Podcasts about guardrails

As technology continues to develop, you may feel more and more like we're living in a brave new world. With AI becoming more prevalent in everyday life, we want to talk about how we as parents can pursue wisdom while guiding our children through using new technologies. In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Rachel Reeves, a homeschool mom and independent journalist, to discuss the potential repercussions of incorporating AI into learning.RESOURCES+Rachel Reeve's Substack: Here Are The Headlines+Rachel's Instagram+Here Are the Headlines for Kids+Government and History Guides by Here Are The Headlines+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Try CTCMath-Half Price Discount12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust From Crossway

Today we break down why “influencer marketing” (renting audience) is losing to creator-based marketing (renting skill at making viral content) — and how to run it like a system. Guest Robert Lukoszko, founder of Stormy AI, shows how their agent finds creators, pulls contacts, sends DMs/emails, follows up, and even negotiates packages before you step in. We get tactical on budgets, pricing, UGC hiring, TikTok vs YouTube strategy, measurement, and building a compounding “surface-area” of content across the web. Brought to you by Graphed.com — connect your data, ask in plain English, ship shareable dashboards.GuestWebsite: stormy.ai Robert Lukoszko — LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karmedge X (Twitter): @Karmedge What you'll learnCreator vs Influencer marketing: Why FYP-driven platforms reward great content over big followings — and how to “rent” creators' skill instead of their audience.The scalable workflow: Brief → research → outreach (DM/email) → qualify → negotiate packages → handoff to human for final approval.TikTok UGC machine: Hire 1–3 full-time UGC creators posting 2–3 shorts per day; test cheaply, then double down on breakout templates.YouTube packages that work: Three-video bundles over ~6 weeks build trust & lift; use retainers for your top performers.Negotiation scripts that convert: Lead with “Paid collaboration” in subject/first line, anchor on value, and offer volume/retainer discounts.Pricing reality check: Typical UGC test pieces land in the ~$20–$100/video range (many sweet-spot wins at $20–$50) for micro/nano creators; salaried UGC in EU markets often $1–2k/mo part-time depending on output and quality.Compounding effects: Viral videos spawn follower videos; repeated sightings increase creator reply-rates and lower CPAs.Agents as team members: Why modern stacks look like small pods of engineers orchestrating many narrow agents (research, outreach, follow-ups, CRM status, stop-conditions).Chapters & Timestamps00:00:00 — Cold open: “Stop influencer marketing. Start creator marketing.”00:01:17 — Sponsor: Graph.com (AI dashboards from plain English)00:02:26 — Guest intro: Robert (Founder, Stormy AI) + why YouTube/TikTok matter00:03:49 — The pain of manual outreach and why Stormy exists00:05:55 — How Stormy's research agent finds/qualifies creators (views, recency, fit)00:08:15 — TikTok/UGC playbook: daily shorts, test → double down00:10:04 — It's a numbers game: post volume & breakout templates00:12:00 — “Surface area” strategy: AI pulls from the open web; brand search as moat00:15:03 — Validating features with viral demos before shipping00:17:02 — Building in public: rapid iteration with creator feedback00:18:00 — Outreach mechanics: DMs, scraping bios/Linktree, multi-source emails00:20:06 — Copy that converts: lead with “Paid collaboration” + template tips00:21:46 — Scale metrics: ~200 messages/day across rotated inboxes; reply-rate ranges00:23:29 — Brand effects: recognition boosts replies; upfront vs affiliate by stage00:26:01 — Compounding virality: trend templates, creator social proof00:29:03 — Pricing: $20–$100 UGC tests; sweet spot $20–$50; EU part-time $1–2k/mo00:29:53 — Agentic negotiations: packages, volume, follow-ups, human handoff00:31:04 — Guardrails: budget anchoring, stop-conditions, funny “PayPal link” story00:35:05 — Toolbelt of agents: research, outreach, CRM updates, payments, bulk sends00:36:01 — Architecture: many narrow agents > one monolith00:37:51 — Future: fewer humans in the loop; AI influencers; approvals as human role00:39:16 — Can businesses run themselves? Media = growth flywheel00:41:11 — Hiring philosophy: engineer-heavy teams (Gary Tan advice)00:43:46 — Wrap + where to find Robert & StormyPlaybooks & templates (steal these)Outreach subject lines (email/DM first line):“Paid collaboration: {Brand} x {CreatorName} — 3-video package”“Paid promo + affiliate: {Brand} (fast approvals, simple brief)”First message (short DM/email): “Hey {Name} — we're {Brand}, a {1-line what you do}. Paid collaboration: 1 test short this week (${offer}) + option to extend to 3-video bundle over 6 weeks. You keep creative control; we provide brief + examples. Interested? If yes, quick details + rate card?”Negotiation levers: volume (3-pack → 6-pack), multi-month cadence (1/mo), affiliate top-ups on performance, first-video discount, creative templates proven to hit.UGC hiring filter: Look for micro/nano creators (10k–50k) with at least one breakout (e.g., 500k+ views) in your niche; they have the “spark” but are still rationally priced. (Stormy highlights this pattern in search/fit scoring.) Key quotes (pull-ready)“Creator marketing rents skill at making viral content — not just an audience.”“It's a numbers game twice: mass outreach, then mass posting — let the winners emerge.”“Lead with ‘Paid collaboration' so creators instantly know there's budget.”“Templates win. When a format pops, clone it and scale with more creators.”SponsorGraphed.com — Connect your SaaS/GA4/Shopify/data warehouse → ask in plain English → get dashboards & ad-hoc analysis; share with clients or your team in one click. (Free 10-seat trial for listeners — link in description.)

Send us a textIvan Crewkov is the CEO and Co-Founder of Buddy.ai, the leading AI tutor for kids under 12, reaching over 20 million students annually from all over the world. Buddy is not just a chatbot. It's an AI-powered talking animated character in a mobile app teaching English as a foreign language to students all over the world.  Buddy is unique because it operates in a highly regulated environment where most off-the-shelf AIs like Chat GPT can't be used.

In this solo episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I dive into one of the greatest challenges facing parents today: raising kids in the digital age. Between iPhones, TikTok, YouTube, and even AI tools like ChatGPT, technology is moving at lightning speed—and as fathers, we can't afford to bury our heads in the sand.   I share three powerful strategies that will help you set the right boundaries for your kids without putting them in “tech prison.” From creating guardrails with apps like Bark, to implementing a family tech contract, to modeling discipline with our own devices, this episode is about protecting our kids while also preparing them to navigate the digital world with responsibility and confidence.     TIMELINE SUMMARY [0:00] - Welcome to the Dad Edge movement and today's focus on raising kids in the digital age [1:02] - Why technology is moving faster than parents can keep up [2:11] - Why this generation is the first to face AI, smartphones, and social media all at once [3:08] - Introducing Dad Edge Alliance and Boardroom Brotherhood for fathers [4:00] - Strategy #1: Set guardrails, not walls, around tech use [4:58] - The rookie mistake of limiting apps without realizing kids just switch platforms [6:12] - Workarounds kids use to bypass phone restrictions [7:05] - Why apps like Bark provide a real solution for parents [7:25] - Strategy #2: Create a family tech contract with clear boundaries and accountability [8:42] - Examples of contracts around bedtime, screen-free zones, and check-ins [8:59] - Strategy #3: Model discipline by living the same tech rules as your kids [9:56] - Why hypocrisy in tech rules undermines your authority [11:14] - Setting boundaries with work and modeling digital discipline at home [12:22] - The Bark app, Bark phone, and Bark watch explained [14:05] - Why I don't allow TikTok or YouTube for my younger kids [14:54] - The Bark watch for younger kids as a safe, affordable option [15:31] - Final recap of the three strategies for digital parenting [16:13] - Closing encouragement and link to resources     5 KEY TAKEAWAYS   1. Guardrails Beat Walls Complete restriction creates rebellion. Guardrails, not tech prisons, teach kids to manage technology responsibly while keeping them safe. 2. Apps Aren't Foolproof Kids can and will find workarounds. Relying only on built-in phone restrictions isn't enough—you need smarter tools like Bark to stay ahead. 3. Contracts Create Clarity A family tech contract sets clear expectations for screen time, apps, and accountability. Clarity prevents arguments and keeps kids accountable. 4. Model the Discipline You Preach If you tell your kids “no phones at dinner,” but you're scrolling, the rule collapses. Fathers must live the same digital discipline they demand. 5. Your Kids' Tech Is Your Business Phones, apps, and online behavior aren't private property for minors. Fathers must stay engaged, set boundaries, and protect their kids in the digital age.       LINKS & RESOURCES   Bark App & Devices (Protect your kids online): https://www.thedadedge.com/bark Episode Show Notes Page: https://www.thedadedge.com/1377 Dad Edge Podcast Website: https://www.thedadedge.com/podcast Join The Alliance (career-driven dads): https://www.thedadedge.com/alliance Dad Edge Boardroom (entrepreneurial dads): https://www.thedadedge.com/boardroom 25 Questions to Spark Connection With Your Partner: https://www.thedadedge.com/25questions     If this episode gave you clarity on parenting in the digital age, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Together, we're raising a generation of kids who are safe, confident, and prepared for a digital world.

