Podcasts about Gic

Grieving While Mothering | Fathima Moolla, GIC by Radio Islam

In this latest episode of Executive Function, Brett sits down with Praveer Melwani, CFO at Figma. Praveer joined Figma in 2017 as the company's first business operations and finance hire—when the team was around 30 people and not yet charging for the product—and stepped into the CFO seat in 2022, helping to lead the company's IPO in 2025. In today's conversation, Praveer breaks down the step functions that took him from IC to CFO, why Figma started acting like a public company three years before IPO, and how AI is rewriting capital allocation and the CFO job itself. In today's episode, we discuss: What separates a world-class finance leader from a traffic-cop CFO How Praveer went from Figma's first biz ops hire to CFO of a public company in nine years Why Figma started acting like a public company three years before its IPO What Praveer has learned working alongside Dylan Field for nine years Why Figma intentionally cut its 90% gross margin to invest in AI References: Adobe: https://www.adobe.com Brendan Mulligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmulligan Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com Dylan Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanfield/ Fidelity: https://www.fidelity.com Figma: https://www.figma.com GIC: https://www.gic.com.sg NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com Shaunt Voskanian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntvoskanian/ Where to find Praveer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveer-melwani Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:13 From banking to Dropbox to Figma 04:14 The phase shift when Figma's COO left 05:36 Hiring leaders in functions you don't understand 07:18 Selling the exec team on AI consumption pricing 09:48 Using Claude Code to learn new things as CFO 11:36 Building an internal board of peer CFOs 13:52 Inside Figma's CFO job description 16:38 What separates good CFOs from world-class CFOs 18:42 Capital allocation and risk in a post-ChatGPT world 21:45 Why Praveer wants to take more bets 24:32 How AI is materially changing the CFO role 25:36 The nine-year working relationship with Dylan Field 29:12 How deeply in the details should a CFO be? 31:47 What Dropbox taught Praveer about building strong teams 33:24 Praveer's first-principles test for hiring VPs 38:47 Why Figma acted like a public company in 2022

Paulo Passoni, Managing Partner at Valor Capital, and Olga Maslikhova break down the two forces reshaping tech and capital markets right now — the end of 40 years of global integration as the US-China tech split hardens, and the collapse of the services moat as AI lets companies scale from $0 to $100M in revenue in 24 months by replacing labor. This is the May 2026 edition of TJC Debrief — a monthly show covering tech, venture, and capital markets through a global lens.We cover why China blocked Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition and what the new US-led versus China-led ecosystem split means for global M&A, how SoftBank's blocked Arm-NVIDIA sale cost half a trillion dollars in value creation and why deals like it will keep happening, Anthropic's $50B round closing in 48 hours with secondary markets pricing ahead of the primary and what it reveals about AI's escape velocity, why Anthropic and OpenAI are forming joint ventures with Blackstone, TPG, Apollo, Sequoia, General Atlantic, and GIC to lock in compute capacity and guaranteed revenue, Plata's $5B round and why Qatar Investment Authority, US endowments, and long-only funds piled in alongside Valor Capital — and what mispriced Russian and Eastern European talent has to do with it, why data is becoming the last real moat and how Nubank, Revolut, CloudWalk, Mercado Libre, and JPMorgan are racing to train proprietary models on their own customer data, the radiologist paradox and what it predicts for tax accountants, lawyers, and every services job AI is supposed to kill, the legal AI startup Enter and the wild story of prompt injections hidden in PDFs filed to courts, why humanoid robots at $600/month today and $100/month in ten years will reshape global labor markets, Elon Musk and SpaceX as the "build potential, then monetize" playbook, and the $0 to $100M in 24 months phenomenon — why early movers in vertical AI are already hitting this scale and where the next opportunities will emerge across legal, wealth management, healthcare, and security.Subscribe to The J Curve Insider newsletter for deeper insights and follow Olga on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Walking Out Your Yes No matter what life brings - the highs of our 20th GIC mountaintop experience or the lows that life may bring - Our real journey begins when we step back into the valleys of everyday life. Pastor Joel explores what it means to be Walking Out Your Yes, sharing why the Christian life is an endurance race, not a sprint.

Vercel isn't a household name like OpenAI or Google, but it's a crucial vendor for some of the world's biggest brands, including Under Armour, Stripe and Sonos, who use Vercel to host their digital infrastructures. (One of the most popular ways to view the Epstein Files, an interface called Jmail that mimics a Gmail inbox, is hosted on Vercel.) In September, the company raised $300 million, co-led by blueblood venture firm Accel and GIC, one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds. The fundraising round lifted the startup's valuation to $9.3 billion, up from $3.25 billion the year before. The influx of cash also makes Rauch, an Argentine immigrant, a billionaire, worth at least $2.1 billion, according to Forbes estimates. Vercel is certainly benefiting from its ties to Claude Code. It's not because of any sort of commercial relationship. Instead, it's Vercel's popularity in the developer ecosystem that has organically turned it into a go-to web hosting tool for Claude. One of the most popular ways to build websites is through an open source framework called Next.js, a tool built and maintained by Vercel. As a result, language models like Claude have become very good at writing Next.js code, thanks to the training data fed into the models. So when a user vibe codes an app, Vercel becomes the natural tool for Claude to suggest when it comes time to deploy. “LLMs seem to love Vercel, and we love them back,” says Accel partner Dan Levine, an early Vercel backer.  It's early, but the boost from Claude Code is taking shape. Vercel clients that use Claude represent a little over 1% of users, but they generate almost 15% of overall Vercel deployments. More broadly, Vercel deployments that come from apps vibe coded by AI agents — everything from to-do list apps to customer service bots — have grown too, from almost 5% in June 2025 to more than 21% in February. Of those deployments made by agents, almost 70% of them come from Claude Code. The boom from AI coding has helped to spike sales for Vercel. Run-rate GAAP revenue hit $340 million at the end of February, up 86% year over year, the company told Forbes.  By Richard Nieva, Senior Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mortgage Paydown Strategy: Austin's plan to invest surplus cash in VFV for a lump-sum payment is too risky. A high-interest savings account (HISA) or GIC is safer for the short horizon, as equity volatility could negate small gains.Real Estate Hedging: John's "two-for-one" strategy hedges against inflation. He owns two properties (condo + townhouse) with a combined value roughly equal to his target "dream home," preventing the equity gap that typically makes trading up difficult.Business Review Cadence: Both John's company and Austin's Elevate Construction Group (ECG) use tiered review cadences (quarterly, bi-weekly, weekly) to align sales and production. John's team has full financial transparency, which is critical for capital allocation.Austin's strategy: Save surplus cash for a December lump-sum mortgage payment.Question: Invest the cash in VFV (S&P 500 ETF) or a safe account?Analysis:VFV: High risk for the short horizon (~8 months). A market downturn could negate any gains, and short-term capital gains tax would apply.HISA/GIC: A safer alternative. A GIC offers a guaranteed 2.3% yield, but the total return on the incrementally saved cash is small.Recommendation: Use a HISA or GIC. The risk of VFV outweighs the minimal potential gain.Background: Austin's mortgage renews Jan 2027. A construction loan taken in March 2022 converted to a variable mortgage when rates were much higher.Decision: Austin chose the bank's Option 2 (higher payments for a 25-year amortization) over Option 1 (lower payments for a 30-year amortization) to accelerate principal paydown.Goal: Aggressively pay down the mortgage to reduce the payment by ~50% at renewal. This creates financial security for Austin's partner, Miranda, to stop working.Problem: Trading up to a more expensive home creates an equity gap. If a current home is worth $400k and a target home is $1.3M, a 10% market increase adds only $40k to equity but $130k to the target home's cost.John's "Two-for-One" Hedging Strategy:Assets: Owns a condo (~$415k) and a townhouse (~$850k).Target: A "dream home" in the same neighborhood valued at $1.2M–$1.4M.Rationale: The combined value of the two properties (~$1.265M) roughly matches the target home's value. This hedges against inflation, as both asset sets should appreciate at a similar pace.John's Company (Painting):Quarterly (Leadership): High-level financial review between John (Sales/Marketing) and Noah (Production) to align sales targets with production capacity and manage expenses.Bi-weekly (Management): Review of all job outcomes and performance.Bi-weekly (Sales/Production): Individual performance reviews.Weekly (Door Knockers): Performance reviews.Austin's Company (ECG):Quarterly (Senior Management): In-person meeting with 12 attendees.Agenda: CEO's performance assessment, Austin's franchise ops update, CFO's head office financial overview.Note: The CFO's presentation currently excludes the balance sheet. John noted that full financial transparency is critical for capital allocation decisions.

