Podcasts about fundraise

As AI changes the way nonprofits connect with donors, the big question is: can technology make fundraising more personal, not less?  Derric Bakker, CEO at DickersonBakker, explores how fundraising has moved from personal, relationship-based work to more transactional communication. He shares how AI can help nonprofits bring personalized donor experiences to more people, not just major donors.  The discussion covers key ideas such as listening to donors, personalizing messages, showing genuine thanks, building trust, respecting donor timing, and focusing on long-term relationships.   Derric also highlights the importance of using AI responsibly. Nonprofits should be honest when AI is involved and should never use technology to trick or pressure donors. Trust is at the heart of successful fundraising, and once it is lost, it can be difficult to rebuild.   The conversation also looks at how nonprofits can use AI to scale personal communication while keeping the human side of fundraising strong.   Overall, the message is simple: use AI to strengthen relationships, not replace them. The future of fundraising should combine smart technology with genuine human connection.  HIGHLIGHST   [02:00] Derric's Professional Journey   [06:07] The Shift Toward Transactional Fundraising  [10:37] Genesis of A Better Way to Fundraise   [16:46] Core Principles of Relationship Fundraising  [21:17] AI Ethics and Maintaining Donor Trust   [35:19] The Future Outlook for Fundraising  Resources:  Connect with Derric:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derricbakker/  Website: betterwaychampions.org/  Website: dickersonbakker.com/  Mentioned in the episode:  A Better Way to Fundraise - Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor: How AI is Enabling Major Giving at Scale - And Reshaping the Future of Philanthropy: amazon.com/Better-Way-Fundraise-Reshaping-Philanthropy    Better Way Champions — Resources and a growing community of nonprofit leaders working to rethink the future of fundraising: BetterWayChampions.org    Better Way Champions on Substack — Derric's latest writing on fundraising, philanthropy, AI, and the changes reshaping our sector: https://betterwaychampions.substack.com/subscribe 

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Capital campaigns don't succeed by luck; they succeed through preparation, education, and strong leadership. Today, let's discover why empowering board members with the right knowledge can transform uncertainty into confidence and lay the foundation for a successful fundraising campaign. Meet Amy Eisenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Capital Campaign Pro, who brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience, including two decades as a fundraising consultant. She is joined by Sarah Plimpton, Vice President and Chief Happiness Officer at Capital Campaign Pro, whose extensive background spans fundraising, campaign leadership, consulting, and nonprofit advisory work. Together, they share practical insights from their experience helping organizations raise transformational gifts and explain the inspiration behind their book, A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising. Today's discussion explores why board education is essential, when organizations should begin preparing for a campaign, and how the book can be used as an ongoing resource throughout the fundraising journey. Amy and Sarah explain how stronger partnerships between staff and board members lead to better campaign outcomes, why challenges should be viewed as opportunities for growth, and how redefining feasibility studies as "campaign readiness studies" creates a more strategic, relationship-driven approach. They also share actionable recommendations on strategic planning, organizational readiness, and building the confidence needed to execute successful capital campaigns.  In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand the role of board education in campaigns. Learn when to start campaign preparation. Build board confidence and fundraising knowledge. Address common campaign fears and myths. Strengthen staff-board collaboration. Align campaigns with strategic goals. Small changes can lead to significant cultural shifts over time. Agency in giving is crucial for fostering genuine generosity. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Monday, August 10, 2026 - Week 33   Make sure to watch #S10e213 first! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curesyngap1_camp4-trial-approved-in-australia-argentina-activity-7491598254027984896-wWTg 145 done!  Out of 516 in US per last census: (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curesyngap1_syngap1census-syngap1-census-activity-7478070129340215296-6Hjx)   CLINICAL TRIAL READINESS SURVEY - http://curesyngap1.org/CTRpoll Do it now, let us figure out the state of our community.   CITIZEN Sign up now! https://www.citizen.health/ai-advocate/syngap1 Everyone with a sick kid needs this.   Different from CONNECT: https://curesyngap1.org/curesyngap1connect Make sure we know how to reach you. STUDIES ARE HAPPENING - Albus, thank you to those families. Plug it in. - Combi[o]mics - Thank you for doing this if invited. - Everyone will get an invite to do an ORCA Validation Study, please do this.  If you don't get that email by end of August, bug us.  We are only inviting those we can confirm have a mutation.   PERSONAL FUNDRAISERS Fundraisers advance our mission & help you connect to community #ForAda curesyngap1.org/forada is over $104k of $10k #4Ford curesyngap1.org/4ford is over $20k of $20k   SIBLINGS - Go Porter! cureSYNGAP1.org/Sibling    THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO… 5TH SCRAMBLE FOR SYNGAP, SC – 54 days till October 3rd Classic case of a small event becoming an institution! cureSYNGAP1.org/Scramble26   SHOOT FOR SYNGAP, UT – 96 days till November 14th curesyngap1.org/calendar/shoot-for-syngap1   FIGHT FOR FELIPE, MA - 111 days till November 29th curesyngap1.org/Fight26   CURE SYNGAP1 CONFERENCE - 115 days until December 3rd & 4th cureSYNGAP1.org/Reg26 rooms available: ‭cureSYNGAP1.org/denhyatt for $159.  In on Wed, out on Saturday.   PUBMED Pubmed 2026 is at 47. +14 vs the week. (61 last year was +9) We are already at the 3rd highest year. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2026-2026&sort=date   USA

Watch on YouTubeECR Minerals has completed a fundraising designed to help it accelerate the production process at Maddens. It could now be weeks rather than months before the underground portion of the Maddens gold mine in Australia goes into production, and ECR is keen to hurry the process along as fast as possible. To that end it has completed a modest raise at a fairly mild discount, as the work continues. The company's executive chairman Nick Tulloch joins Vox to explain the thinking behind the raise, and to tell us what happens next.

