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On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Sebastien Denef, CEO and co-founder at AGENTS.inc, a company at the forefront of building intelligent agent platforms for enterprises. On this episode we explore how agentic AI architectures are reshaping industries, what it takes to scale agentic AI solutions across siloes, and why the winners in this space will be those who master both the technology and collaboration. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can give a task to an AI agent – a piece of software – that autonomously handles the task. When compared to previous layers of automation, we can now increase the autonomy level because of the AI models and the increased amounts of data we have.  It's underhyped. The impact we can have with today's technology is very, very big and it will impact all sectors, from education to finding a job, buying a house, buying your groceries, deciding where to go on your weekend where right now we're only seeing the beginnings of what could happen.  Almost the entire industry is trying to improve ChatGPT, to make it a little bit better, we actually see that this chat function isn't really needed. What is needed is having a tireless workforce that tirelessly works for you as AI agents – you don't necessarily want to converse with all of them because there would be too many messages to handle. You need a control interface to steer these new employees. RPA allowed us to move a document from A to B. AI agents will allow us to understand what's inside that document, extract the right stuff, put the right thing into the system, evaluate the information, and so on. All these things were impossible before, that's the big difference and that is possible today. BEST MOMENTS  ‘Think of AI agents as computers that work while you are asleep.'  ‘We will see shifts in entire industries, especially those with large workforces which will no longer be needed, and we will see new stuff coming up because of that.' ‘Companies are only just waking up from the dream that if you use ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot you're “AI-ready”.' ‘More than 70% of the work people do right now can be automated.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Sebastien Denef is CEO and co-founder at AGENTS.inc who is inventing the future of human-computer interaction. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

https://www.patreon.com/c/AngryCentaurGaminghttps://substack.com/@acgreview?Arc Raiders blasts onto Steam but Dispatch is the true hero.Sit down with Karak for a side podcast from memories, to gaming news GTA creators to twitter haters LETS DO ITJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinEach Friday ACG and some pals Silver, Rej, Abssi, and Jonny from https://www.twitch.tv/jonnyplayslive get together to discuss games, life, books, movies and everything else. New home of the ACG Best Gaming PodcastFollow me on Twitter for reviews and info @jeremypenter-JOIN the ACG Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ACGVids/ https://www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Ralph Torrefranca, Executive Director of A&R at Angry Mob Music. With nearly two decades of experience, Ralph has championed emerging songwriters, artists, and producers, working with talents like Jake Scott, Bailey Bryan, and Joe Pepe. He is also the founder of Angry Mob's New Normal Writing Camp, a diversity-driven initiative, and a respected voice on equity in the music industry. Beyond his A&R work, Ralph fronts the post-punk band Cuffed Up and is an award-winning filmmaker.In this episode, Ralph offers a candid look at the realities of A&R and independent publishing. He and Ari discuss signing and developing new talent, navigating the politics of song splits, and the growing importance of diversity in writers' rooms. Ralph also sheds light on the challenges songwriters face in today's industry and the ongoing fight for fair representation, making this conversation invaluable for anyone seeking an inside perspective on the business of songwriting and publishing.https://www.instagram.com/rhymeswithralphhttps://www.instagram.com/angrymobmusic00:00:00 Introduction to A&R and Publishing00:03:00 The Role of A&R in Independent Publishing00:09:00 Challenges in Signing New Talent00:15:00 The Politics of Song Splits00:21:00 Diversity in Writers' Rooms00:27:00 Advocating for Songwriters' Rights00:33:00 The Evolving Music Industry Landscape00:39:00 Songwriting Camps and Collaboration00:45:00 Defining Success in the Music BusinessEdited and mixed by Peter SchruppMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most CEOs and entrepreneurs are neglecting their most important asset: their personal brand. Kara Goldin (founder of Hint Water) asked me a great question on her show: "How does SEO vary for a brand versus an individual?" My answer surprised her—and it might surprise you too. In this special crossover episode on Marketing Speak, I explain why most business leaders focus exclusively on their company's brand while ignoring their own. The problem? Your personal brand is the only one you take with you throughout your career. Companies come and go, but your name is forever. What we covered:  → Why content publishers often outrank established industry brands (and what to learn from them)  → How to identify indirect competitors with superior SEO knowledge  → The SparkToro tool that reveals exactly which hashtags your audience is using  → Why your personal website matters more than just having an "About the Founder" page Based on my work with major brands over three decades, I share proven strategies to ensure everything on page one—for both your personal name AND your company—either supports your narrative or gets pushed off entirely. This isn't about gaming the system. It's about strategic positioning that builds lasting digital authority.  Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/526.

Jake Bleiberg, Cybersecurity Reporter for Bloomberg News, joined Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss his latest story about hackers and a connection to a Chicago company. Jake explains what a ransomware attack is, the frequency of attacks, and how these employees planned to extort millions of dollars from victims.

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PREVIEW. Tariff Impact Absorbed by Corporate Pandemic Profits. Elizabeth Peek recounts the Wall Street Journal's speculation that new tariffs have not yet damaged the American economy because big companies are absorbing the costs. This absorption is possible because these companies already "fattened their margins" by jacking up prices during the pandemic. Companies are also rapidly sourcing imports from places less impacted by tariffs.

