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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?

The Queen Margaret College Choir is about to jet off on the trip of a lifetime. Students from the 'Voces Luces' high school choir, Millie Williams and Molly Sherriff along with Choir Director Mark Stamper join Nick Mills in the studio to discuss the fundraiser for their upcoming Europe trip. 34 girls are travelling to Europe, partaking in workshops, performing in Golden Hall in the Musikverein in Vienna and competing in the Summa Cum Laud Festival - a major international competition for young singers and musicians. Millie and Mollie share their excitement for the trip and the showcase where they will represent New Zealand to an international audience. The choir need to fundraise to get there and this Sunday at 5pm at Queen Margaret College they will perform their showcase in a concert. Tickets are available here: Voces Luces Fundraiser TicketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Eigentlich wollte fonio.ai den nächsten Fundraise noch hinauszögern. Dann kam 20VC – ohne offiziellen Prozess und ohne Pitch Deck. Am Ende steht eine Seed-Runde über 14,6 Millionen Euro, angeführt vom Londoner Fonds 20VC, bei einer Bewertung von 120 Millionen Euro. "Sie haben uns pre-emptet", beschreibt Co-Founder und CEO Daniel Keinrath die Runde selbst.Warum das so kam – und wie das Wiener KI-Startup in weniger als zwei Jahren auf über 7.000 Kund:innen und die Marktführerschaft im DACH-Raum gewachsen ist – erklären Keinrath und CCO Alexander Brix im brutkasten-Talk. Aus dem KI-Telefonassistenten soll nun eine vollständige Omnichannel-Plattform für die Kundenkommunikation werden.Im Gespräch außerdem: die Technologie hinter natürlich klingenden KI-Anrufen, die internationale Expansion mit neuen Büros unter anderem in New York und Paris, warum das Headquarter bewusst in Wien bleibt – und warum Keinrath einen Exit ausschließt und stattdessen auf einen Börsengang zielt.

Across the nonprofit and charitable sector, organizations regularly talk about equity, community impact, and meeting people where they are. But there's a harder question that often goes unasked: who is actually doing the fundraising - and who isn't? Fundraising teams frequently don't reflect the diversity of the communities they raise funds for. That gap isn't just a moral concern - it has real consequences for trust, relationships, and the sector's long-term sustainability. In this episode of Let's Imagine, host Bruce MacDonald is joined by Alain Mootoo, Chief Operating Officer of the CAMH Foundation. Alain oversees the full operations of the Foundation - including the people, strategy, and systems that make fundraising possible. He has also drawn on his own lived experience as an immigrant to Canada, a foreign-trained professional, and a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to launch award-winning programs and events for marginalized populations across the country. Together, they explore why representation in fundraising teams matters strategically, not just symbolically; how lived experience shapes the way trust is built with donors and communities; what structural and cultural barriers keep diverse talent from entering and advancing in the field; and what it looks like to create genuine pathways to fundraising leadership for people from marginalized backgrounds.   Read the full transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/mj6UOYQadK3  Listen to pas episodes here: https://imaginecanada.ca/en/lets-imagine-podcast 

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

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Clinton Cooper from Proactive Plus joins Kaz and Tubes to discuss his 48-hour run across Tasmania, raising funds for a life-changing van for five-year-old Baylee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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How To Use an Investor List in a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, a founder starts with their own network. When that runs out, he looks for additional sources. There are many investor lists available through online resources. Here's how to use an investor list in a fundraise. Check your connections to the investor through your network, including social media. If you have mutual connections, then note those as well. Capture the information into the list so you can use it later in the follow-up process. Reach out to the contacts on the list with a customized message just for each one. This puts you on their radar that you exist and are in the same space. Next, reach out to their portfolio companies for mutual connections. Build a relationship with the founders of the portfolio companies by offering something useful to them. By building these relationships, one can then ask for introductions. This takes time, so it's best to start this process in advance of launching a fundraising campaign. 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.

