Podcasts about Henrik Fisker

fWotD Episode 2927: Tesla Model S Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 10 May 2025, is Tesla Model S.The Tesla Model S is a battery-electric, four-door full-size car produced by the American automaker Tesla since 2012. The automaker's second vehicle and longest-produced model, critics have called the Model S one of the most significant and influential electric cars in the industry. It is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award in 2013.Tesla started developing the Model S around 2007 under the codename WhiteStar. Initially, Henrik Fisker was appointed as the lead designer for the WhiteStar project; after a dispute with Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, Fisker was replaced by Franz von Holzhausen. By 2008, von Holzhausen had designed what would become the production Model S's exterior. Tesla unveiled a prototype of the vehicle in March 2009 in Hawthorne, California. In 2010, Tesla acquired a facility in Fremont, California, to produce the Model S, which was previously owned by General Motors and Toyota. Series manufacture of the car officially began at what is now known as the Tesla Fremont Factory in June 2012. Tesla carried out the final assembly for European markets at its facilities in Tilburg, the Netherlands, between 2013 and 2021. All versions of the Model S come equipped with a single-speed transmission. The car initially used an alternating current induction motor, which was replaced by a permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor in 2019. Constructed mostly of aluminum, the Model S shares 30 percent of its components with the Model X—a crossover SUV that was introduced in 2015. The Model S has undergone several updates during its production, the most prominent ones occurring in 2016 and 2021. These updates have usually included modifications to the motor, such as changes to power or torque, revised exterior elements, and refreshed interior features. One such change included the introduction of Tesla Autopilot—a partial vehicle automation advanced driver-assistance system—which was released in 2015. To charge the Model S, Tesla operates a network of fast-charging stations.In 2015, the Model S was the world's best-selling plug-in electric vehicle. In 2012, it was included on Time's list of the Best Inventions of the Year, and the magazine later included it on its list of the 10 Best Gadgets of the 2010s in 2019. In 2014, The Daily Telegraph described the Model S as a "car that changed the world". Road & Track argued that, with the introduction of the Model S Plaid—the high-performance version of the vehicle—and features such as the yoke steering wheel, Tesla managed to turn the Model S into "perhaps one of the worst [cars in the world]." Some companies have customized the Model S into limited-edition body styles, including a hearse and a shooting brake.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Saturday, 10 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Tesla Model S on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kimberly.

fWotD Episode 2640: Aston Martin DB9 Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 27 July 2024 is Aston Martin DB9.The Aston Martin DB9 is a two-door grand touring car produced by the British carmaker Aston Martin. Designed by Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker and produced between 2004 and 2016 in Gaydon, Warwickshire, the DB9 was available as both a coupe and a convertible, the latter known as the "Volante". Succeeding the DB7, which Aston Martin produced from 1994 until 2004, the DB9 debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, while the Volante debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in the subsequent year. The DB9, which is built upon Aston Martin's vertical/horizontal platform, employs extensive use of aluminium throughout the body. Aston Martin implemented several incremental updates to the DB9, termed "facelifts". The first two updates—which occurred in 2008 and 2010—involved minor changes to the headlights, tail-lights, engine and interior. The most noteworthy update occurred in 2012 when Aston Martin introduced a completely redesigned front fascia for the DB9. The headlights were the most significant update, which gave the car a design reminiscent of the 2011–2012 Virage. The company's racing division, Aston Martin Racing, adapted the DB9 for sports car racing in the form of the DBR9 and the DBRS9 for the FIA GT1 and the FIA GT3, respectively. They were extensively modified; the interior features were removed and the aluminium body panels were replaced by carbon fibre panels. The engine was modified in both cars to produce more horsepower and torque. Aston Martin released three special editions of the DB9: the DB9 LM, the DB9 Zagato Spyder Centennial and the DB9 GT.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Saturday, 27 July 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Aston Martin DB9 on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kevin.

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: @jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   12th Annual Startup Ecosystem Report - The GSER, powered by the world's most quality-controlled dataset on startup ecosystems, analyzes data from over 4.5 million companies across 300+ entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems.    Swiss Startup Connects 16 Human Brains To Create Low Energy Biocomputer - FinalSpark's bio-computer, which integrates living brain cells (organoids) into its design, consumes significantly less energy than traditional digital processors, using about a million times less power.   Fisker Files for Bankruptcy - Fisker Group Inc., founded by designer Henrik Fisker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware District Court, following numerous issues with its Ocean SUV, including recalls and lemon law lawsuits.   Rivian just got a $1B Convertible Note from Volkswagen in a deal related to developing their software - Volkswagen Group will invest $1 billion in Rivian as part of a broad software development deal, which could expand to $5 billion. This includes creating a joint venture with a 50-50 partnership to develop and grow technology.   Astronauts stranded in space due to multiple issues with Boeing's Starliner — and the window for a return flight is closing - NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, originally scheduled to return on June 13, are now stranded on the ISS indefinitely due to issues with Boeing's Starliner, with the earliest return date pushed to June 26.   Introducing a new section called Pebbling - https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/star-psychologist-adam-grant-pebbling-secret-stronger-relationships.html    ESports Coming To the Olympic Games - https://sports.yahoo.com/olympic-video-games-know-olympic-142926997.html    4 Signs Your Body Is Telling You It's Time to Take a Break - https://time.com/6977883/what-does-stress-feel-like/?linkId=466794915    George Strait Concert Breaks US Attendance Record Held Since 1977 - https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/george-strait-concert-breaks-us-attendance-record-held-by-rock-band-since-1977/    Olympic Swimming Trials Pool Assembly Was Impressive - https://stories.purdue.edu/purdue-innovation-takes-the-lead-at-olympic-swimming-pool-projiect-in-lucas-oil-stadium/    A Comprehensive Guide To ALL 63 National Parks in the United States - Detailing unique features, historical significance, and activities available in each park. One other thing to watch out for is quicksand…   How to Survive Quicksand by How To Survive - Check out the video on YouTube!   We also upload our episodes to YouTube in video format so you can see us now. Check it out on Established YouTube, where you can subscribe to get updates when we drop a new episode. https://soty.link/ESTYouTube    As always, thank you for listening, and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us