“Tricolorii trebuie să prindă o zi de excepție pentru a elimina Turcia la baraj”, spune fostul internațional Ciprian Marica, prezent la ultima victorie a României la Istanbul, acum 14 ani. Marica este de părere că viitorul selecționer, Gheorghe Hagi, are nevoie de timp pentru a crea o Națională de succes. Un interviu realizat de Tudor Furdui. Rep: Cum ar trebui să joace tricolorii pentru a obține calificarea la Istanbul în acest meci de baraj? Ciprian Marica: În primul rând, cu încredere. Avem o șansă. E mică, într-adevăr, însă e șansa noastră și pentru asta trebuie să fim dispuși să ne sacrificăm. Vom avea de suferit. Vor fi multe momente ale jocului în care vom fi dominați și va trebui să rezistăm. Sigur că trebuie să se alinieze și planetele, trebuie să fie seara noastră, mai puțin a lor. Nu știu dacă inspirația lui nea Mircea ar fi cheia, dacă experiența jucătorilor, pentru că avem și noi o serie de jucători care deja au acumulat ceva experiență internațională și joacă de ceva ani buni la echipa națională, cert e că valoarea grupului întodeauna bate valoarea individuală a jucătorilor. Ei au individualități. Noi trebuie să fim o echipă. Rep: Te-a surprins lotul convocat de Mircea Lucescu? Ciprian Marica: E clar că nea Mircea a trebuit să facă improvizații. Suntem în situația în care avem jucători suspendați, avem jucători mulți accidentați. Practic atacăm doar cu Bîrligea. Restul sunt jucători care n-ar fi fost la echipa națională dacă n-ar fi fost situația asta, hai să o spunem pe aia dreaptă! Dar s-au mai văzut cazuri ca jucătorii care au venit motivați, cu ambiție, au reușit să îi depășească pe cei care i-au înlocuit. Rep: Cheia unde va fi? Apărarea noastră contra atacului lor, care este foarte bun? Au jucători la echipe senzaționale din Europa. Ciprian Marica: Cheia va fi să fim uniți, echipă scurtă, să avem o juma de ocazie și să dăm două goluri, iar pe faza defensivă să ne apărăm cu toată echipa. Va fi foarte important să nu le dăm spații turcilor. Au calitate individuală, să ne desfacă și să pătrundă ușor. Îmi aduc aminte de vorba dlui Iordănescu, care spunea dab-dab-dublu marking. Rep: Ce însemna asta? Ciprian Marica: Să ne dublăm unul pe altul. Să îl depășești pe unul și să vină celălalt. Ei bine, așa va fi și cu Turcia. Trebuie să reușim să avem capacitatea încât să distrugem atunci când atacă ei și să fim suficient de creativi atunci când construim noi. Rep: Presiunea publicului cred că va fi imensă. Crezi că se vor auzi și cele câteva sute de suporteri români care vor fi acolo? Ciprian Marica: Publicul cu siguranță îi va împinge pe turci de la spate. Nu mă gândesc că ne vom face simțită prezența în tribune, însă și această atmosferă ostilă nu face altceva decât să ne motiveze mai mult, nu ne face altceva decât să ne ambiționeze mai mult, să demonstrăm că suntem mai buni ca ei. Fiecare pe postul lui, individual, să își câștige duelul. Rep: Sunt 28 de ani de când România n-a mai fost la un Campionat Mondial. Se poate prelungi cu încă patru ani? Cine ar trebui să fie la conducerea fotbalului românesc sau a echipei naționale? Sau ce ar trebui să se întâmple pentru ca România să fie acolo, prezentă din nou la un turneu final? Ciprian Marica: Din păcate, oricât de optimiști am dori să fim, trebuie să fim și realiști. Și realitatea spune că din spate nu prea vine nimic convingător, așa cum se întâmpla odată și nu demult. Din păcate, continuăm să folosim ochiul. Îl văd eu, știu eu când deja afară oamenii lucrează după statistici, după lucruri foarte clare și bine puse la punct. Cine va veni? Va trebui ca noi, în primul rând, să avem răbdare, pentru că nu se poate construi nimic peste noapte, Iar cel care a reușit să facă lucrul acesta și a demonstrat-o este Gheorghe Hagi. Fără doar și poate, că Gică Hagi a demonstrat că știe să construiască o echipă și să o ia de la cel mai jos nivel și s-o ducă la campioană. Gică ar fi principalul om care ar putea să facă lucrul ăsta. Acuma, sigur, repet, vorbim de un proiect pe termen mediu și lung. Trebuie să avem răbdare, pentru că nu se poate construi nimic peste noapte.

In this episode of Small Firm, Big Impact, we unpack how the ATO manages remission of the General Interest Charge (GIC) and what it means for accounting firms and their clients. With rising cost pressures and increased scrutiny, GIC is becoming a bigger issue in practice. But how remission decisions are made, and why outcomes can vary, is not always clear. Our host, Lisa Lintern, is joined by Ruth Owen, Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman, who shares insights from a recent review into GIC remission, and the key issues raised by CA ANZ members. In this episode, we discuss: How the ATO approaches GIC remission decisions Why inconsistency occurs, and what’s changing When practitioners should consider applying for remission Practical ways to support clients facing growing GIC What informal review options are available if decisions are declined Resources mentioned: CA ANZ submission on GIC remission Tax Ombudsman review into GIC remission ATO changes to GIC remission (January 2026) Visit the podcast page for more resources See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