The most successful enterprises are about to become autonomous — and Eléonore Crespo, Co-CEO of Pigment, is building the nervous system that makes it possible. In this conversation, Eléonore reveals how her $400 million AI platform is already running supply chains for Coca-Cola, powering finance for the hottest newly public companies like Figma and Klarna, and processing thousands of financial scenarios for Uber and Snowflake faster and more accurately than any human team ever could.Eléonore predicts Excel will outlive most AI companies (but maybe only as a user interface, not a calculation engine) explains why she deliberately chose to build from Paris instead of Silicon Valley, and shares her contrarian take on why the AI revolution will create more CFOs, not fewer.You'll discover why Pigment's three-agent system (Analyst, Modeler, Planner) avoids the hallucination problems plaguing other AI companies, how they achieved human-level accuracy in financial analysis, and the accelerating timeline for fully autonomous enterprise planning that will make your current workforce obsolete.PigmentWebsite - https://www.pigment.comTwitter - https://x.com/gopigmentEléonore CrespoLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/eleonorecrespoFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro (01:22) Building Pigment: 500 Employees, $400M Raised, 60% US Revenue (03:20) From Quantum Physics to Google to Index Ventures (06:56) Why Being a VC Was the Perfect Founder Training Ground (11:35) The Impatience Factor: What Makes Great Founders (13:27) Hiring for AI Fluency in the Modern Enterprise (14:54) Pigment's Internal AI Strategy: Committees and Guardrails (17:30) The Three AI Agents: Analyst, Modeler, and Planner (22:15) Why Three Agents Instead of One: Technical Architecture (24:10) Agent Coordination: How the Supervisor Agent Works (24:46) Real Example: Budget Variance Analysis Across 50 Products (27:15) The Human-in-the-Loop Approach: Recommendations Not Actions (27:36) Solving Hallucination: Why Structured Data Changes Everything (30:08) Behind the Scenes: Verification Agents and Audit Trails (31:57) Beyond Accuracy: Enabling the Impossible at Scale (36:21) Will AI Finally Kill Excel? Eleanor's Contrarian Take (38:23) The Vision: Fully Autonomous Enterprise Planning (40:55) Real-Time Supply Chain Adaptation: The Ukraine Example (42:20) Multi-LLM Strategy: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Partner Integration (44:32) Token Economics: Why Pigment Isn't Token-Intensive (48:30) Customer Adoption: Excitement vs. Change Management Challenges (50:51) Top-Down AI Demand vs. Bottom-Up Implementation Reality (53:08) The Reskilling Challenge: Everyone Becomes a Mini CFO (57:38) Building a Global Company from Europe During COVID (01:00:02) Managing a US Executive Team from Paris (01:01:14) SI Partner Strategy: Why Boutique Firms Come Before Deloitte (01:03:28) The $100 Billion Vision: Beyond Performance Management (01:05:08) Success Metrics: Innovation Over Revenue

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Are Highway Guardrails Designed to Withstand Impact by Heavy EVs? I’m Katelyn Holub, an attorney focusing on personal injury law in northwest Indiana. Welcome to Personal Injury Primer, where we break down the law into simple terms, provide legal tips, and discuss personal injury law topics. Today we discuss the issue of how heavy electric […] The post Ep 329 Guardrail Impacted by Heavy EV first appeared on Personal Injury Primer.

Stand Up America's Brett Edkins: New Guardrails Must Be Enacted to Defend Democracy Against a Future Trump-like DictatorshipNational Immigration Law Center attorney Hilda Bonilla: Trump's Cruel & Traumatizing Attempt to Deport Guatemalan Children Temporarily Blocked by Federal JudgeCenter for International Policy and former CIA analyst Melvin Goodman: Trump's Erratic and Destructive Foreign Policy Alienates Adversaries and Allies AlikeBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Global plastic pollution talks collapse• Russian-backed Wagner Group floundering in Africa• Trump administration escalating attack on anti-ICE activistsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

How do you go from a cultural icon like the yellow wristbands to building AI products?  Livestrong's CEO Suzanne Stone argues that the through line is a focus on survivorship, the life you live from diagnosis onward. This is the leap from story to community to software and back again.Highlights01:34 Mission: Survivorship Over Cures06:18 The Wristband as Community Signal12:39 Fertility Program and Real Cost of Cancer14:34 Copycats and What Persists 25:20 From Guidebook to Ellis, a Trusted Closed-Loop AI38:56 Guardrails, Swim Lanes, and Safety51:35 Revenue Engines and Scaling01:02:40 What's Next Austin? Guest BioSuzanne Stone is a Texas Christian University graduate and Louisiana native whose career began in television, earning a regional Emmy Award for her work in Dallas. In 1998, she transitioned from producing television to teaching it in the nonprofit sector, leading public access television initiatives in Naperville, Illinois, and later in upstate New York.Beyond media, Suzanne spent four years as Head Coach of a New York Community college women's basketball team while simultaneously managing a local TV station. Her passion for impact-driven work led her back to Texas, where she has since dedicated her career to leading nonprofit organizations across the state, including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Children's Miracle Network, Lake Travis Education Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas.In 2019, she joined Livestrong to spearhead its mission initiatives, and in November 2023, she was named President & CEO. Today, she leads the organization in its commitment to ensuring that anyone affected by cancer has the resources and support they need to live the highest quality of life possible, regardless of the diagnosis.Guest LinksSuzanne Stone: LinkedInLivestrong: Website, X, Ellis, Livestrong Challenge 2025 -------------------Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedInEcosystem Metacognition Substack

Garrett Maroon joins The REI Agent Podcast to redefine success, reminding agents that true wealth is found in balance, authenticity, and family. Learn how intentional living creates freedom and fulfillment in business and life.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/redefining-high-level-success-building-a-life-beyond-sales-with-garrett-maroon/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet Mattias: Agent, Investor, and Holistic Advocate(00:08) - Meet Erica: Licensed Therapist with a Holistic Perspective(00:14) - The Mission: Bold and Fulfilled Lives Through Real Estate(00:18) - Call to Action: Weekly Agent and Investor Interviews(00:24) - Mattias' Solo Intro: Today's Guest Garrett Maroon(01:00) - Positive Psychology, Deep Work, and the Flow State(04:10) - Music, Creativity, and Rediscovering Joy(06:30) - Hobbies and Strategic Games for Flow and Focus(07:25) - Designing Life with Intention and Five-Year Vision(08:45) - Introduction of Guest: Garrett Maroon Joins the Conversation(09:30) - Garrett's Background: From Admissions to Real Estate(11:00) - Struggles of Starting Out: First Five Months Without a Sale(12:00) - The Importance of a Runway and Referral-Based Business(13:30) - Can Real Estate Be Done Part-Time? Garrett's Firm Answer(15:00) - Mattias Shares His Early Hustle While Holding Another Job(17:00) - Skill-Based Market and the Need for Discipline(18:15) - Seasons of Survival vs. Seasons of Thriving in Real Estate(21:00) - Long-Term Consistency and Compounding Efforts(22:00) - Learning as the Ultimate Competitive Edge(24:20) - Practical Knowledge from Home Inspections and Repairs(26:20) - Trust, Strategy, and Winning Competitive Offers(28:00) - Redefining Success Beyond Sales Numbers(30:00) - Balancing Work with Family and Life Priorities(32:00) - Guardrails, Mentors, and Building a Business Around Freedom(35:00) - Creating Personal Scorecards for Success in Life and Work(37:00) - Designing a Vivid Five-Year Vision for Life and Business(38:00) - Legacy and What Truly Matters Beyond Real Estate(40:00) - Building Passive Wealth and Avoiding the 90-Year-Old Agent Trap(41:30) - The Freedom to Choose Who You Work With(43:40) - Seasons of Hustle, Reflection, and Redefinition(45:00) - Using Money for Family, Not Ego(46:00) - Quotas, Balance, and Choosing Rest After Goals Are Met(46:20) - John Acuff's Soundtracks: Choosing Each Day Intentionally(47:00) - Golden Nugget: Success Is About Authentic Strengths(49:15) - Garrett's Book: The Balance Breakthrough(50:30) - Where to Find Garrett and Free PDA Formula Download(51:20) - Closing Thanks and Future Aspirations(51:37) - Outro with Erica and Mattias: Subscribe and Visit REIAgent.comContact Garrett Maroonhttps://www.210regroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon/https://www.youtube.com/@faithfulagentFor more life-changing content for holistic success, visit https://reiagent.comABOUT THE REI AGENT: Value-rich, The REI Agent podcast takes a holistic approach to life through real estate. Hosted by Mattias Clymer, an agent and investor, alongside his wife Erica Clymer, a licensed therapist, the show features guests who strive to live bold and fulfilled lives through business and real estate investing. You are personally invited to witness inspiring conversations with agents and investors who share their journeys, strategies, and wisdom. Ready to level up and build the life you truly want?