The 2024 Toyota 4Runner is the last of its generation, and all indications are it is going to be missed. This week, Host Jack Nerad got a special chance to say goodbye to the old and respected warrior as he took the wheel for the last time before an all-new 2025 model-year 4Runner arrives. While many are excited about the new 4Runner and its equally new turbocharged powerplant, a similar number seem wistful about the passing of the current generation SUV, which has proven itself tough as a month-old bag of jerky. Some of its toughness stems from its venerable normally aspirated V6 engine, which just seems to keep ticking and ticking no matter how old or what obstacles are thrown in its way. Nerad will tell us more about his last hurrah with the 4Runner in this episode. In our other road test this week, Co-Host Chris Teague will put the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek through its paces. While not as fully off-road capable as the 4Runner, it boasts some impressive off-road chops of its own. And despite its new body, it remains powered by the latest version of Subaru's famed boxer engines, another powerplant that has more than proven its worth. Teague will tell us more in the road test segment. This week our special guest is Matt DeLorenzo, author of How To Buy An Affordable Electric Car, a Tightwad's Guide to EV Ownership. An auto expert par excellence, DeLorenzo has been on the show several times before, and he always has an insightful point of view on individual cars and the car industry as a whole. Now, as electric vehicle sales have hit a lull, we'll talk with him about what is likely to end up in your driveway going forward. Will we have an all-electric future as so many have predicted? Or is an industry reset occurring before our eyes? DeLorenzo will give us his well-informed opinions. In the news this week, Jeep has confirmed it will re-launch its Renegade as a battery-electric vehicle for the 2027 model year. And it will have a base price of less than $25,000. We'll tell you more about Jeep's aggressive EV plans. Speaking of EVs, Tesla's Elon Musk will get his $56 billion pay package after all, at least if Tesla Motors' shareholders get their way. Musk has big plans for his Texas-based car company going forward, and we'll have more on that continuing saga. Another continuing saga isn't going nearly as well. Fisker Motors, an EV start-up helmed by car designer turned entrepreneur Henrik Fisker, has officially filed for bankruptcy. If everybody had an Ocean across the USA, then things would be different. But it looks like they won't. In more positive news, BMW has just pulled the curtain away from its all-new 2025 X3 small SUV. We'll have the details and our reactions to its new look. All that and more coming up this week on America on the Road. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Thailand passes landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriageSummary: The Thai Senate has voted, 130 to 4, to allow any two people, whatever their gender, to get engaged or legally married, putting the country on track to become the first in Southeast Asia to allow same-sex marriages.Context: This bill was approved by the country's House of Representatives in March, and still has to be approved by the Thai King, but that final step is considered to be a formality, and the law will go into effect 120 days after that sign-off; same-sex couplings have been generally socially accepted in Thailand for a long time, with around 60% of the adult population supporting it, but the law hasn't traditionally backed that social approval; three-dozen countries have thus far legalized same-sex marriage, and Taiwan was the first to do so in Asia, back in 2019.—The Washington PostOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Fisker is out of cash, not making cars, and filing for bankruptcySummary: Electric vehicle-maker Fisker, which was started by well-known BMW and Aston Martin car designer Henrik Fisker, has filed for bankruptcy following months of safety probes, cash shortages, and pauses in manufacturing.Context: In 2023, Fisker—which at one point was considered to be EV-maker Tesla's main US rival—reported $273 million in sales, but $1 billion in debt, and its stock was dropped by the New York Stock Exchange in March of that year; in some ways Fisker's situation reflects the EV market in general, which has knocked out many previously high-flying, promising companies, because a lot of cash has to be burned in the run-up to profitability, very few companies making it through that initial gauntlet to relative stability on the other side; the global EV market is also being upended by inexpensive, high-quality offerings from China and Vietnam, which is making life difficult for Western competitors that took longer to spin-up their manufacturing capacity and R&D, and which typically haven't benefitted from as much government backing.—Ars TechnicaBoeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower allegesSummary: An employee at Boeing has publicly alleged that the company attempted to conceal broken and out-of-specification plane parts from regulators, those parts possibly making their way into the company's much-maligned 737 Max.Context: The past several years have been difficult for Boeing, which seems to have refocused on upping its stock market valuation over investing in the quality of its products a few decades ago, which in turn led to the firing of many of its most knowledgable employees, and the subsequent, very public failure of several of its planes, and even more recently, helium leaks in its Starliner space vehicle, which seems to have stranded a pair of astronauts at the International Space Station; the company, which has close, military-manufacturing ties with the US government, in addition to making something like half the passenger aircraft in use, globally, has been targeted by a US Senate subcommittee investigation into why it seems to be fumbling so much and so badly, of late, and this new whistleblower revelation came out as part of that investigation; the company's CEO was questioned about all these issues, and the corporate culture that seems to have caused them, by Congress on Tuesday.—CNNChip-maker Nvidia became the most valuable publicly traded US company earlier this week, its market value surpassing previous holders-of-that-title, Microsoft and Apple on the strength of demand for its powerful AI-optimized chips.—Axios~2,000Number of children who die each day, globally, from air pollution, according to a new study from the Health Effects Institute.Air pollution has become the second biggest killer of people of all ages (surpassing tobacco use), following only high blood pressure as a risk factor for all-causes death amongst the general population, and it's second only to malnutrition as the greatest mortality risk for children under 5.—The GuardianTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

Vladimir Putin er blevet inviteret til Nordkoreas leder Kim Jong-Un. Hvem får mest ud af besøget? Den danske bildesigner Henrik Fisker har designet biler for Tesla og film, men nu har hans egen virksomhed søgt om konkursbeskyttelse. Det Kongelige Teater undskylder overfor balletelever. En rapport slår fast, at eleverne har været udsat for et hårdt undervisningsmiljø. Vært: Adrian Busk. Medvirkende: Camilla Nørup Sørensen, lektor ved forsvarsakademiet. Mikkel Thomsager, chefredaktør på Bilmagasinet.

Shoot us a Text.It's Tuesday and today we're talking about Fisker's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing amid financial turmoil, Toyota shareholders re-electing Akio Toyoda despite governance concerns, and the future of Apple's wireless-only CarPlay system facing industry skepticism.Show Notes with links:Electric vehicle startup Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing quality problems with its Ocean crossover and an unsuccessful partnership attempt. This marks Henrik Fisker's second car company to declare bankruptcy.Fisker filed for Chapter 11 after months of quality issues with its Ocean crossover and significant financial losses, including a $463 million net loss in Q4 2023.The Ocean crossover struggled with distribution, incomplete software, and multiple safety investigations, including braking and door-latch issues by NHTSA.Partnership negotiations with Nissan failed, adding to the strain on Fisker's finances and operations.Henrik Fisker announced, "proceeding with a sale of our assets under Chapter 11 is the most viable path forward," as the company reported assets between $500 million to $1 billion and liabilities from $100 million to $500 million.Production at Magna Steyr's plant in Austria was halted in March, leading to a $400 million revenue loss for Magna and 500 job cutsToyota Chairman Akio Toyoda and nine other board members were re-elected at the annual general meeting, with shareholders overlooking governance and certification test scandals. Toyoda's popularity and the automaker's strong business performance played a crucial role in his re-election.Proxy advisers recommended against Toyoda's re-election due to governance issues and certification test scandals at Toyota and its affiliates.Despite a drop in Toyoda's approval rating from 96% in 2022 to 85% last year, shareholders re-elected him, reflecting his popularity and strong company performance.Toyota's shares have fallen 10% since new certification irregularities were revealed but are still up 18% for the year.CEO Koji Sato reiterated apologies for the certification problems but did not address the proxy advisers' recommendations.Our friends at GM may not care quite as much about this, but Apple's next-gen CarPlay is set to work wirelessly and aims to unify the car's interface, but adoption remains slow with only Aston Martin and Porsche on board so far as automakers remain skeptical of ceding control to Apple.Apple announced its next-gen CarPlay, focusing on a wireless-only connection and integrating more car controls like speedometers and climate control.Apple is offering a design toolkit allowing automakers to customize CarPlay's interface, including using their own systems for certain features through “punch-through UI.”Despite two years of development, only Aston Martin and Porsche have committed to the new system, with no launch dates specified.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

