Transition: Finding New Purpose 14:57 Mindset Shifts: Embracing Parenthood 18:05 Balancing Work and Family: The Provider's Dilemma 21:13 The Future of Beach Volleyball: Challenges and Opportunities 24:06 Building a Legacy: The Importance of Superstars 26:57 Fan Engagement: The Role of Athletes in Growing the Sport 30:06 Funding the Dream: How Athletes Afford the Tour 32:57 The Business of Beach Volleyball: Finding the Right Model 35:59 Starting Sandcast: The Podcast's Origin Story 39:01 The Future of Juniors: Growing the Next Generation 42:12 Partnerships and Transparency: The Athlete's Perspective 44:51 The Importance of Media: Engaging Fans and Building Stars SHOOTS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!! *** WE'VE GOT MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/  

Aaron and Brian review the Year in AI, hand out AI awards, and discuss the biggest AI trends from 2025. Maybe a few predictions will be made as well.SHOW: 987SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #987 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:SHOW NOTESCLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - NOV 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - OCT 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - SEPT 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - AUG 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - JUL 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - JUN 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - MAY 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - APR 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - MAR 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - FEB 2025 (show)CLOUD & AI NEWS OF THE MONTH - JAN 2025 (show)2025 AI YEAR IN REVIEWThe Year of OpenAIThe Year of NVIDIAThe Year of MicrosoftThe Year of GoogleThe Year of OracleThe Year of China AIThe Year of AppleThe Year of Coding Agents (Anthropic, Cursor, Windsurf, CLIs, etc..)The Year of Data CentersAI Highlights and Lowlights (Corporate Layoffs, Acquihires, Funding, etc..)2026 AI DraftFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

109 Contacts to Cashflow: 6-Figure Blueprint + Funding Secrets | Sam Sky   The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com Running a business is easier when you understand how to turn your existing network into real revenue. In this episode of The Entreprenudist Podcast, we sit down with Sam Sky, CEO of Credit CRB, to unpack the system entrepreneurs use to turn their contact list into a consistent 6-figure income, without the stress, confusion, or guesswork. Sam also breaks down powerful strategies for securing high-limit, low-interest business loans, achieving fast credit repair results, and positioning your business for long-term financial success. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ How to turn your contacts into predictable income ✔️ Simple strategies to monetize your network ✔️ How to qualify for high-limit funding ✔️ The secrets to low-interest business loans ✔️ Fast credit repair techniques that actually work ✔️ How to leverage strong credit for business growth ✔️ Why most entrepreneurs leave money on the table Whether you're building a new business or looking to scale, this conversation will help you unlock funding, create cashflow, and use your existing relationships to grow a profitable company. ------------------------- About Sam Sky Sam Sky is the founder of Credit CRB which is known for the Highest-Level Credit Repair in The Country/serving judges, politicians, wealthy businesspeople, agents, and more. Secondly, they are a top tier business loan broker team, specializing in low interest business loans, even if there are blemishes on your credit. Real Deal - Sam Sky has sued and won or settled lawsuits with Equifax, Best Buy, Verizon, and More. Separately, Mr. Sky won a foundation rocking case against Suncoast Credit Union that put all lenders on notice. Author of the famous "The Credit Book", his accolades are on the company website, and the list is long. Podcast hosts book Sam Sky because he doesn't just talk about credit and debt, he demystifies it. He bridges the gap between business owners that want to scale, and some have challenges with complex financial needs all the way to everyday entrepreneurs who want the best rates and want to expand and align their business growth implementation plans.  ----------------  About the Host:  Randolph Love III is the Founder and CEO of ShieldWolf Strongholds, where he helps Franchisors, CPAs, Attorneys, Doctors, Realtors, Contractors, and other Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Home Owners, and Retirees, secure lasting financial legacies.  He is also a trusted franchise consultant, author of the book The Miracle Money Vehicle: How To Make Money Make Babies, and host of The Liquidity Event, a premier gathering on business growth, financial independence, and legacy planning.  As host of The Entreprenudist Podcast, ranked in the Top 10% worldwide by ListenNotes.com, Randolph shares bold, practical insights that challenge traditional thinking. A sought-after speaker, his dynamic style empowers audiences to reduce taxes legally, grow wealth strategically, and take control of their financial destiny. Additionally, he is also the publisher of The Liquidity Journal, a dynamic publication for business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, and investors. Focused on leadership, strategy, systems, and motivation, it delivers actionable insights that empower readers to grow, lead, and innovate in today's business world.

You know what's right. But what do you do when every gatekeeper says no? In this episode, Drew Ann Long, inventor of Caroline's Cart, shares the story of refusing to let a necessary idea die. Her vision was simple—and radical: a shopping cart that makes the retail experience accessible for people with disabilities and mobility challenges. The industry pushed back. Manufacturers said no. Retailers avoided the conversation. Funding didn't show up. So she invested personally and kept advocating for a need others wouldn't acknowledge, and stayed the course anyway. Despite the special needs community being the world's largest minority group, products designed for their needs are lacking. This creates a barrier to access not only for them but for their families and caregivers. By introducing more inclusive products like Caroline's Cart, the world was opened for those with mobility challenges, autism and dementia. Success means believing in your cause and taking risks to make it happen no mater what. When the establishment tells you no, cultivate support in the community you want to serve. Innovation happens when you focus on the solution not the problem. Contact Drew Ann: https://www.drewannspeaks.com/ Donate to Caroline's Cause scholarship fund: https://www.carolinescause.com/carolines-cause/