Just like guardrails on the road protect us from danger and keep us on the right path, God has given us His Word to set healthy boundaries for our lives. These are not restrictions meant to hold us back, but guidelines designed to keep us safe, secure, and moving forward in His will. This week, we will discuss how God's guardrails—His commands, wisdom, and truth—protect us from harm, guide our decisions, and lead us into the freedom of living within His design.

While most conversations about generative AI focus on chatbots, Thomas Wiecki (PyMC Labs, PyMC) has been building systems that help companies make actual business decisions. In this episode, he shares how Bayesian modeling and synthetic consumers can be combined with LLMs to simulate customer reactions, guide marketing spend, and support strategy. Drawing from his work with Colgate and others, Thomas explains how to scale survey methods with AI, where agents fit into analytics workflows, and what it takes to make these systems reliable. We talk through: Using LLMs as “synthetic consumers” to simulate surveys and test product ideas How Bayesian modeling and causal graphs enable transparent, trustworthy decision-making Building closed-loop systems where AI generates and critiques ideas Guardrails for multi-agent workflows in marketing mix modeling Where generative AI breaks (and how to detect failure modes) The balance between useful models and “correct” models If you've ever wondered how to move from flashy prototypes to AI systems that actually inform business strategy, this episode shows what it takes. LINKS: The AI MMM Agent, An AI-Powered Shortcut to Bayesian Marketing Mix Insights (https://www.pymc-labs.com/blog-posts/the-ai-mmm-agent) AI-Powered Decision Making Under Uncertainty Workshop w/ Allen Downey & Chris Fonnesbeck (PyMC Labs) (https://youtube.com/live/2Auc57lxgeU) The Podcast livestream on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/so4AzEbgSjw?feature=share) Upcoming Events on Luma (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-8ImWFDQ3IEIxNWk)

Two Hasidic masters read the portion of Ki Teitzei in strikingly different yet complementary ways. The Maor VaShemesh teaches that “returning a lost ox or sheep” is about guiding a friend back when their awe or love has strayed—while also knowing when silence and patience are the greater acts of care. The Maor Einayim turns the command to build a guardrail on your roof into a teaching about guarding the mind itself, raising thought in silence to the Divine when faced with adversity. Together, these teachings offer modern seekers wisdom on friendship, boundaries, resilience, and cultivating inner guardrails of awareness.

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Dave and Shannon kick off Casual Friday by troubleshooting a recent recording delay that turned out to be an AI video agent (Opus Clip beta) hammering CPU, noting browser quirks and local processing. They pivot into a broader conversation about the risks of oversharing personal details with AI, the “sycophant” […] The post FridAI – AI Guardrails – Business Brain 681 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Send us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino is joined by three members of Pendo's design team—Senior Product Design Manager Holly Reynolds, Senior Product Designer John Incampo, and Product Design Intern Ryan Markley—to explore how AI is reshaping real-world design work from the ground up.They discuss how leadership at Pendo has created a culture of experimentation and empowerment, how AI tools like Bolt, Cursor, and Claude are integrated across the product and design process, and what it takes to balance speed with quality. Whether you're a new designer, an experienced leader, or somewhere in between, this episode is full of honest takes, practical tips, and forward-thinking insights into what AI actually looks like in a modern design team.Key Takeaways:1. Culture of Empowerment: Pendo's leadership doesn't just allow AI exploration—they encourage it, creating space for experimentation, risk-taking (without risking users), and team-driven innovation.2. Hands-On AI Tools & Integration: From interns to senior designers, team members are actively using tools like Cursor, Claude, Bolt, and Figma's AI features to accelerate research, prototyping, documentation, and collaboration.3. Collaborative Learning Environment: Weekly product + AI sessions and open Slack channels create a culture of shared discovery where everyone contributes wins, tools, and ideas.4. Practical Guardrails: While AI is everywhere, the team reinforces foundational UX process—reminding each other not to skip steps, misread data, or forget critical thinking in the rush to ship.5. Real Wins in the Workflow: AI is unlocking richer prototyping, better animation handoff, faster research synthesis, and scalable documentation through tools like custom GPTs.6. Design Ops Meets AI: The team is rethinking design systems and documentation with AI—exploring ways to automate OOUX structures, update components, and turn dead docs into dynamic tools.7. Advice for AI Newcomers: Whether you're overwhelmed, underexposed, or unsure where to start, the team shares practical tips for getting started, experimenting safely, and staying ahead of the curve.Chapters00:00 – Welcome + Meet the Pendo Design Trio01:00 – Career Paths and AI Exposure05:30 – How Pendo's Leadership Encourages AI Exploration08:00 – Internal AI Forums, Slack Channels, and Culture of Sharing10:50 – Guardrails, Trust, and Responsible Use13:00 – Balancing Speed with UX Process15:30 – Cost, Tool Chaos, and What's Next17:20 – When AI Skips the Process (and How to Handle It)20:00 – AI in Design Education: A Student's POV25:10 – Real Wins: Richer Prototypes and Faster Handoffs27:50 – Using AI for Hiring, Microcopy, and Design Systems33:00 – Turning Design System Docs into Chatbots36:00 – Advice for Hesitant Designers and AI Newbies42:30 – Wrap-up + Final ThoughtsLinks:Connect with Holly on LinkedInConnect with Ryan on LinkedInConnect with John on LinkedIn Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Fuzzy Math - B2B & Enterprise UX Design Consultancy

Tradition: guardrail or gateway? An important battle for the integrity of the Faith is taking place and at the heart of it is the nature of Tradition. Is Tradition a safeguard or does it give birth to new ideas?

Faulty Guardrail Contributed to Crash I’m David Holub, an attorney focusing on personal injury law in northwest Indiana. Welcome to Personal Injury Primer, where we break down the law into simple terms, provide legal tips, and discuss personal injury law topics. Today’s question comes from a caller who said he lost control of his pickup […] The post Ep 328 Faulty Guardrail Contributed to Crash first appeared on Personal Injury Primer.

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The further back you stay from the lines of temptation, the easier it is to resist them.Some of us need new guardrails. Some of us need to move the ones we already have closer. Some of us need to reinforce them higher. Guardrails aren't weakness—they're wisdom. And make no mistake: we have a role to play in protecting ourselves. That's why God says, “Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it shall be opened.” Those are action words. First we act, then God steps in with His strength.Let's look at Daniel. In 605 B.C., King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem. He was brilliant, strategic, and subtle. When he took captives, he didn't just lock them away. He hand-picked the best and brightest—young men like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—and put them in Babylon's reprogramming system. He gave them luxury food, world-class education, and high status. To most, it probably felt like an upgrade. But Nebuchadnezzar wasn't being generous. He was slowly stripping away their identity and their faith until they looked more like Babylonians than followers of God.Most celebrated the perks. Daniel saw the trap. He realized compromise doesn't remove temptation—it just weakens your willpower. Compromise doesn't solve conflict—it postpones it. And compromise reveals whether you're living for God or for your own comfort.Daniel drew a hard line. He decided he would not eat the king's food. That was a bold refusal to let Babylon redefine his values. It was offensive to their system, but Daniel had already made up his mind. Think about that—he didn't wait until the pressure was on. He decided ahead of time. He was young, far from home, surrounded by power, and under threat of death. But he chose not to defile himself before a holy God.Every time we compromise, it gets easier the next time. Every time we give in, our spiritual strength fades. But every time we stand firm, we strengthen our resolve. Your God-honoring beliefs will offend worldly standards. The question is—are you ready for that fight?Daniel made his choice before he knew the end of the story. We already know how sin's story ends. That's why we must decide now—before the pressure comes—to draw our lines and not defile ourselves in the presence of a holy God.