This Day in Legal History: Posse Comitatus Act Passed On June 18, 1878, the U.S. Congress passed the Posse Comitatus Act, a significant piece of legislation that shaped the relationship between the military and civil authorities. The Act made it a felony to use the Army to enforce domestic policies without explicit authorization from Congress or the Constitution. This law emerged from the Reconstruction era's complexities, particularly the federal military's role in enforcing laws in the Southern states post-Civil War. The term "posse comitatus" translates to "power of the county," and the Act aimed to reinforce the principle that civil authorities should maintain law and order without military involvement. The Posse Comitatus Act reflected a commitment to preventing military overreach in civilian matters and preserving democratic governance structures. This principle has influenced various legal and military policies over the years, including modern discussions on the military's role in domestic security. The Act underscores the balance between maintaining national security and protecting civil liberties, a balance that remains a cornerstone of American legal and political thought.Fisker Inc., an electric-vehicle startup, filed for bankruptcy after halting production of its problematic Ocean SUV. The company's filing in Delaware lists assets between $500 million and $1 billion and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million. This bankruptcy protects Fisker from creditors while it plans repayment.Henrik Fisker, known for designing BMW and Aston Martin cars, founded Fisker Inc., his second EV venture to face bankruptcy. His previous company, Fisker Automotive, also went bankrupt in 2013. Fisker Inc. went public in 2020 through a SPAC merger, raising roughly $1 billion and partnering with Magna International Inc. for vehicle manufacturing.Production of the Fisker Ocean SUV began in November 2022 but was plagued by missing features and software bugs. Influential YouTuber Marques Brownlee's negative review in February further damaged the company's reputation. Fisker produced over 10,000 vehicles but delivered fewer than 5,000 to customers. The company tried partnering with franchised dealers but faced significant financial difficulties, warning in February about its uncertain future. Although it secured $150 million from a lender, a potential deal with an automaker fell through. Magna International, a partner, halted further production of the Ocean SUV. Fisker's bankruptcy highlights broader challenges in the EV market, with several other startups also filing for bankruptcy amid slowing sales in the U.S. and Europe.Troubled Electric Vehicle Maker Fisker Files for BankruptcyUnion members at Amazon.com Inc. have voted overwhelmingly to align with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a major U.S. labor organization, in a move that could significantly impact staff contract negotiations. About 98% of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) members supported this partnership, aimed at securing better jobs and working conditions for Amazon employees.The ALU, which achieved a historic win in 2022 by organizing workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, faced setbacks in subsequent elections and internal conflicts. The union struggled to bring Amazon to the negotiating table. However, ALU President Chris Smalls and 15 other officials reached an agreement with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and his team in Washington. The Teamsters represent approximately 1.3 million people.This collaboration between the ALU and the Teamsters signals a significant step forward in labor organizing efforts at Amazon, potentially increasing pressure on the company to engage in meaningful negotiations with its workers. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside normal business hours.Amazon Union Allies With Teamsters in Big Labor AdvanceThe EPA's new limits on PFAS in drinking water are a positive step but more comprehensive regulations are needed to manage the release and disposal of these harmful chemicals. At a recent conference, stakeholders including parents, firefighters, and farmers discussed the need for broader measures to eliminate nonessential PFAS uses and enforce stricter waste management practices.CDC data shows that reducing PFAS in drinking water correlates with lower blood levels of the chemicals in residents, validating the EPA's efforts. However, the current rules do not prevent the release of PFAS into water or apply to private wells, affecting millions of people.Environmental advocates emphasized the necessity of treating PFAS as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA's recent designation of certain PFAS as hazardous under the Superfund law aids cleanup efforts but falls short of comprehensive waste regulation. Proper disposal methods are critical to prevent further contamination, yet data on PFAS waste disposal is limited due to insufficient regulation.Participants called for more stringent discharge permits under the Clean Water Act and quicker implementation of hazardous waste rules. PFAS, widely used in industries like semiconductors and battery production due to their stability and resistance to damage, require robust management to prevent environmental and health risks.Examples of contamination were highlighted, including high PFAS levels from military bases causing serious health issues. The EPA's database on waste transfers shows significant amounts of PFAS-contaminated materials being sent to incinerators and other facilities, underscoring the need for better waste tracking and management.Advocates stress that eliminating unnecessary PFAS uses and implementing strong regulatory measures are essential steps to protect communities and the environment from long-term PFAS contamination.PFAS Drinking Water Limits Praised but More Regulations SoughtIn the ongoing litigation over Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) allegedly cancer-causing baby powders, a new legal battle has emerged over attorney-client privilege. Plaintiffs' lawyers accuse J&J of misusing the bankruptcy process to evade liability and are pushing for the crime-fraud exception to force the company to disclose internal communications. This could reveal J&J's strategies to limit liability in around 61,000 talc-related cases. The litigation involves J&J's use of the "Texas Two-Step," where it transfers liabilities to a subsidiary, which then files for bankruptcy. This maneuver has been met with controversy and legal challenges. Plaintiffs' attorneys argue that J&J's actions are fraudulent attempts to avoid liability and are calling for these communications to be made public to bolster their case.In a recent development, the plaintiffs are also seeking to disqualify some lawyers representing J&J and to prevent the company from proceeding with an $11 billion global settlement plan. This settlement, which requires approval from 75% of the plaintiffs, has faced opposition from some plaintiffs' firms.Despite J&J's efforts to resolve the litigation, the plaintiffs' legal team argues that more needs to be done to ensure justice for those affected by the contaminated talc products. They are also challenging J&J's use of bankruptcy as a tactic to force settlements and are pushing for the court to invalidate J&J's attorney-client privilege in this context. The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact the strategies used in large-scale product liability cases, particularly those involving mass torts and bankruptcy.J&J's Talc Litigation Saga Gets Attorney-Client Privilege TwistThe IRS should adopt a remote-first work model to attract top talent and enhance operational efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that remote work is not only viable but also desirable for many employees, particularly in the tech sector. As the IRS continues to modernize with advanced technologies like AI and machine learning, it needs to recruit top-tier tech talent. Offering remote work can help attract this talent by allowing employees to work from anywhere, increasing job satisfaction and expanding the pool of potential applicants. The Treasury Department has found that job postings highlighting flexible working arrangements attract more applicants. Additionally, the IRS can save on overhead costs by reducing its physical office footprint, which remains significant despite many employees working remotely part-time. A remote-first approach would also help the IRS compete with private sector tech firms, which have successfully used remote work to attract employees despite offering lower salaries. This flexibility would enable the IRS to draw a diverse workforce, fostering a variety of perspectives and ideas. Existing policies limiting remote work to within 200 miles of an office need reform to maximize employee flexibility. Security is a critical concern, given the sensitive nature of taxpayer information the IRS handles. However, research indicates remote workers are often more aware of cybersecurity practices. To support a remote-first model, the IRS would need to invest in tech infrastructure and rework management and accountability measures to focus on outcomes rather than hours worked. Embracing remote work is essential for the IRS to continue modernizing and improving taxpayer interactions.IRS Should Embrace Remote-First Culture to Recruit Top Talent This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