How To Get Your Fundraise Started Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Starting a fundraise can be a daunting task for the first-time founder. Here are some key steps on how to get your fundraise started. Research the market by talking with other founders who are raising funding. Check the current climate for fundraising. Look at their fundraise documents, including the pitch deck and terms sheet. After reviewing four to five fundraises, the content and format of the documents will be clear. Break the fundraise campaign into manageable tasks. Start with investor document preparation, then build a list of potential investors, and finally, set up a timeline for meeting the investors. Look for advisors who know the fundraising process and can give guidance. Spend time with other founders raising funding to learn from their experience. Practice your pitch and watch other founders pitching to hone your presentation skills. Start pitching to family and friends and then draw the circle wider to friends of friends and finally seek out investors who you don't know. Consider these steps in launching your fundraise. 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 Blackbaud Institute found that more than one-third of all charitable giving happens in the final three months of the year, and December alone accounts for nearly one-fifth of annual giving. That's an incredible opportunity, but it's also an incredibly demanding season for development professionals. Fundraise describes today's fundraising environment as one of sustained pressure, where small teams are being asked to do more with fewer resources. That's why preparing now isn't just about raising more money. It's about protecting your team while positioning your organization for a successful year-end campaign. Today, we discuss four ways to do that.

Mistral's latest fundraise has got the ecosystem chattering. The French AI darling is reportedly raising a €3bn Series D round at a valuation of around €20bn. Last week, Sifted broke the news that the EU's €5bn Scaleup Fund, managed by EQT, is in talks to lead or co-lead the round.This week on the podcast, senior reporter Daphné Leprince-Ringuet joins host Freya Pratty to discuss the EU Scaleup Fund's potential involvement and who else might get in on the deal. And, as Mistral increasingly positions itself more like Europe's answer to Palantir, Freya and Daphné discuss how the new positioning will play into the pricing of its latest round. Read our reporting on the round here: https://sifted.eu/articles/e5bn-scaleup-fund-mistral-eqtSign up to our free daily newsletter here: https://sifted.eu/newsletters

Pramila Jayapal desperately begs for cash with a recipe you can Google free. The viral German soccer fan Freddy deactivated his X account. Rep. Adam Smith is issuing a warning to his party about letting in socialists. // LongForm: GUEST: Washington State Supreme Court Candidate Dave Larson says the way Washington picks its judges is a threat to your rights. // Quick Hit: People on both sides of the aisle want Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.

Phia, the shopping startup founded by Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe, and her friend, Sophia Kianni, is under fire for a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually generate, per a Bloomberg investigation. Also, Lyzr, a startup that builds AI agents for enterprises, used its own AI agent to raise a $100 million round — proof, evidently, that the product actually works. Plus, the new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Building Advocates for Your Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it's best to have a network of accredited investors to pursue. For those who do not, one can start building that network. Figure out where the angel investors in your area hang out. Find out what they read, listen to, and talk about. Based on this information, find individual angels and those who gather in groups. Then recruit angel investors to join your startup's network. Find ways to connect them into the group through investment, networking, or mentorship. For those investing, offer a special incentive such as warrants. For networking, figure out who they want to network with and foster that through meetups and online events. For those who can provide mentorship, gather them into a board of advisors. There will be those who don't meet any of the above criteria but can still be useful as connectors. Include them as well as they have connections they can leverage to help you build your group. With a group of investors behind the startup, the fundraise will gain momentum. Consider building advocates for your fundraise. 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.

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the company's £0.5 million offer to retail investors, made on the same terms as its £4.56 million institutional placing, and how the combined proceeds will drive commercialisation of its two solid-state battery platforms, Stereax and Goliath. Around £2 million is earmarked for Stereax, supporting technology transfer with US partner Cirtec, customer validation and product deliveries, activities Purdy expects to trigger Ilika's initial royalty payments. The remainder will advance the Goliath programme, funding optimisation of its 10Ah prototype cells and development of low-volume manufacturing capability for electric vehicles, defence and other markets. Customer feedback on the 10Ah prototypes has been positive, including comments on their suitability for defence applications. Purdy said both product lines have reached "that inflexion point where commercial reality and commercial opportunities are maturing," adding that retail investors and management are "absolutely laser focused on commercialisation." He described the next 12 to 18 months as a critical period for converting development progress into commercial results. Watch the full interview to hear why Purdy believes Ilika has reached a commercial inflexion point and what investors should expect next from both battery platforms. Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more company interviews and market insights. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #Ilika #GraemePurdy #SolidStateBatteries #BatteryTechnology #Stereax #Goliath #EVBatteries #MedicalDevices #BatteryInnovation #DefenceTechnology #RetailInvestors #Fundraising #AIM #Investing #ProactiveInvestors