What do you do when you need to create some data but you haven't built out the UI for that data yet? A seeder is a great approach, but is it always the right one? In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, we dive into a real project where starting with the most complex feature made test data management painful. Instead of exploding the complexity of our seeders, we built a minimal UI to manage test data. We also talk about some other unexpected benefits, and talk through the trade-offs and why detours like this should feel uncomfortable (and be tightly scoped).(00:00) - Starting deep exposes messy user permutations (02:45) - Seeder explosion vs. a minimal UI (03:45) - Reframing the “detour” after using it (05:30) - Why the mini-UI helped: faster iteration, fewer seed resets (07:45) - Dogfooding + tester debugging benefits (08:00) - Guardrails: detours should feel uneasy and stay tight (09:00) - Silly bit Need help on your Laravel project? Hire two experts and accelerate your progress.

Retire earlier. Spend more. Live better. For most people, these sound like mutually exclusive goals—you can pick one, maybe two, but certainly not all three. Financial planner Aubrey Williams is here to prove that conventional wisdom wrong. Joining BiggerPockets Money hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, Aubrey introduces his revolutionary guardrails strategy that completely flips traditional retirement advice on its head. Instead of the rigid, fear-based approach that dominates most retirement planning, Aubrey's method shows you exactly how to create flexible spending rules that respond to real market conditions. This isn't just another investment strategy—it's a complete mindset shift. Aubrey walks through the psychological barriers that keep retirees from actually enjoying their money, then provides the practical tools and historical evidence you need to overcome them. Get ready for a masterclass in turning retirement anxiety into genuine retirement confidence, backed by decades of market data and real-world application. 00:00 Rethinking Early Retirement 01:24 Adjusting Spending in Retirement 02:30 Myths of Financial Independence 04:48 Tools for Decumulation 11:18 Guardrails for Safe Withdrawal 24:23 The Risks of Underspending 29:15 Introducing Risk-Based Guardrails 29:27 Building a Sample Portfolio 30:16 Adjusting Spending Based on Portfolio Performance 32:07 Historical Analysis and Guardrails 54:41 Connect with Aubrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you building a website that answers your ideal client's real questions or a brochure that only talks about you? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes Real Estate Tomato founder Jim Cronin. Jim breaks down how agents win online today by pairing deeply targeted websites with consistently updated, authority rich content. Long tail questions drive discovery, and AI overviews now pull heavily from blog articles and market snapshots written by true local experts. If your site speaks directly to a defined persona and proves expertise with specifics, you rise above portals and generic pages. He walks through a standout case study the Lake Life directory where each lake page includes listings, drone visuals, drive times, FAQs, and monthly market snapshots. Jim shows why freshness signals and on the ground insight beat big box data, then shares his Coffee Chats system to extract stories from agents and spin them into blogs, shorts, and social posts at scale. Net effect you become the source AI cites and the site clients click. Pick one niche you love and ship one authority page this week. Add five buyer and five seller FAQs and a current month market snapshot. Repeat monthly. When you are ready to scale that cadence, book a Coffee Chat with your marketing partner and turn the transcript into blogs and posts for the next four weeks.   Highlights: 00:00-12:00 Foundations of great content ·        Why content volume matters today. ·        Audience questions as the starting point. ·        Best answer wins attention. ·        From brochure sites to problem solvers. ·        Setting the stage for the discussion. 12:00-22:00 Blogging and long-tail search ·        Multi-word queries drive discovery. ·        Blogs fuel AI overviews and snippets. ·        Consistency beats sporadic posting. ·        Writing for one clear persona. ·        Blogging's comeback in real estate. 22:00-32:00 Niche focus and authority building ·        Clear persona targeting. ·        Speaking with empathy and proof. ·        Creating lake and neighborhood hubs. ·        Turning listings into resources. ·        Authority that compounds over time. 32:00-42:00 Lake Life case study ·        Why focus on 30 lakes, not 100. ·        Pairing listings with local context. ·        Drone visuals and lifestyle content. ·        Rules, drive times, and species data. ·        Long-term lead generation results. 42:00-55:00 Freshness and ongoing updates ·        AI values current local snapshots. ·        Monthly market reporting cadence. ·        FAQs for buyers and sellers. ·        Local expertise vs national portals. ·        Linking posts to strengthen core pages. 55:00-01:13:04 Scaling with Coffee Chats and AI ·        Recording conversations to mine stories. ·        Guardrails to keep AI on brand. ·        Multiplying blogs and social posts. ·        Becoming the cited local source. ·        Final takeaways and action steps.   Quotes:  “There's no excuse for why you can't create a lot of great content… can you build enough content to prove to them that you're the best answer That's the formula.” – Jim Cronin  “Blogging is back because AI overviews and conversations are pulling from people's blog articles where the authority is.” – Jim Cronin  “These sites are going to be the ones that are showing up when people are asking AI how's the market in southwest Michigan for lake homes.” – Jim Cronin   To contact Jim Cronin, learn more about his business, and make him a part of your network, make sure to follow him on his Website, X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.   Connect with Jim Cronin! Website: https://readtomato.com X: http://x.com/retomato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retomato/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readtomato LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcronin/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstateMarketing #ContentMarketing #BloggingForBusiness #AIForAgents #SEO #LongTailSearch #LocalExpert #MarketUpdates #LeadGeneration #BrandStorytelling #IDX #NicheMarketing #PersonaDriven #SocialProof #CoffeeChats #AuthorityContent #WebsiteDesign #RealEstateLeads #LakeHomes

While many people talk about “agents,” Shreya Shankar (UC Berkeley) has been building the systems that make them reliable. In this episode, she shares how AI agents and LLM judges can be used to process millions of documents accurately and cheaply. Drawing from work on projects ranging from databases of police misconduct reports to large-scale customer transcripts, Shreya explains the frameworks, error analysis, and guardrails needed to turn flaky LLM outputs into trustworthy pipelines. We talk through: - Treating LLM workflows as ETL pipelines for unstructured text - Error analysis: why you need humans reviewing the first 50–100 traces - Guardrails like retries, validators, and “gleaning” - How LLM judges work — rubrics, pairwise comparisons, and cost trade-offs - Cheap vs. expensive models: when to swap for savings - Where agents fit in (and where they don't) If you've ever wondered how to move beyond unreliable demos, this episode shows how to scale LLMs to millions of documents — without breaking the bank. LINKS Shreya's website (https://www.sh-reya.com/) DocETL, A system for LLM-powered data processing (https://www.docetl.org/) Upcoming Events on Luma (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-8ImWFDQ3IEIxNWk) Watch the podcast video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/3r_Hsjy85nk) Shreya's AI evals course, which she teaches with Hamel "Evals" Husain (https://maven.com/parlance-labs/evals?promoCode=GOHUGORGOHOME)

In this podcast episode, Jaeden and Conor discuss a viral blog post by Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, which raises concerns about the implications of AI models that appear conscious. They explore the dangers of people forming attachments to these models, the ethical responsibilities of AI companies, and the need for guardrails to prevent AI from claiming emotions or experiences. The conversation delves into the philosophical questions surrounding AI's role as a tool versus a sentient being, and the potential future of AI technology.AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastTry AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/vytgQo3pCFsChapters00:00 The Consciousness Debate in AI08:35 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations11:40 The Future of AI Personas