香港以380%的負債對GDP比例登上全球第一，比排第二的日本和排第三的新加坡，香港總負債高有其獨特的原因，尤其是企業負債 227% 更是國際金融中心吸納全球融資的必然結果。三個地方有截然不同的負債結構以及背後的原因：日本以國家財政承接九十年代泡沫爆破的代價，背後是財閥與政治深度共生的鐵三角；新加坡自被迫獨立以來以 CPF、組屋和主權基金構建制度性架構，建構出另一種獨特的管治模式。真正值得深思的是，香港正由尋租型經濟和聯繫匯率共同塑造了一套市場主導的城市基因。2022年至今，香港政府持續的結構性赤字、土地收入萎縮、以及北京財政思維對本地政策取向的滲透，正在考驗這套基因能否在根本改造的壓力下維持完整。問：香港負債380%是否等同於財政危機？ 答：380%本身並不直接代表危機，關鍵在於負債的成份。其中67%政府債務大部分為外匯基金票據，背後有超過100%的美元資產抵押，屬於聯繫匯率的貨幣架構工具，非無擔保借貸。企業負債227%主要來自在港上市企業（當中八成市值屬內地公司）在香港進行美元融資，屬金融中介城市的正常現象，並非本地系統性風險。問：日本政府債務為何由1991年的約60% GDP膨脹至今日超過兩倍？ 答：1991年資產泡沫爆破後，大量日本企業和金融機構資不抵債，但政府選擇以擴張性財政政策補貼就業和維持供樓，避免社會出現斷層式的失業潮。這種選擇背後有日本財閥與政治圈深度共生的結構性原因——讓政治上重要的企業倒閉，在政治上根本不可行。結果就是私人資本錯配的代價被系統性轉移到政府的資產負債表，三十多年來持續累積。問：香港的「尋租型經濟」是如何形成的？ 答：香港自開埠以來，英國殖民者需要依賴本地精英（洋行、財團、銀行）協助管治，作為交換，精英階層獲得土地利益。這形成了一種封建式的層層尋租結構：政府收入主要依賴土地，地產商從中獲益，雙方利益高度一致。稅率因此長期維持低水平，而土地財政成為整個系統的資金來源。問：為何1997年後香港始終無法「變成新加坡」？ 答：新加坡的社會模式——CPF公積金、組屋、國家主導投資架構——是六十年制度積累的整體生態系統，無法以個別政策移植。更根本的是，如果香港要大幅擴展公營房屋，就必須壓縮土地財政收入，政府隨即失去主要收入來源，被迫轉向舉債。而香港在聯繫匯率下沒有獨立貨幣政策，這條路在財政上根本無法持續。問：新加坡的高政府債務（172% GDP）是否與香港的財政問題類似？ 答：兩者性質截然不同。新加坡的政府債務是制度性架構的產物——包括CPF供款、基建投資及主權基金運作，過去37年只出現兩次財政赤字，財政儲備透過GIC和淡馬錫主動創造回報。香港政府債務中真正屬於財政借貸的部分，是2022年以來結構性赤字持續累積的結果，背後缺乏對應的資產回報機制，性質與新加坡完全不同。問：自由港的三條法則是什麼，香港目前處於什麼位置？ 答：自由港有三個核心條件：一是貨物自由進出、無關稅；二是在國際政治上相對中立；三是管治由城市自身決定，而非由宗主國主導。香港在第一條上目前仍維持，但在第二和第三條上已出現根本性的動搖——國際政治定位愈趨清晰地偏向一方，而管治方針亦已非香港自主決定。新加坡恰好在這兩個條件上持續強化，令其逐漸承接了部分原本屬於香港的國際金融功能。問：香港最有可能演變成什麼樣的城市？ 答：若當前軌跡持續，香港最有可能演變成另一個中國內地城市，而非新加坡式的獨立城邦。香港變成新加坡，在邏輯上需要擁有獨立的主權決策空間——包括貨幣政策、外交定位和管治自主——這些條件在北京的政策框架下不可能出現。與此同時，上海等內地城市的崛起，亦令香港作為「中國的國際金融通道」這個獨特定位愈來愈難以維持。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

Ngày 7-8/2, tại Trung tâm Văn hoá Thể dục – Thể thao phường An Lạc (TP.HCM), Trung tâm Bảo hiểm toàn cầu (GIC) cùng Trung tâm Hỗ trợ thanh niên công nhân TP.HCM (trực thuộc Thành đoàn TP.HCM) và Công ty cổ phần AP Saigon Petro đã kiểm tra và thay nhớt xe miễn phí cho 2.000 công nhân, người lao động có hoàn cảnh khó khăn đang làm việc tại TP.HCM. Với chủ đề “Tết Đoàn viên – 2.000 chuyến đi an toàn”, chương trình còn gửi gắm sự chăm lo, sẻ chia của cộng đồng với những người lao động đã gắn bó và cống hiến cho sự phát triển của thành phố suốt một năm qua.

The government has said GIC and Temasek have performed reasonably and within expectations given their mandates. Yet, their returns have trailed some of their global peers. Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into dissonance, and offers some suggestions. Highlights of the podcast: 00:43 Trailing returns raised in Parliament 04:17 Mandates, portfolios and performance 08:47 US mega-caps now dominate indices 09:41 Was GIC wrong to tamp down risk? 12:17 Temasek’s big exposure to Singapore --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has said GIC and Temasek have performed reasonably and within expectations given their mandates. Yet, their returns have trailed some of their global peers. Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into dissonance, and offers some suggestions. Highlights of the podcast: 00:43 Trailing returns raised in Parliament 04:17 Mandates, portfolios and performance 08:47 US mega-caps now dominate indices 09:41 Was GIC wrong to tamp down risk? 12:17 Temasek’s big exposure to Singapore --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever feel like you should be doing something smarter with your money, yet you freeze because you're scared of making the wrong move? In Episode 730 of LIFE'S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we unpack why doing nothing is still a decision—one that inflation quietly profits from—and why idle money and untouched home equity matter more than most people realize. We explain how home equity can protect you and also be positioned to work harder, without sacrificing peace. You'll hear why a GIC often preserves more than it grows, why taxes matter, and how real estate can act as an inflation hedge while still offering thoughtful growth options. Making wise money decisions isn't about luck. It's about clarity, financial literacy, and understanding how money actually works over time. We explain why playing it safe can feel calm today yet create stress later. We walk through a wiser approach to leverage—one that avoids overextension and aligns with real life. You'll hear what we see every week: some people are ready, some need a few steps first, and some shouldn't invest yet—and all three answers are wise when rooted in clarity. Want your money working with you instead of quietly shrinking in the background? Watch now.