Building Loyalty at Every Step of the Customer Journey   Shep interviews Melissa Puls, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Renewals at Ivanti. She talks about the importance of customer success, the subscription business model, and how AI is transforming customer experience.   This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:   1.  What is customer success? 2. What is the difference between customer success and customer support? 3. Why is it important to start the customer success process as soon as a deal is signed? 4. What impact does proactive customer service have on customer satisfaction and loyalty? 5. How can businesses use a subscription model to build long-term customer relationships? Top Takeaways:    ·       A business isn't just about making money. It's about getting and keeping customers. Profit will result when you serve your customers well.  ·       Customer success is different from customer support. Customer support helps when there's a problem or technical issue, but customer success aims to keep problems from happening in the first place. Customer success teams work with customers from the beginning of the relationship to make sure they are fully utilizing the features of a product to serve their business. They proactively reach out before issues even become problems.  ·       The renewals don't start when a subscription ends. They begin with the very first interaction, making sure that customers are happy and using the product well from the start. When customers are happy, the decision to keep doing business with you becomes easy.  ·       The best companies try to anticipate issues and reach out before they happen. Checking in, providing helpful information, and teaching customers how to get the most from your product are what create loyal customers.  ·       Companies can use data and technology, such as AI, to spot patterns in customer behavior and predict what customers will need next. By paying attention to how customers use a product and when they might need help, businesses can step in with support before a small issue becomes a big problem. This reduces customer churn by giving them confidence that your team will be there for them when needed.  ·       Delivering a great customer experience takes teamwork across marketing, sales, support, and customer success. All parts of the company need to work together to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience.  ·     Plus, Shep and Melissa discuss how every business, regardless of industry, can successfully adopt a subscription model that keeps customers coming back. Tune in! Quotes:   "Customers buy from other customers. Create advocates in your customer base." "The most exciting thing about customer experience is to be able to correlate and collect information that your customers give you to make their experience better." "Many people confuse customer success with customer support. In reality, customer success is about proactively ensuring customers never need to call support unless there's a genuine technical glitch." "Anticipate your customer's needs before they even know they need it. Use the data and technology like AI to predict issues and churn so that you can get more productive." "The best companies out there put customers at the center of everything they do. That is how they are going to grow today and into the future."   About:  Melissa Puls is the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Renewals at Ivanti, overseeing the entire customer journey from awareness to renewal. She is focused on helping companies enhance every stage of the customer experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode, Mark Basch joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the common media mistakes publicly traded companies make.Tune in to learn more!Meet our guest:Our episode guest is Mark Basch, a seasoned business journalist with decades of experience covering publicly traded companies. He provides insights on economics, business trends, manufacturing, real estate, and unemployment, drawing from data releases and press statements.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. Consequences of companies mishandling bad news2. Best practices for publicly traded companies to work effectively with journalists3. Why preparation and anticipation are key to effective media interactions4. Why understanding media evolution is critical for PR5. The difference between embargoes and advance news, and how to use them strategically Quotables“When something is happening, it's a good idea to preemptively get together with the key people and have a response ready because one of the things that could happen in today's world is the story is going to be posted online and nobody is ready to respond.” — Mark Basch“Clever is great, but it better be accurate.” — Mark Basch“The headline … is designed to get you to read the story but also should tell you what the story is.” — Mark Basch“If you want to make this newsworthy, if you want to get media coverage about your company, its success and its growth, we've got to have credible indicators of how quickly you are growing.” — Jason Mudd“Always prepare, always assume the worst, and have proper preparations.” — Jason Mudd“Have a plan, but have a plan in case the plan fails of what you're going to do secondarily.” — Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.More about Mark BaschMark Basch is a seasoned business journalist who's covered publicly traded companies for decades. His reporting focuses on economics, business trends, manufacturing, real estate, and unemployment, drawing regularly from data releases and press statements.Guest's contact info and resources:Mark Basch on LinkedInAdditional resources:The best and worst media relations efforts from public relations professionalsHow to speak with clarity and authority during a crisis11 crisis management tactics to avoid or prepare for a PR disasterThe 4 R's of media relatSupport the show On Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands. On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

On today's program, Michael Rogers talks with Dr. Lindsay Ruland, DVM, owner and chief of medicine at Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor. They were named to the list of Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2025. The hospital treats a wide range of animals and emphasizes compassionate care for both pets and their owners. Dr. Ruland highlighted the importance of proper care for exotic pets, the rise of pet insurance and the role of veterinarians in determining pet nutrition. The hospital recently expanded to three operating rooms and plans to add more specialists. They also focus on inspiring future veterinarians through community engagement. "We are very passionate about being part of our community, getting out in the community, speaking with kids, and hoping to inspire them to understand that veterinary medicine can be a tough job, but it is so deeply rewarding and very much worth it in the end. And so don't, don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it," she says. The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan's small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We're located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol. Our mission is to help Michigan small businesses succeed by promoting entrepreneurship, leveraging buying power and engaging in political advocacy. When small businesses band together through the Small Business Association of Michigan, they achieve more than they could on their own.  Our 32,000 members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites the SBAM membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship…a spirit that drove you to start and continue to operate your own business because you believe you can do something better than anyone else is doing it! (music licensed from www.jukedeck.com)  

Companies are starting to use AI to interview potential employees. Sound creepy? Well, a new study suggests it might not be all bad.. Today on the show, we look at why a job interview with AI might be preferable to one with a human. ? And Adrian gets grilled by an AI job recruiter named “Anna.” Related episodes: AI creates, transforms and destroys … jobs Fighting AI with AI For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Five of the Big Tech Behemoths reported last week. What did we learn and what should we expect looking ahead? Rick Munarriz, Sanmeet Deo, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss macro takeaways from last week's Big Tech earnings. - Dig into the details for the unusual news in each report. - Make a few reckless predictions of what's to come from Big Tech. Don't wait! Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David's Gardner's new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It's on shelves now; get it before it's gone! Companies discussed: AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Rick Munarriz, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We unpack why companies are skipping IPOs—private money, regulation, short-termism, and M&A—and what it means for investors and the economy. A brutal, step-by-step guide showing how an individual can escape poverty and build a stable middle-class life. Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books

Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. They break down which tools work best for technical developers versus non-technical builders, discuss the trust and ecosystem factors that matter when choosing a platform, and share hard-won lessons about the mindset shift required to build software with AI assistance. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:11 – Windsurf 03:46 – Cursor 06:33 – Lovable, v0, Bolt 10:17 – Mobile vibe coding: Rork, VibeCode App, Anything 15:04 – Codex 16:52 – Claude Code 18:28 – Replit 20:23 – Chef by Convex 21:39 – Advice for Vibe Coders Key Points Community size and tutorial availability matter as much as technical capability when choosing a vibe coding platform For technical developers, Cursor and Claude Code dominate; for non-technical builders, V0 offers the best balance of power and accessibility Mobile vibe coding platforms (Rourke, Vibe Code App, Anything) represent a new wave of opportunity, especially for consumer apps monetizing through TikTok discovery Non-technical builders need a mindset shift: building real software takes time, testing, and iteration—not five prompts Betting on a platform means betting on the team and founder behind it; follow their vision to choose the right tool The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND MIC ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rasmickyy  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasmic

We are much of the way through earnings season, although some of the bubbliest of the big bubbly names are reporting earnings this week, including speculative favorite Palantir today, while Applovin reports tomorrow and Robinhood, the top performer of the S&P 500 this year, reports on Wednesday. Also today, we look at the state of play in commodities markets with Saxo Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen, including soybeans, gold and crude oil, run through some more compelling developments in FX and much more. Hosting the pod is Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links discussed on the podcast and our Chart of the Day can be found on the John J. Hardy substack (within one to three hours from the time of the podcast release). Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.