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum takes a deep dive into whether federal, state and local policymakers should regulate artificial intelligence. Rosenbaum talked with Oliver Roberts of the WashU Law AI Collaborative and STLPR's Kate Grumke about questions around intellectual property and environmental costs. Rosenbaum also talked with Congressman Mark Alford about why he supported defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Welcome back to Snafu w/ Robin Zander.  In this episode, I'm joined by Simone Stolzoff – author of The Good Enough Job and the upcoming How to Not Know – and our opening keynote speaker at Responsive Conference 2025. We explore what it means to have an identity beyond your job title, why rest is essential for high performance, and how ritual and community offer grounding in an age of uncertainty. Simone shares how Judaism and Shabbat have shaped his views on balance, the role of “guardrails” over boundaries, and how we can build more durable lives – personally and professionally. We talk about the future of religion, the risks and opportunities of AI, and why books still matter even in a tech-saturated world. Simone also offers practical writing advice, previews his next book, and explains why embracing uncertainty may be the most valuable skill of all. Simone will be speaking live at Responsive Conference 2025, September 17–18, and I can't wait for you to hear more. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, get them here.   Start (00:00) Identity Beyond Titles (01:07.414) What identities do you hold that aren't listed on your LinkedIn? Simone's Answer: Ultimate frisbee player – “the entirety of my adult life” Aspiring salsa dancer – taking intro classes with his wife Former spoken word poet – “It was the most important thing to me when I was 19 years old.” New father – navigating life with a five-month-old "I encourage people to ask: what do you like to do, as opposed to what do you do?" Shabbat as a Sanctuary in Time (01:58.831) Robin references Simone's TED Talk, focusing on Shabbat as a metaphor for boundary-setting and presence. Simone expands: Shabbat offers a weekly rhythm to separate work from rest. Emphasizes the idea of "sacred time" and intentional disconnection from screens. Shabbat is a “sanctuary in time,” paralleling physical sanctuaries like churches or synagogues. Relates this to work-life balance, noting that intentions alone aren't enough – infrastructure is needed. "We have intentions… but what actually leads to balance is structural barriers." Boundaries vs. Guardrails (04:44.32) Cites Anne Helen Petersen's metaphor: Boundaries = painted lane lines Guardrails = physical barriers that actually keep you on the road There are calls for more guardrails (structural protections) in modern life. Examples: Airplane mode during playtime with his kid Attending yoga or activities where work can't creep in "Individually imposed boundaries often break down when the pressures of capitalism creep in." Religion, Ritual & Community (06:48.57) Robin asks how Judaism has shaped Simone's thinking around work and life. Simone reflects: Religion offers a “container” with a different value system than capitalism. As organized religion declined, people turned to work for identity, meaning, and community. Religion can offer rituals to process uncertainty — e.g., mourning rituals like sitting shiva. Religious or community spaces offer contrast: they don't care about your career success. "Religion is sort of like a container… with a value system that isn't just about growth charts." "It can be refreshing to say: Day 1, do this. Day 7, go for a walk." Personal journey: Simone reconnected with Judaism in his 30s as he built his own family. Once, went out of obligation, then rejected it, and now see beauty in ritual and intergenerational wisdom. The Future of Religion & Community (09:12.454) Robin theorizes a future rise in spiritual and communal gatherings: Predicts new spiritual movements or evolutions of old ones Notes a hunger for meaningful in-person connection, especially post-AI and amid tech saturation "There's a hunger... as AI and screens define how we relate, people want to gather in person." "I don't tend to make predictions, but I think this one's inevitable." Simone agrees... but offers data as contrast: Cites the decline in religious affiliation in the U.S. 1950s: 3–4% unaffiliated Today: Nearly 1 in 3 identify as “Nones” (no religion) Notes reasons: Rising wealth tends to increase secularism The internet creates alternate identity spaces "I do believe there is inevitability in the growth [of spirituality]... But the data points the opposite way." Simone reflects on the factors behind declining religious affiliation: Doubt now builds community – the internet has enabled people to connect around leaving religion as much as practicing it. Political entanglement – many young Americans, especially, are alienated by the perceived overlap between right-wing politics and Christianity. Yet despite this secular trend, the need for meaning, ritual, and purpose remains universal. “There still is this fundamental need to find meaning, to find purpose, to find ritual… even if it's not in the forms we're used to.” A Church in the Mission (13:07.182) Robin shares a formative experience from 2016: That year, he launched both Robin's Café and the first Responsive Conference. When he walked into the theater space that would become his café, he encountered a young, diverse Christian revival group – live music, dancing, and energetic worship happening in a Mission District theater. This juxtaposition – a traditional spiritual gathering inside a modern, “hip” venue – left a lasting impression. “It felt like a revival meeting in the South… except it was full of people my age and younger, partying on a Saturday morning – and it just happened to be church.” You Are More Than Your Work (14:51.182) Robin segues into the idea of multiple identities: He recalls how reading The 4-Hour Work Week helped him embrace not defining himself solely by his entrepreneurial work. Even on tough days running a business, movement and fitness have been a grounding force – something he does daily, independent of career performance. Quotes from Simone's TED Talk: “Some people do what they love for work; others work so they can do what they love. Neither is more noble.” Robin asks Simone to share the origin of this line and how it connects to the poet Anis Mojgani. Simone recounts a pivotal conversation during college: As a poetry and economics double major, he was wrestling with career path anxiety. He interviewed his favorite poet, Anis Mojgani, asking: “Do you believe in the idea, ‘Do what you love and never work a day in your life'?” Mojgani's response: “Some people do what they love for work. Others do what they have to so they can do what they love when they're not working. Neither is more noble.” This countered Simone's expectations and left a deep impression. He highlights two cases for cultivating a broader identity beyond work: Business Case: High performance requires rest. People with “greater self-complexity” — more identities outside of work — are more creative, more resilient, and more emotionally stable. Moral Case: Investing in other parts of ourselves makes us better citizens, community members, and humans. Singular identity (especially career-based) is fragile and susceptible to collapse — e.g., pandemic layoffs. Solely work-based identity also sets unrealistically high expectations that can lead to disappointment. “You're balancing on a very narrow platform… You're susceptible to a large gust of wind.” Robin reflects on how the Responsive Manifesto intentionally avoids prescribing one path: It's not anti-work or anti-grind. Recognizes that sometimes hard work is necessary, especially in entrepreneurship. Shares how his friend's newsletter, Just Go Grind, embraces the idea that seasons of hustle are sometimes required. “Everyone figuring out their own boundaries is actually the goal.” Work Isn't Good or Bad – It's Complex (18:34.436) Simone adds that society tends to polarize the narrative around work: Some say “burn it all down”, that work is evil. Others say, “Do what you love, or it's not worth doing.” His book The Good Enough Job argues for a middle way: It's not hustle propaganda. It's not a slacker's manifesto. It's about recognizing that we spend a huge portion of our lives working, so it matters how we approach it, but also recognizing we're more than just our jobs. He introduces the concept of temporal balance: “There's a natural seasonality to work.” Sometimes, long hours are necessary (e.g., startup mode, sales targets). But it should be a season, not a permanent lifestyle. What's the Role of Books in the Age of AI? (22:41.507) Robin poses a forward-looking question: In an age when AI can summarize, synthesize, and generate information rapidly, what's the role of books? Especially nonfiction, where facts are easier to reproduce. Simone responds with both uncertainty and hope: Human storytelling as a moat: His work relies on reporting, profiling, and character studies — something LLMs can't yet replicate with nuance. He doesn't know how long this will remain defensible, but will continue to lean into it. Books are more than information: Books have utility beyond facts: they are entertainment, physical objects, and cultural symbols. Quotes the vibe of being surrounded by books: there's even an untranslatable word (possibly German or Japanese) about the comfort of unread books. A vinyl-record future: Books may become more niche, collectible, or artisanal, similar to vinyl. But they still hold society's most well-formed, deeply considered ideas. The human touch still matters: A typed note that looks handwritten isn't the same as a note that is handwritten. People will crave authenticity and human creation, especially in a tech-saturated world. “You can appreciate when something has a level of human touch, especially in an increasingly tech-powered world.” He closes with a self-aware reflection: “I don't claim to know whether my career will still exist in five years… which is why I picked this topic for my second book.” “Created by Humans” (25:49.549) Robin references a conversation with Bree Groff, who imagined a world where creative work carries a “Created by Human” tag, like organic food labeling. “I think we'll see that [kind of labeling] in the next few decades – maybe even in the next few years.” As AI-generated content floods the market, human-made work may soon carry new cultural cachet. Simone shares a turning point: after submitting an op-ed to The New York Times, his editor flagged a bad metaphor. En route to a bachelor party, he opened ChatGPT, asked for new metaphors, chose one, and it made the print edition the next day. “Maybe I've broken some law about journalism ethics... but that was the moment where I was like: whoa. This sh*t is crazy.” The Home-Buying Crash Course Powered by AI (27:57) Robin's breakthrough came while navigating the chaos of buying a house. He used ChatGPT to upskill rapidly: Structural questions (e.g., redwood roots and foundation risk) Zoning and legal research Negotiation tactics “The rate of learning I was able to create because of these tools was 10 to 100 times faster than what I could've done previously.” How to Live Without Knowing (29:41.498) Simone previews his next book, How to Not Know, a field guide for navigating uncertainty. In an age of instant answers, our tolerance for the unknown is shrinking, while uncertainty itself is growing. “We're trying to find clarity where there is none. My hope is that the book offers tools to live in that space.” The “Three Horsemen of Delusion”: Comfort – we crave the ease of certainty. Hubris – we assume we know more than we do. Control – we believe certainty gives us power over the future. Robin asks how Simone finds his stories. His answer: chase change. Whether internal (doubt, transformation) or external (leaving a cult, facing rising seas), he seeks tension and evolution. Examples: A couple questioning their marriage An employee leading dissent at work A man leaving his religious identity behind A nation (Tuvalu) confronting its own disappearance “The story you find is always better than the one you seek.” Want to Be a Writer? Start Writing. (36:50.554) Robin asks for writing advice. Simone offers two pillars: Ask These Four Questions: What's the story? Why should people care? Why now? Why you? “Only you can tell the story of buying a café and selling it on Craigslist.” Build the Practice: Writing is not just inspiration—it's routine. Schedule it. Join a group. Set deadlines. “Writing is the act of putting your ass in the chair.” Robin applauds Simone's book title, How to Not Know, for its playfulness and relevance. He asks how Simone's own relationship with uncertainty has evolved through his research. Simone reflects on how writing his first book, The Good Enough Job, softened his stance, from a hot take to a more nuanced view of work's role in life. Similarly, with his new book, his thinking on uncertainty has shifted. “Uncertainty is uncomfortable by design. That discomfort is what makes us pay attention.” Simone once championed uncertainty for its spontaneity and freedom. But now, he sees a more complex dance between certainty and uncertainty. “Certainty begets the ability to become more comfortable with uncertainty.” He gives the example of a younger self traveling with no plan, and the maturity of seeing how some people use uncertainty to avoid depth and commitment. Durable Skills for an Unstable Future (43:57.613) Robin shifts to the practical: In a world where stability is fading, what should we teach future generations? Simone shares three core “durable skills”: Learn how to learn – Adaptability beats certainty. Tell compelling stories – Human connection never goes out of style. Discern control from chaos – Use a mental decision tree: What can I control? If I can't control it, can I prepare? If I can't prepare, can I accept? “Often we're more uncomfortable with uncertainty than with a certain bad outcome.” He cites research showing people are stressed more by maybe getting shocked than actually getting shocked. AI as Editor, Not Author (47:23.765) Robin circles back to AI. Simone explains how his relationship with it has evolved: He never uses it for first drafts or ideation. Instead, AI serves as a “sparring partner” in editing – great at spotting drag, less useful at solving it. “People are often right about something being wrong, but not about the solution. I treat AI the same way.” Simone defends creative friction as essential to craft: rewriting, deleting, struggling – that's the work. The Chinese Farmer & the Fallacy of Forecasts (50:27.215) Robin expresses cautious optimism – but also fears AI will widen inequality and erode entry-level jobs. He asks what gives Simone hope. Simone counters with the “Parable of the Chinese Farmer,” where events can't be judged good or bad in real time. His conclusion: we don't know enough to be either pessimistic or optimistic. “Maybe AI ushers in civil unrest. Maybe a golden age. Maybe yes, maybe no.” He's most hopeful about the growing value of human touch – gifts of time, love, and effort in an increasingly automated world. Where to Find Simone (53:44.845) Website: thegoodenoughjob.com Newsletter: The Article Book Club (monthly articles not written by him, thousands of subscribers) Robin reminds listeners that Simone will be the opening speaker at Responsive Conference 2025, September 17–18.   People Mentioned: M'Gilvry Allen Anne Helen Petersen Anis Mojgani  Bree Groff  Tim Ferriss Steven Pressfield Ernest Hemingway Justin Gordon   Organizations Mentioned:   Responsive Conference Zander Media Asana, Inc X, The Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X)  Waymo,  Jewish Community Centers (Boulder & Denver)  Robin's Cafe Amazon Google / Alphabet    Books & Newsletters The Good Enough Job  How to Not Know (upcoming book) The 4‑Hour Workweek Just Go Grind  Article Book Club   