As always, there was a lot happening in startup land this week, and the Equity team had so much fun breaking it down for you.On today's episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Mary Ann and Rebecca discussed Robinhood's plans to buy European crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash and why they weren't really surprised by the news.The duo then dug into not just one but two exciting health-care related deals. Rebecca wanted to riff on Sword Health's innovative AI-powered virtual physical therapy tech and recent fundraise and corresponding cool valuation bump. Mary Ann then brought up Eko Health, which just raised $41 million after getting FDA clearance to help detect the first signs of heart failure during a routine medical exam (really, how cool is that?!).From there, they got to grill transportation reporter extraordinaire Sean O'Kane about his in-depth investigation into the mess at electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker. Think hoods flying off and pinching parts from the production line kind of mess. Oof.From there, they talked about the drama at AI mortgage startup LoanSnap and how that company is being sued left and right among other things. On a more positive note, they then riffed about two very interesting fintech startups focused on Gen Z, Frich (which stands for ‘effin rich) and Fizz – the latter of which is a YC alum just raised $14.4 million in a seed round led by Kleiner Perkins.That's it for this week, but we'll be back bright and early Monday with more tech and startup news. Talk soon!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Welcome to this week's Episode of Equity Monday. We're kicking off the week with a deep dive from this weekend into the demise of electric vehicle startup Fisker at the hands of its founders' whims. Fisker, which was founded by famed vehicle designer Henrik Fisker, is on the brink of bankruptcy after only having delivered a few thousand electric Ocean SUVs. Then, Rebecca Bellan talked about X's new rules to allow adult content (as long as it's "consensually produced," whatever that means), and why that's problematic for the safety of other users -- namely women, who are most often the targets of sexually explicit trolling and harassment. We also touched on Trump's TikTok debut, which came in the wake of the former president's felony conviction. To wrap up, Bellan also discussed a story that TechCrunch published over the weekend looking into the new trend of smaller, lesser-known investors getting shares of hot private AI companies like Anthropic, X.ai and Perplexity by using special purpose vehicles, or SPVs. The result has been a Wild West, high risk, buyer-beware situation, with SPV terms varying wildly. Haje closed out the show with another Pitch Deck Teardown, this time looking into the Angel pitch deck for RAW Dating App. RAW just raised a $3 million friends and family round to shake up the dating scene by shedding fake, TikTok-ified, heavily filtered photos and replacing them with a more genuine, unvarnished experience. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Famed car designer Henrik Fisker set out to build a company that could upend the auto industry. But, Fisker Inc. is struggling to keep its promise to investors and could be close to shutting down. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what happened. Plus, cybersecurity threats increased for businesses along with scrutiny of how they handle those attacks, according to a new WSJ survey. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Meet the Fiskers' – Milliardærparret, der udfordrer Tesla. Sådan lød de flotte ord, da det store amerikanske erhvervsmagasin Forbes i 2020 kørte en forsidehistorie om det succesfulde ægtepar Henrik Fisker og Geeta Gupta-Fisker. Forventningerne til parrets nye elbil – Fisker Ocean – var tårnhøje. Men i dag, omkring et år efter lanceringen, ligger drømmefabrikken i ruiner.Journalist på Politiken Jonas Pröschold har interviewet syv tidligere medarbejdere i Fisker Inc., og han har et bud på, hvordan det kunne gå så galt. Alt imens uheldige Fisker Ocean-ejere kører rundt på lånt tid i biler, som det formentlig vil være umuligt at skaffe reservedele til i fremtiden.

Dagens erhvervsoverblik: Transportkæmpen DSV har ikke en eneste kvinde ansat i selskabets to øverste ledelseslag på trods af løfter om at prioritere diversitet. Kinas indtog på det europæiske bilmarked får biler til at hobe sig op i danske og europæiske erhvervshavne. Henrik Fisker og hans kone bliver anklaget for at lede elbilfirmaet Fisker uforsvarligt og behandle medarbejderne dårligt, men Fisker afviser selv kritikken.  Dagens vært: Frederik Vincent (frvi@borsen.dk) 

Henrik Fisker the iconic automotive designer is interviewed by David Cogan of the Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. Fisker discusses car design and how inspiration comes from sketching and thinking about what he wants to see on the road. Fisker is a real creator, entrepreneur, innovator, mentor, and brand ambassador that has designed such iconic cars and James Bond style Ashton Martins, BMWs, V8 Vantage, Fisker Karma, Viking Motorcycles, Rocket, Destino and Force 1. Passion drives creation of his dream vehicles. He talks about how not all designs work and the difficulty of designing cars. From childhood to now he's always loved cars and wanted to be a designer. True vision and american design school helped him get his start.