How do you raise millions in one of the world's toughest deep-tech sectors when you're still learning the industry yourself?In this episode, Susan Stone, CEO of Blue Current, shares how curiosity, relentless learning, and disciplined execution helped her lead a major fundraise within her first year in solid-state batteries. Susan explores the realities of scaling breakthrough energy technologies, navigating the “valley of torture” between innovation and commercialization, and building a culture where respectful challenge drives better decisions. From manufacturing strategy and investor alignment to AI-driven energy demand and the future of battery innovation, this conversation offers a masterclass in leading through complexity and uncertainty.Tune in for a fresh look at scaling deep-tech ventures where speed matters—but shortcuts don't.---Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!Timestamps00:00 – Entering Battery Tech04:38 – Choosing The Winner09:02 – Capital-Light Thinking12:58 – Solid-State Reality Check17:02 – Go Fast. No Shortcuts.21:22 – Batteries & National Security24:43 – AI's Energy Demand28:21 – Hiring For Challenge34:39 – Breaking Down SilosUseful links: Blue Current  website:  https://blue-current.com/Blue Current LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-current-inc/Susan Stone Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-stone-49bb5a/Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/

DigitalOcean CEO Paddy Srinivasan talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about token optimization, caching, and how developers are managing the CPU boom. We also talk with Tech & Politics Reporter Leo Schwartz about Senator Mark Warner's upcoming discussion draft targeting AI agent guardrails, and Asia Bureau Chief Jing Yang about DeepSeek's massive $7.4 billion capital injection triggered by Anthropic's secret Mythos model preview. Finally, we get into the rising developer shift toward open-weight models and the resulting regulatory tension under the Trump administration with AI Reporter Stephanie Palazzolo.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/sen-mark-warner-unveil-ai-agent-billhttps://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/ai-agenda/open-source-models-benefitting-white-house-clampdownSubscribe: 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-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Meta Restricts Employee Use of OpenAI & Anthropic Tools02:55 - Inside Mark Warner's New AI Agent Legislative Framework10:25 - Why Anthropic's Mythos Spurred DeepSeek's $7.4B Fundraise14:57 - DeepSeek's Black Market Nvidia Chips & Huawei Adaptation Strategy20:06 - Baidu Subsidiary Kunlun Xin Targets Massive $50B IPO26:17 - Why White House Clampdowns Are Driving Open Weight Adoption34:04 - DigitalOcean CEO Paddy Srinivasan on Token Caching & CPU Demand

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Keys to a Successful Preseed Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Raising pre-seed funding is one of the bigger challenges in startup fundraising. This round comes at the idea stage, so there are no metrics around traction or product-market fit. Here are the keys to a successful pre-seed round. The current team must have strong experience in the domain and a track record of growing and exiting startups. The team must have a unique insight into solving the problem in the industry. This will become the company's competitive advantage. The insight must be compelling enough to create a business that can generate more revenue or run the business at a substantially lower cost. The team must know the industry segment well and have enough connections to find customers, partners, and providers. In pre-seed funding, the team becomes the proxy by which the investor will judge the startup, as all values of the business will come from the initial group. Consider this in setting up your pre-seed fundraise. 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.

Republicans in the Senate can scream about the filibuster and SAVE Act, but they all bailed to go home for the July 4th holiday, proving they are all full of it. Plus, the communists are taking over the Democratic Party, but will we let them take the country?

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There's a marketing concept that applies directly to how nonprofits fundraise: some messages are painkillers, and some are vitamins. Painkillers solve immediate problems: urgent, scarce, make-or-break. Vitamins build something sustainable: aspirational, visionary, long-term. Most nonprofits accidentally built their entire fundraising strategy around one extreme or the other, and both extremes are costing them donors.In this episode, I break down the difference between painkiller and vitamin fundraising, when each one belongs in your strategy, and what happens when you overuse either. I also dig into the dangerous gray zone I call vague vitamin messaging, content that sounds nice, means nothing, and converts nobody. If your campaigns are flatlining, your donors are churning, or your monthly giving program isn't growing, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do instead.Topics:The painkiller vs. vitamin fundraising framework, and why most organizations are stuck in one extremeWhy chronic panic messaging trains donors to churn, distrust, and disappearWhat vague vitamin messaging looks like, and why it's just as dangerous as over-urgencyHow the Chicks for Change campaign hit 115% of its goal in under two weeks using a pure vitamin strategyWhy monthly giving is the ultimate vitamin, and what a small monthly donor program signals about your messagingHow to balance both painkiller and vitamin in a sustainable fundraising calendarFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