Bruce and Gaydos explain why there is a rift in the Arizona Republican Party over the ESA program.

In AI, building great technology isn't enough. You can solve a real problem and still struggle to gain adoption. Why? Because Product-Market Fit in AI isn't just about function. It's about trust. That was the central theme in a recent conversation with Gemma Galdon-Clavell, founder of Eticas AI, and Collin Stewart. Their insights highlight why founders can't rely on old playbooks: Strong tech without trust still faces market reluctance. Compliance doesn't equal safety. Guardrails must be built in early. In immature markets, founder-led trust-building comes before scale. Referrals, not polite praise, are the real signal of PMF. Even good VC advice can kill you if it's mistimed. The message is simple: in AI, true PMF is fit plus trust. Highlights include: Adapting to Client Needs in AI Solutions (04:57), Guiding Clients Through Uncertainty (07:06), Evolving Customer Acquisition Strategies (08:02), The Importance of a Strong Management Team (10:21), Navigating VC Relationships (12:25), Marketing and Visibility Challenges (16:22), And more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights in Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

Granola is the rare AI startup that slipped into one of tech's most crowded niches — meeting notes — and still managed to become the product founders and VCs rave about. In this episode, MAD Podcast host Matt Turck sits down with Granola co-founder & CEO Chris Pedregal to unpack how a two-person team in London turned a simple “second brain” idea into Silicon Valley's favorite AI tool. Chris recounts a year in stealth onboarding users one by one, the 50 % feature-cut that unlocked simplicity, and why they refused to deploy a meeting bot or store audio even when investors said they were crazy.We go deep on the craft of building a beloved AI product: choosing meetings (not email) as the data wedge, designing calendar-triggered habit loops, and obsessing over privacy so users trust the tool enough to outsource memory. Chris opens the hood on Granola's tech stack — real-time ASR from Deepgram & Assembly, echo cancellation on-device, and dynamic routing across OpenAI, Anthropic and Google models — and explains why transcription, not LLM tokens, is the biggest cost driver today. He also reveals how internal eval tooling lets the team swap models overnight without breaking the “Granola voice.”Looking ahead, Chris shares a roadmap that moves beyond notes toward a true “tool for thought”: cross-meeting insights in seconds, dynamic documents that update themselves, and eventually an AI coach that flags blind spots in your work. Whether you're an engineer, designer, or founder figuring out your own AI strategy, this conversation is a masterclass in nailing product-market fit, trimming complexity, and future-proofing for the rapid advances still to come. Hit play, like, and subscribe if you're ready to learn how to build AI products people can't live without.GranolaWebsite - https://www.granola.aiX/Twitter - https://x.com/meetgranolaChris PedregalLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedregalX/Twitter - https://x.com/cjpedregalFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Introduction: The Granola Story (01:41) Building a "Life-Changing" Product (04:31) The "Second Brain" Vision (06:28) Augmentation Philosophy (Engelbart), Tools That Shape Us (09:02) Late to a Crowded Market: Why it Worked (13:43) Two Product Founders, Zero ML PhDs (16:01) London vs. SF: Building Outside the Valley (19:51) One Year in Stealth: Learning Before Launch (22:40) "Building For Us" & Finding First Users (25:41) Key Design Choices: No Meeting Bot, No Stored Audio (29:24) Simplicity is Hard: Cutting 50% of Features (32:54) Intuition vs. Data in Making Product Decisions (36:25) Continuous User Conversations: 4–6 Calls/Week (38:06) Prioritizing the Future: Build for Tomorrow's Workflows (40:17) Tech Stack Tour: Model Routing & Evals (42:29) Context Windows, Costs & Inference Economics (45:03) Audio Stack: Transcription, Noise Cancellation & Diarization Limits (48:27) Guardrails & Citations: Building Trust in AI (50:00) Growth Loops Without Virality Hacks (54:54) Enterprise Compliance, Data Footprint & Liability Risk (57:07) Retention & Habit Formation: The "500 Millisecond Window" (58:43) Competing with OpenAI and Legacy Suites (01:01:27) The Future: Deep Research Across Meetings & Roadmap (01:04:41) Granola as Career Coach?