We are wheels up to NYC, but not before a little tour around the world of auto. We are looking at how Nissan is setting up for a model release onslaught, Fisker running out of runway, and Starbucks thinking Locally Global.Show Notes with links:Nissan announced a sweeping three-year strategy, introducing e-Power hybrid tech in the U.S., launching seven new models in North America, and aiming for a significant sales boost.CEO Makoto Uchida unveiled ambitious plans to boost global sales by 1 million vehicles, deploy advanced battery technologies, and cut the cost of EVs by 30% to achieve cost parity with internal combustion vehicles by 2030.The plan, named "The Arc," aims to revitalize Nissan through radical changes, including launching 30 new models globally over the next three years, with a focus on electrification and innovation."We must make radical changes to become a sustainable company. Disruption is the new normal. We aim to recover volume and drive profit," says CEO Makoto Uchida, emphasizing the necessity for drastic shifts in Nissan's approach to car manufacturing and sales.Fisker's negotiations with Nissan have abruptly ended, throwing the electric-vehicle startup into turmoil. With its shares halted and bankruptcy looming, Fisker is frantically seeking strategic solutions.The company is exploring in- or out-of-court restructurings and capital markets transactions to salvage its situation.Thomas Hayes of Great Hill Capital warns of the growing likelihood of Fisker filing for bankruptcy protection, potentially marking Henrik Fisker's second failed auto startup.Amidst fundraising challenges and less than $100 million in market valuation, Fisker struggled with continual supply chain issues, production delays, and a recent poor review of the Ocean from YouTube influencer Marques Brownlee Fisker's attempt to raise up to $150 million by selling convertible notes has fallen through after missing a crucial interest payment."I can't put it if it is next week or next year, but it is inevitable," Thomas Hayes, Chairman at Great Hill Capital, on the chances of Fisker filing for bankruptcy.Starbucks has promoted Brady Brewer from Global CMO to CEO of its international business, signaling the end of the traditional CMO role within the company. This strategic move is part of a broader trend among major companies reevaluating the role of marketing in their organizational structure.Starbucks is shifting to a regional CEO model with localized marketing support, emphasizing tailored marketing strategies.Two new marketing roles are introduced: an EVP, Chief Merchant and Product Officer for global product strategy, and a Global Brand Creative Leader to oversee the brand's global identity.This change aligns with Starbucks' "Triple Shot Reinvention" plan, aiming to expand its store footprint and double its Starbucks Rewards members by 2030.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Allerød-born Danish car designer and entrepreneur HENRIK FISKER left Denmark at age 20 to pursue his dream of becoming a car designer. He trained in Switzerland, left his legacy at Aston Martin and BMW, and has called LA home since 2000. Now focused exclusively on electric vehicles, at Fisker Inc. headquarters in Manhattan Beach just outside of Los Angeles, Henriks shares his vision to make the world's most sustainable vehicle.Henrik selects a work by Richard Mortensen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/iiif/KMS7946c(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

This week Sam has been driving the Genesis Electrified G80. Robbie was picking speakers for his band in the Land Rover Defender 130 and Nicole has the Infiniti QX60. The core of Henrik Fisker’s original design for the Karma continues to live on, now as part of the Karma Automotive and the Chinese-owned company has… Read More »Return of the Gremlin

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It's the first day of March and we're talking about Dealer concern over the growing Amazon-Hyundai partnership. We're also discussing new entrant EV makers Fisker and Polestar's  current state, as well as getting to the bottom of who paid 244k for a used Cybertruck. U.S. auto dealers are torn over Hyundai's partnership with Amazon, fearing a shift towards a Tesla-like direct sales model. A majority in a recent survey view the venture with skepticism, questioning its impact on the traditional car-buying experience.Over half of the surveyed dealers in the recent Automotive News 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey view the online retailing program negatively, predicting a move away from traditional dealership roles.Amazon aims to redefine car buying with a click-to-buy experience, yet dealers worry about impacts on customer service and profit margins especially regarding F&I income"Many dealers believe what Hyundai and Amazon are co-developing will lead to more of a direct-to-consumer sales model," captures the industry's apprehension towards changing retail landscapes.Fisker's recent warning about its future viability is underscoring the rocky journey of EV startups as it transitions to a dealership model and misses production targets has impacted its sales and financial stability, leading to a concerning "going concern" warning.Despite ambitious production goals, Fisker built just over 10,000 vehicles in 2023, delivering only 4,900 to customers, far below its 13,000-unit target.The company's stock took a significant hit, plummeting 34% after-hours to under 50 cents a share, reflecting investor skepticism.Henrik Fisker admits, "We recognize that the EV industry is going through a turbulent period," highlighting the challenges facing the electric vehicle market amidst cooling demand and heightened competitionMeanwhile, EV competitor Polestar has secured funding of $1B from 12 global banks backing its journey towards innovation and expansion. Chinese EV maker Geely, remains a strategic partner and direct shareholder, reaffirms its commitment to Polestar's success, promising continued operational and financial support.Who bought the Tesla Cybertruck recently auctioned for $244,000 on Cox Automotive's Manheim auction platform for over double its retail price?Despite Tesla's efforts to prevent resale profit-seeking, a Cybertruck fetched $244,000 at the industry auctionThe big reveal was Porsche Orlando acquired the Cybertruck, but why? Dealership display? Do they have a buyer? Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

We bring you Fisker's Q4 2023 earnings call and discussion with some of our thoughts after getting the latest business update. In the latest podcast, we listen to Fisker management provide a business update for its Q4 2023 earnings call. The company faced a challenging 2023, as they transition to a dealership model and implemented a new sales strategy. We get to hear all about it from Fisker leadership. Henrik Fisker, Geeta Gupta-Fisker, and David King provide us with business, product, and financial updates. The call abruptly ends during the Q&A period. Then, we discuss some of our key take aways after the call. You can listen here or watch us live on YouTube. Enjoy!

We bring you Fisker's Q4 2023 earnings call and discussion with some of our thoughts after getting the latest business update. In the latest podcast, we listen to Fisker management provide a business update for its Q4 2023 earnings call. The company faced a challenging 2023, as they transition to a dealership model and implemented a new sales strategy. We get to hear all about it from Fisker leadership. Henrik Fisker, Geeta Gupta-Fisker, and David King provide us with business, product, and financial updates. The call abruptly ends during the Q&A period. Then, we discuss some of our key take aways after the call. You can listen here or watch us live on YouTube. Enjoy!

All the anticipation. All the preparation. We are finally here at NADA Show opening day. Team ASOTU will be rolling in full force. Join us at the NADA Live Stage at 3:15p for a presentation about the More Than Cars docuseries. Today we take a look at Fisker's signing day with Damien Mills and concerns dealers may be raising as they head into NADA Show. Let's GO!Show Notes with links:Dealers are entering 2024 with mixed expectations according to the Automotive News' 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey Key with key concerns including affordability, new-vehicle profit margins, and the impact of interest rates on business.The survey results show a split outlook: about one-third expect a downturn in overall performance, while nearly 40% predict an improvement or stability compared to 2023.Key concerns among dealers include higher interest rates (70%), recession fears (42%), and vehicle affordability issues (42%).Ben Keating of Keating Auto Group expresses cautious optimism but notes, "Even though the demand is there, that doesn't mean the ability is there," highlighting the affordability challenge.A significant portion of dealers, wary of economic disruptions, anticipate increased marketing expenses and lower profits per vehicle.EV startup Fisker Inc. has signed the 34 store group Mills Automotive Group as its first U.S. dealer and aims to expand its dealership network at the NADA Show in Las Vegas.Fisker partnered with North Carolina's Mills Automotive Group, planning to open three sales locations, with Fisker's sole model, the Ocean crossover, will be shipped to Mills Group in February.Damian Mills, CEO of Mills Group, said his group is committing to integrate Fisker's vision from day one. "I'm absolutely excited for this partnership, and we want to thank Fisker for its confidence in our group,"At the NADA Show, Fisker expects to sign additional dealers, shifting from direct sales to franchised dealers in the U.S. and Europe."Our pivot to the dealer partnership strategy has been moving incredibly fast… I am looking forward to signing up more dealer partners and offering them a win-win-win from the relationship.” " stated Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Inc.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Henrik Fisker is responsible for some of the most beautiful cars of the last 30 years. He's an entrepreneur and electric car enthusiast, but also a serial failure who has seen the inside of many courtrooms. So is he an automotive huckster, or a misunderstood genius? We'll find out this week on Best in Class.