Send us Fan MailNonprofit CEO fundraising responsibility is not optional when fiscal health, donor relationships, and organizational sustainability are on the line. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall take on a tough leadership question: what happens when a nonprofit CEO won't fundraise?This conversation goes straight to the business of nonprofits. Tony makes the case that even if a CEO is not making daily asks, every CEO carries responsibility for the organization's financial health. As he puts it, “I can't imagine there is a job description for a CEO where there isn't some level of fiscal responsibility for the organization.”Julia and Tony explore how fundraising expectations should appear in CEO job descriptions, how boards should manage give-or-get commitments, and why fundraising cannot remain isolated inside the development department. A strong culture of philanthropy requires more than slogans. It requires transparent communication, shared ownership, and consistent reporting.Tony defines a healthy culture of philanthropy as one where “everyone in the organization understands their role in advancing the mission.” That shift changes the internal story from “development goes to lunches” to “relationship building is part of revenue strategy.”The episode also addresses board accountability, CEO coaching, donor management systems, dashboards, KPIs, and the need for monthly or quarterly fundraising reporting. If fundraising results are only reviewed at year-end, leaders lose the chance to pivot, repair gaps, or support staff and board members before the damage is done.Key Takeaways:Every nonprofit CEO should carry clear responsibility for fiscal health, even if they are not the primary solicitor.CEO job descriptions should include oversight, leadership, and support of the development function.Board give-or-get expectations need active tracking by the CEO and board chair—not vague annual reminders.A culture of philanthropy depends on mission communication, gratitude, relationship-building, and shared ownership.Fundraising dashboards should be reviewed monthly when possible, and at least quarterly.Donor management systems help clarify touchpoints, ownership, KPIs, and revenue attribution. 00:00:00 Welcome 00:02:37 Should CEO Job Descriptions Require Fundraising? 00:04:35 Linking CEO Oversight to Development Team Goals 00:06:39 Where Board Fundraising Responsibility Fits 00:08:10 Managing Board Give-or-Get Commitments 00:10:17 Defining a Real Culture of Philanthropy 00:13:59 Sharing Fundraising Plans Without Creating Fear 00:17:37 Can Reluctant CEOs Learn to Fundraise? 00:20:44 Reframing Fundraising Around Relationships 00:22:19 Tracking CEO Fundraising Through KPIs and Data 00:25:49 Why Monthly or Quarterly Reporting Matters 00:27:00 The Architecture of Fundraising and Shared Ownership #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitFundraisingFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

How can nonprofits get their board to fundraise without relying on rigid or stressful demands? In this episode, Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Amber Hamilton, founder of Fig Leaf Development, to unpack practical strategies for turning anxious or novice board members into confident fundraisers. They explore how to shift from transactional requests to strengths-based engagement and five entry points for board participation—investor, cultivator, connector, fundraiser, and advisor—giving every board member a valuable role to play. Amber also shares how to celebrate small wins, foster deeper board connections, and thoughtfully navigate the complex power and racial dynamics that can arise in philanthropy.

Philippe Mizrahi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Linkup, a Paris-based startup building the web search layer for the AI era. Previously a Group Product Manager at Lyft, Mizrahi co-founded Linkup in 2024 alongside Denis Charrier, whose prior company Niland — one of Europe's first vector search engines — was acquired by Spotify, and Boris Toledano (ex-McKinsey). The company has raised over $10M in funding, including a seed round led by Gradient, and is backed by Seedcamp, Motier Ventures, and angel investors including founders from Mistral, Datadog, and Deel. Linkup's API powers AI agents at enterprise clients including KPMG, and holds state-of-the-art results on OpenAI's SimpleQA benchmark.AGENDA:• 00:00:55 - Phil Mizrahi and the bet that became Linkup• 00:04:07 - Why Linkup's original vision was wrong• 00:07:00 - The MVP mistake most founders never catch• 00:10:05 - Fundraise or bootstrap: what Linkup chose and why• 00:13:08 - What Phil looks for in a founding team• 00:15:50 - Why Linkup wins in a crowded AI market• 00:19:07 - How Linkup got its first customers• 00:21:55 - The market bet Linkup is building toward• 00:36:22 - The pricing psychology behind Linkup's strategy• 00:39:05 - Why most startups target the wrong customer• 00:42:07 - The growth loop that scaled Linkup• 00:44:40 - Running a global team before you're ready• 00:46:45 - What separates founders who execute from those who don't• 00:50:09 - What most founders still get wrong about AI• 00:53:25 - How AI rewrites the zero-to-one playbook• 00:56:36 - What Phil tells every early-stage founder

Most fundraising problems aren't fundraising problems. They're board problems.Elise Woodworth — VMI alum, Air Force veteran, and author of Business Not Battle — joins Trevor to unpack why so many nonprofit boards stall out, and what to actually do about it. She came to this work through a back door (the VMI Foundation made her their first female and youngest-ever trustee), and her approach is unusual: instead of teaching EDs how to manage their boards, she teaches board members how to be effective in the first place.In this episode: the 20-minute Champion's Elevator Pitch exercise you can run at your next meeting, the four thoughtful questions that move a stuck organization forward, why Elise refuses to say the word "fundraising" with new boards, and her four-month blueprint for turning around a burned-out board.If you've ever said "I can't get my board to fundraise," this one's for you.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:55 Understanding Strength and Strategic Mindset05:45 Journey into Nonprofit Leadership11:14 Empowering Board Members14:53 Embracing Change for Growth18:37 Aligning Mission and Leadership19:19 The Champion's Elevator Pitch24:11 Transforming Fear into Invitation30:35 Passion for Nonprofit ImpactHave a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know https://hgafundraising.com/ask-your-questions/