Stablecoins are no longer on the sidelines — they're stepping into the core of global finance.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy at Circle, for his second appearance on the show. Speaking from Washington, DC, Dante brings a timely perspective on how digital finance is evolving — and why it matters now more than ever.We unpack:- Stablecoins as real financial infrastructure for payments, remittances, and cross-border flows- How smart regulation acts as a catalyst for trust, adoption, and institutional capital- CBDCs and tokenisation — separating hype from substance, and where they'll truly reshape markets and inclusion- Why MENA is emerging as a global hub for digital assets, with the UAE leading from the frontIf you want to understand how money itself is being rebuilt — not just the apps we use, but the foundations beneath the system — this conversation with Dante is essential listening.

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Guardrails aren't placed in the middle of danger. They are strategically positioned to stop you before you get there—along sharp curves, at the edge of steep drop-offs, and in the places where one wrong move could change everything. We put guardrails where the risk is high and the cost of ignoring them is even higher. In this series, we've been exploring the boundaries God gives to protect us from harm and guide us toward the life He designed. In this final message, we ask, “Where do you need guardrails in your life before it's too late?” Most of us only start looking for boundaries after we've already hit something, but what if you could see the danger ahead and avoid it altogether? This conversation could spare you years of regret and help you preserve what matters most.

Jason and Buck fill-in for the guys, diving into Rashee Rice suspension case being delayed, alien conspiracy theories, Michael Porter Jr.’s take on sports gambling among players and how guardrails are actually working. Plus, some Over/Unders!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s new AI Action Plan — announced by the White House in July and framed by three pillars of accelerating innovation, building national AI infrastructure, and projecting U.S. leadership abroad — promises more than 90 separate federal actions, from fast-tracking approvals for medical-AI tools to revising international export controls on advanced chips. Supporters hail its light-touch approach, swift development of domestic and foreign deployment of AI, and explicit warnings against “ideological bias” in AI systems. In contrast, some critics say the plan removes guardrails, favors big tech, and is overshadowed by other actions disinvesting in research. How will the Plan impact AI in America? Join us for a candid discussion that will unpack the Plan’s major levers and ask whether the “innovation-first” framing clarifies or obscures deeper constitutional and economic questions. Featuring: Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy, Abundance Institute Mario Loyola, Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Policy and Regulation, Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment, The Heritage Foundation Asad Ramzanali, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, Vanderbilt University (Moderator) Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow, University of Texas School of Law

In this episode, we sit down with one of college baseball's premier hitting minds — Dallas Baptist Head Coach Dan Heefner. We dive deep into DBU's offensive philosophy, the role of challenging training environments, and why hitting machines are a non-negotiable in their development process. Coach Heefner also breaks down how movement-focused drills shape a hitter's swing, improve adjustability, and prepare players to perform under game pressure.Whether you're a coach, player, or just a baseball junkie, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you can take straight to the cage.Join our Mailing list at https://backsidegbmedia.beehiiv.com/Follow on Twitter @BacksideGBFollow on Instagram @backsidegroundballsFollow on TikTok @backsidegroundball0:00 - Intro0:25 - DBU's Offensive Philosophy2:25 - Building a Culture for Offense4:00 - Create Good Hitter, not Good Swingers6:10 - Balancing Data w/ Performance8:30 - Importance of Challenging Environments11:10 - Guardrails to Ensure Hitters Stay Mentally Ready13:00 - Difference Between Fall & Spring in Development16:35 - Creating Adjustability for a Hitter18:40 - Building the Engine21:25 - Traits of Elite Hitters23:30 - Importance of Individualized Routines25:55 - Real vs. Feel26:45 - Utilizing Video for Development31:20 - Drill Work32:40 - Importance of Vision for Hitters35:25 - Trial & Error for Hitters

In this episode of What's the Yap, Rachel Keller and I dive into the fast-growing world of AI agents, autonomous helpers that can manage everything from wardrobe choices to lead generation. Rachel shares her personal experience using AI to perfect her personal brand and streamline content creation, while Matt breaks down how he's building agents to power both his professional and personal life. They explore practical steps for creating your own agents, address concerns about over-reliance on AI, and share a vision for the future of digital assistants.Timestamps:01:02 – Welcome back & Rachel's AI obsession01:36 – The risks of over-relying on AI (inspired by Sam Altman)04:24 – How Rachel uses ChatGPT to choose outfits & design her home07:11 – Creating a personal stylist AI agent08:18 – Defining “AI agents” & how they run playbooks for you11:36 – Examples of agents for content creation, trend tracking & more15:18 – Live demo: ChatGPT suggests custom agents for Matt18:41 – Structuring agents like an AI “team”20:10 – Dream scenarios for agents (including laundry!)22:12 – Building agents for sales & marketing workflows26:49 – Other AI tools: Motion AI, Zapier & automation stacking29:13 – Concerns about brain power & over-dependence on AI31:57 – Guardrails for balanced living (apps like Opal)33:09 – Using AI for journaling & mental health34:12 – Audience call-to-action & show naming debate

When security becomes more than a checkbox, the conversation shifts from “how much” to “how well.” At Black Hat USA 2025, Sean Martin, CISSP, Co-Founder of ITSPmagazine, and Viktor Petersson, Founder of an SBOM artifact platform, unpack how regulatory forces, cultural change, and AI innovation are reshaping how organizations think about security.Viktor points to the growing role of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) as not just a best practice, but a likely requirement in future compliance frameworks. The shift, he notes, is driven largely by regulation—especially in Europe—where security is no longer a “nice to have” but a mandated operational function. Sean connects this to a market reality: companies increasingly see transparent security practices as a competitive differentiator, though the industry still struggles with the hollow claim of simply being “secure.”AI naturally dominates discussions, but the focus is nuanced. Rather than chasing hype, both stress the need for strong guardrails before scaling AI-driven development. Viktor envisions engineers supervising fleets of specialized AI agents—handling tasks from UX to code auditing—while Sean sees AI as a way to rethink entire operational models. Yet both caution that without foundational security practices, AI only amplifies existing risks.The conversation extends to IoT and supply chain security, where market failures allow insecure, end-of-life devices to persist in critical environments. The infamous “smart fish tank” hack in a Las Vegas casino serves as a reminder: the weakest link often isn't the target itself, but the entry point it provides.DEFCON, Viktor notes, offers a playground for challenging assumptions—whether it's lock-picking to illustrate perceived versus actual security, or examining the human factor in breaches. For both hosts, events like Black Hat and DEFCON aren't just about the latest vulnerabilities or flashy demos—they're about the human exchange of ideas, the reframing of problems, and the collaboration that fuels more resilient security strategies.___________Guest:Viktor Petersson, Founder, sbomify | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpetersson/Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcwebAkamai: https://itspm.ag/akamailbwcDropzoneAI: https://itspm.ag/dropzoneai-641Stellar Cyber: https://itspm.ag/stellar-9dj3___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from our Black Hat USA 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/bhusa25ITSPmagazine Webinar: What's Heating Up Before Black Hat 2025: Place Your Bet on the Top Trends Set to Shake Up this Year's Hacker Conference — An ITSPmagazine Thought Leadership Webinar | https://www.crowdcast.io/c/whats-heating-up-before-black-hat-2025-place-your-bet-on-the-top-trends-set-to-shake-up-this-years-hacker-conferenceCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

What is your attitude toward God's commands?Do you appreciate them? Or, down deep, do you resent that His commands keep you from doing what you really want to do -- from having fun like all your friends? I know what I think! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to see one very practical reason why you should appreciate the commands God has given us.If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism experiences.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.CampusAmerica.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What if the way you spend your time is quietly steering your life in a direction you never intended? In a world that glorifies busyness, it's easy to believe the false gospel that hurry equals a full life, productivity equals worth, and rest equals laziness. But this relentless pace leaves us anxious, exhausted, and distracted. So how do we trade a life of hurrying for the life God designed? In this sermon, we'll explore the guardrails we need to avoid danger when it comes to one of our most precious resources: our time. For anyone who has felt the weight of nonstop deadlines, the buzz of your phone, or the pressure to prove your worth through productivity, this message invites us to consider how we steward our time and what might be lost if we don't.