Gensler's Diane Hoskins explains the workplace design trends that are meeting the evolving needs of today's workforce. She discusses how hybrid work shapes office plans, the importance of reflecting local culture and AI's growing impact.Key takeaways on Gensler's views of workplace design: · Workplace design is in flux: Today's offices require a rethink of the work environment, shifting from rigid layouts to flexible spaces. · One size doesn't fit all: From law firms to tech companies, bespoke design strategies—rooted in culture, function and employee satisfaction—are outperforming cookie-cutter solutions across sectors. · Destination workplaces are on the rise: Companies are investing in spaces that attract talent and foster collaboration, turning offices into places where people want to be. · AI is changing the game: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing architectural visualization, enabling real-time design iteration and deeper client engagement.

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Most hiring currently focuses on assessing a mix of skills and experience. However, there's a deeper layer that often gets overlooked. Companies talk endlessly about culture and values, yet few know how to genuinely assess them.  This matters especially for purpose-driven organizations. Whether it's a B Corp, a sustainability-focused business, or any company with a strong mission, finding people whose values are truly aligned isn't just nice to have—it's essential.  So how do you find genuinely aligned candidates, and where does technology help, and where does it hinder My guest this week is Leon Richards, founder of Good Talent, an Executive search & leadership advisory consultancy for values-led organizations. In our conversation, he explains how values-based recruiting actually works, why human judgment matters, and what responsible AI use looks like. In the interview, we discuss: Values, purpose, and mission-driven organizations The importance of alignment  Why cultural fit is often missed How to assess for values alignment AI, human skills, and accountability The "moral crumple zone" What does responsible AI look like? The future of TA

US equity futures were higher Monday. Asian equities broadly firmed, led by a record-setting Kospi surge, while European markets opened stronger. Investor sentiment improved after the White House detailed the Trump-Xi trade truce. In addition, OPEC+ decided to pause output increases, lifting crude prices. Meanwhile, South Korea's export recovery accelerated in October, while Taiwan's PMI remained in contraction. On the policy front, multiple Fed officials delivered hawkish remarks, signaling caution on further rate cuts, though market reaction was muted.Companies mentioned: NVIDIA, Amazon, Westpac Banking

This week on China EVs & More, Tu and Lei unpack a scary set of Q3 results for global automakers. Porsche's operating profit nearly vanishes, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group struggle, and BYD reports its first major profit decline in years. Meanwhile, Li Auto faces a costly Mega recall after a battery-coolant fire, raising new questions about safety and supply-chain quality.Tu shares insights from the Reuters Automotive Summit, including what executives from Rivian, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz USA had to say about current challenging environment — plus takeaways from Ganesh Iyer of NIO USA. The hosts also discuss how Chinese tech players like Xiaomi and Geely are resetting global expectations, why CATL's battery dominance will continue for the next decade, and what the West must learn from China's hyper-competitive EV market.Chapters02:16 Halloween Reflections and Market Concerns05:04 Li Auto's Recall and Safety Issues08:00 Financial Performance of Major Automakers11:03 Competitive Landscape in the EV Market13:49 Restructuring of German Automakers16:46 Insights from the Reuters Conference19:59 Level 4 Autonomy and Future Trends30:03 The Evolution of Autonomy34:50 Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles39:51 Marketing Strategies in a Multicultural Landscape44:31 Consumer Data Privacy and Trust54:08 The Future of Battery Technology_____Stay tuned for sharp analysis on involution, layoffs at GM, brand marketing shifts, and how the next generation of EVs from Mercedes, Hyundai, and NIO will shape 2026.Companies & Topics Discussed:BYD | Li Auto | CATL | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen Group | Audi | BMW Group | Beijing Hyundai | NIO | Xiaomi | Geely | Luxeed | DJI | Momenta | FinDreams | Rivian | Lucid | Stellantis | Uber | Nvidia | GM | Honda | Apple | AESC | Gotion | Calb

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings advanced legislation designed to protect homeowners from excessive insurance rate increases and ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in Illinois homeowners insurance. "With this legislation, we are putting fairness and accountability back into the system," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "Here is what this means for Illinois homeowners — no more surprise renewals, no more fine print, no more ‘gotcha' letters in the mail.” The legislation would establish clear rules for homeowners insurance, including: No surprise renewals: Companies would be required to give at least 60 days' notice before nonrenewal and at least 60 days' notice for premium increases over 10% or changes in coverage or deductibles. Use of Illinois-specific data: Insurers would need to use credible state-specific loss experience when setting rates. Fair, reasonable and transparent rates: Rates would need to be actuarially sound and not excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. Accountability and enforcement: The Department of Insurance would be able to review filings, issue orders and require rebates when rates are found unfair. The legislation would apply specifically to fire and extended coverage insurance for residential owner occupied properties, while excluding commercial, rental and unoccupied properties. Hastings emphasized the legislation is leveling the playing field for Illinois residents. "We are tired of the industry cherry picking data from across the country when setting their rates,” said Hastings. “This legislation guarantees homeowners a fair shake, with rates based on real Illinois data." House Bill 3799 passed the Senate on Thursday.