Sanjay Mokashi, general manager and chief underwriting officer, GIC, said closing India's protection gap requires redesigning existing insurance products. Mokashi spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

Alex Tancock is the CEO of InterContinental Energy, a global leader in large-scalegreen hydrogen development who has been at the forefront of the industry for morethan 10 years. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered a portfolio ofgroundbreaking projects, with its three flagship projects attracting partnerships fromsome of the largest names in energy.With backing from major institutional investors like GIC and Hy24, InterContinentalEnergy has established itself at the forefront of the green molecule sector. Thecompany's innovative team and approach extends beyond project development, andinto giga scale enabling technology through its patented P2(H2)Node TM architecture.Alex's expertise and strategic insights make him a significant voice in the energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When "income" shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, preferred shares, and covered-call ETFs—and show you how to package just a few into a simple, reliable plan. Join Retirement Loop. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com Retirement Loop

This week, on another packed episode, Ashleigh, Alyx and Flint rake over the coals about: Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign called Phone-Free Education and the team consider its implications. Multiple organisations have submitted evidence to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights institutions showing that the EHRC is, to put it lightly, not really fulfilling its stated role. A symphony of statistics from two new GLP-instigated YouGov polls.  Labour backbenchers warn of "chaos" if the EHRC's guidance is implemented as is, but not for the reasons you might be expecting.  Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks). This final part in our series about the UK's Gender Clinic system looks at potential future outcomes, including: The upcoming -although much delayed- Levy Review. Suggested ways for the GIC's to deal with their extreme backlog of patients. The numerous failures of the "specialist clinic" model as it stands. A lack of consistent data standards across the clinics and why this presents a problem.  References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep143 Action Alley:  Widnes Bridge Walk: Walk in solidarity for Transgender Awareness Week If you've been affected by the Virgin active ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing  rooms, as either a member or a staffer, then the Good Law Project would like to hear from you: Post by @goodlawproject.bsky.social TransActual's MP emailing tool: Scrap the Bathroom Ban - Action Network Amnesty's emailing tool to ask the government to remain in the European Convention on Human Rights: Defend our Human Rights – Tell Your MP to Back the ECHR

Sylvester Wee is a Partner at Sentinel Global, a New York–based, Singapore-anchored venture fund that leads a $200M+ vehicle backing frontier enterprise technologies. At Sentinel, he focuses on enterprise AI, fintech, cybersecurity, programmable finance, and next-gen infrastructure partnering with Series-A and growth teams that demonstrate strong product-market fit and a clear path to commercializing with regulated customers.Before joining Sentinel, Sylvester founded ChrysCard, a U.S.-focused fintech that built alternative credit underwriting and mobile-first financial products to expand access for underserved consumers; ChrysCard was recognized as a winner of the CB Insights FinTech Global Innovation Challenge. Prior to his entrepreneurship, he invested across growth equity and venture at GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, where he participated in deploying over $1B across global technology and financial services companies.Sylvester's leadership and resilience trace back to competitive sport and military service. He served as an Artillery Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. Lleading battalion operations and more than 200 personnel, and earning the Sword of Merit—and competed internationally as Singapore's top-ranked tennis player, representing the country in the Davis Cup and Australian Open Juniors. Those experiences inform his founder-first, execution-oriented approach to scaling high-impact enterprise companies.He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvesterweeWebsite: https://www.sentinelglobal.xyz

This is the video every NIO investor needs to watch. While everyone's celebrating the comeback story, there's a clock ticking that nobody's talking about loudly enough.NIO has 70 days left to hit Q4 2025 profitability. CEO Li Bin has made this his personal performance evaluation and stated the target "MUST be achieved." But here's what's really at stake: NIO has lost over ¥120 billion ($16 billion) since founding, and at current burn rates, could run out of cash in 16 months without new financing.This isn't hype. This isn't FUD. This is the reality of where NIO stands right now.In this episode, I break down exactly what NIO needs to accomplish in the next 70 days:Why NIO must sell 150,000 vehicles in Q4 (1,600 per day) to hit profitabilityThe brutal margin problem: Q2 gross margins at 10% vs 16-17% targetLi Bin's "Three Musts": Sell more cars, ensure delivery capacity, deliver quality softwareHow ES8 production must scale to 15,000 units/month by DecemberThe GIC lawsuit timing: Singapore's sovereign wealth fund accusing NIO of inflated revenueWhy NIO raised $1.16 billion in September (their 3rd financing round in 2025)The 16-month cash runway if profitability isn't achievedInternal reforms: CBU system, cost cuts to four decimal places, personal KPIsThe Hard Numbers:¥120 billion in accumulated losses (≈$16 billion)¥10.4 billion lost in first half of 2025 alone¥27.2 billion cash reserves as of Q2 2025Q4 delivery target: 150,000 vehicles (vs 87,000 in Q3)Current gross margin: 10% (needs to reach 16-17%)September deliveries: 34,749 (vs 50,000/month target)I'm a NIO bull, but I'm not blind to the stakes. This video isn't about pumping hopium or spreading fear. It's about understanding what's ACTUALLY happening and what the next 70 days will determine for NIO's survival.Li Bin moved the profitability target from 2026 to Q4 2025 to force internal urgency and signal market confidence. He's personally overseeing supply chain management, cutting costs to four decimal places, and restructuring the entire organization. The question is: Will it be enough?Even if NIO hits Q4 profitability, the bigger test is sustainability. One profitable quarter doesn't prove you're viable long-term. Q1 2026 and beyond will show whether this is a real turnaround or just a temporary sprint under pressure.Xpeng proved turnarounds are possible (313,000 deliveries in first 3 quarters, up 217% YoY). But they also prove that being an early player doesn't guarantee survival.For the next 70 days, we're watching the same countdown: Can NIO execute on all fronts simultaneously? Sales, margins, production, quality, and investor confidence must ALL align. Miss any one, and the 16-month cash runway becomes 12, then 6, then game over.This is NIO's make-or-break moment. The clock is ticking.#NIOStock #ElectricVehicles #NIOProfitabilityNIO stock, NIO profitability, NIO stock analysis, Chinese EV stocks, NIO bankruptcy, electric vehicle stocks, NIO cash runway, Li Bin NIO, NIO Q4 earnings, NIO losses, NIO lawsuit, GIC lawsuit NIO, NIO financial crisis, EV stock crash, Chinese stocks, NIO deliveries, NIO ES8, Ledao L90, battery swap, NIO survival, EV market crash, stock market analysis, NIO bull case, NIO bear case, new energy vehicles, China EV, automotive industry crisis, EV investing, NIO 2025, stock analysisTAGS (500 Characters):

NIO's stock plummeted over 13% on October 16th after Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC filed a securities fraud lawsuit against the company. In this episode, I break down what's really happening behind the headlines.GIC, managing between $800-900 billion, filed the first-ever lawsuit by a major sovereign wealth fund against a Chinese company listed in the U.S. The allegations target NIO's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) accounting from 2020-2022, claiming the company front-loaded years of subscription revenue.But here's the twist: This lawsuit stems from a 2022 short-seller report that NIO already investigated and refuted. So why is this exploding now?Meanwhile, William Li just held an internal meeting doubling down on Q4 profitability targets. With the new ES8 seeing massive demand (6-month delivery backlog) and production targets of 15,000 units in December, NIO is pushing forward despite the legal cloud.In this deep dive, I cover:The GIC lawsuit details and what makes it historically significantThe BaaS accounting dispute explained in plain EnglishHow NIO's innovative business model clashes with traditional accounting standardsWilliam Li's Q4 profitability strategy and why timing mattersWhat this means for the entire hardware-as-a-service industryThe real questions investors need to ask right nowAs a NIO investor myself, I'm breaking down both sides objectively - the serious nature of the allegations and the operational strength the company is showing. This isn't about pumping or dumping; it's about understanding the actual stakes.Whether you're a NIO bull, bear, or just fascinated by how innovation collides with regulation, this episode gives you the full picture beyond the panic headlines.This is Courtside Financial - where we break down business and technology with real talk, no BS.NIO stock, NIO lawsuit, William Li, GIC Singapore, NIO stock crash, Battery as a Service, BaaS accounting, NIO ES8, Chinese EV stocks, electric vehicle news, NIO profitability, sovereign wealth fund, securities fraud, Grizzly Research, NIO stock analysis, EV investment, Chinese stocks, NIO news today, stock market analysis, tech stocks, EV stocks 2025, NIO Q4 earnings, William Li CEO, NIO battery swap, accounting fraud, NIO bull case, EV industry news, Chinese companies, US listed stocksTAGS (500 characters)

Friends, we have a true blessing this weekend. As you know, we have been in partnership with UGA Wesley for many, many years. UGA Wesley is the largest Wesley foundation in America. And now this Sunday, Rev. Bob Beckwith, a long time director of UGA Wesley, will be speaking to us at our GIC.

Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereWhat if you could pull money out of your Canadian corporation, grow your wealth, and dramatically reduce taxes—all at the same time?Most successful incorporated business owners in Canada face the same dilemma: profits are trapped inside the company, and pulling them out personally triggers massive tax hits. Many try to invest retained earnings directly or park them in GICs, but those strategies only delay or worsen the tax burden. In this episode, Kyle reveals a powerful “pass-through” structure that lets your money work in two places at once—while building in long-term protection and flexibility that traditional strategies miss entirely.You'll discover:How to use a corporate-owned permanent insurance policy to grow retained earnings tax-free like a GIC—but with far greater upside.A strategy to leverage your policy to invest in real estate, ETFs, or private placements—so your dollars generate returns in two places simultaneously.A way to unlock tax-free capital for yourself and your heirs, transforming a typical tax liability into a wealth-building advantage.Press play to learn how to turn your corporation's retained earnings into a dynamic, tax-efficient wealth engine.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you'll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Canadian business owners face complex tax challenges as they strive to build lasting wealth through their corporations. By using pass-through structures, optimizing retained earnings, and integrating insurance policies with smart financial planning, entrepreneurs can create a powerful foundation for corporate wealth planning and financial independence in Canada. A well-designed Canadian wealth plan blends tax-efficient investing, RRSP optimization, and salReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.

Nio shares slump in Singapore and Hong Kong after a Caixin report detailing GIC allegations. Note: The conversation segment of this episode was generated using AI and has been edited for accuracy. It is based on this Caixin story: In Depth: Why Singapore Sovereign Fund Sues Chinese EV-Maker Nio Subscribe now to unlock all coverage from Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal for just $200 a year, enjoying a 66% discount.  Group discounts are available — contact us for a customized plan.

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, just filed a massive lawsuit against NIO — claiming losses from its early EV investments. But is this case about fraud or frustration? In this Courtside Financial episode, Obi breaks down the details, the Grizzly Research connection, the truth about NIO's BaaS model, and what it all means for investors. If you're bullish or bearish on NIO, this is a must-watch.NIO,GIC,NIO stock,NIO lawsuit,NIO news,NIO vs GIC,Singapore GIC,NIO court case,Grizzly Research,NIO fraud allegations,NIO investors,NIO stock analysis,EV stocks,Chinese EV companies,NIO battery as a service,NIO BaaS,NIO Hong Kong,NIO stock today,NIO stock update,NIO stock price,NIO stock prediction,EV investing,EV market 2025,NIO financial news,NIO controversy,NIO vs Tesla,NIO future,NIO Mirattery,NIO stock breakdown,Obi Courtside Financial,Courtside Financial,NIO bulls

Plus: HPE stocks drop after projecting slower revenue growth for fiscal year 2026. And Singapore's GIC files a U.S. lawsuit against NIO for allegedly inflating its securities value. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MasOrange, Vodafone y GIC han presentado PremiumFiber, la mayor empresa de fibra de España. Más allá del anuncio, es un modelo que refleja la nueva economía de las telecomunicaciones europeas: infraestructura compartida, capital externo, y servicios diferenciados.Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.Contacto:

Send us a textMiguel Armaza sits down with Santiago Suárez, Co-Founder & CEO of Addi, one of Colombia's fastest-growing fintech and commerce platforms. With a background that spans global finance and a track record of driving innovation in Latin America, Santiago shares a candid, in-depth look at lessons from scaling Addi to over $1.3 billion in annualized GMV, serving 2.5 million customers, and achieving industry-leading gross margins above 55%.In this episode, Santiago and Miguel dive deep into Addi's unique approach to board management—treating every board meeting as a “dirty laundry” session to maximize transparency, trust, and tangible input from world-class investors like Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, and Union Square Ventures. Santiago also unpacks the company's relentless focus on operational excellence, from shifting to a North Star-driven management style to building a contentious yet high-performing executive team with global talent from Amazon, Capital One, and PayTM.Timestamped Overview00:00 Intro03:57 Monthly updates streamline meetings09:00 Building Success Amid Challenges13:02 Seamless commerce and finance ecosystem14:20 Persistent Networking Pays Off18:49 Marketplace built on consumer demand21:43 Scaling globally through self-funding24:00 Show Your Work The Why27:30 Empowered Customer Service Equity31:30 AI Agents Powering Transactions34:10 AI Data and Deployment Nuances38:30 Building success through early funding41:30 CEO weekly field day

On this deep-dive episode, the first in a three-part series, the team take a brief look at the news, including: A proposed "Brit Card" digital ID system and the troubling implications for trans people. Excellent news from Estonia, which has revolutionised its medical and gender recognition system overnight. SEGM gets rekt by Gordon Guyatt (that's him in the thumbnail!) Before moving on to the meat of the episode, which we've developed alongside https://www.wearequeeraf.com/ and Claire Prosho (https://linktr.ee/CTransTalks) to bring you new information from inside the UK's gender identity clinic system, including: How Wes Streeting used information that was already a year out of date. A look at the astounding, centuries-long waiting list for a first appointment in some areas of the UK. How newer clinics are doing much more with less, compared to the old GIC system. With much more to come in the next two episodes! References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep141    

Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you letting too much of your business's hard-earned cash sit idle when it could be working for you in multiple ways?As a business owner, you know the importance of having liquidity—an emergency or opportunity fund you can access instantly. But parking that money in a savings account or GIC often feels wasteful, especially when inflation eats away at its value. The challenge is balancing peace of mind with real growth. That's where the idea of a “wealth reservoir” comes in: a structured way to protect cash, keep it liquid, and still put it to work building long-term wealth.In this episode, you'll discover:How a whole life insurance policy can serve as a corporate wealth reservoir, giving you both liquidity and steady growth.Practical strategies for deciding how much to contribute and how to scale as your retained earnings grow.The emotional and financial considerations for starting small—and why most successful business owners eventually build multiple reservoirs.Press play now to learn how to transform idle corporate cash into a powerful engine for security, opportunity, and long-term wealth.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you'll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Building a strong Canadian wealth plan starts with a clear financial vision setting process and the right mix of financial buckets to support both corporate finance and personal finance goals. By using a wealth reservoir—a strategy that leverages insurance policies to keep retained earnings liquid while still growing—you can create an emergency fund and opportunity fund that optimize cash flow. For the Canadian entrepreneur finance journey, this ties directly into corporate wealth planning, corporation investment strategies, and personal vReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.