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We talk with Lennard Kooy, CEO of Lleverage, about why nobody actually cares about AI—they care about outcomes. Lennard drops hard truths on why most companies are moving too slow, how to accelerate adoption by assisting before replacing, and where agentic workflows are creating real ROI. He also demos a live “gladiator challenge” of building a cold outreach AI agent from scratch, and outlines what every GTM leader needs to do right now to stay relevant. Whether you're a RevOps pro, a BDR sick of cold calls, or a CMO trying not to get fired—this is your wake-up call.   04:43 Interview with Lennard Kooy 09:36 AI-Powered Recruitment and Sales Automation 14:29 Adopting AI in Business Processes 21:29 Practical AI Workflow Demonstration 23:40 Generating Company Lists and Lead Data 24:24 Simplifying Automation for Users 24:47 User Experience and Customer Support 25:39 Quick Wins for New Users 28:10 Potential of Agentic AI in Go-to-Market 30:59 Guardrails for Adopting AI 32:32 The Power of MCP in AI Integration 35:25 Mid-Market Focus and ROI 37:34 Future of AI in Professional Roles 39:41 Advice for Go-to-Market Leaders 42:29 Quick Hits: Practical AI Tips 44:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways Key Topics Reality Check: Why most businesses don't care about AI—and what they do care about The Trust Layer: How “assist before replace” is the cheat code for adoption Recruiting Reinvented: How Lleverage AI automated 70% of their hiring pipeline Agentic GTM: Where agent workflows are replacing cold calls, research, and lead scoring Demo Time: Watch Lennard build an AI agent live, in under 5 minutes MCP Advantage: Why this new spec removes dev bottlenecks and boosts AI usability Speed > Perfection: Why going slow will kill your competitive edge Hard Truths for Leaders: You will get replaced if you don't move faster Future of Work: What GTM roles look like in a near-agentic future About our Guest: Lennard Kooy is a seasoned tech entrepreneur focused on how emerging technologies can transform business operations. As CEO of AI platform Lleverage, he helps companies automate complex processes without requiring technical expertise, drawing from his experience building and selling martech company Storyteq to ITG. Known for his pragmatic approach to AI adoption, Lennard regularly shares insights on making advanced automation accessible to everyday business teams. He's passionate about strengthening Europe's position in the global AI landscape and frequently writes about the practical realities of implementing AI in enterprise settings.

How can leaders resist the ego-inflation that comes with praise and status?In episode 248 of At The Table, Pat and Cody reflect on the viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal—not to sensationalize it, but to draw important leadership lessons from it. They explore the dangers of ego, power, and isolation for leaders, particularly those who fail to stay grounded in their home life and faith.Topics explored in this episode: (0:56) When Praise Becomes Poison* Why the Coldplay incident is more than just clickbait—it's a cautionary tale.(6:44) How Leaders Lose Their Way* "Reward-centered" versus "responsibility-centered" leadership mindsets.* Leaders often start believing praise, inflating their sense of entitlement.(9:08) Home vs. Work* Praise and affirmation at work can distort leaders' expectations at home.* Leaders become vulnerable when they fail to invest emotionally in their families.(14:20) Guardrails and Hard Truths* Say out loud that your family is more important than work—and mean it.(20:26) Building a Life That's Enough* Practical ways to reconnect with your spouse and share a vision at home.This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth and http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial. Connect with Cody Thompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850. Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8u), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

The state of Minnesota announced it is shutting down its housing stabilization services program after allegations of widespread fraud. The Department of Human Services temporary commissioner Shireen Ghandi said that their own data analysis has shown that this program does not have the necessary controls to stop bad actors.The cancellation follows the in-depth investigative reporting on alleged fraud from KARE 11's A.J. Lagoe. He joined Minnesota Now and talked to guest host Chris Farrell about his reporting.

Bhaskar Roy is the Chief of AI Products & Solutions at Workato, the workflow automation leader with more than 11,000 customers and a $5.7 billion valuation. He has been with the company for nearly 11 years, previously serving as CMO. A serial head of products, Bhaskar co-founded Qik, which was acquired by Skype in 2011 for $150 million and later by Microsoft for $8.5 billion, and later held leadership roles at Playphone. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology in Mesra, India.In this conversation, we discuss:Bhaskar's journey from co-founding Qik to leading AI products at Workato, and why a lightbulb moment convinced him to pivot from marketing back to product innovationWhat Bhaskar learned from building products that scale globally and how those lessons shape his view on AI's real-world impactWhy Bhaskar sees AI agents as the next leap beyond low-code automation and how they orchestrate complex business processesThe balance between deterministic workflows and AI's reasoning capabilities, and how to maintain human oversightHow enterprises can move beyond AI experiments at the fringes to transformative use cases that deliver measurable ROIThe cultural shift required to embrace AI in the workplace, from reducing fear of automation to unlocking new opportunities for employeesResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Bhaskar on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How to Help Companies Push Boldly Into The FuturePast episodes with amazing guests from Workato:Interview with Vijay Tella, CEO of WorkatoInterview with Carter Busse, CIO at Workato

In this solo episode, Chanie Wilschanski challenges one of the most common—and misleading—phrases in school leadership: “Let's get on the same page.”While it may sound like alignment and feel like unity, this phrase often leads to passive agreement, false harmony, and a school culture built on appeasement—not real accountability.Chanie shares why being “on the same page” is no longer her goal—and how installing shared standards, guardrails, and team rhythms can transform your school systems and restore trust across your staff.If you're tired of repeating the same expectations over and over, this episode offers a leadership framework for creating clarity, follow-through, and sustainable team ownership—without micromanaging.What You'll LearnWhy “being on the same page” creates confusion, not clarityHow to lead with shared standards that drive school-wide accountabilityWhy rhythms and systems—not reminders—protect your school cultureA practical framework for restoring team ownership without overfunctioningWhat false harmony is costing you in terms of trust, time, and retentionHow to navigate team members with inconsistent follow-throughKey Insights“On the Same Page” Is a Leadership MirageIt creates a false sense of alignment while team members continue to operate with unclear expectations. Real school culture is built through systems, clarity, and ownership—not agreement alone.Standards Build Clarity—Ownership Creates StabilityYour team doesn't need the same words. They need the same follow-through. When team roles are clearly defined and reinforced, it reduces micromanaging and school burnout.Guardrails Make Standards StickSystems like recommitment rhythms, role clarity, and consistent follow-up help move your team from second-guessing and scrambling to anchored, confident leadership.Overfunctioning Leaders Block OwnershipWhen school directors or owners jump in to “just fix it,” it reinforces a culture of dependency and disempowers the team. Guardrails allow you to stop doing it all—and let your staff rise.The Guardrails Framework: Try This InsteadTired of repeating the same school standard over and over? Use this 3-part framework to reinforce shared ownership and sustainable systems:1. Define Follow-Through → What does success look like for each role? → Be specific, especially when addressing low accountability or inconsistent team members.2. Install a Recommitment Rhythm → Use weekly check-ins, midpoint reviews, or 1:1s to revisit standards regularly. → Don't build new rules—recommit to existing ones with intention.3. Clarify Ownership → Who is responsible for what? → Sustainable school operations require role clarity and systems that reduce friction.Memorable Quotes “You don't need matching words. You need matching follow-through.” “Culture isn't built by agreement. It's built by what we hold—together.” “If the standard is that children go home clean, your schedule must support that.”Why This Matters for School LeadersReduces the pressure of overfunctioning and the mental load of repeating standardsShifts team dynamics from passive compliance to real accountabilityHelps overwhelmed school directors install systems that actually stickStrengthens school retention and team trust by building predictable rhythmsProtects your school culture from burnout, resentment, and low follow-throughResources & Next Steps...