Today's guest resides in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, and is the founder of the boutique consulting firm Town Square Advisors, his name, Matthew Person. Matt has more than 25 years of experience helping companies design and capture enterprise value. He has created the proprietary Square Management System to facilitate improved performance through optimal organizational design methods framed around a concept called 'Constrained Independence.' Team, you'll hear us discussing this methodology with many other aspects around how we can all leverage this tool to understand our own leadership as well as company performance status and identify gaps. In addition to Town Square Advisors, Matt has led global inorganic growth strategy plus M&As from multiple private equity-backed portfolio companies. Visit the C4C website to gain full access to the transcript, show notes, and guest links.  Coaching 4 Companies

This week, James and JB look at a £40k/month foot clinic business with huge potential to scale nationally. They'll explore what's working and what needs to be built next.Find out more from Damian here: https://footmediccardiff.co.ukSign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entrepreneurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:

HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ / OTCQB: HPQFF)HPQ Silicon received its first industrial shipments of ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells, marking a key milestone toward commercial validation. The pre-commercial units will be distributed to selected testers across the mobility, energy-storage, and defense sectors as part of field-evaluation programs supporting HPQ's goal of building a North American supply chain for advanced battery materials.AISIX Solutions Inc. (TSXV: AISX)AISIX Solutions signed an MOU with a leading Canadian insurance brokerage to pilot its Climate Genius wildfire-risk intelligence platform across up to 500 insured properties. The 30-day evaluation will assess data quality, operational utility, and integration potential as AISIX continues positioning its Artificial Intelligence technology at the forefront of climate-risk analytics.ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU / OTCQB: ESAUF)ESGold confirmed its final processing methodology at the Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec, validating the rail-tailings feedstock approach and signaling that construction is nearing completion. With metallurgical testing complete and project development advancing ahead of schedule, ESGold is now transitioning toward production readiness.Gold X2 Mining Inc. (TSXV: AUXX / OTCQB: GSHRF)Gold X2 reported strong grade-control drill results from its Moss Main Zone, highlighted by 69.65 metres grading 1.63 g/t gold and 10 metres at 7.09 g/t gold. The intercepts confirm continuity across high-grade shear corridors and strengthen the company's pathway toward a mineral-resource estimate and future feasibility study.Argenta Silver Corp. (TSXV: AGAG / OTCQB: AGAGF)Argenta Silver announced high-grade assay results from its El Quevar Project in Argentina, including 263 g/t silver over 35 metres and 425 g/t silver over 6 metres. The results confirm continuity at the Yaxtché Deposit, reveal a new mineralized trend, and position Argenta for a fully funded next phase of drilling in one of South America's most prospective silver districts.

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Four companies are laying off more than 400 workers in Dallas-Fort Worth, putting further strain on Texas' slowing job market as national layoffs also pick up speed. Security firm Job1USA is cutting about 117 employees at six locations in Texas, including 81 in Dallas-Fort Worth. In other news, a second lawsuit has been brought against Celina ISD, accusing school officials of being more concerned about its storied football program than the welfare of students; a pharmaceutical company has initiated a voluntary recall of more than half a million bottles of its blood pressure medication distributed in the U.S., after finding that the bottles contained higher than acceptable levels of a carcinogen; nd a month after a weekslong hearing on the motion to dismiss or to convert Merit Street Media's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott Everett converted the case to a Chapter 7 from the bench Tuesday afternoon, saying, “there is no hope for rehabilitation.” He called the case an anomaly and said it came to him in “liquidation mode.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Philadelphia has sued S.C. Johnson & Son and Bimbo Bakeries, alleging they misled consumers about the recyclability of plastic bags by using symbols like “chasing arrows” and How2Recycle labels. The City argues that these claims ignore the economic and technical realities of plastic film recycling—most of which can't be processed through curbside programs. The lawsuit highlights a growing enforcement trend against environmental marketing claims that rely on technical recyclability rather than practical, market-scale recycling. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo Mon

Buckle up, folks, because we're diving into the wild world of home safety upgrades this Saturday! Eric G and John Dudley are dishing out the lowdown on some new tech that could save your precious abode from disaster—like, you know, the kind of drama that turns your living room into a set for a disaster movie. Plus, get ready for some laugh-out-loud tales of near-miss accidents that'll have you questioning your own DIY skills (or lack thereof). Oh, and if you're gearing up for family gatherings, we've got the best hacks to make it look like you've actually been productive all year—spoiler alert: it involves some fancy toilet and a bath fan that'll drown out your uncle's... well, you know. So tune in for a chaotic blend of home improvement wisdom and absurdity that'll make you feel just a little better about your own life choices!This weekend, we're diving into some seriously fun stuff on the show! Ever thought about how you can make your home safer without breaking the bank? Well, Eric G and John Dudley have got the scoop on the latest tech to help keep your castle safe from fiery doom, and spoiler alert: some of it might just be free! Yeah, you heard that right. We're talking about innovations that can snuff out a disaster before it even gets a chance to start, which is always a win in my book. And in true Around the House fashion, we're not just all talk—get ready to hear some tales of our own near-misses and mishaps that remind us that home improvement isn't always a walk in the park. I mean, who doesn't love a good story about a fire extinguisher going rogue? Picture this: me, lying on the floor, covered in powder, questioning all my life choices. It's a wild ride full of laughs (and maybe a few cringe-worthy moments). But we're also gearing up for the holiday season! Got family coming over and dreading the inevitable “What have you done to the house this year?” question from the in-laws? We've got your back with some super easy projects that'll make it look like you've been hard at work, even if you've just been binge-watching your favorite show. Seriously, who knew a fancy toilet could save your reputation so easily? Tune in for all the laughs, tips, and maybe a touch of sarcasm as we navigate the chaos of home maintenance together!Takeaways: This episode dives into the world of home safety upgrades, because who doesn't want their house to be a fortress against fire? Eric and John hilariously recount their home improvement accidents, proving that DIY can be a sport for the reckless. We share quick and easy projects to impress your family during the holidays, even if they think you haven't done anything all year. Want to avoid bathroom disasters when your relatives visit? We recommend the ultimate toilet that won't embarrass you or your guests! Discover new tech that might save your home before disaster strikes – and yes, it could be free! Stick around for our undeniable charm and sarcasm as we navigate the wild world of home maintenance and DIY chaos. Companies mentioned in this episode: Toto Mentioned in this episode:Suscribe to our YouTube Channel Want even more home improvement tips, tricks, and insider advice? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @AroundTheHouseEricG for project guides, product reviews, and behind-the-scenes content you won't hear on the podcast. Don't miss out—hit that subscribe button today! Around the House YouTube