The Information's Sri Muppidi talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about OpenAI's plans to integrate ads into ChatGPT and the $110 billion revenue target. We also talk with Editors Amir Efrati and Laura Mandaro about OpenAI's massive $100 billion fundraising ambitions and potential $750 billion valuation. Lastly, we get into the local backlash against xAI data centers in Memphis and how it impacts Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO strategy with The Information's Theo Wayt.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openais-ads-push-starts-taking-shapehttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/openais-next-100-billion-funding-comeTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to: - The Information on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation- The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

In this Transit Unplugged Insider episode, Paul Comfort sits down with Executive Producer Julie Gates for a wide-ranging, behind-the-scenes conversation on what transit leaders should be paying attention to right now — and what's coming next. This quarterly Insider edition slows the pace and zooms out, offering context from Washington, conference halls, boardrooms, and agency leadership conversations happening across North America. Top Five Things Every Transit Leader Needs to Know Paul breaks down the most pressing developments shaping transit today, including: Recent FTA policy changes affecting grant eligibility and agency riskWhere transportation reauthorization stands as the 2026 deadline approachesThe current state of federal grant programs, including Low-No and Bus Facilities fundingHow mega events like the FIFA World Cup and the LA 2028 Olympics are reshaping transit planningWhat it will take for host cities — especially Los Angeles — to meet unprecedented operational demands Hot Topics Across the Industry From conversations with CEOs, policymakers, and system leaders, Paul and Julie explore: Why Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) continues to dominate expansion conversations What transit agencies can learn from Canada's funding model and manufacturing shiftsThe growing complexity of fleet strategy, propulsion choices, and market pressures What's Keeping Transit CEOs Up at Night A candid look at the challenges agency leaders are navigating right now: Passenger and operator safety in a high-visibility media environmentRising concerns around cybersecurity and system resilience The practical realities of AI adoption in transit operations Behind the Scenes at Transit Unplugged Julie and Paul share updates from across the Transit Unplugged universe, including: A look at recent and upcoming Transit Unplugged TV episodes — from Italy to Montreal and beyond What's ahead for the Transit Unplugged podcast in the new yearUpdates on sister shows including The Aviation Report and Parking LiveExpanding distribution across YouTube, cable, streaming platforms, and newsletters Looking Ahead The conversation closes with reflections on leadership, industry collaboration, and what the next chapter holds — including a preview of Paul's upcoming personal development book (available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Factor-Personal-Treasure/dp/1636988857) and a look ahead to the major moments that will put transit on the global stage in the years to come....

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Inside Nepali Journalism: Censorship, Funding & Politics. Jibram Bhandari is one of Nepal's most respected journalists and news executives, known for his fearless reporting and deep understanding of Nepal's political and media landscape. In this powerful podcast conversation, Jibram Bhandari shares his journalism journey, starting from the 1990 media environment to reporting during the Nepalese Civil War and navigating censorship, misinformation, and political pressure in modern Nepal. The discussion explores the current media crisis in Nepal, including media funding, the role of NGOs and INGOs, and how journalism can be misused by the government. Jibram Bhandari critically examines secularism in Nepal, the Raja Badi movement, the debate between belief in monarchy versus political parties like the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and whether Nepal's system can truly be reformed. This episode also dives into Gen Z protests, misinformation verification, misuse of police power, and controversial incidents like the Tinkune protest. Jibram shares insights on key political figures, including Kul Man Ghising, Harka Sampang, Rabi Lamichhane, and Durga Parsai, while discussing the possibility of new political parties and the future direction of Nepal. If you're interested in Nepali journalism, Nepali politics, media ethics, and real conversations about power, truth, and responsibility, this podcast with Jibram Bhandari is a must-watch. GET CONNECTED WITH Jibram Bhandari: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jibram.bhandari.3/ Twitter - https://x.com/jibrambhandari TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jibram.talks?lang=en  

8. The Forever War: Jihadist Patience vs. American Cycles. Bill Roggio argues the US has failed to defeat jihadist ideology or funding, allowing groups like Al-Qaeda to persist in Afghanistan and Africa. He warns that adversaries view American withdrawals as proof of untrustworthiness, exploiting the US tendency to fight short-term wars against enemies planning for decades. 1910 PESHAWAR

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Kelly and Tristen wrap up 2025's foreign policy: the highlights (and lowlights), what went under the radar, and what they'll be watching for in 2026. The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson. Recorded on December 2, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Are you concerned about NIH funding for your research? Dr. Meg Bouvier, founder of Bouvier Grant Group, shares encouraging news: despite proposed cuts, Congress has protected NIH's nearly $50 billion budget with strong bipartisan support.  In this episode, Dr. Meg Bouvier explains how researchers can adapt their grant applications by reframing language to emphasize disease burden reduction and cost savings—without changing their core research direction. With nearly four decades of experience, including working as a staff writer for Francis Collins, she dispels myths about "forbidden terms" and offers practical strategies for navigating today's funding climate.  We also explore Meg's journey building a successful consulting business by hiring the right team. Her director of operations handles everything except Meg's zone of genius—allowing her to focus entirely on training researchers and analyzing grants. This principle applies whether you're pursuing funding or building a medical practice: stay at the top of your licensure and delegate everything else.  Key topics covered: NIH budget reality check, grant application strategies, team building, research development resources, adapting to funding climate changes, and balancing business ownership with meaningful work.  Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.  

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