In this episode of the Nonprofit Exchange, we dive into the unique challenges of fundraising for non-human causes, such as animal welfare and environmental conservation. Our guest, Catherine Lacefield, founder of Just Because Consulting, brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She shares her passion for fundraising and emphasizes the importance of integrating fundraising into the daily mindset of nonprofit staff. Catherine discusses the perception that fundraising is a daunting task, often leading to burnout among nonprofit leaders. She highlights the need for organizations to shift their focus from inward tasks to building relationships with their communities. By inviting supporters to engage with their missions, nonprofits can create a more sustainable fundraising environment. We explore the concept of stewardship, which goes beyond mere recognition of donations. Catherine illustrates how building genuine relationships with donors can lead to increased support and engagement. She also addresses the common pitfalls in nonprofit communication, stressing the importance of sharing impactful stories rather than solely focusing on fundraising asks. Throughout the conversation, Catherine encourages nonprofits to make fundraising fun and accessible, sharing creative strategies to engage potential donors. She emphasizes that fundraising should be viewed as an invitation for people to invest in the causes they care about, rather than a simple request for money. In closing, Catherine leaves us with a powerful reminder: by shifting our perspective on fundraising, we can transform it into an enjoyable and fulfilling process that fosters community and support for our missions. More information at - https://www.justbecause.consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Derric Bakker, CEO of DickersonBakker. With more than three decades of experience as a practitioner, consultant, and business leader, he helps organizations move beyond legacy fundraising models toward relationship-centered approaches. You'll hear about:* Why fundraising feels harder now and how this represents a fundamental shift, not just a cyclical downturn* What "treat every donor like a major donor" actually means in practice * How younger donors are increasingly behaving like major donors in their selectivity and relationship expectations* Why 94% of nonprofit leaders agree change is needed, but 70% say it's not happening* Where AI fits into relationship-based fundraising without replacing human connection* Using data and technology to personalize donor experiences at scale* Simple changes you can make this week to start expressing genuine gratitude and listening to donorsLinks from the episode:* Connect with Derric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derricbakker/* Visit Better Way Champions: https://betterwaychampions.org/* Get "A Better Way to Fundraise - Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor": https://a.co/d/0cF5FgIr* Connect with DickersonBakker: https://dickersonbakker.com/Looking for technology that helps you build deeper donor relationships with less work from your team? Learn more at virtuous.org.

Tejas Manohar, co-founder and co-CEO of Hightouch, joins Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi to discuss composable CDPs, replacing LiveRamp, enterprise AI workflows, and why marketers still need SaaS in the age of vibe coding. They also cover Meta's new apps, OpenAI ads, AppLovin's social ambitions, X's ad business, and the rise of clipping in political campaigns. Takeaways: - Hightouch is emerging as a strong alternative to LiveRamp for identity onboarding and data activation. - Tejas Manohar explains why composable CDPs and enterprise AI workflows are gaining momentum. - The team discusses agentic AI, OpenAI ads, Meta's new apps, and the future of marketing automation. - X, AppLovin, and Meta are all evolving their platforms around AI, data, and advertising scale. - Political campaigns are increasingly using clipping and influencer distribution over traditional media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Marketecture Live Chicago announcement 01:28 IAB Tech Summit and industry association discussion 02:43 Introducing Hightouch co-founder Tejas Manohar 04:20 What Hightouch actually does 05:22 Composable CDPs explained 07:32 SaaS apocalypse vs enterprise software reality 11:08 Can Hightouch replace LiveRamp? 13:58 Hightouch's vision for agentic AI marketing 17:09 Why CDPs matter for AI workflows 20:48 Tejas Manohar's background and Segment experience 23:32 Running Hightouch as co-CEOs 24:37 AppLovin launches social app “Gist” 28:11 Meta launches Reddit-style Forums app 30:41 Meta's AI consulting and enterprise ambitions 34:42 X ad revenue, xAI, and social graph advantages 37:14 OpenAI ads and “conversational intent” 40:51 The rise of clipping in politics and media 44:28 FTC settlement over “active listening” claims 46:52 All Eyes On raises funding in the CTV space 48:57 Closing thoughts and outro Guests: Ari Paparo, Eric Franchi, Tejas Manohar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Work Resumes on Long-Delayed Galway Transport Strategy Review  Sonas Warns Toxic Online Misogyny is Influencing Young Boys in Irish Homes  Turloughmore GAA Launches 24-Hour ‘CamánAthon' to Fundraise for New Pitch Development  10am-11am ‘1 in 1000' Mini Marathon Campaign Marks 15 Years Supporting Families Living with Cystic Fibrosis  Forestry Owners Across Galway Invited to Windblow Support Meeting After Storm Eowyn Damage  Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy  11am-12pm Tirellan National School Celebrates 40 Years At The Heart Of The Community  Artists From Around The World Set To Descend On Kinvara For Major Outdoor Painting Festival  MUSIC MORNINGS – The Evergreen Brothers 

Customize the Fundraise for the Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, the founder will find that investors vary in their approach to the startup's fundraise. Some will want a valuation set while others just want to be in the deal. Some will invest because of the team, others because of the product or sector. Founders should customize the fundraise for the investor. For those who want to be in the deal, the founder should use a convertible note to capture them in the round. For those who want a valuation set, the founder should keep those investors updated so that when the price gets set, those investors will join the round. The founder should customize the presentation for each investor to highlight what is important to them. In most cases, the presentation deck is the same, but the emphasis shifts to the interests of the investor. For investors interested in investing in the team, focus on the team and their skills. For investors interested in the sector, show the trends in the industry and how the startup is taking advantage of them. The more you know about the investor, the more you can customize the presentation for them. 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.