"What is the best podcast platform for beginners?" The short answer is – it depends on you and your goals! I cover several popular podcast hosting platforms, including Captivate, Transistor, Buzzsprout, Podbean, and Libsyn. My personal favorite is Captivate because for $19 a month, you can create unlimited podcasts and episodes, with only a price increase if you go over 30,000 downloads. I use Captivate for multiple shows and love its feature set.I also highlight the importance of understanding your goals: Are you trying to sell your own stuff (like my book "Profit from Your Podcast") or are you aiming for advertising revenue? I explain how selling your own products can often be more profitable than relying on podcast ad revenue for most beginners.You're Going to Have a Learning CurveWhile each hosting platform has a learning curve, they're all pretty approachable. Don't stress about being a beginner – take a day or a few hours to watch tutorials and get to know the software. I encourage you to treat this learning phase as putting gas in your tank for a smoother ride ahead.For those wanting extra help, I offer step-by-step videos and support through the School of Podcasting. Use coupon code "Listener" at checkout for a discount!Websites and Companies mentioned- Captivate.fm (Podcast hosting)- Transistor.fm (Podcast hosting)- Buzzsprout.com (Podcast hosting)- Podbean.com (Podcast hosting)- Libsyn.com (Podcast hosting)- Blubrry.com (Podcast hosting)- Schoolofpodcasting.com (My educational resource for podcasters)- profitfromyourpodcast.com (My book website)- RSS.com (Mentioned in context of advertising)- Spotify.com (Mentioned in context of advertising)- TidyCal.com (Calendar tool I use)Ecamm Live (Live streaming)If you need more guidance, reach out to me—I'm here to help podcasters grow!Mentioned in this episode:Want to Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?I've got you covered with a FREE Podcast Launch Checklist that walks you through the whole process IN THE RIGHT ORDER. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/checklistPodcast Launch ChecklistThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

As President Trump signed Executive Order 13769 titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”, Section 7 of that order directed the Department of Homeland Security to “expedite the completion and implementation of a biometric entry-exit tracking system for all travelers to the United States.” In his ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill' that will become a reality in September of 2026.“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Revelation 13:16,17 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, effective December 26, 2025, the new rule authorizes CBP to photograph “all aliens” (non-citizens) at all ports of entry and departure (air, sea, land) and “any other point of departure.” The legal underpinning remains 8 U.S.C. § 1365b, which obligates the Secretary of DHS to “develop a plan to accelerate the full implementation of an automated biometric entry and exit data system.” While currently aimed at non-citizens, the infrastructure built could easily later expand to include U.S. citizens. Companies like Palantir, Oracle, Microsoft and Open Ai who make up Stargate will be tasked with making all of this happen starting in 2026. Trump brought us the Pandemic, the Lockdown, the COVID Vaccine and now the biometric tracking system. Today we bring you what you need to know about how President Trump and his administration are being used to advance the end times timeline.

LEGO Ideas is coming in hot with the most selections ever! The Goonies make their journey on another adventure in LEGO AND Animal Crossing is getting LEGOfied. That and more on thsi week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 21361 Gremlins Gizmo Rebrickable Review: Halloween Trick or Treat by Carbohydrates Minecraft 2026Goonies!Ideas designs in FortniteDisney Classic AnimationLEGO PartyBuild a BearBrickboy - KickstarterPaladone licensingLEGO selling in RussiaTechnic 2026Factory set!LEGO Ideas selection!Black Friday LIvestreamFestive WonderlandBatman game awardAnimal CrossingYellow DunkB&N free buildThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Jeannette discusses the critical role of diversity and inclusion in business, emphasising that it is not merely a compliance issue but a strategic advantage that drives innovation, resilience, and profitability.  She shares insights on how diverse teams outperform homogenous ones and provides practical tips for leaders to foster an inclusive culture You'll hear why: Diversity is not just a PR stunt; it's essential for business growth. Inclusive leadership drives innovation and resilience. Diverse teams can spot blind spots faster and bring more ideas. Companies with diverse leadership are more profitable and adaptable. Inclusion creates a sense of belonging, reducing employee turnover. Leaders must set the tone for inclusion through actions, not just words. Auditing gaps in representation is crucial for progress. Subscribe to Brave Bold Brilliant for weekly wisdom on leadership, legacy, and living boldly. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

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2025 has been the year of AI capex (so far). Companies have been announcing huge spending increases and signing deals to secure critical supplies like semiconductors for years into the future. So far, the market has responded well to these announcements. Except today when Meta announced the most ambitious AI capital spending plan of the Magnificent 7 companies and the market blinked. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Meta's ambitious spending plan sending the stock down -Microsoft's and Alphabet's earnings and outlook getting mixed reviews -One year without Brian Niccol at Chipotle -One year with Brian Niccol at Starbucks Companies discussed: META, GOOG, MSFT, CMG, SBUX, AMZN Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⬥GUEST⬥Eric O'Neill, Keynote Speaker, Cybersecurity Expert, Spy Hunter, Bestselling Author. Attorney | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-m-oneill/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥In this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin reconnects with Eric O'Neill, National Security Strategist at NeXasure and former FBI counterintelligence operative. Together, they explore how cybercrime has matured into a global economy—and why organizations of every size must learn to compete, not just defend.O'Neill draws from decades of undercover work and corporate investigation to reveal that cybercriminals now operate like modern businesses: they innovate, specialize, and scale. The difference? Their product is your data. He argues that resilience—not prevention—is the true marker of readiness. Companies can't assume they're too small or too obscure to be targeted. “It's just a matter of numbers,” he says. “At some point, you will get struck. You need to be able to take the punch and keep moving.”The discussion covers the practical realities facing small and midsize businesses: limited budgets, fragmented tools, and misplaced confidence. O'Neill explains why so many organizations over-invest in overlapping technologies while under-investing in strategy. His firm helps clients identify these inefficiencies and replace tool sprawl with coordinated defense.Preparation, O'Neill says, should follow his PAID methodology—Prepare, Assess, Investigate, Decide. The goal is to plan ahead, detect fast, and act decisively. Those that do not prepare spend ten times more responding after an incident than they would have spent preventing it.Martin and O'Neill also examine how storytelling bridges the gap between security teams and executive boards. Using relatable analogies—like house fires and insurance—O'Neill makes cybersecurity human. His message is simple: security is not a technical decision; it's a business one.Listen to hear how the business of cybercrime mirrors legitimate enterprise—and why understanding that truth might be your best defense.⬥RESOURCES⬥Book: Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime by Eric O'Neill – Book linkBook: Gray Day by Eric O'Neill – Book linkFree, Weekly Newsletter: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.netPodcast: Former FBI Spy Hunter Eric O'Neill Explains How Cybercriminals Use Espionage techniques to Attack Us: https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/episodes/new-book-spies-lies-and-cyber-crime-former-fbi-spy-hunter-eric-oneill-explains-how-cybercriminals-use-espionage-techniques-to-attack-us-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