Comments, guest ideas: theasiaclimatecapitalpodcast@gmail.comHow do you scale green hydrogen from a laboratory curiosity to industrial reality? Alexander Tancock, CEO of Intercontinental Energy, reveals the breakthrough P2H2 Node system that's turning massive renewable projects into factory-produced “Lego blocks.”With numerous projects across three continents and backing from strong financial partners, Intercontinental Energy isn't just making green hydrogen—they're creating green iron to decarbonise steel production and building new trade corridors between Australia's vast renewable resources and Asia's industrial heartlands.Alex shares why the hydrogen hype faded, how government partnerships became crucial, and why 2028 could mark the tipping-point for commercially viable green molecules at oil- and gas-scale.REF: InterContinental EnergyABOUT ALEX: Alexander Tancock is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of InterContinental Energy, a global leader in large-scale green hydrogen development who has been at the forefront of the industry for more than 10 years. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered a portfolio of groundbreaking projects, with its three flagship projects attracting partnerships from some of the largest names in energy. With backing from major institutional investors like GIC and Hy24, InterContinental Energy has established itself at the forefront of the green molecule sector. The company's innovative team and approach extend beyond project development, and into giga scale enabling technology through its patented P2(H2)NodeTM architecture. Alex's expertise and strategic insights make him a significant voice in the energy sector.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast we're talking with Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). The networks represent trillions of dollars of assets under management globally. AIGCC is a network of institutional investors in Asia focused on mitigating climate risks and seizing net-zero opportunities. Its parent organization is IGCC, a network for Australian and New Zealand investors to understand and respond to the risks and opportunities of climate change.   Rebecca explains how members across both networks are evolving their approaches to climate, nature and the energy transition.   "We do see this continued support for the transition because investors have done the work. They've been assessing their portfolios. They understand that climate risk is investment risk,” she tells us.  Rebecca discusses how mandatory climate disclosure in markets like Australia and New Zealand are changing the landscape. And she talks about the importance of policy and regulation, which she calls the “biggest game-changer” when it comes to increasing the pace of decarbonization.   The All Things Sustainable podcast from S&P Global will be an official media partner of The Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week NYC. Register free to attend here.   Read a report S&P Global Sustainable1 coauthored with GIC on Integrating climate adaptation into physical risk models: https://www.spglobal.com/sustainable1/en/insights/blogs/integrating-climate-adaptation-into-physical-risk-models   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1 and not by S&P Global Ratings, which is a separately managed division of S&P Global.     Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.   Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).   This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL.   S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.       S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

This week's Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives into what it takes successfully invest as an asset class specialist. Please enjoy my panel with Dan, Craig, and Adam from 2023 and with Mario Giannini from 2022. Hedge Fund Master Class EP. 318 – May 29, 2023 Mario Giannini EP. 262 – July 18, 2022 Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)  

This week's Summer Series is an asset class twofer covering hedge funds and private equity. The first is a hedge fund panel comprised of Dan Fagan from GIC of Singapore, Craig Bergstrom from Corbin Capital Partners, and Adam Blitz from Evanston Capital. The second is with Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Both offer deep dives into what it takes successfully invest as an asset class specialist. Please enjoy my panel with Dan, Craig, and Adam from 2023 and with Mario Giannini from 2022. Hedge Fund Master Class EP. 318 – May 29, 2023 Mario Giannini EP. 262 – July 18, 2022 Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)  

A record-breaking run for Temasek, copper prices soar on Trump’s tariffs, and Netflix bets big on anime. What does Temasek’s strategy tell us about smart investing? Will copper’s surge reshape global supply chains? And is NTT DC REIT Singapore’s next hot listing? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down. Companies featured include Temasek, DBS, SingTel, Freeport-McMoRan, Southern Copper, NTT, GIC, BlackRock, Fidelity, Nvidia, Meta, Merck, IHH Healthcare, SGX, UOL, and Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stanford is a founder and Enterprise Managing Consultant with RealFoundations and brings over 35 years of experience providing strategic financial and operational improvement services to clients in the property and building industries. David is the Chief Growth Officer of RealFoundations, with the primary responsibility to initiate new solutions and grow the RF Network of people, partners, clients, and industry participants. He is also responsible for the corporate development activities of the firm. Additionally, he is responsible for implementing the global presence and alliance program of RealFoundations. David is highly experienced in providing large-scale operational and digital improvement services to private and global real estate owner/operators and institutional investors. He has directed client teams in the execution of large business improvement projects, long-range digital capital plans, packaged technology selections, and solution implementations. David is also highly experienced in assisting management teams with strategy, development, and operating model transformations. Some of his clients include the most respected real estate organizations in the world, including Blackstone, GIC, J.P. Morgan, Greystar, Walmart, KIMCO, Hines Interests, Brookfield and Invitation Homes. Prior to founding RealFoundations, David was a Partner of Ernst & Young's real estate practice in Dallas. He also worked in the Transaction Advisory group of Kenneth Leventhal & Company. David graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Finance & Accounting.

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That's the hard part. That's why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you've already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network Glider AI, the Skills Validation Platform™, today announced the launch of Agentic AI Interviews, a breakthrough solution that delivers real-time, human-like interviews in multiple languages—validating skills for any role through dynamic, two-way conversations and real-world tasks. https://hrtechfeed.com/glider-ai-launches-agentic-ai-interviews/ Yello, a leading provider of early talent acquisition software solutions, announces the launch of Hello App, a new mobile app to help employers create personalized and branded event experiences for candidates.  https://hrtechfeed.com/yello-launches-hello-app-for-campus-recruiting-events/ Cronofy, a UK-based provider of embedded interview/meeting scheduling infrastructure, has secured a £15 million investment from BGF, one of the UK and Ireland's most active growth capital investors. The funding will support Cronofy's ongoing expansion and product development as it continues to streamline complex scheduling processes for businesses globally. https://hrtechfeed.com/cronofy-lands-big-investment/ Rippling has raised $450M in new financing and signed agreements to repurchase up to $200M of equity from current and former employees. The financing includes investment from Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator, along with participation from existing investors. https://hrtechfeed.com/rippling-announces-series-g/  

Hey, guys! Are you hurting your marriage by being yourself? If you read a restaurant review, you always look to see the date. That's because the reality of the restaurant is tied to the date, it is not the same place today as it was 3 years ago.  Just the same with us people. We change--for better or for worse.  Today, I am not the person I was 3 years ago. There is no going back. The GIC (government indoctrination camp) your son attends is designed by women, staffed by women, and it is to serve women-or young girls. No wonder they want to put your son on drugs. Till the late 1960s and into the 1970s all high schools offered 'shop' classes--woodwork, metal work, auto-repair, etc. now they're gone.  Become a member of the Happy Warrior community and learn the lessons of leadership www.WeHappyWarriors.com  Why the elitist plan to force all young Americans onto the college/university track was diabolical. We are always sculpted by the things we do and the experiences we have.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hurting your marriage by being yourself? If you read a restaurant review, you always look to see the date. That's because the reality of the restaurant is tied to the date, it is not the same place today as it was 3 years ago. Just the same with us people. We change--for better or for worse. Today, I am not the person I was 3 years ago. There is no going back. The GIC (government indoctrination camp) your son attends is designed by women, staffed by women, and it is to serve women-or young girls. No wonder they want to put your son on drugs. Till the late 1960s and into the 1970s all high schools offered 'shop' classes--woodwork, metal work, auto-repair, etc. now they're gone.  Become a member of the Happy Warrior community and learn the lessons of leadership www.WeHappyWarriors.com. Why the elitist plan to force all young Americans onto the college/university track was diabolical. We are always sculpted by the things we do and the experiences we have. 