Welcome to The Valhalla Club!Who needs plans? We didn't have one this month. Also, new rules means we're all lost noobs again anyhow so why plan? Join as we talk about various random things and ultimately just hang out. Skål!The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….you guessed it, Bourbon.Hosts:Matt “The Northman”Zemer “The Mecha Maniac”Ben “Master of Spirits”Donate an Extra Life to the kids!Join “The Shieldwall!” Fundraise for your local Children's Hospital!Support the show! PatreonSpecial thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your BattleTech addiction.

From big tech earnings to the Fed's decision to hold rates steady... Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down what investors should know this hour - and what it means for the markets - with an all-star cast including Janus Henderson's Global Macro Investing head and one of the street's top big tech analysts. Plus: how AI is changing drug discovery with the CEO of Bausch & Lomb, and new CNBC reporting around a staggering new possible valuation for Anthropic.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition. Also, Google brings Gemini-powered 'auto browse' capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathaniel Paul and Charles Lawrence return for their first show of the week, briefly discussing Charles' recent ER visit and recovery before diving into major news: a sweeping DOJ indictment alleging the Southern Poverty Law Center defrauded donors by secretly routing donations through fictitious entities and bank accounts to pay informants tied to extremist groups, including alleged involvement in planning and posting racist content around the 2017 Unite the Right event, with over $3 million paid to various sources. While criticizing SPLC's influence on media and deplatforming, they caution against overstating what the 14-page indictment proves and note the government often uses similar tactics. They also cover Trump extending an "indefinite" Iran ceasefire amid escalating Strait of Hormuz seizures and uncertainty, arguing Trump wants out of a long-term conflict.  

Nathaniel Paul and Charles Lawrence return for their first show of the week, briefly discussing Charles' recent ER visit and recovery before diving into major news: a sweeping DOJ indictment alleging the Southern Poverty Law Center defrauded donors by secretly routing donations through fictitious entities and bank accounts to pay informants tied to extremist groups, including alleged involvement in planning and posting racist content around the 2017 Unite the Right event, with over $3 million paid to various sources. While criticizing SPLC's influence on media and deplatforming, they caution against overstating what the 14-page indictment proves and note the government often uses similar tactics. They also cover Trump extending an "indefinite" Iran ceasefire amid escalating Strait of Hormuz seizures and uncertainty, arguing Trump wants out of a long-term conflict.  

I hear this all the time: “Why won't my board fundraise?” And I get it—it's frustrating. But here's the truth I've learned: it's usually not because they don't care. It's because no one ever showed them a version of fundraising that feels human.Most board members think fundraising means awkwardly asking friends for money. Of course they avoid it. When we shift the definition to something more relational—making introductions, building connections, saying “join me”—everything starts to soften.We also have to talk about the money stuff. The beliefs we all carry about money? They don't magically disappear just because someone joined a board. Creating space to unpack that can be a game changer.A few things that really move the needle:Everyone gives something—it creates ownershipMake fundraising visible and celebrate the effortBe specific: don't ask for “help,” ask for responsibilityCreate real connection between board membersAnd I'll be honest—changing board culture takes time. Some people will lean in, some won't. But when it clicks? When your board actually wants to bring people in? There's nothing more powerful.If this is something you're working through, you're not alone—and there is a way forward.Important Links:Board Fundraising Training: https://go.rheawong.com/forboardmembers-929795 Webinar: https://bit.ly/4emZZCXStop Flying Blind: Fix Your Leaky Fundraising System: https://go.rheawong.com/donorjourneyauditwebinar-2026 My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ My Quiz: https://bit.ly/4vDEBjl

AI Implementation Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders (Live Panel in Brooklyn, NY) Recorded live April 16, 2026 at Fundraise Up's Brooklyn offices, this panel moderated by Megan Anhault (Whole Whale) brings together Amy Greenwood (Urban Assembly), Rodrigo Camarena (Scale Justice / JustDC Lab), George (Whole Whale / CauseWriter AI), and Joshua Peskay(Meet The Moment) to discuss what's working—and quietly failing—in nonprofit AI adoption. They cover rapid AI capability growth, practical change management steps (licenses, sharing use cases, surveys), and real applications like automating format conversions, summarizing research, building tools quickly, and deploying a worker-rights legal information chatbot via web/WhatsApp/voice. The conversation also highlights risks: outdated chatbot content, trust and “work slop,” data privacy from free tools, the need for AI policies and accountability, ethical tradeoffs in high-stakes domains, and how AI is reshaping hiring and durable skills. 00:00 Live Panel Kickoff 01:14 Moderator Welcome and Goals 03:01 Meet the Panelists 04:14 Hype Cycle Reality Check 07:57 Building Modular AI Products 10:00 What's Working in Practice 12:57 AI for Access to Justice 16:32 Rapid App Building with AI 20:50 Nonprofit AI Missteps 26:35 Hidden Risks and BYO AI 30:22 Bias and AI as Advisor 33:23 Leading Internal Adoption 37:12 Fighting Work Slop 40:50 Culture and Source of Truth 43:24 Calling Out AI Work 44:54 Accountability And QA 46:33 Ethics Concerns Poll 47:28 Ethical AI In Practice 50:11 Moloch And Trolley Dilemmas 53:50 Access Versus Accuracy 56:10 How The Audience Uses AI 56:48 Surprising Personal Use Cases 01:01:31 Improving Legal Tool Reliability 01:04:46 Helping Leaders Trust AI 01:08:26 Hiring In The AI Era 01:14:47 What To Try This Week 01:21:15 Closing And Thanks