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

Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we dive into the long awaited- BattleTech Aces: Scouring Sands! Joining us is a special guest that was heavily involved in the play test development/feedback!The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….maybe a manhattan?Hosts:Zemer “The Mecha Maniac”Ben “Master of Spirits”Matt “The Northman”Mike “The Viking”Guests:Metal Ed - CGL Demo Agent, CGL Play-tester, BattleTech Author (Just a jack of all trades)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.

How To Create Momentum in Your VC Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising a VC fund, it's important to create momentum in the fundraise. This helps carry the campaign through the ups and downs that come with fundraising. Here are a few steps to create momentum: Before launching the fundraise, obtain commitments from one or two Limited Partners. LPs with a brand name or reputation work best. This motivates other LPs to consider the fund. Show progress through the fundraising process with updates to the prospective Limited Partners. Demonstrating traction helps build momentum. Use content to show how the investment thesis of the fund stands out from the crowd. Highlight trends and inflection points that indicate how the position of the fund is gaining momentum. Offer informational sessions to educate the investor about the fund. This creates a deeper understanding of how it will work. Gain endorsements from leading figures in the industry. Investors look for momentum in the deals they fund. Consider how to use these tools to build momentum into your VC 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.

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    

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Donors can smell desperation a mile away.My client, who runs a nonprofit with a massive heart and a solid mission, used to approach donor meetings from a place of fear.“What if they say no?” “Am I asking for too much?” “What if I seem like a burden?”That is the voice of scarcity. And it's why most fundraising feels like begging. Because it is when you're coming from that space.If you're running a nonprofit, raising money for a project, or trying to fund your dream, this mindset is sabotaging you before you even open your mouth.Today I'll show you how to flip the script, how to move from survival-based pitching to powerful, integrity-based enrollment that actually works.Download Our Free Guide to Free Instant Reset: A Simple Hack to Getting Unstuck and Into Actionhttps://beunmessablewith.com/instant-reset/Connect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewith

The Information's Anissa Gardizy talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about OpenAI's talks to raise $10 billion from Amazon and the strategic move to use Amazon's Trainium chips. We also talk with Katie Roof about Waymo's early talks to raise billions at a $100 billion valuation, as well as Valida Pau and Stephanie Palazzolo about how OpenAI and Anthropic are hunting for specialized data as public sources dry up. Lastly, we get into the "scarcity premium" risk facing upcoming mega IPOs with our finance editor Ken Brown.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-talks-raise-least-10-billion-amazon-use-ai-chipshttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/private-tech-giants-lose-scarcity-premium-iposhttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/banks-pitching-mega-ipos-seek-limit-mass-sellinghttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-anthropic-discuss-data-deals-biotech-companiesTITV 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

Bob Elliott of Unlimited joins the show to break down the market backdrop as investors weigh growth, risk, and positioning, before Leslie Picker reports on what could be the biggest IPO of 2025 with Medline set to price. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi discusses his company's latest valuation and what it signals for private AI companies. Collapsing oil prices and unusual Venezuelan shipping activity with Bill Perkins of Skylar Capital. Julia Boorstin explains Instagram's push onto the TV screen. Eric Mandl of Guggenheim on the outlook for tech M&A and what deals could define the next phase for the sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate McKenzie is the director of development at NPR Illinois. In this role, Kate is the chief fundraiser. Her background is from the editorial side of journalism, but the need has led her to find funding to inform the community.

What if everything you've been taught about fundraising isn't wrong—but just too safe?In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa L. Stueckemann, CFRE, author of Fundraising Rebel—a book that's shaking up how we think about donor relationships, generosity, and what it means to lead with courage in today's fundraising landscape.Lisa is a consultant, mentor, and nationally recognized speaker who's worked with hundreds of nonprofit teams to help them ditch the “donor-centric” buzzwords and build real, lasting connections instead. In a time when donor trust is down and fundraising feels harder than ever, Lisa offers a refreshing—and rebellious—approach to leadership, authenticity, and generosity.