Trump rilancia la guerra commerciale con nuove minacce di dazi su tech e semiconduttori, dopo un'apparente tregua. La Cina risponde bloccando l'export di terre rare e magneti critici per l'industria, introducendo un sistema di licenze ora sospese, con possibili impatti gravi su settori strategici come auto, aerospazio e difesa. Il commento è di Giuliano Noci - Professore ordinario in Ingegneria Economico-Gestionale, insegna Strategia & Marketing presso il Politecnico di Milano. Dal 2011 è Prorettore del Polo territoriale cinese dell'Ateneo milanese.In tempi di dazi Aponte investe sui portiGianluigi Aponte (Msc) è il principale investitore in un'operazione da 23 miliardi per acquistare 43 porti del gruppo CK Hutchison. L'accordo, ostacolato dalla Cina e sotto scrutinio a Panama, vede coinvolti anche BlackRock e GIC. TiL, la divisione di Aponte, gestirà quasi tutti i porti tranne due a Panama. L'operazione è geopoliticamente delicata, ma resta in fase di approvazione. Ne parliamo con Alessandro Plateroti direttore di Newsmondo.it Al via l'Expo 2025: l'Italia presenta le sue eccellenze e il suo futuro al mondoAperto a Osaka l'Expo 2025, dove l'Italia si presenta con il Padiglione “L'arte rigenera la vita”, progettato da Mario Cucinella come una moderna Città ideale del Rinascimento. Esposte eccellenze italiane, arte, design, tecnologia e cultura. Presenti opere di Caravaggio e Leonardo. Inaugurate anche le torce olimpiche di Milano-Cortina 2026, alla presenza del ministro Tajani. Interviene Carlo Marroni, Il Sole 24 Ore.

In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss: (1) the evolving foreign policy of Kenya under President William Ruto and its implications for regional diplomacy; (2) the budget crisis in South Africa, where the ANC's proposed VAT increase has sparked controversy within the coalition government; and (3) an overview of the African venture capital landscape, including the challenges faced by startups and the need for self-reliance in funding.Time stamps00:00 Kenya's Foreign Policy12:35 South Africa's Budget Crisis24:22 Africa's VC Landscapehttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

Tonight's guests, Christopher S. Jacobs and Joanna Michaels, were featured on Episode 455 and on that show they shared several experiences they've had with the Forest People. Due to how much they had to share, however, I didn't have time to ask them the long list of questions I had for them, after listening to them share their experiences and opinions about the Forest People. Luckily, they've agreed to come back and answer my questions on tonight's show. We hope you'll tune in and listen to them do that.  If you'd like to find out more about the Galactic Intraversal Consortium Christopher mentioned on tonight's show, please go to...GIC.ShowIf you've had a Bigfoot sighting and would like to be a guest on the show, please go to BigfootEyewitness.com and let me know.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Bigfoot Eyewitness t-shirt or sweatshirt, please visit the Bigfoot Eyewitness Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comI produce 3 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 3 channels on the Spreaker App...My Bigfoot Sighting https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-bigfoot-sighting Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks, as always, for listening!

GIC 2025 "Essentials For A Life Active In Advancing The Gospel" (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8) Sermon Notes February 2, 2025 Jesse Schreck • Practical Missions Cohort   Presented by McGregor Podcast 2025 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com

How far should you extend composite resin? When does edge bonding become a composite veneer?  How do you decide where to finish the restoration?  And most importantly, how do you avoid that dreaded yellow-brown stain line that can form on anterior resins? These are just some of the burning questions tackled in this episode with my guest, Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim. We dive deep into the artistry and engineering of  decision-making in anterior composites. https://youtu.be/_q2O57-Y-d4 Watch PDP211 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl: use a zirconia primer which contains 10-MDP (e.g. Monobond, Z-Prime Plus) on the intaglio of crowns to enhance bond strength, even with conventional cements like GIC. This low-risk, high-reward tip improves retention, especially for teeth with limited height. Incorporating a zirconia primer can significantly improve outcomes without switching to resin cement. Interested in the Unchippable 2 Day Course? Click here to register your interest! Key Takeaways: Choosing between edge bonding or veneers is not a black-and-white decision. The height of contour is key in cosmetic dentistry. Seamless transitions between composite and tooth are pivotal. Aesthetic considerations vary based on individual cases. Material choice is influenced by patient risk factors. Layering techniques enhance the natural appearance of teeth. Patient previews are essential for managing expectations. Thickness of composite affects durability and aesthetics. Understanding angles is key to successful restorations. Not all patients require the same approach to bonding. Highlights of this Episode: 02:43  Protrusive Dental Pearl 04:49 Personal Anecdotes and Health Goals 09:37 Anterior Composites: Edge Bonding vs Veneering 16:00 Importance of Finishing Composite Correctly 17:09 Understanding the Height of Contour 18:36 Importance of Layering in Dental Procedures 21:35 Choosing the Right Materials for Layering 23:56 Importance of Layering in Dental Procedures 27:14 Challenges and Solutions in Composite Layering 32:31  The Marshall Hanson Method 36:29 Mockups and Wax-Ups: Planning for Success 43:03 Treatment Considerations This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credits via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.  This episode meets GDC Outcome C - Maintenance and development of your knowledge and skills within your field(s) of practice. AGD Subject Code: 250 OPERATIVE (RESTORATIVE)DENTISTRY (Direct restorations) Aim: To enhance clinicians' understanding and decision-making in anterior composite restorations, focusing on when edge bonding transitions to a veneer, optimizing aesthetics and functionality, and minimizing common challenges such as staining and occlusal complications. Dentists will be able to - Understand the key factors that influence the transition between edge bonding to full veneers. Apply guidelines for minimum composite thickness and bonding angles to enhance durability and aesthetic outcomes. Identify high-risk patients and tailor material choices, layering techniques, and bonding approaches to individual needs. If you loved this episode, make sure to watch Composite Veneers vs Edge Bonding – Biomimetic Dentistry with George The Dentist – PDP075