How can B2B companies turn their leaders into one of their most powerful marketing and employer branding assets?Host, Amy Woods, is joined by Ash Jones for a second time on the podcast. Ash is the founder of Great Influence and Great Leaders and in this episode Amy and Ash explore the growing trend of leadership visibility and personal branding for leaders within organizations on LinkedIn.Ash shares the story of how Great Leaders began, almost by accident, after working with Booking.com, and how the results from that project inspired a new model for companies looking to activate their senior teams on LinkedIn.This conversation dives into why helping leaders build a personal brand isn't a risk but instead it's a strategic advantage, and what it really takes to make it work inside complex businesses.Find out:The moment Ash realised leadership visibility was the next evolution of personal brandingWhy big organizations like Booking.com and Sky are investing in leadership voicesThe measurable business impact of activating leaders on LinkedInHow to balance company messaging with authentic personal expressionWhy the fear of “they'll get headhunted” is an outdated mindsetHow to help senior leaders find confidence, consistency and real influence onlineAsh's advice for “cracking LinkedIn” and what most people get wrongImportant links & mentions:Blog post: https://www.content10x.com/343Ash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-jones-85363975/Great Influence: https://greatinfluence.com/Great Leaders: https://greatinfluence.com/leadersAmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/Amy's book: www.content10x.com/book (Content 10x: More Content, Less Time, Maximum Results)Amy Woods is the CEO and founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.She's also a best-selling author, hosts two content marketing podcasts (The Content 10x Podcast and B2B Content Strategist), and speaks on stages all over the world about the power of content marketing.Join thousands of business owners, content creators and marketers and get the latest content marketing tips and advice delivered straight to your inbox every week https://www.content10x.com/newsletter

What is Chapel? This week, Technology Now explores the programming language, Chapel. We ask what it is, how it was designed, and we explore why people would use it instead of some of the more established languages.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Brad Chamberlain:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-chamberlain-3ab358105 Sourceshttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Ada-Lovelacehttps://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/about/https://cdn.britannica.com/31/172531-050-E009D42C/portion-Charles-Babbage-Analytical-Engine-death-mill-1871.jpghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PunchedCardsAnalyticalEngine.jpghttps://www.mpg.de/female-pioneers-of-science/Ada-Lovelace

Luxembourg's Smart Investment Strategy Funds In-Space Manufacturing Platforms Bob Zimmerman John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman discuss Luxembourg's smart investment strategy of using tax dollars as capital to invest in promising space companies. Luxembourg invested in Space Cargo, which, alongside French startup Comat, is developing the "bento box" orbital platform. This platform supports the rewarding cottage industry of manufacturing high-value products in zero or near-zero gravity. 1959

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses several major companies announcing layoffs as they work to streamline operations, improve margins, and strengthen their stock performance in an increasingly competitive market.

From Diwali's lights in India to a “spiffy-drop” on Netflix, this Mailbag travels widely and thinks deeply. A listener celebrates the Rule Breaker habit of lighting candles, not fanning flames, while others ask how to “Add Up, Don't Double Down” in practice, what makes a business cyclical, and how to think about price momentum. Plus, a 67-year-old Fool goes all-in, a Boilermaker misses Investor Island, and a Brit reminds us that some “periods of time” are best left to translation. Sign up for The Motley Fool's Breakfast News here: www.fool.com/breakfastnews Order David's Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/ Companies mentioned: AMZN, CRWD, MELI, META, NFLX, NVDA, RKLB, SHOP, TOST Host: David Gardner Producer: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Anaiz has spent over 25 years building a career as a professional photographer. When the pandemic paused events and disrupted her usual work, she saw an opportunity to explore new creative ventures. That's when she founded OZAIZ, a homewares brand born from the idea of making candles last beyond a single use. Today, Amy balances running OZAIZ alongside her established photography business, all while raising a family.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and background 9:40 Marketing the company 12:17 Managing the business 16:39 Work-life balance 21:40 Motherhood and entrepreneurship 23:57 Reflecting on the business 28:06 Advice for other entrepreneurs 29:44 Closing and contact

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, including conversational forms, AI opinion tracking, and multi-model research tools. This is a rare look inside how one of the most successful founders thinks about taste, execution, and turning ideas into reality. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:01 – Inside Guillermo's V0 Workflow 10:56 – Startup Idea 1: The AI camera App 19:33 – Advice for building taste and generating ideas 22:56 – Visualizing products in your head before prompting 28:21 – Startup Idea 2: AI Forms 37:34 – v0's AI SDK 41:55 – Startup Idea 3: Notion-style document tool with promptable blocks 43:53 – Startup Idea 4: LLM Vibes Radar 46:26 – Startup Idea 5: Deepest research Key Points Guillermo uses V0 to prototype, pitch, and refine products—often building functional demos in 15-30 minutes The viral AI camera app was built during a lunch break as proof that Nano Banana is a "GPT-4 moment for image models" Forms are underrated primitives of the internet and ripe for AI disruption through conversational interfaces Always work backwards from the ideal interface, not from technical constraints Fewer pixels are always better—delete until only the essential remains Dedicated tools with their own URL and interface can outcompete "modes" in larger products Links & Resources V0 — https://v0.app V0 Community Templates — https://v0.app/templates AI Camera Demo — https://v0bananacam.vercel.app Vercel AI SDK — https://ai-sdk.dev AI Gateway — https://vercel.com/ai Vercel Template Marketplace — https://vercel.com/templates Next.js — https://nextjs.org The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND GUILLERMO ON SOCIAL v0: https://v0.app X/Twitter: https://x.com/rauchg