In this episode we examine the economics behind Henrik Fisker's most recent exotic car company.

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The recent earnings call by Fisker Inc. disclosed the company's new strategies to speed up the delivery process for customers who have prepaid for their automobiles but haven't received them yet. In his address, Henrik Fisker, the company's CEO, revealed plans to hire more personnel, establish new facilities, and collaborate with various logistic partners to improve the efficiency of deliveries. During the earnings call, Fisker also reassured investors that the company would witness a significant boost in deliveries in November and December due to these efforts. Besides focusing on delivery concerns, Fisker Inc took notable strides during Q3 of 2023. It ramped up the production and deliveries of Fisker Ocean and secured additional investment via a financial transaction. Alongside this, the company expanded its brand visibility through events and a new facility, enabling it to be better positioned for sustained growth and profitability in the long run. Fisker Inc.'s financial strength was also highlighted by the production of nearly 9,000 units. This was made possible mostly because of the demand for their unique product, Fisker Ocean, and a successful financing transaction. The company also addressed some challenges during the earnings call. This included the delivery delays and the need to amplify its real estate capacities and workforce. Fisker has undertaken several measures to overcome these challenges. Firstly, they plan to hire between 20 to 30 new employees each week and further establish new facilities. Fisker is also strengthening its marketing measures with TV and print advertising. It is also adjusting pricing strategies in key markets and looking for agreements with European operators to expand the reach of Fisker Ocean. The company's future plans include persistent labor and facility expansion measures, and improved logistics partnerships that are meant to reinforce product deliveries. Additionally, there's a focus on bolstering marketing endeavors and augmenting brand recognition. In terms of product development, Fisker Inc. is preparing to launch new products like the PEAR compact SUV, RONIN luxury sports car, and Alaska with a starting price of $45,900. These new product launches look to create a new dynamic in the market with their innovative features. The conclusions drawn from the earnings call suggest Fisker Inc. is preparing to meet future market demands while addressing current challenges. Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/null/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

We get an update from Henrik Fisker, Geeta Gupta-Fisker, and David King on the latest Fisker Q3 2023 earnings call. Today, Fisker conducted its Q3 2023 earnings call and offered comprehensive business updates. The company discussed delivering the Fisker Ocean in ten countries, with the anticipation of expanding into two additional markets later this month as operational momentum gains speed in Q4 2023. Despite opening its flagship US Lounge at The Grove in Los Angeles and its first east-coast Lounge in New York City, the emphasis of the call centered around deliveries. We tuned in to the conference call, noting down numerous takeaways that we will discuss later this week. Enjoy listening to the recording of the Fisker Q3 2023 earnings call!

We get an update from Henrik Fisker, Geeta Gupta-Fisker, and David King on the latest Fisker Q3 2023 earnings call. Today, Fisker conducted its Q3 2023 earnings call and offered comprehensive business updates. The company discussed delivering the Fisker Ocean in ten countries, with the anticipation of expanding into two additional markets later this month as operational momentum gains speed in Q4 2023. Despite opening its flagship US Lounge at The Grove in Los Angeles and its first east-coast Lounge in New York City, the emphasis of the call centered around deliveries. We tuned in to the conference call, noting down numerous takeaways that we will discuss later this week. Enjoy listening to the recording of the Fisker Q3 2023 earnings call!

This podcast episode is a part of the REV x Farmer's Footprint Regenerative Podcast Series! In our forth episode of our Regenerative Podcast Series in collaboration with Farmer's Footprint, we speak to founder of Regenerative Travel and owner of Playa Viva, David Leventhal! Reframing luxury in the realm of travel, David opens our eyes to seeing regenerative tourism and hospitality as the ultimate luxury we can experience. Since 2019, Regenerative Travel has been at the forefront of driving the travel industry towards a regenerative future. What began as a mission to connect travelers with environmentally and socially impactful hotels has evolved into a dynamic association and marketplace. Regenerative Travel's overarching goal is to foster collaboration and synergy among all key stakeholders in the travel industry, uniting hotels, travel agents, DMCs, and tour operators under a unified vision. Playa Viva was the vision of Sandra Kahn as executed by David Leventhal. Both have a background in social and environmental impact. Sandra and David were founders of Rainforest2Reef a non-profit which supported the creation of corridors for species protection in the Yucatan Peninsula and Calakmul area. R2R created one of the largest and most successful private reserves between local Ejido farmers who joined a conservation easement supported by global conservation NGOs. Regeneration principles have guided much of their work including the founding of Regenerative Travel and Regenerative Resorts to support similar independent hotel owners around the world doing great work in their local ecosystems promoting travel “Where Your Vacation Meets Your Values.” David shares what it's like to be on the ever-evolving journey of building a regenerative hotel and the importance of honouring the land you're building on. Most importantly David speaks of the impact of community, and how once we all start making sustainable choices, it creates a ripple effect spanning further than you can imagine. This Podcast episode is brought to you by our friends at Obakki and Fisker! Obakki Meet Obakki, a purpose-led lifestyle brand that has curated the most beautiful and meaningful handcrafted goods for your home. Their artisan partners are more like family as their connection is so personal—their maker's quality of life and ability to sustain themselves and their communities is Obakki's top priority. They believe in slow design and knowing the origin of the products they buy and the true impact of their consumption – for the environment and for the sake of the individuals that make the things they buy. From homewares created in partnership with like-minded co-ops to goods sourced from global artisans who share Obakki's ethos, every product reflects their values of ethical production, transparency, sustainability, and traceability. To find out more about Obakki and to shop their stunning selection, visit Obakki.com and use the code REV15 to shop their artisan made, sustainable goods for your home and for your holiday gifts this season. Fisker Founded by Henrik Fisker, Fisker are on a journey to create a clean future for all. Their mission is to create the most sustainable vehicles on Earth. Fisker see a future where skies are blue, the air is pure, and your conscience is clear whenever you go out for a drive in your Fisker EV. They put people and planet first in everything they do – whether it's sourcing from responsible suppliers, creating a solar roof, or using upcycled sustainable materials. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a thorough study of our vehicle's impact on the planet. The LCA of the Fisker Ocean reveals the total carbon footprint, from raw materials through production and use, until the vehicle is dismantled at its end of use phase. The results of Fisker's LCA assessment represents their hard work and focus reducing their impact through the entire vehicle lifecycle. Discover their sustainable values here.