Another very successful New England OCR Expo! Mike may be a bit biased because he has been on the board of directors for this event for the past few years but we had the chance to talk to many vendors, athletes, and other participants who back up the claim! There are two parts for this event coverage yet again and this second part focuses on the those that recorded at our table, announcements and audio.  Listen to the previous episode to hear from the vendors! Plan to come out to the New England OCR Expo next year! Start – 6:55 – Intro 6:55 – 20:28 – Quick News 20:28 – 10:57 – Content Preface 10:57 – 42:24 - Table Recordings 42:24 – 49:01 - Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation Announcement 49:01 – 1:08:31 - Military Panel and Questions 1:08:31 – 1:16:20 - Awards 1:16:20 – End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be covering FIT Challenge! ____ News Stories: Thru Hikers of PCT Can Go to Southern Border Wall Again Hyrox's No Comment Nebraska Wildfires CBJ Continues to Fundraise for Parkenson's Dog Rescue Statue Looks Like Obstacle FIT Challenge Changing Hands Jack Carpenter Death Hyrox Youngstars Crazy AF: Stone Cow Changing Name Crazy AF: Level 99 Axes Crazy AF: Newbsanity Rebranding Crazy AF: Falmouth Road Race and KitKats Crazy AF: Tough Mudder Medal Recall Crazy AF: Hybrid Dawg's House Crazy AF: Highlander Assault's Kiss My Glass Crazy AF: Dubbest's Grave Frequencies Miss Swish Secret Link Blue Man Secret Link Shrek Rave Secret Link Feminine Urge Secret Link Medieval Marriage Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) 433. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Awards) 482 ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

CBC's investigative program, the fifth estate--has spent months looking into two Canadian platforms and the role they play in monetizing hate--under the banner of free speech. Rumble and Entropy both promote themselves as cancel-free spaces and have attracted extremist voices--that many say spew harmful content that may lead to real world harm.

Since Xaira’s eye-popping $1 billion fundraise in 2024, the company has said relatively little in public. That’s made it one of biotech’s more closely watched black boxes: a company with enormous backing, enormous ambition and, until recently, few clues about what it has actually been building. In this week’s episode of “The Top Line,” Fierce Biotech’s Gabrielle Masson speaks with Xaira Chief Operating Officer Jeff Jonker about what the AI company is uncovering. Jonker discusses Xaira’s strategy as a next-generation biotech, the modalities and disease areas it is exploring, what he expects the industry to look like over the next five years and why Xaira is going after the “high-hanging fruit.” To learn more about the topics in this episode: Xaira exec divulges R&D focus, how $1B fundraise fuels AI-driven hunt for what the 'industry is hungriest for' New AI drug discovery powerhouse Xaira rises with $1B in funding Biotech's top money raisers of 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Rick are joined by Hannah Cox, who completed an extraordinary challenge: running 100 marathons in 100 days across India, despite only starting running five months earlier. In this episode, Hannah shares how she pushed through intense pain, the moment her crew forced her into a clinic mid challenge and the unforgettable landscapes she experienced along the way. She also explains how strength and conditioning helped prepare her body and how she recovered day after day to keep going. Inspired by her late father, Deric Cox - born in Kolkata before moving to the UK in 1953, Hannah's journey also became a powerful exploration of her Anglo-Indian heritage.Click here to learn more about Hannah's challenge and support her by donating through Givestar.The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .Mentioned in this episode:Run a Marathon.
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An athletic listener from Minnesota seeks advice on starting a fundraising campaign. Will he need to improve his social media for more people to notice? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

We're LIVE from ASICS in London, where Andy, Rick and Sarah explore the psychological toll of constantly chasing a personal best. Together, they discuss how social media and constant comparison are increasing the pressure on runners to always run faster and hit new time goals.As runners, chasing a PB can be exhilarating and motivating for us and act as a powerful way to stay focused by pushing your limits. But what happens when that drive starts to take a toll? Can it lead to inevitable burnout and anxiety?The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .Mentioned in this episode:Run a Marathon.
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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, we're joined by Ryan Naru from Joby Aviation. Major shoutout to Joby for joining us on this week's episode of the show to talk about their progress with the pilot program. ---

In Episode 159, Andy, Rick, and Sarah dive into a classic runner's debate: is it harder to complete your first marathon or to chase your fastest one? Each comes with its own unique challenges, and you only really discover which you find harder after experiencing both.Whether you're deep into training or just starting to consider your first marathon, or a new personal best - this episode is full of practical tips, honest insights and relatable anecdotes. A must listen!The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .Mentioned in this episode:Scott RunningRun a Marathon.
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Coach Keny Simpson joins the podcast, and we discuss how coaches can successfully fundraise.

In episode 158 of The Running Channel Podcast, Tom discusses his experience of attempting to complete The World's Highest Marathon. With a start line at 6,893m this was always going to be a test of will, grit and determination, even more so than a test of running. Tune in to the episode to find out Tom's full experience. Plus the usual news from the world of running and viewer questions.The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .Mentioned in this episode:Run a Marathon.
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Sunstone Health CEO Joshua Resnikoff joins Chris Lustrino to explain how Sunstone uses AI on healthcare claims data to proactively identify children with developmental delay—starting with epilepsy and autism—and help families reach the right specialists and diagnostics faster.They break down what claims data is, why the healthcare system is reactive by default, and how Sunstone's approach can compress what often takes years into roughly weeks by flagging high-need cases, coordinating advanced diagnostics, and delivering actionable next steps. Joshua also shares Sunstone's go-to-market strategy (positioned as an employer-paid benefit), why the pricing model is designed to reduce “point-solution bloat,” and how expansion could move across employers, TPAs, reinsurers, and large insurers. 00:00 Needle-in-a-haystack intro03:13 What Sunstone does (AI + claims data)05:32 Flagging patients vs. diagnosing07:21 Employer benefit + privacy model15:54 GTM + sales cycle reality17:57 Outcome-based pricing model20:16 Unit economics ($10k per case)22:11 Expansion paths + other diseases26:23 Fundraise use of proceeds28:03 Investor closing

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) What happened at Davos 2) OpenAI's planned $50 billion funding round 3) Does the money set expectations too high for OpenAI? 4) Will OpenAI ever turn a profit? 5)) How many funding rounds does OpenAI have left? 6) Does OpenAI's shrinking lead bode poorly for its inevitable IPO 7) OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT 8) Why is Google waiting to bring ads to Gemini? 9) Apple is building a wearable AI Pin 10) Wait, is Alexa Plus good?  --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b --- Take back your personal data with Incogni! Go to incogni.com slash bigtechpod and Use code bigtechpod at checkout, our code will get you 60% off on annual plans. Go check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AGENDA: 05:02 Anthropic's $10 Billion Fundraise 07:54 Has Claude Code Beaten Cursor Already 15:54 OpenAI Could Still Go to Zero 26:33 Andreessen Horowitz's $15 Billion Fundraise 45:16 The Middle is Dead: Boutique vs. Large Platforms in Venture 50:01 The Future of Venture Capital 01:08:06 The Impact of Wealth Taxes on the Industry      

It's 2026, and it's a good time to refresh your fundraising mindset. Budgets are fresh, investors are considering where to put their money, and LinkedIn is buzzing about how "now is the window."  If you position yourself correctly, you could have closed your funding round by June. But no matter how much motivation you have, or how fired up investors are, founders are still being held back by basic, really simple gaps in their approach. Gaps that seem minor but quietly cost you momentum, meetings, and ultimately the funding you need. Most founders don't lose deals because the idea isn't good enough. They lose them because of what's missing in their strategies (even if they have a great business or idea).  So before you send another pitch deck or book another investor meeting, there's a simple exercise you can do to make sure you're not getting ruled out before the conversation even starts. What are investors noticing that you're too close to see? What might be quietly stopping them from ever responding? In this episode, we walk through a simple but confronting exercise every founder should do before sending another pitch.   Topics Covered; Why most pitch decks fail before the first meeting even happens The exercise that exposes hidden deal-breakers fast Why paragraphs, jargon, and over-explaining silently kill investor interest How to clearly answer the real question investors care about The credibility gap founders underestimate and how to close it without revenue How unrealistic valuations signal self-awareness problems, not confidence The difference between how founders think investors evaluate deals and how they actually do The true barrier to fundraising (not market conditions)     About Your Host Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she's on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!    Connect: Website: https://seedmoneypodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasiciliano/ Subscribe and watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@seedmoneypodcast/    Subscribe, Rate, & Review Please rate, follow, and review the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seed-money/id1740815877 and https://open.spotify.com/show/0VkQECosb1spTFsUhu6uFY?si=5417351fb73a4ea1/! Hearing your comments and questions helps me come up with the best topics for the show!   Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.    

Alex Rampell is a General Partner at Andressen Horowitz, where he leads their $1.7BN apps fund. Just last week, a16z announced they had raised $15BN for their latest funds, over 20% of all capital raised by venture firms. At a16z, Alex has led deals into Plaid, Mercury and OpenDoor to name a few.  AGENDA: 04:55 How to Do 5x on a $15BN Fund Pool?  09:21 What Two Groups of Funds Will Win the Next Decade in VC? 14:39 What Three Things Are the Best Founders Able to Do?  19:22 The Best Companies Have Hostages, Not Customers 31:37 The Two Types of Deals You Want To Do In VC 38:52 The Importance of Founder/Capital Fit 40:34 Multiple Successive Rounds Are Dangerous… Here is Why? 42:13 Challenges of High Valuations 45:27 The Importance of Ownership in Deals 52:47 Is Triple, Triple, Double, Double Dead 58:33 Advice on Selling Companies 01:11:55 What is the Future of Venture Capital