A crisp crash course on announcing your fundraise correctly, including:a good timeline for drafting, reviewing, and sending out the press releasehow to correctly manage stakeholder feedbackand how to maximize the benefits of the announcementThe guest you'll hear from today, Elisheva Marcus, and I met at the Deep Tech Momentum conference in Berlin and connected over nerding out about comms.Elisheva Marcus has an MSc in Biomedical Communication and brings expertise from the San Jose Mercury News, Ada Health, Bayer, and more. Since 2020, she has been the VP of Communications at Earlybird Venture Capital, supporting portfolio founders as a sparring partner. By the way, Earlybird Venture Capital was founded in 1997 and is among the most experienced venture investors in Europe, covering all development and growth stages from pre-seed to growth in industries like fintech, health tech, and deep tech.---LinksConnect with Elli:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisheva-marcus/Check out Earlybird:https://earlybird.com/Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-marina/Structure of a Strong Press Release or AnnouncementTitleUse active, direct language.Avoid buzzwords.Commit to a single, powerful title (no subtitle).Key Bullet PointsThree concise bullets summarizing the essential news.Designed for quick journalistic scanning.Represent the three to four main ideas the body will expand on.Header InformationInclude date and location.Opening ParagraphStart with a strong, engaging first sentence.Avoid generic or slow openings.Main BodyExpand on the bullet points in a clear, logical flow.Ensure coherence and story progression.Cover the who, what, where, when, and why.Include:Amount raised (with correct denomination)Impact and significanceThe team and why they're the right peopleA quote from leadership or a clientHow the funds will be used and why it's memorableClosing SectionEnd with a short About section or call to action.Provide contact or follow-up information.

In this kickoff episode, we draw the big picture of how TradFi is a multiplier for crypto, the barriers to TradFi adoption, and how crypto can overcome - or is already overcoming - those barriers. This is the path to quadrillions moving onchain. -- Quadrillions brings together the voices defining the next era of finance. From institutional rails to stablecoins and privacy, the series dives into how traditional markets, crypto innovation, and regulatory frameworks are converging to bring the full force of capital markets onchain. Join hosts Jason Yanowitz, Yuval Rooz, and Eric Saraniecki for deep dives with special guests Shaul Kfir, Don Wilson, Mike Belshe, Justin Peterson, Acting Chair Caroline Pham, Eli Ben-Sasson, and more. Produced by Blockworks and Canton Network. For more information, check out https://quadrillionspod.com/ -- Follow Canton: https://x.com/CantonNetwork Follow Don: https://x.com/drwconvexity Follow Yuval: https://x.com/YuvalRooz Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:57) DRW's Origin Story (9:32) Digital Asset's Thesis (12:36) TradFi's Early Relationship With Crypto (15:32) Deciding to Build Canton (21:03) The Importance of Onchain Privacy (23:42) Canton's Approach to Privacy (28:28) Deciding When to Launch Canton (36:23) Canton's June 2025 Fundraise (39:59) The Scale of Tokenization (50:35) Canton's Progress Thus Far (54:54) Will AI and Crypto Converge? (58:10) Are Circuit Breakers a Good Idea? (1:02:48) Bringing Quadrillions Onchain -- Disclaimer: “Quadrillions” is a mini-series produced by Blockworks, and is sponsored by Canton Network. Nothing on this show is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. It's for informational purposes only, and the views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice or necessarily the views of Blockworks. Our hosts, guests, and the Blockworks team may hold positions in companies, funds, or projects discussed, including those related to Canton Network.

Your fundraising events are pushing away the donors you need most. It's time to stop hosting experiences that alienate the next generation and instead build a loyal community of young supporters who are excited to give.In this episode of the Hey Nonprofits podcast, host Trevor Nelson is joined by event fundraising expert AJ Steinberg to discuss how to solve the generational giving gap. AJ explains how to design new events specifically for a younger crowd by genuinely listening to their ideas. Learn simple ways to provide amazing hospitality and a white glove service that makes every guest feel special. AJ also shares advice on how to get your board members involved in fundraising and how to prepare your event for any potential disaster. This discussion provides a clear guide for nonprofit leaders who want to build a strong community and secure support from younger generations.