Du lytter til Bilklubben Podcast, og det kan du takke vores samarbejdspartner GF Forsikring for. Afsnit 107 er publiceret d. 28. august, 2023 og optaget i WTF Studios i Los Angeles. Husk I kan støtte op om Bilklubben ved at kigge ind i vores webshop!NP, Richter & Grau har pakket tasken og er rejst til Los Angeles på en studietur i bilernes tegn, og der er masser af spændende historier at fortælle!Vi møder Henrik Fisker til en snak og køretur rundt i LA i Fisker Ocean.Ugens bil er en Ford Bronco Raptor, som deler vandene blandt de tre værter.Beverly Hills Car Club er et must-see i Los Angeles.Og så bor holdet i en lejlighed med en ganske særlig historie...Go' fornøjelse, og husk at vi vil sætte stor pris på en rating og stjerner i Spotify og iTunes

When was the last time you made a really big purchase? Do you remember what kind of thought, if any, went into it? Before spending a lot of money on something, most of us will take some time to reflect beforehand. Why are we making this purchase? Is it worth the money? How will what we're buying serve us today and in the future? These are all very normal questions to ask yourself. This logic is, of course, applied when purchasing vehicles. Everyone who needs a car, needs it for their own individual reasons. The purpose that the vehicles serve varies from individual to individual, so even if we all buy the same car, we're all buying something a little bit different. In this episode, Ed Bernardon asks the question, “what are we buying” when it comes to our vehicles. To answer this, he's looking back on conversations with three different guest experts who all shared their insight on shifting trends in mobility and what people are really interested in when it comes to vehicles and getting around. Listen in to hear from Alain Visser (1:24), Henrik Fisker (11:28), and Toby Russell (19:02).  Connect with Ed Bernardon: LinkedIn Future Car: Driving a Lifestyle Revolution Motorsports is speeding the way to safer urban mobility Siemens Digital Industries Software

If weeds were people, they'd be the ultimate entrepreneurs. Stu Heinecke has created a business strategy based on weeds, and it's quickly taking root in the world of entrepreneurship. Stu is a business growth strategist and the originator of Weed Strategy™. He is also a keynote speaker, renowned cartoonist and bestselling business author. His first book, How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. His latest, How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed, introduces a new model for explosive business growth, based on the strategies, attributes and tools weeds use to grow and spread. Stu has been named “The father of Contact Marketing”. He is the Founder of The Total Weed Awards, in collaboration with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.  Stu has had an unusual career arc. Mentored by some of the world's top cartoonists from Playboy and The New Yorker, Stu has had his cartoons published in The Wall Street Journal and Playboy, among other publications.  Stu has explored Weed Strategy™ for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.  What do weeds and entrepreneurs have in common? Stu Heinecke was stuck in traffic on the Santa Monica freeway when he noticed something that would change his life: There, in between the cracks in the pavement, dandelions were growing. It was an unlikely place for life. They were even spreading and taking over the cracks, one by one. As he sat in a long line of cars, Stu wondered why weeds thrive in the unlikeliest of places - and what it means for us. In that moment Stu recognized something vitally important. If entrepreneurs thought more like weeds, we could experience the same explosive growth! Think like a weed Weeds are so much more than pests. Weeds are natural disruptors, collaborators and process-builders. If that doesn't describe the ultimate mindset for entrepreneurs and their teams, nothing does. Imagine operating as a fierce collective, growing out of hardship, and taking over industries in innovative, unexpected ways. That's the power of Weed Strategy™! So what exactly is Weed Strategy™? To describe weeds and exceptional entrepreneurs, consider how they operate. They follow a consistent pattern: They always deal with what is, they never do anything without an unfair advantage, they never do anything alone, they always focus on what makes them win, and they thrive in disrupted ground.  Weeds deal with what is happening right now; They don't obsess about hypotheticals. Weeds don't do anything without an unfair advantage; They look for ways in which they already have a leg up on the competition in order to come out on top. They don't do anything alone; They use their connections to get their needs met. And above all, weeds thrive when they're challenged. We as founders, creatives, entrepreneurs and self-starters could do well to follow their example. Weeds are the Ubers, Airbnbs and SpaceX's of the natural world. Applying Weed Strategy™ to your business can  transform your organization into a fierce collective, fanatically replying unfair advantages that explode the scale of your enterprise.  Enjoy this episode of The Business of You for actionable insights that will change your life! Quotes “I was driving the Santa Monica Freeway. It's no place for a plant to take root… but there in the cracks in the concrete, I noticed a dandelion. It struck me - how did it get here? What makes weeds so special, hardy and unique? Is there a unified model that they use, and is it something we can use in our businesses?” “To describe weeds, look at what they do and how they operate. They always deal with what is, they never do anything without an unfair advantage, they never do anything alone - it's always at scale, they always focus on what makes them win, and they thrive in disrupted ground. All of these statements suggest something about the [business] model.” “Weeds would tell us - We would probably do well to let your actions lead our emotions, rather than letting emotions lead our actions.” “Weeds never do anything alone. They're natural collaborators. They would tell us - you need to team up with the smartest people you know, as fast as you can.” “We are creating unfair advantages for each other through collaborations.” “When you observe weeds, you can see that they're aggressive, urgent, resilient, adaptive, and they're even optimistic. I'm ascribing something to them when they don't have emotions, but they function in a way we would if we were feeling optimistic.” “We want our competitors saying, we can't get rid of them. How can we compete with this!” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit Stu Heinecke's Website at https://stuheinecke.com/  Purchase Stu Heinecke's Book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Business-Like-Weed/dp/1632651998  Connect with Stu directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuheinecke/  Find Stu Heinecke on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stu.heinecke.1  Follow Stu on Twitter at https://twitter.com/byStuHeinecke 

- Tesla Shareholder Meeting Highlights - Henrik Fisker Disses Gigacastings - U.S. and Canada To Build EV Charging Corridor - Thacker Pass Lithium Mine Gets Approval - Lyft CEO Says AVs Are Closer Than You Think - Mercedes Reveals New EV Platform for Vans - VW and Hyundai Outsell Ford in U.S. EV Sales - Japanese OEMs Partner to Develop Hydrogen IC Engines - Toyota Introduces Electric Mini Commercial Vans

- Tesla Shareholder Meeting Highlights - Henrik Fisker Disses Gigacastings - U.S. and Canada To Build EV Charging Corridor - Thacker Pass Lithium Mine Gets Approval - Lyft CEO Says AVs Are Closer Than You Think - Mercedes Reveals New EV Platform for Vans - VW and Hyundai Outsell Ford in U.S. EV Sales - Japanese OEMs Partner to Develop Hydrogen IC Engines - Toyota Introduces Electric Mini Commercial VansThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270299/advertisement

Buying a car used to be about two things: style and performance. But as motorists trade in their petrol or diesel cars for electric vehicles, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on experience by adding features like karaoke machines and mood lighting. Those drivers also have a lot more choices. The ditching of internal combustion engines in favour of battery-power has allowed new car makers to enter the market. But rather than thinking like BMW or Ford, they are looking to firms like Apple for their inspiration.On this week's podcast, hosts Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Tom Lee-Devlin examine the remaking of the auto industry. The Economist's Simon Wright explains that software, rather than hardware, will define car brands in the future. Henrik Fisker, the founder of one of those new brands, tells them that a history of making petrol-powered cars doesn't necessarily qualify established car makers to make electric vehicles. And advisor Tu Le explains why Western car makers are worried about competition from China.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter dissecting the big themes in markets, business and the economy at www.economist.com/moneytalks For full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buying a car used to be about two things: style and performance. But as motorists trade in their petrol or diesel cars for electric vehicles, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on experience by adding features like karaoke machines and mood lighting. Those drivers also have a lot more choices. The ditching of internal combustion engines in favour of battery-power has allowed new car makers to enter the market. But rather than thinking like BMW or Ford, they are looking to firms like Apple for their inspiration.On this week's podcast, hosts Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Tom Lee-Devlin examine the remaking of the auto industry. The Economist's Simon Wright explains that software, rather than hardware, will define car brands in the future. Henrik Fisker, the founder of one of those new brands, tells them that a history of making petrol-powered cars doesn't necessarily qualify established car makers to make electric vehicles. And advisor Tu Le explains why Western car makers are worried about competition from China.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter dissecting the big themes in markets, business and the economy at www.economist.com/moneytalks For full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henrik Fisker is one of the most famous and best regarded automotive designers in history. His work with vehicles such as the BMW Z8, the Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage and the Fisker Karma is both well documented and widely admired as being some of the most beautiful modern automobiles. Henrik is a fantastic guy with an incredible eye for design and we were honored to have him stop by the Petersen Museum to talk cars. You're going to love this one!

The last day of February is full of surprises as we review the 2022 Automotive Loyalty awards, talk about Fiskers plans for the year, talk with AI on SNAP, and let Nintendo gamify our sleep. GM wins the top spot in S&P Global Mobility's 2022 Automotive Loyalty Awards while Tesla passes Ford for the first time everAs inventory levels continue to rise, GM was able to grab the top spot of overall loyalty to manufacturer as Tesla took the crown for ‘Overall loyalty to Make” from Ford who has held it for the last decadeTesla also claimed the top spot in:Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make, Most Improved Make Loyalty, Highest Conquest Percentage, Alternative Powertrain Loyalty to MakeSubaru made our friend, Tom Doll, and all of their Retailers proud as they took home the “Overall loyalty to Dealer” award. Maybe they can rename it now. The stock price of new entrant EV maker Fisker jumped 30% yesterday as they announced their projection to produce 42,400 vehicles in 2023 with their manufacturing partner Magna International's Austrian DivisionAn analyst from ‘Raymond James' named Pavel Molchanov said the stock bump was  "a classic example of a relief rally," adding, "I think there were some fears that the production startup of the sport utility vehicle Ocean was getting delayed."CEO Henrik Fisker said they are ready to begin producing 20 cars per day with a ‘strong' ramp in Q2Its Ocean SUV is very competitively priced at $37,499. Tesla's Model Y  $54,990 after recent price cuts. Rivian Automotive Inc's R1S SUV costs around $78,000. Thus far, Fisker has produced a total of 56 vehiclesSnapchat introduces its AI integration that will allow users to integrate regular life conversation habits with AI says CEO Evan Spiegel“The big idea is that in addition to talking to our friends and family every day, we're going to talk to AI every day,” he says. “And this is something we're well positioned to do as a messaging service.”Only available to 3.99/mo paid subscribers and will be pinned to the apps chat tab above conversationsHas been trained by SNAP employees to avoid explicit content and politics Snap is one of the first clients of OpenAI's new enterprise tier called Foundry, which lets companies run its latest GPT-3.5 model with dedicated compute designed for large workloadsSNAP has a total monthly user base of 750 millionRelax, it's finally here. The new app from Nintendo that is designed to help you gamify…er…track your sleep, Pokemon Sleep. The new smartphone app and optional external device that looks like a Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email Share your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

➤ Volkswagen to rake in almost half of Spain's EV subsidies ➤ Mercedes-Benz More Than Doubled All-Electric Car Sales In Q3 2022 ➤ Blow to electric car owners as plans to hit them with extra tax payments are revealed ➤ Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar Revealed ➤ Fisker Inc founder Henrik Fisker: pedigree carmaker going electric ➤ "Tesla bubble burst - Nio and BYD missed it" ➤ GMC Hummer EV Is Completely Sold Out for at Least 2 More Years ➤ Tesla Builds 10,000 Model Ys In 42 Days At Giga Texas ➤ Lime invests another £6 million in London's e-bike infrastructure ➤ Edinburgh council to end subsidised electricity for electric vehicle drivers ➤ Charging cars at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research ➤ Volkswagen to change ID EV naming strategy ➤ The future of solid-state batteries could be 3D-printed ➤ Chinese researchers develop 3D printed lithium metal battery ➤ Planners hope electric vehicles will help save the world's most polluted city ➤ Icelandair Plans To Fly Domestic Carbon Free By 2030

The future of design! MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Henrik Fisker of Fisker Inc! Henrik discusses the highly anticipated Fisker Ocean, lessons learned from Fisker Automotive, the benefits of startups, their partnership with Magna International, designing the BMW Z8, his time with Aston Martin, infotainment systems & the future of software defined vehicles, what "subscription culture" will do to the car industry, the Fisker Karma & Fisker Orbit, how he's endeavoring to change the EV market, & how he views the future of car design!

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth by Stu Heinecke About the Book: “Weeds scale faster than any business. It's in their DNA.” - Kathy Ireland, CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to business growth, examining the successful strategies that ordinary weeds use to spread, and prosper in almost any situation. This book will enable readers to apply strategies, mapping their own path to rapid and sustainable growth, while providing a focus on weed-based attributes to get the job done quickly and effectively. It also provides a pathway to transform their entire team into a collective of weeds operating on behalf of the company, acting as an incubator for innovation and productivity, while enriching their own opportunities for growth and security. An accessible and practical guide that leaders and companies across industries can help increase their market share, prominence, and customer base, this book enables them to grow, expand, dominate, and defend their turf. Stu has explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myrhvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.  About the Author: Stu Heinecke is a best-selling author, twice nominated Hall of Fame marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist. His first book, How To Get a Meeting with Anyone, which introduced the concept of contact marketing, was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. The American Marketing Association named him the "Father of Contact Marketing." Stu's books have enjoyed glowing coverage in Forbes, Inc., Harvard Business Review, CBS radio, and many other places. Stu is also a NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center Author in Residence and Mentor, and founder of cartoonists.org, a group of cartoonists from The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker, who donate art to help charities raise funds. And, interesting fact – he and his wife Charlotte live on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest in Puget Sound, north of Seattle AND and at the University of Southern California, he was a college party pal of actor LeVar Burton! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/how-grow-business-like-weed-stu-heinecke