Anthony Scilipoti is one of the sharpest minds in investing. He's the President and CEO of Veritas Group of Companies. He called the collapses of both Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Nortel before they happened, and now he has some thoughts on AI. We talk about asking better questions, reading the fine print, the role of short selling, and what it means to be wrong. We explore why AI gives you information but not insight, why cheap risk is often the most expensive, and why nothing matters until it does. It's a conversation about the difference between seeing and understanding and the discipline to notice what everyone else ignores. This episode is not investment advice. It's time to listen and learn. ----- About Anthony Anthony Scilipoti is one of the sharpest minds in investing. He's the President and CEO of Veritas Group of Companies. ----- Approximate Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Early Career (02:53) The Enron Scandal (05:48) Lessons on Auditing (16:12) The AI 'Bubble' and the State of the Market (18:46) Ad Break (20:50) The AI 'Bubble' and the State of the Market (Cont.) (28:12) Parallels Between the Fall of Nortel Networks and the Current AI Economy (35:15) Ad Break (36:10) Parallels Between the Fall of Nortel Networks and the Current AI Economy (Cont.) (39:14) Investing Rules for Better Investments (42:14) Red Flags to Look Out for When Investing? (45:56) The Rise and Fall of Valeant Pharmaceuticals (53:04) Is a Complicated Corporate Structure Bad? (55:54) Companies Don't Start Out Being Crooked (57:53) Why is EBITDA a Disastrous Measurement? (1:00:47) How Should Investors See Stock Options / How to Account for Stock Options (1:06:30) What Incentives to Look for in a Company When Investing? (1:11:31) The Rise of Index Investing (1:15:41) Buybacks and Share Count (1:21:21) What Makes Warren Buffett a Unique Investor? (1:26:58) The Power of the Retail Investor (1:32:30) What Is Success for You? ----- Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: Basecamp: Stop struggling, start making progress. Get somewhere with Basecamp. Sign up free at http://basecamp.com/knowledgeproject reMarkable: Get your paper tablet at https://www.reMarkable.com today .tech domains: Nothing says tech like being on .tech https://get.tech/ ----- Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------Follow Shane ParrishX ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠@farnamstreet⁠ LinkedIn ⁠Shane Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we talk about robots, call center workers, and convenience stores.We also discuss investors, chatbots, and job markets.Recommended Book: The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonTranscriptThough LLM-based generative AI software, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, are becoming more and more powerful by the month, and offering newfangled functionality seemingly every day, it's still anything but certain these tools, and the chatbots they power, will take gobs of jobs from human beings.The tale that's being told by upper-management at a lot of companies makes it seem like this is inevitable, though there would seem to be market incentives for them to both talk and act like this is the case.Companies that make new, splashy investments in AI tech, or which make deals with big AI companies, purporting to further empower their offerings and to “rightsize” their staff as a consequence, tend to see small to moderate bumps in their stock price, and that's good for the execs and other management in those companies, many of whom own a lot of stock, or have performance incentives related to the price of their stock built into their larger pay package.But often, not always, but quite a lot of the time, the increased effectiveness and efficiencies claimed by these higher-ups after they go on a firing spree and introduce new AI tools, seem to be at least partly, and in some cases mostly attributable to basically just threatening their staff with being fired in a difficult labor market.When Google executives lay off 5 or 10% of their staff on a given team, for instance, and then gently urge those who survived the cull to come to the office more frequently rather than working from home, and tell them that 60 hours a week is the sweet spot for achieving their productivity goals, that will tend to lead to greater outputs—at least for a while. Same as any other industry where blood has been drawn and a threat is made if people don't live up to a casually stated standard presented by the person drawing that blood.Also worth mentioning here is that many of the people introducing these tools, both into their own companies and into the market as a whole, seem to think most jobs can be done by AI systems, but not theirs. Many executives have outright said that future businesses will have a small number of people managing a bunch of AI bots, and at least a few investors have said that they believe most jobs can be automated, but investing is too specialized and sophisticated, and will likely remain the domain of clever human beings like themselves.All of which gestures at what we're seeing in labor markets around the globe right now, where demands for new hires are becoming more intense and a whole lot of low-level jobs in particular are disappearing entirely—though in most cases this is not because of AI, or not just, but instead because of automation more broadly; something that AI is contributing to, but something that is also a lot bigger than AI.And that's what I'd like to talk about today. The rapid-speed deployment, in some industries and countries, at least, of automated systems, of robots, basically, and how this is likely to impact the already ailing labor markets in the places that are seeing the spearpoint of this deployment.—Chatbots are AI tools that are capable of taking input from users and responding with often quite human-sounding text, and increasingly, audio as well.These bots are the bane of some customers who are looking to speak to a human about some unique need or problem, but who are instead forced to run a gauntlet of AI-powered bots. The interaction often happens in the same little chat window through which they'll eventually, if they say the right magic words, reach a human being capable of actually helping them. And like so many of the AI innovations that have been broadly deployed at this point, this is a solution that's generally hated by customers, but lauded by the folks who run these companies, because it saves them a lot of money if they can hire fewer human beings to handle support tickets, even if those savings are the result of most people giving up before successfully navigating the AI maze and reaching a human customer support worker.In India right now, the thriving call center industry is seeing early signs of disruption from the same. IT training centers, in particular, are experimenting with using audio-capable AI chatbots instead of human employees, in part because demand is so high, but also, increasingly, because doing so is cheaper than hiring actual human beings to do the same work.One such company, LimeChat, recently said that it plans to cut its employee base by 80% in the near-future, and if that experiment is successful, this could ripple through India's $283 billion IT sector, which accounts for 7.5% of India's GDP. Hiring growth in this sector already collapsed in 2024 and 2025, and again, while this shift seems to be pretty good for the balance books of the companies doing less hiring and more firing as they deploy more AI systems, it's very not good for the often younger people who take these jobs, specializing in call center IT work, only to find that the market no longer demands their skill sets.Along the same lines, but in a perhaps more surprising industry, some convenience stores in Japan are deploying robots to manage their back rooms, where the products that end up available out front are unloaded, tallied, and shelved.These robots, which are basically just arms on poles, sometimes attached to wheeled bases, for moving around, sometimes not, are operated by AI, but are also continuously monitored by human employees in the Philippines. Each worker, who can be paid a lot less than an entry-level, young Japanese person would expect to be paid, monitors about 50 machines at a time, and steps in, using virtual reality gear to control the robots, if one of them gets stuck or drops something; which apparently happens about 4% of the time.This is