In light of exciting positive policy developments in Australia and the impact on domestic and export sales of green electrons, hydrogen, and ammonia; the EAH team speaks with Isaac Hinton, Head of Australia for InterContinental Energy (ICE), a global pioneer in large-scale green hydrogen development. Isaac unpacks the ‘Future Made in Australia Act', other Federal and Statewide government initiatives and their impact on the green hydrogen industry. He delved into the positive ramifications for InterContinental Energy projects in Western Australia (WGEH and AREH), and overall Company leadership, partnership and activities intended to truly move the decarbonization needle. About Isaac Hinton:Isaac is the Head of Australia for InterContinental Energy, a global pioneer in large-scale green hydrogen development, now in its 11th year with mega-projects in Western Australia and Oman. Isaac oversees the Company's strategic initiatives, activities, and partnerships in Australia, supporting long-term growth and project implementation. Isaac also chairs the consortia developing the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) and the Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH).With a career spanning two decades in energy and resources, including over a decade at BHP in various senior roles across Sales, Procurement, Finance and Operations; coupled with his leadership in key Australian green energy initiatives, Isaac brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the renewable energy landscape.About InterContinental Energy:InterContinental Energy (‘ICE') is an industry leader, with three flagship projects attracting partnerships from energy giants such as Shell, bp, and KEPCO. The company's innovative approach has gained support from major institutional investors such as one of the largest sovereign wealth funds GIC of Singapore, and the largest hydrogen only fund, Hy24. Beyond project development, it has emerged as a leading technology provider through its patented Power to Hydrogen nodal innovation, P2(H₂)NodeTM. --Links:Intercontinental Energyhttps://www.intercontinentalenergy.comEPA Releasehttps://intercontinentalenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241125-EPA-media-release-FINAL.-Header.pdfWestern Green Energy Hubhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Green_Energy_Hub

Rani says the hospitality industry needs disruption. He describes CitizenM's efficient use of space, a community-driven environment, and integration of technology with a human touch.Welcome to Elevating Brick and Mortar. A podcast about how operations and facilities drive brand performance.On today's episode, we talk with Rani Gharbie, Managing Director of Investment & Development at CitizenM Hotels. CitizenM is a fully integrated owner-operator hotel brand, with over 30 hotels in 18 cities.Guest Bio:Rani currently oversees investment and development in the Americas at citizenM, an asset heavy owner-operator hotel group backed by GIC, APG and KRC. Before joining citizenM, he founded New York-based real estate investment firm Cedar Funds and held senior roles with major hotel groups globally such as Virgin Hotels, IHG, Hyatt and BD / Pod Hotels. Rani also teaches “Private Equity Hotel Development” at his Alma Mater, Columbia University's real estate development Master program. He has lived on three continents and speaks three languages. He's an avid traveler, runner, cyclist and swimmer. Guest Quote:We're able to build a really, really efficient product. An efficient product that delivers exceptional return per square foot. And that's why we stand behind the real estate of our brand. Timestamps:00:20 - About CitizenM01:27 - Rani's Role06:39 - Developing a brand promise10:44 - Building the ideal consumer relationship23:01 - Keeping the loop closed27:46 - What did COVID change?37:08 - Future thinking44:28 - Where to find RaniSponsor:ServiceChannel brings you peace of mind through peak facilities performance.Rest easy knowing your locations are:Offering the best possible guest experienceLiving up to brand standardsOperating with minimal downtimeServiceChannel partners with more than 500 leading brands globally to provide visibility across operations, the flexibility to grow and adapt to consumer expectations, and accelerated performance from their asset fleet and service providers.Links:Connect with Rani on LinkedInConnect with Sid Shetty on LinkedinCheck out the ServiceChannel Website

Renato e Cristiane Cardoso iniciaram o programa de hoje ressaltando aos alunos que para entender o amor inteligente é preciso se questionar, perguntar, avaliar, usar a cabeça e não o coração. Inclusive, eles mencionaram que esse é o grande erro que a maioria comete quando o assunto é o amor. Na oportunidade, o professor disse que muitos pensam que o amor tem que ser guiado pelo coração e sentimentos. Por isso, seguem os mitos que envolvem o coração. Eles explicaram amplamente sobre esse assunto. Mais forte que ela Em seguida, o casal blindado compartilhou o pedido de ajuda de uma aluna. Ela comentou que está sofrendo na alma. Se envolveu com um homem que tem tudo o que ela nunca quis e não sabe nem como pôde se envolver nessa situação. O companheiro bebe, fuma, é ex-usuário de drogas, bipolar, arrogante, gosta de farra e está envolvido sempre nos churrascos entre amigos. Quando ela o conheceu ele havia saído de um segundo relacionamento conturbado e, nessa de aconselhá-lo, acabou se envolvendo com ele. Quando ela percebeu, estava apaixonada. Ademais, a aluna confessou que tem vivido uma vida de aparências, sofrido em todas as áreas, e que o coração tem sido mais forte que ela. Sofrendo com a ausência Ainda hoje, outra aluna comentou que o casamento era pautado em brigas por parte do esposo, inclusive, ele se irritava com qualquer coisa e a humilhação que ela sofria era muito grande. Por isso, ela o mandou embora por muitos motivos. Contudo, os dois estão sofrendo pois se gostam. A aluna está sofrendo com a distância. Ademais, Renato e Cristiane também compartilharam a pergunta da Gicélia. Ela disse que esteve casada por 21 anos e os dois têm um filho com 20 anos de idade. O marido foi preso por três vezes, sempre por problemas com drogas. Atualmente, eles estão separados e ele está morando na rua por causa dos vícios. É normal? Por fim, outra aluna, de 58 anos, disse está separada há quatro anos e está em busca de um amor, mas só aparecem homens mais jovens. Ela perguntou ao casal blindado se isso é normal. Bem-vindos à Escola do Amor Responde, confrontando os mitos e a desinformação nos relacionamentos. Onde casais e solteiros aprendem o Amor Inteligente. Renato e Cristiane Cardoso, apresentadores da Escola do Amor, na Record TV, e autores de Casamento Blindado e Namoro Blindado, tiram dúvidas e respondem perguntas dos alunos. Participe pelo site EscoladoAmorResponde.com Ouça todos os podcasts no iTunes: rna.to/EdARiTunes

The 3 ways of responding to the biological imperative of reproduction; Abdication, Animalism, Civilizational. What the creator of the twenty year-old, influential HBO television show S*x and the City said about having children. Is the Hebrew Bible a practical political and sociological manual or a theological text? Your son might be your most valuable investment. (What about your daughter? Covered in the bonus podcast for Happy Warriors) By what age is your son's character, set of values, and spiritual matrix formed? Who is really raising your son and implanting that spiritual matrix? You and your spouse? The GIC your son attends? The entertainment he consumes? Or you? Join our Happy Warrior community  https://www.wehappywarriors.com/  The ten most destructive ideas that the state, its agents, and the culture are implanting in your son's brain and how to counter them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3 ways of responding to the biological imperative of reproduction; Abdication, Animalism, Civilizational.  What the creator of the twenty year-old, influential HBO television show S*x and the City said about having children. Is the Hebrew Bible a practical political and sociological manual or a theological text? Your son might be your most valuable investment. (What about your daughter? Covered in the bonus podcast for Happy Warriors). By what age is your son's character, set of values, and spiritual matrix formed? Who is really raising your son and implanting that spiritual matrix? You and your spouse? The GIC your son attends? The entertainment he consumes? Or you? Join our Happy Warrior community at https://www.wehappywarriors.com/. The ten most destructive ideas that the state, its agents, and the culture are implanting in your son's brain and how to counter them.