akin to offshoring of the kind we've seen since the early 2000s, when the dawn of technological globalization made China the factory of the world and everything shifted from a model of local production and the stockpiling of components, to a last-minute, supply-chain oriented model that allowed companies to move all their manufacturing and some of their services to wherever it could be done the cheapest.Many people and companies benefitted from this arbitrage to some degree, though many regions have dried up as a result of this shift, because, for instance, former company towns where cars were produced no longer have the resources to keep infrastructure from degrading, and no longer have enough jobs to keep young people from moving away; brain drain can become pretty intense when there's no economic reason to stay.This reality is expected to become more widespread, even beyond former manufacturing hubs, because of the deployment of both AI systems, which can be subbed-in for many remote jobs, like call center work, programming, and the like, but also because of increasingly sophisticated and capable robots, which can do more automated work, which in turn allows them to be monitored, sometimes remotely, like those Japanese convenience store robots, for a fraction of the price of hiring a human being.This shift is expected to be especially harrowing for teens hoping to enter the labor market in entry-level jobs, as responsibilities like shelf-stocking and product scanning and the loading and unloading of materials are increasingly automatable, as robots capable of doing this work are developed and deployed, and perhaps even more importantly, as systems that augment that automatability are developed and deployed.In practice, that means coming up with shipping processes and other non-tangible systems that lean into the strengths of today's automated systems, while reducing the impact of their weaknesses.Amazon is in prime position to do exactly this, as they've already done so much to rewire global shipping channels so that they can deliver products as rapidly as possible, to as many places as possible. As a result, they control many of the variables within these channels, which in turn means they can tweak them further, so that they're optimized to work with Amazon's specialized automated systems, rather than just human ones.The company has stated, in internal documents, that it plans to automate 75% of its total operations, and it currently has nearly 1.2 million employees. That's triple what it employed in 2018, and it's expected that the automated systems it has already and will soon deploy will allow it to hire 160,000 fewer people than planned by 2027.Even though the company expects to sell twice as many products by 2033, then, it expects to hire 600,000 fewer people by that same year. And it's so confident in its ability to make this happen that it's already making plans to rebuild its image in the aftermath of what's expected to be a really difficult period of people hating it. It's planning significant branding efforts, meant to help it seem like a good corporate citizens, including sponsored community events and big donations to children's programs.It's also intending to frame this shift as an evolution in which robots are amplifying the efforts of human employees. Rather than calling their automated systems robots, they might call them ‘cobots,' for instance.Amazon has contended that the internal documents in which these plans were outlined, those documents acquired and reported upon by the New York Times, are incomplete and not an accurate representation of what Amazon plans, and they said those branding efforts are not a response to hate related to their automation efforts, they just like spending money on nice things for communities.The net-impact of existing efforts of this kind, though, is to deplete local job markets where these big companies dominate, and to make the jobs that survive a lot higher-end, requiring more technical sophistication, often, like being able to manage and maintain these sorts of robots, which are skills few people currently have.Amazon's backend is already very automated, powered by bots originally developed by robotics maker Kiva, which was purchased by the company for 3/4 of a billion dollars back in 2012. Amazon warehouse workers now work alongside all sorts of robots—though as seems to be the case with employees who survive AI-related firings, those humans who remain are often subjected to strenuous conditions and a lot of pressure to work long hours.In the company's Shreveport, Louisiana location, there are more than a thousand robots working around the clock, and that's allowed Amazon to hire 25% fewer human workers at that facility, while processing 10% more items. The plan is to further refine that model while also spreading it to other Amazon warehouse locations, 40 more of them by 2027, which is part of how they expect to reach that aforementioned 75% employee reduction goal.Amazon's obviously at the forefront of this shift because of the nature of their business and business model, but other big employers, such as Walmart, are also pushing in this direction. Walmart officials have said they will have cut costs by more than 30% at facilities where they've been experimenting with more automation by the end of 2025, and they've already cut those costs by 20% at these facilities, in part because fewer human employees are necessary.All of which is interesting in part because these are clearly real innovations that are leading to more efficiency and effectiveness at lower costs, and ultimately these may translate into cheaper goods and services for customers if the companies deploying automated technologies decide to pass on those savings.But simultaneously, this represents a fundamental shift in the job market and overall economy, and if new jobs don't arrive at the same scale and pace as they're disappearing, or some other money-distribution solution, like a minimum basic income, doesn't arrive in time, we could find ourselves in a situation, globally, but especially and most immediately in markets like China, which has far more automation than everyone else right now, and the US—we could have a situation where there's just a whole lot of stuff being made, but not enough people who can afford it, because they can't find jobs that will pay them enough to participate in the economy, which in turn could splashback on these automated measures in a negative way, as these companies' addressable markets shrink.Show Noteshttps://collectivefutures.blog/the-infrastructure-of-meaninglessness/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/meta-approves-plan-for-bigger-executives-bonuses-following-5percent-layoffs.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/technology/google-sergey-brin-return-to-office.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/world/india/meet-ai-chatbots-replacing-indias-call-center-workers-2025-10-15/https://restofworld.org/2025/philippines-offshoring-automation-tech-jobs/https://www.theverge.com/report/806728/tech-left-teens-fighting-over-scraps-robots-taking-jobshttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/805471/waymo-robotaxi-winter-snow-weather-testinghttps://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-wants-strong-influence-over-the-robot-army-hes-building/https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-automation-supply-chain-cost-savings/747377/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/business/china-tariffs-robots-automation.html This is a public episode. 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AIs are hungry and growing more insatiable by the day. Will we be able to sustainably generate the power needed to feed the AI beast? Nick Sciple, Seth Jayson, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss the vast sums being invested in power infrastructure, and whether current plans will be enough to meet demand. - Cover the opportunities and complications from filling the void with existing and emerging nuclear technology. - Playing a nuclear-themed game of Faker or Breaker. Don't wait! Be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David's Gardner's new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It's on shelves now; get it before it's gone! Companies discussed: NUE, GEV, OKLO, MSFT, DXCM, NNE, SMR Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Nick Sciple, Seth Jayson Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices