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The crew discusses the UK removing tariffs on offshore wind equipment, Vineyard Wind’s final blade shipment from New Bedford, and Ming Yang joining Germany’s offshore wind association. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by Strike Tape, protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit strike tape.com. And now your hosts.  Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Allen Hall. I’m here with Matthew Stead, Rosemary Barnes and Yolanda Padron. And the UK is really gearing up for offshore wind and they’re making some really smart moves and. One of them is, uh, the change in tariffs. So the British offshore wind manufacturers have been fighting really an uphill battle for a long time and for years. The companies that build turbines and components in the UK have faced import tariffs on the materials needed most, which tends to be steels like steel. Uh, cables, specialized parts from overseas all carried a tariff with it. Well, now the federal government has acted to [00:01:00] remove those tariffs on offshore wind equipment. The move is expected to save UK manufacturers tens of millions of pounds every year. And for an industry trying to cut costs and scale up that kind of relief could make the difference between winning. Losing contracts, and I’m surprised the UK has waited this long and I think other countries have the same problem. Obviously the US is taring the heck out of everything at the minute, but uh, a lot of European countries do put tariffs on the raw materials and the components that are used to make wind turbines. That’s not a smart long term move if you’re trying to deploy. Gigawatts of offshore wind.  Matthew Stead: Well, I, I think, uh, the recent events in the world show that energy security and not importing energy is a wonderful thing. And so this completely aligns with that, um, that objective. So I think that’s why we all agree with you, Alan. Allen Hall: Well do, is there a, a. A threshold here where other countries start to do it [00:02:00] and for whatever reason there’s, there’s tends to be tariffs on energy in all forms of it. Right. And there and on steel in particular, that seems to be a big area of concern. Are we gonna start to see some of those come down just to lower the cost of wind turbines and to deploy the middle of the water? ’cause there is a lot of steel in an offshore wind turbine.  Matthew Stead: It’s been like China. I mean China has, you know, a lot of clean energy, low cost energy and it is to their advantage. So I, I think it’s a entirely logical approach and I would’ve thought it’s, if you’re a good on policy, you would definitely be looking at this. Allen Hall: Is this has been a concern of the UK steel industry, which has been diminishing over the years? Uh, so it’s always been a pain point with the uk. They’ve been trying to stand up their own steel industry and forever they had a big steel industry In the uk you think of all the. The steel that was built from late 18 hundreds all the way up to the 1980s and nineties. Uh, but it does sound like you, you gotta pick and choose your battles here. And maybe the UK has [00:03:00] finally said, okay, the, the steel battle is a separate issue within offshore wind, and maybe we gotta do something different.  Matthew Stead: I mean, I think Australia did the same thing ages ago. I mean, we had a car, car industry and you know, we just didn’t have the scale. So, you know, Australia’s picking its battles and um, yeah, I mean, you can’t be good at everything, so you know why not. Uh, get the, the lower cost energy and um, deal with it that way.  Rosemary Barnes: Australia has actually just announced, you know how Australia’s got the policy to support clean energy technology manufacturing in Australia. And they started with, um, solar panels and then they’ve also got something related to battery cells. Well, they just announced wind turbine tower manufacturing, um, which is very simple. The reason why Australia doesn’t have, um, wind turbine tower manufacturing anymore. Is just because we can’t compete on price with Asia, um, in general and China specifically. It’s interesting now to be like, okay, let’s support Australian [00:04:00]manufacturing of wind turbine towers when like there’s no technological barrier. It’s pure cost, cost issues. I would really love to see the Australian government supporting some of the new manufacturing methods and you know, like we’ve seen that Fortescue has invested in. Um, in Ena Lift, the Spanish, Spanish company, um, ESCU has, has bought their tower manufacturing. Um, it’s, it’s like modular, advanced thing that’s gonna work well for remote areas. Otherwise it’s just like, pay a bunch of money so that we can make towers more expensively, but we can sell them at a competitive rate with the Chinese. And I don’t know, to me that’s not very strategic. I always prefer we support the next, the next thing.  Allen Hall: Whatever happened to spiral welding and making towers on site. I think that died about a year or two ago because they were trying it here in the United States and about building ’em at the wind farm. But it sounded like just setting it up to [00:05:00] build the spiral mechanism, the, the cold, uh, forming plus all the welding on top of it. It got to be so expensive to install on site that it was just easier to, to build a central location, which I think they were going for. I’m not even sure that in today’s world, because of the advanced technology in the existing way of manufacturing is so good and inexpensive that it makes any sense to try anything else. It just seems like it’s, there’s just stamping out parts right now.  Rosemary Barnes: Oh, no. I mean, we definitely need new, new methods because we’re really constrained on how tall towers can get if you just wanna make a steel cylinder and ship it out in, you know, whole pieces, like whole cross sections and. Um, put them together vertically. That’s you. You know, like we’ve, we’ve gotten about as tall as we’re gonna get for that because if you want to go any taller, you’re gonna have to start massively increasing the thickness of the tower to make it stiffen up. And that just means way more steel to keep material costs reasonable. You need to increase the diameter, um, beyond [00:06:00] what you can transport on the road. Um, but I think that it’s like the, the, the problem is definitely real and well established, but it’s like with many other. Problems. You know when you start thinking, okay, we’ve got a solution to this problem at that time, there aren’t other solutions, so you’re sure that you know you’re gonna win. And so spiral welding was one of the early ones. Oh, we can fix this problem, but. While they’re developing that and trying to get the capabilities where it needs to be, the cost down, you’ve got a dozen other competing ways that you could solve that problem. And they include like, um, some manufacturers, I think Vestus is one. They’re cutting longitudinally. And so instead of, um, shipping out towers in a single cross section, it’ll be like four. And then they’re bolted together on site. Um, and then Concrete Towers is another one. The Naber Lift, um, thing that I mentioned.  Matthew Stead: Wooden towers.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, wooden Wooden towers is, uh, another one I’ve covered, uh, [00:07:00] on my YouTube channel. Matthew Stead: They really should make them out of carbon fiber, shouldn’t they?  Rosemary Barnes: Well, I have, it’s not, it’s You’re saying that as a, as a crazy thing. It’s not, it’s not such a crazy thing. And I have, I have, I have looked into it. You wouldn’t do it outta carbon fiber. You’d do it outta glass. Um, there’s a lot of. There’s a lot of benefits to it, and I actually do believe that we might eventually see like 3D printed glass, um, towers. Allen Hall: No.  Rosemary Barnes: Now we’re just getting into our standard. I, I believe the future might look different to the, to the present day, and Alan never thinks that anything’s ever gonna change.  Matthew Stead: I would’ve. 3D uh, printed concrete towers would have some logic.  Rosemary Barnes: There’s been pilots of 3D printed concrete, concrete towers. I’m, I’m pretty sure GE had a, um, a project on that and there might have been somebody else that did, took it a bit further. It’s all possible. It’s also like concrete towers are, are good, but it is local. Like it depends on having the right materials around locally. ’cause you don’t want to have to transport Hess of. Concrete and water to site. Um, [00:08:00] so yeah, anyway, the point is that like, just because you’ve identified a real problem and you’ve got a solution to it, if you are gonna take five or 10 years to develop your technology and get it to the right price point, you are not gonna be the only, the only solution anymore. So people often like massively overestimate how valuable their idea is. Um, and by the time that it’s ready, it’s not the best solution anymore. So I think like the lesson from that is to just. You need to just move really, really fast and keep your peripheral vision available to see what other technologies are developing in tandem and know when, when to pull the pin. If you are no longer, you no longer have a path to be the best solution, then. Stop. Even if you’ve got 90% of a solution, don’t bother with the last 10%. If you’re never gonna sell it, you know it’s a waste go. Um, let, let all your smart people work on something else. Allen Hall: Delamination and bottom line, failures and blades are [00:09:00]difficult problems to detect early. These hidden issues can cost you millions in repairs and lost energy production. C-I-C-N-D-T are specialists to detect these critical flaws before they become expensive burdens. Their non-destructive test technology penetrates deep to blade materials to find voids and cracks. Traditional inspections, completely. Miss C-I-C-N-D-T Maps. Every critical defect delivers actionable reports and provides support to get your blades. Back in service, so visit cic ndt.com because catching blade problems early will save you millions. Can we pull the pin? On digital twins. I came across another company that was pushing digital twins in the wind turbine space. And I thought, I thought we got rid of that a year ago. Can we stop doing that?  Rosemary Barnes: I, um, in general, like I think a lot of times you see digital twins and I can’t see the point, but there are some applications where you [00:10:00] definitely can,  Matthew Stead: uh, I can add on the digital twin, so the IEC 61 400 dash 32, the new blade o and m standard has in the, in its current draft, it has a section on digital twins. Um, and um, at the last meeting there was a debate as to whether that should be taken out because actually, um, AI, ml, um, all these, um, approaches will just overrun the concept of the traditional digital twin. So, um, I was voting for it to be removed, um, but. Other people didn’t. And so it’s still in the current draft. Yolanda Padron: I am a little bit tired around digital twins at the idea of, like, I’ve seen the title slapped around a lot of things that just aren’t digital twins. And I think that gets even more confusing to a lot of people who are just new to the space or new to the idea that then they, they, they hear digital twin, they have like an idea about it or like, oh, it’s really great, and then they pursue something that just [00:11:00] really isn’t, it’s just a. A monitoring system that they wanted to name something else.  Allen Hall: Yes, that’s it.  Rosemary Barnes: I’ve seen it used well in manufacturing, which is not usually what people are selling it as, but you know, if you have a new composite part, for example, and like a wind turbine blade is a really good example, you design it. And then you can only test it to a certain extent. Um, and you never know exactly what you’ve made, right? And so it’s really hard to kind of relate, like to validate your design tools when not every blade is the same. You know, it’s aiming to be the same. The design is the same every time, but you’re gonna get different results every time you test it. But with some advanced, uh, manufacturing, like my favorite thing to argue with Alan about 3D printing, um, fiber reinforced composites. You can really precisely know exactly what your part looks like all through the structure. You know where every void is. Um, you know where every fiber is and then so you know that exact part. Then you can test that exact part, and you do that with, you know, a dozen of them and you can really [00:12:00] build up a model of what kinds of defects are really, um, you know, doing what to the performance output. And then that can help you to get your quality, um, acceptance to really, like you, you can do the things that matter instead of guessing, oh, okay, yeah, we know that we want this much. Bond line, you can actually know, okay, well like where does that matter? Where doesn’t it? What’s the actual threshold? However, it’s very expensive to do that, and I don’t know that it would make sense for wind turbine blades economically, maybe. Maybe it will one day. I mean, if we can get the quality data that we need, there are big pro quality problems that need to be solved with blades so. I think it’s something to not totally rule out anyway. Matthew Stead: That’s quality control. That’s not a digital twin.  Rosemary Barnes: No, but it is. You have the di you have the make up a digital twin of the, of the part that you’ve made, and then you test it and then you can, um, digitally test the [00:13:00] part that you, the model that you have. So it is a digital twin. Um, it’s just used in a very different way to what digital twins are usually sold as. It’s not at the right level yet for a hundred meter long. Composite wind turbine blade. Um, and also because you would need to destructively test, you know, a, a whole bunch of blades which no one can afford to, to do that.  Yolanda Padron: What if we were to take all the money from like FSAs and stuff that they have to spend, like the OEMs actually have to spend from all of the manufacturing defects from, oh, I tweaked this on this blade type in this. Factory and set it to print and then I tweaked it over here and then I set it to print for like hundreds and hundreds of blades. Um, you know, all of that money spent accumulates too, if we really wanna look at the business case. But eventually, I think maybe it’d be great if it were to work out. I am also.[00:14:00] Hoping  Rosemary Barnes: I, I think it would be a really interesting project to work, and I bet I could. I, I bet that, you know, a good project manager could get, get a positive business case out of it. At the end. One of the problems is that like service, the service department bucket of money is not at all related to the manufacturing bucket of money. Um, so, or the, yeah, the engineering back of the money that, that, that would be a really big problem and make it harder to find a positive business case. But I still think that it’s, um. Yeah, it, there’s a lot of potential there. It would be really interesting project to work on.  Matthew Stead: In terms of the operational phase, I, I think, um, like I said before, the A IML tools. A way more powerful with anomaly detection rather than building a, a fancy digital model, which is not accurate. Um, actually you’re better off looking at the deviations and then the anomalies from what you expect. And I, and there are quite a few people that are doing that, and I, I personally think that’s a way more effective method during the operations and maintenance phase. Rosemary Barnes: But I think that that [00:15:00] would be related. It would be a way to improve what you’re doing there because you said, yeah, digital twin, that’s not. Accurate. So you would need to be accurate. That would be the project to figure out like how you can get accuracy in the right places that you need it. You wouldn’t be able to afford to have accuracy over the entire blade ’cause it’s just way too much data. And then, um, it would help you to figure out like what anoma, what anomalies do we need to look for that are the, the critical ones. I, I think that they would, they would work in partnership. Um, not as two separate things. Can I just plug, because I’m gonna go to China in April and can I just plug that if anyone has any projects, I’ll be there anyway. And um, yeah, so I am sharing the cost of the trip between a few different collaborations and there will be a chance. To, to get me out there to see some manufacturing, et cetera. Would be really excited to go visit some Chinese [00:16:00] manufacturing, some Chinese development. Got a few, few tentative irons in fires at the moment, but would love to have Chinese companies reach out to me and see if we can arrange a collaboration  Allen Hall: as wind energy professionals. Staying informed is crucial, and let’s face it difficult. That’s why the Uptime podcast recommends PES Wind Magazine. PES Wind offers a diverse range of in-depth articles and expert insights that dive into the most pressing issues facing our energy future. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to wind, PES Wind has the high quality content you need. Don’t miss out. Visit PS wind.com today. It has been a turbulent chapter in offshore wind in America. No doubt about that vineyard wind. The first large scale offshore wind project in the US has faced a crazy difficult road after months of uncertainty, partial construction, and a federally ordered pause. The [00:17:00] project has reached a telling milestone the first. And final shipment of the last blade has departed the port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. And, uh, the blades were just sitting on port for a little while. Uh, Keyside. So this is the last blades or set of blades that’s going out to a turbine. This should sort of wrap it up. I, although I do think there are a couple of blades that may still need some modification updates, something of the sort. But in terms of getting termites out in the water. This should be it. And remember a few months ago, GE and uh, a number of others, vineyard was saying that they’re trying to be done in March. So they’re going to come really close to doing that. And that I know they’re trying to get power all turned on for the site. Because once that happens, it’s really hard for the, uh, the federal government to put any stops on them. I, I guess the question is now, is there any future for offshore wind for [00:18:00]ge now that this is complete and, and it’s kind of off the books, which is what they’ve been trying to do for the last roughly two years, is get it off the books. Matthew Stead: Um, as a positive, I mean. You know, every industry goes through challenges and improve. So I mean, despite all the turmoil, you know, there has to be some good come from it, even though it is been a painful, horrible process. You know, surely there’s some good come from it in terms of improved quality in the future, improved processes, so,  Allen Hall: well, I, I guess that’s the question is are they taking some of these lessons learned and applying them, or are they taking the lessons learned and saying we’re not gonna do that again in, in terms of going down the pathway for offshore wind. Matthew Stead: Well, I think if, uh, if they don’t apply the lessons, that’s sort of, it shows a massive failure of an organization.  Allen Hall: Yeah. It may, I guess it’s a question if it’s a technical failure or a financial failure. Maybe it’s both at the minute until they get everything up and running. But I think the financial side has been. Driving a number of the, of the decisions because the [00:19:00] technical side hasn’t gone all that well.  Matthew Stead: Uh, I think, uh, I think the financial side is an art, which I don’t understand.  Allen Hall: Yeah. Yeah. There’s a lot of moving pieces in financing offshore wind. Now, Vestas has won a, a couple of big. Uh, orders from RWB offshore and Vestus has obviously been in, in some offshore, not at the scale as originally as some of the other OEMs. It does look like the future is bright for Vestus offshore. Is that just gonna continue on that? Vestus is going to invest heavily in offshore and basically dominate that market. Or compete against a a Chinese manufacturer. It doesn’t seem like Siemens is gonna win a lot of offshore contracts off. At least today it doesn’t. You don’t see a lot of noise about that. You see mostly Vestas winning these gigawatt orders. It almost seems inevitable they’re gonna win most of them.  Matthew Stead: Um, I don’t, being long way, way away from where these projects are being made, uh, installed. Um, I don’t have the same sort of insights. [00:20:00] Um, but, um, I mean, obviously yeah, vest, MHI, the previous, um, you know, joint venture with MHI, which especially heavy industries. Um, obviously they’ve come from a, a long pedigree of, um, working offshore, so yeah, I mean, why not? And, um, it seems to be a more of a gradual ramp up, um, and a more orderly, systematic ramp up for offshore. So, yeah. Why, why wouldn’t that work?  Allen Hall: Well, we should hop on the. China discussion because, uh, China’s when turbine makers obviously been trying to build turbines in, in Europe at scale for quite a while now. Uh, and Ying Yang is talking about focusing their efforts on. Germany and they have joined the German Offshore Wind Association BWO. And this is not just a membership cards, uh, that they have subscribed to. It is really like, in a lot of people’s opinion, a strategic signal that Ming Yang intends to compete in the European off.[00:21:00] Market, maybe starting with Germany. Ming Yang was trying to get into Scotland originally, and they were talking about a billion and a half pounds being poured into Scotland to develop factories for offshore wind. Maybe that has come, uh, time has passed and Ming Yang is moving on to Germany. That’s what it reads like to me. Or, or they’re gonna hedge their bets and, and look at both places to see if they can get a foot. Print established in either country.  Matthew Stead: I mean, reputation matters. So you really need to build up a, a footprint. And why would you apply a scatter gun approach? So, I mean, you know, just targeting, you know, one region or, um, you know, makes complete sense to me. So, you know, get, get, get some turbines in the water, get them up and running, get them, get the reliability and the, the reputation, and then, and then go from there. I mean, made complete business sense.  Allen Hall: Well, does that mean that, uh, a mean yang is going to have to lose a little bit of money early on to get some turbines in the water just to demonstrate that they [00:22:00] can do it at scale in Europe? Matthew Stead: I might defer to Rosie, but I would’ve thought they don’t need to, you know, cut costs. I think they’re already cost effective. So you would’ve thought they would just go in, um, with their, their normal product offering and still be successful. Uh, but maybe I’m, I’m on the wrong mark there.  Rosemary Barnes: My understanding is, and I, I don’t know heaps. But my understanding is with Chinese when turbines, that there’s a separate version for the Chinese market, and then if they wanna sell it internationally, then they need to make a new version of it that will pass the IEC, um, standards and the kinds of, you know, certification testing that everybody in those markets is used to. So you’re not always getting, or I don’t think you, I think you’re usually not getting the exact same product. So just because the product exists in China doesn’t mean that it is. Um, without risk in new markets.  Allen Hall: Well, I’m, I’m just curious if ING Yang will have to do a complete IEC certification process because they haven’t done it yet. Uh, is that what you’re saying?  Rosemary Barnes: They do [00:23:00] a, actually a redesign so that they can pass the, um. Certification and then they, yes, they do the whole certification process. However, Mingan hasn’t sold no turbines outside of China. So they have, or it’s not like this is a brand new thing for them that they’ll have to have to, you know, figure out as they go. Um, they’ve, they’ve, you know, I, I, if they haven’t done it for these specific turbines that they’re planning to manufacture in that factory, they’ve at least done it for others and know the process. Um, yeah, and I think we all know it’s not that hard to pass a certification test, so it’s not like a huge obstacle for them. But it will add, it will add cost to the, um, to the process and to the product. Probab probably, you know, there are some design changes that will be needed that will increase the cost of the product. So I don’t think that we’re gonna see, um, you know, Chinese turbines from any, any manufacturer outside of China that are as cheap as the prices that you see within China. Matthew Stead: To be fair though, um, there is a strong, um, Chinese involvement in the IAC committees. So, um, [00:24:00] definitely the, the standards are being used. So, you know, the standards are being used in China, and so I, I don’t think it’s a huge stretch from, you know, the, the domestic product versus the international product. Allen Hall: That wraps up another episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. If today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn. Don’t forget to subscribe. So if you never miss an episode, and if you found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It really helps other wind energy professionals discover this show for Rosa, Yolanda, and Matthew. I’m Alan Hall, and we’ll see you here next time on the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 18 February 2026: Space Show News:AtSpace conducts successful launch of Australian-made A01 rocket at the Southern Launch Koonibba Test Range. On 27 November 2025, AtSpace, a Brisbane-based rocket manufacturer, entered the rocketry record books by successfully launching their Australian-made A01 rocket higher than any other Australian commercial rocket has gone before.Private spacecraft will give NASA's Swift space telescope an orbital boostArizona-based Katalyst Space Technologies has scored a contract to raise the altitude of NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has been losing altitude due to atmospheric drag.IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony — Part 3Historical memories from Paul Scully-Powers, Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Roger Franzen, and the presentation of the IAF World Space Award to the Chang'e 6 Team. (Inserts courtesy IAC & CGTN)Space Show News:Landslides on the MoonTurn Back Time: Arrokoth  New Horizons team members Alan Stern, Cathy Olkin, Carly Howett and Jeff Moore respond to reporters' questions on the day after the 2019 January 1 flyby of the Kuiper Belt asteroid Arrokoth. (Courtesy JHU) 

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In this episode, Doug Simon talks with Valerie Combs, Senior Vice President and Head of Communications at IAC, to explore what it truly takes for legacy brands to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital world. Valerie explains how companies can modernize without losing the trust and equity they've built over decades. She also shares how brands can lead with their values.D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Since 2020, the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, and non-profits. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, the firm has won more than 100 industry awards.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Turn Back Time: Voyager 2 at Uranus Ed Stone, Project Scientist, describes the findings of Voyager 2 at Uranus, 40 years ago. (Insert courtesy JPL)Perseverance rover status updateThe status of the Perseverance rover, and future plans for exploration and rock sample collection with Steve Reid, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California (Courtesy AGU)IAC 2025 Opening CeremonyThe remarks of Australian Governor-General Ms Sam Mostyn AC, and historical memories from Kerrie Dougherty, Owen Mace, John Saxon and Gordon Pike from the opening ceremony. (Inserts courtesy IAC)

„Serverless można zrobić tanio, nie zrobisz serverlessa tanio i zgodnie z wymaganiami audytowymi.” Szymon definiuje fundamentalny problem chmury w małej skali - bo kiedy audytor powie „należyta staranność”, nagle potrzebujesz private networking, a to znaczy kasa. Front Door Premium? 300 EUR miesięcznie. Azure Firewall w Hub and Spoke? 800 USD. Łukasz ostrzega: „Jak nie kontrolujesz ruchu wychodzącego, jesteś wystawiony dupą do świata.”

Episode 413 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Scott Savitz, Founder and Managing Partner of Data Point Capital and Founder & former CEO of Shoebuy.com which is now known as Shoes.com. In my opinion, Boston doesn't give itself enough credit, especially when it comes to consumer brands. It's the home to consumer icons like Bose, SharkNinja, Dunkin, TJX, and many more. But if you look at the footwear category, it is a powerhouse with leading brands like New Balance, Converse, Sperry, Keds, Rockport and next generation companies like NoBull, Oofos, and BRUNT. So, maybe it comes as no surprise that one of the first companies to sell footwear online was headquartered in Boston and yes, that is Shoebuy. This was back in 1999, when buying shoes online wasn't a thing and even Zappos was just getting started. Thus, I was excited to break down this major eCommerce success story that completely disrupted an industry on so many different levels. Today, Scott is a Venture Capitalist and his firm, Data Point Capital, invests in revenue-stage technology companies across both B2B and B2C categories. The firm's portfolio includes DraftKings, Rent The Runway, Resident, Black Kite, Jebbit, and others. In this interview, we cover: * Scott's background story and early professional experience in the mortgage and banking industry. * What it was like building a company in the early days of eCommerce and ignoring the naysayers. * How Shoebuy won over the brands and the details about their - at the time - innovative virtual inventory model. * Strategies around customer acquisition combined with a focus on capital efficiency to scale the business. * The story of the acquisition to IAC. * What led Scott down the path of starting Data Point Capital and what they are targeting for investments. * And more

Partnerem odcinka Technologicznie jest Bayer.Więcej o Digital Hub Warsaw Bayer oraz oferty pracy: https://justjoin.it/brands/story/bayer-sp-z-ooBezpieczeństwo danych, chmura, sztuczna inteligencja i… pacjent. Jak połączyć ze sobą tak różne światy w organizacji, która produkuje leki, zarządza uprawami i działa na regulowanych rynkach?W tym odcinku podcastu Technologicznie Jarosław Kuźniar rozmawia z Kamilem Poliszakiem z Digital Hub Warsaw Bayer. Nasz gość odpowiada za infrastrukturę systemów zarządzania w produkcji i badaniach.Jak wygląda cyfrowa transformacja w jednej z najbardziej innowacyjnych firm świata? Co oznacza „cloud smart” i jak zapewniono bezpieczną komunikację oraz dostęp do danych z fabryk i laboratoriów? Kto naprawdę korzysta z AI i dlaczego infrastruktura jako kod to dzisiaj fundament nowoczesnego przemysłu?Z tego odcinka podcastu Technologicznie dowiesz się:- Jak Bayer agreguje i chroni terabajty danych z produkcji i laboratoriów- Czym jest platforma Data & Analytics i jak wspiera rozwój AI- Jak wygląda bezpieczne połączenie chmury z systemami produkcyjnymi- Dlaczego infrastruktura jako kod (IaC) obniża koszty i zwiększa bezpieczeństwo- Jaką rolę w transformacji cyfrowej odgrywają ludzie- Dlaczego z Warszawy zarządza się dziś technologią dla całego świataMasz pytanie do ekspertów? Możesz je zadać tutaj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tally.so/r/npJBAV ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠W aplikacji Voice House Club m.in.:✔️ Wszystkie formaty w jednym miejscu.✔️ Możesz przeczytać lub posłuchać.✔️ Transkrypcje odcinków Serii in Brief z dodatkowymi materiałami wideo.Dołącz: ​​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/VoiceHouseClub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Znajdziesz nas też:

Join us as Sam demonstrates how to teach AI to write Terraform configurations using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Sam introduces the Terraform MCP server and walks through practical demos showing how AI can understand and safely interact with your infrastructure. You'll see live examples of AI planning, generating, and evolving Terraform configurations� from creating landing zones to setting up workspace variables automatically. Whether you're managing complex multi-cloud environments or just getting started with infrastructure as code, this episode demonstrates how MCP servers bridge the gap between AI capabilities and real-world Terraform workflows. Learn how to get started, which Claude models work best for different tasks, and best practices for integrating AI into your IaC pipelines. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 4:37 Sam McGeown's Background 6:02 Introduction to Terraform MCP Server 12:35 What is Model Context Protocol? 18:22 Setting Up the Terraform MCP Server 24:16 Demo: Claude Desktop Integration 30:41 Creating Infrastructure with AI Prompts 36:52 Reading & Analyzing Existing Terraform Code 42:18 Generating Landing Zone Configurations 47:35 Working with Terraform Workspaces 50:37 Creating Variables Automatically 52:14 Model Selection: Sonnet vs Opus 55:11 Live Demo: Workspace Variable Creation 58:33 Getting Started & Resources How to find Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammcgeown/ Links from the show: https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/mcp-server

Zwei Käufe, zwei sehr unterschiedliche Value-Cases und beide landen im echtgeld.tv-Depot. Tobias Kramer spricht mit Stefan Waldhauser über zwei Aktien abseits von KI-Hype und Marktmode – und trifft am Ende zwei konkrete Kaufentscheidungen. Um diese Aktien geht´s: Angi – Hierzulande bekannt durch MyHammer ist ein Turnaround-Case mit neuem Management, klarer Kostenagenda und hohem Cashflow-Hebel. Schon moderates Umsatzwachstum könnte stark durchschlagen, aber erstmal werden Kosten gesenkt. IAC – Beteiligungsgesellschaft mit gedrückter Bewertung. Der Markt fokussiert sich auf die MGM-Beteiligung, während Cash, Immobilien und weitere Assets kaum eingepreist sind. Tobias steigt ein und will aber bei einer möglichen Neubewertung dabei sein.

Aujourd'hui, nous nous penchons sur une annonce très attendue qui pourrait redéfinir notre interaction avec l'intelligence artificielle.OpenAI confirme être en bonne voie pour dévoiler son tout premier appareil physique d'ici la fin de l'année 2026. C'est une étape cruciale pour l'entreprise de Sam Altman, qui cherche à matérialiser son IA générative dans un objet du quotidien, au-delà de nos écrans d'ordinateurs et de smartphones.Un appareil IAC'est depuis Davos, en marge du Forum économique mondial, que l'information a été officialisée le 19 janvier dernier. Chris Lehane, le responsable de la politique mondiale d'OpenAI, a déclaré que l'entreprise est "sur la bonne voie" pour présenter ce premier appareil au cours du second semestre 2026.Si Sam Altman évoquait ce projet depuis l'acquisition de la société de design de Jony Ive en mai dernier, le calendrier restait jusqu'ici très flou.Attention toutefois à ne pas confondre présentation et commercialisation.Chris Lehane est resté prudent. Certaines sources tablent plutôt sur une disponibilité réelle des produits pour 2027, laissant à 2026 le rôle d'année charnière pour l'annonce officielle.Un dispositif "paisible"Ensuite, parlons de la nature de cet appareil, qui promet de rompre avec nos habitudes.Ce projet est le fruit d'une collaboration étroite avec Jony Ive, l'ancien designer légendaire d'Apple, et son collectif "LoveFrom", dont l'équipe dédiée se nomme "io".L'objectif affiché par Sam Altman est de créer un dispositif plus "paisible" qu'un smartphone actuel. L'idée est de surprendre les utilisateurs par une simplicité radicale, loin des notifications incessantes.Cette orientation vers le "sans écran" est renforcée par des informations récentes indiquant qu'OpenAI travaille à l'amélioration de ses modèles audio, préparant le terrain pour un matériel piloté principalement par la voix.Pour les professionnels, cela signale l'émergence probable d'une nouvelle catégorie de terminaux, conçus pour intégrer l'IA de manière fluide et moins intrusive dans nos flux de travail quotidiens.Course aux talentsEnfin, pour concrétiser cette vision ambitieuse, OpenAI ne lésine pas sur le recrutement de talents.L'équipe de Jony Ive continue de puiser dans le vivier d'Apple pour renforcer ses rangs. Récemment, c'est Janum Trivedi, un ingénieur et designer d'interface reconnu, qui a rejoint l'équipe.Pour vous donner une idée de son expertise, Trivedi a travaillé sur des fonctionnalités clés de l'écosystème Apple, comme les gestes du pointeur sur iPadOS.Le ZD Tech est sur toutes les plateformes de podcast ! Abonnez-vous !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Barry Diller is a media executive and entrepreneur whose career has shaped modern television, film, and digital media. He helped redefine entertainment by innovating network programming at ABC, leading Paramount Pictures during a period of major commercial success, and later launching the Fox Broadcasting Company, establishing the United States' fourth major television network. He expanded his influence into digital commerce as chairman of IAC and Expedia Group, building and scaling companies such as Match, Expedia, and Vimeo. In recognition of his impact in media, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1994. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/tetra ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

Understanding the Sixth Amendment: The Right to Effective CounselThis conversation delves into the complexities of the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel, focusing on the Doctrine of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (IAC) as established by Strickland v. Washington. It explores the two-pronged test for proving IAC, the implications of plea bargaining, and the distinction between structural errors and personal ineffectiveness. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of counsel and the systemic issues within the criminal justice system.Navigating the labyrinth of the legal system can be daunting, especially when one's freedom is at stake. The Sixth Amendment's guarantee of the right to counsel is a cornerstone of justice, ensuring that even the most vulnerable have a guiding hand through the complexities of the law.The Strickland Test: At the heart of the right to effective counsel is the Strickland v. Washington case, which established a two-pronged test to determine ineffective assistance of counsel. This test requires proving both deficient performance by the lawyer and resulting prejudice affecting the trial's outcome. The challenge lies in overcoming the courts' deference to strategic legal decisions, making it a high bar for defendants to clear.Structural Errors and Autonomy: Certain errors, known as structural errors, bypass the need for proving prejudice. These include fundamental violations like a biased judge or denial of counsel, which automatically warrant a new trial. The recent McCoy v. Louisiana case highlights the importance of client autonomy, where a lawyer's decision to concede guilt against a client's wishes was deemed a structural error.Plea Bargaining and Counsel's Role: With over 90% of criminal cases resolved through plea deals, the quality of legal advice during these negotiations is crucial. Cases like Missouri v. Fry and Lafler v. Cooper underscore the importance of effective counsel in plea bargaining, where miscommunication or bad advice can significantly impact a defendant's decision and outcome.Conclusion: The Sixth Amendment's promise of effective counsel is vital for a fair trial, yet the Strickland test's stringent requirements often challenge its fulfillment. As legal debates continue, the focus remains on ensuring that the right to counsel is not just a promise, but a tangible reality for all.Subscribe now to stay informed on the latest developments in criminal procedure and the right to effective counsel.TakeawaysIneffective assistance of counsel is a critical area in criminal procedure.Strickland v. Washington provides the framework for IAC claims.The two-pronged test requires proving both deficient performance and prejudice.Deficient performance is measured against objective standards of reasonableness.Prejudice must undermine confidence in the trial's outcome.Structural errors lead to automatic reversals without needing to prove prejudice.Plea bargaining is a significant aspect of the right to counsel.Counsel's advice during plea negotiations can have profound consequences.The right to counsel is a personal right for the defendant.Systemic failures in legal representation can undermine the integrity of the justice system.Sixth Amendment, right to counsel, ineffective assistance of counsel, Strickland v. Washington, criminal procedure, plea bargaining, structural errors, legal representation, fair trial, legal standards

Robert Khachatryan is the founder and CEO of Freight Right Global Logistics, a Los Angeles–based international freight forwarder. A lifelong entrepreneur, Robert began his business journey at age nine selling newspapers on the streets of Yerevan. A member of the Board of Advisors at USC's Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, Robert founded Freight Right in 2007 during the global financial crisis with a vision to modernize freight forwarding through technology and execution excellence. Today, Freight Right is recognized as a leading innovator in logistics and a trusted launch partner for emerging supply chain technologies. Robert's insights have been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, the Journal of Commerce, FreightWaves, and the Los Angeles Times, and he has spoken at leading industry events including TPM, FreightTech, and the USC Supply Chain Summit. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:08] Taking the leap during economic uncertainty[03:45] Eliminating shipping delays that kill buyer intent[09:04] Building Ecommerce solution around freight hurdles[11:05] Callouts[11:16] Bridging commercial freight and ecommerce needs[13:29] Identifying hidden customer pain points early[15:45] Building an MVP from customer feedback[18:00] Rethinking traditional processes to reduce cost[20:41] Unlocking new markets with minimal effortResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeInternational Freight Forwarder freightright.com/Follow Robert Khachatryan linkedin.com/in/khachatryanrobertIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

In the latest CIONET Podcast, Daniel Eycken (COO, CIONET) sits down with Aleksander Gawroński (Head of IT Infrastructure, mBank) - who is a Nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Cloud & Infrastructure category - to discuss a transformation that turned a 25-year-old legacy landscape into a streamlined, automated, and AI-ready powerhouse. Don't forget to register to CIONET Awards Virtual Ceremony on February 12, to find out who wins this prestigious title

Neste episódio do LowOpsCast, o papo é com Jonata Araujo Martins, Senior Site Reliability Engineer na Neogrid e professor no SENAI.Com mais de 15 anos de experiência, o Jonata compartilha a visão de quem vive SRE no dia a dia, com Linux, automação e IAC pra todo lado.Vamos falar sobre a própria jornada técnica. Seu forte sempre esteve em Infrastructure as Code, com Terraform, Ansible, automação via APIs e Python.A certificação CKA entra justamente como um ponto de virada. Foi o desafio que fez ele para parar de adiar o estudo de Kubernetes e aprender de vez. Inclusive, rola aquela confissão clássica de quem é de infraestrutura: a ideia de estudar k8s surgiu lá em 2022, o curso foi comprado… e ficou parado por um bom tempo, até finalmente virar prioridade.No episódio, a gente conversa sobre:SRE na prática e confiabilidade em ambientes críticosIaC no mundo real: Terraform, Ansible, automação e decisões técnicasA experiência real com a prova CKAComo foi o processo de estudo, preparação e como é a provaEsse episódio é um papo sobre carreira, aprendizado contínuo e escolhas técnicas.Se você trabalha com DevOps, SRE, cloud, IaC ou está encarando a CKA agora, esse episódio vai bater muito perto da realidade.

This Show Is Sponsored By MarketTerminal.com A Wall Street Terminal For Everyone...GuestRobert EllinChairman & CEO of LiveOne (NASDAQ: "LVO")Ellin is the founder, CEO, and chairman of LiveOne, Inc., driving the company's overall strategy and leading both the LiveOne and Slacker business units. Ellin developed the concept for LiveOne and founded the company in 2015, raising the initial capital and negotiating festival and distribution rights. He led the acquisition of Slacker Radio and took LiveOne public in December 2017. Ellin is also the founder and managing director of Trinad Management, a Los Angeles-based hedge fund. A long-time believer – and investor – in transformative digital technology and media, Ellin has launched, sold, and taken public dozens of ventures, including overseeing investments in gaming companies Majesco and THQ, Jaxx Pacific and many others. Prior to founding LiveOne, Ellin was the Chairman of Digital Turbine, where he worked with business partner Peter Guber to successfully take the company public. Ellin also ran, and eventually sold, internet media company iWon to Barry Diller's IAC. A New York native and graduate of Pace University, Ellin began his career in finance at Eli Rothschild working in institutional sales before moving to Lombard Securities. About LiveOne Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications.For more information, visit liveone.com

Special Open Lines as the last Space Show for 2025, 12-30-25Quick SummaryWe explored various rocket systems' capabilities and development status, including SpaceX's Starship, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and NASA's SLS, while discussing the Artemis missions and Gateway project funding. The program ended with discussions about space infrastructure development, sustainable technology implementation, and the future of space exploration, including private sector initiatives and the potential for dual-use technologies.Detailed SummaryI discussed my appearance on Tom Olson's radio show. We then discussed the phenomenon of SpaceX employees potentially leaving to start their own space businesses after the company's IPO, which John Jossy clarified as similar to the “PayPal mafia” concept. Doug expressed skepticism about Mike Griffin's plan to meet the 2028 moon timeline using existing architecture, noting that Starship's development is crucial for Artemis III's success. The conversation also touched on the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Gateway project as depicted by Tom, with ESA now taking full responsibility for its development. This was later challenged and clarified.We talked about the status of the Gateway project for the Artemis missions, clarifying that Congress has provided full funding for Gateway despite the President's budget proposal to end it. They debated the necessity of Gateway and the NRHO orbit, with concerns raised about astronaut safety and the potential to strand individuals on the moon. David shared insights from a recent show featuring Mike Griffin, noting lower-than-expected viewership despite high expectations, perhaps due to the holidays. Later we discussed the success of Blue Origin's New Glenn launch.Also discussed were the capabilities and development status of various rocket systems, including SpaceX's Starship, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and NASA's SLS. Doug explained that SpaceX's Starship version 2 is still in development and its payload capabilities are not yet proven, while Blue Origin recently announced plans to stretch their New Glenn rocket to increase its payload capacity. We touched on SpaceX's Mars cargo landing plans, with Doug noting that Elon Musk's target of 10-30 tons for initial cargo landings seems low to reduce the number of refills needed, potentially eliminating the need for propellant depots or tanker flights. Marshall raised questions about the orbital reentry and heat shield capabilities of the Starship, suggesting that SpaceX may not fully understand how to handle the heat shield requirements for both lunar and Martian landings until they attempt a test flight.Our Wisdom Team discussed SpaceX's progress with their Starship program, noting that while they have had successful ocean landings, a double catch test is an important benchmark for evaluating shield performance. John Jossy mentioned that Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, plans to launch their Taren R rocket late next year with the goal of building data centers in space. The conversation ended with welcoming two new participants, Benjamin Ayala and Twain Knight, who expressed interest in learning about space and discussed their academic backgrounds in physics and aerospace engineering both were students but as you will hear, fizzled out as being guests on the program.The group discussed the need for NASA to develop a sustainable infrastructure plan for a permanent presence in space, with Gary Barnhard (he joined us via Zoom) emphasizing the importance of establishing clear driving requirements from a science, systems engineering, and architectural design standpoint. Gary shared an example from the International Space Station's development to illustrate the impact of controversial requirements, highlighting the need for careful consideration of system capabilities. The discussion concluded with Gary outlining plans for a collaborative design charrette leading up to IAC 2026, which aims to gather insights and explore potential synergies for improving space infrastructure, with a focus on leveraging international partnerships and developing interoperability specifications for power beaming and communication networks.Gary discussed a novel approach to micro and partial gravity adaptation, emphasizing the importance of implementing technology with real-world applications and tangible data. Doug inquired about the goal of a design charrette, which Gary explained is to articulate driving requirements rather than provide prescriptive architectural recommendations. They discussed the development of SpaceX's Starship and the potential for propellant depots, with Gary highlighting the need for sustainable infrastructure and the importance of understanding various propulsion solutions. The conversation touched on life support systems for space missions, with Gary emphasizing the need for systems with multiple degrees of failure tolerance and a buffer for self-stabilization.The discussion continued to focus on the future of space exploration and commercial space activities. Gary emphasized the importance of private sector initiatives and the need for companies to take responsibility and authority in driving progress. He noted that the cost of launching payloads to the moon has decreased significantly, with potential for further reductions. Marshall highlighted SpaceX's achievements in 2025, including the success of Falcon 9 and Starlink satellites, and predicted that SpaceX could become the leading force in space exploration by 2027. The group discussed the economic implications of these developments and the potential for dual-use technologies that benefit both space and terrestrial applications.We discussed challenges and progress in space exploration, with Marshall highlighting SpaceX's successful recovery of its first stage and Blue Origin's advancements with hydrogen-oxygen upper stages. David expressed concerns about the lack of substantial progress in human spaceflight and space settlement, comparing it to the slow development of nuclear power. John Hunt suggested that developing a continuously inhabited moon base could provide more experience for long-term space living before considering permanent settlement. We emphasized the potential for private enterprise to drive future space missions, citing its willingness to take risks and its ability to operate without government scrutiny. The conversation also touched on the psychological impacts of sending couples and families into space and comparing it to the spirit of early American settlers.Gary presented an overview of XISP Inc.'s mission development efforts, highlighting their work on space wear technology that combines electro muscular stimulation with kinetic fabrics for exercise in variable gravity environments. He explained that the technology, which can provide equivalent of a 4-hour workout in 20 minutes, is already available commercially and is being tested with a broad demographic group. David expressed interest in featuring Gary in a dedicated Space Show segment and discussed the potential for using similar technology with animals, particularly dogs, for space missions. The group agreed to schedule Gary's next appearance on the Space Show for February. or later, then program concluded its broadcast.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4482: Zoom: Open Lines to kick of 2026 | Sunday 04 Jan 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZoom: Open Lines to start the New Year Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Join us for the final episode of 2025 as Mark Tinderholt (Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Azure, HashiCorp Ambassador, and author of "Mastering Terraform") teaches us Infrastructure as Code through Minecraft! If you've ever wanted to learn Terraform in a fun, visual way, this is the episode for you. Mark demonstrates how to use the Minecraft Terraform provider to build infrastructure in-game, making complex IaC concepts tangible and engaging. You'll see live demos of provisioning Minecraft resources, managing dependencies, handling state, and even importing existing structures into Terraform. This unique approach transforms abstract infrastructure concepts into something you can literally see and interact with—perfect for visual learners, educators, or anyone looking to make IaC training more engaging. Whether you're teaching your team Terraform or just want a creative way to understand infrastructure patterns, this episode shows you how gaming and cloud engineering can come together. Subscribe to vBrownBag for weekly tech education! ⸻ Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Technical Difficulties 1:27 Last Episode of 2025! 4:41 Planning for 2026 5:37 Mark Tinderholt Joins 6:14 Introduction to Minecraft + Terraform 8:52 Why Use Minecraft for Teaching IaC? 12:35 Getting Started: Requirements & Setup 16:47 The Minecraft Terraform Provider 20:18 First Demo: Provisioning Basic Blocks 28:32 Managing State in Minecraft 35:41 Working with Dependencies 42:16 Advanced Patterns: For_each & Count 48:55 Importing Existing Structures 55:23 Real-World Applications & Teaching 1:00:17 Q&A: Provider Limitations & Features 1:05:24 Minecraft Level Building Tools Discussion 1:09:05 Final Giveaway & Wrap-Up How to find Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktinderholt/ Links from the show: Marks repos: https://github.com/markti?tab=repositories Marks book: https://amzn.to/3N1rnuJ Mark's Ignite talk: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/7fa5095f-9f65-46e3-9f82-9af6603ea903

Tune into this podcast to revisit discussions led by global experts, Karine Lacombe, MD, PhD, and Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, featuring the latest updates on HIV treatment and prevention from the 2025 IDWeek and EACS conferences.Topics covered include:Real-world safety and efficacy of long-acting ARTART switch: preferences, treatment satisfaction, changes in weight and metabolic parameters, and HBV reactivation riskInvestigational therapiesUpdates on long-acting PrEP: persistence, use in people with substance use disorder, and coadministration with gender-affirming hormone therapyHIV and STI screening with PrEPSTI prevention To download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode:https://bit.ly/3MGvegMPresenters:Karine Lacombe, MD, PhDProfessor of MedicineSorbonne UniversityHead of Infectious Diseases UnitSt Antoine Hospital, AP-HPParis, FranceChloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MDProfessor of Infection and InequitiesDean for Healthcare TransformationQueen Mary University of LondonFaculty of Medicine and DentistryHonorary Consultant PhysicianBarts Health NHS TrustLondon, United KingdomGet access to all of our new episodes by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Diseases Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring conversation, Lora Vodicka shares how she's built thriving community-based dance programs across Chicagoland, without a brick-and-mortar studio. With years of experience working inside park districts, libraries, and community centers, Lora offers practical strategies for communication, retention, curriculum design, and budget-friendly performances that still feel meaningful and magical. Whether you run a traditional studio or teach in non-traditional spaces, you'll walk away with simple, doable ideas to strengthen relationships, support recreational dancers, and create an inclusive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Timestamps [00:00–01:23] Welcome & Introduction [01:24–02:47] Why This Conversation Matters [02:48–05:03] Lora's Background & Journey [05:04–07:47] What Park District Programs Actually Are [07:48–10:18] Registration, Systems, and the Contractor Model [10:19–12:31] Who Handles Promotion? [12:32–16:19] Communication Systems That Work [16:20–19:58] In-Person Touchpoints & The Power of a Call Board [19:59–22:38] Staying Connected When Parents Don't Come Inside [22:39–24:47] The One-Sheet: Lora's Must-Have Communication Tool [24:48–28:40] Curriculum, Structure & Mixed-Level Classes [28:41–31:25] Planning With Clear Goals and Flexibility [31:26–34:58] Performances: Meaningful, Memorable, and Budget-Friendly [34:59–38:39] Creating Magic on a Budget [38:40–40:33] Making Dancers Feel Special & Seen [40:34–42:13] The Power of Personalized Touches [42:14–44:09] Closing Thoughts Key Takeaways Strong Systems Build Stronger Connection Personal Connection Matters More Than Ever Flexibility Is Crucial in Recreational Environments Performances Don't Need to Be Expensive to Be Magical Small Gestures Have Big Impact Inclusion Is the Heart of Community Programming   About our guest: Lora Vodicka is a passionate advocate for park district dance programs. She began her dance journey at the West Chicago Park District and returned at the age of 16 when she secured her first teaching position. Early in her career, Lora worked as both an educator and coordinator at several Chicagoland community centers. During this time, she identified a gap in dedicated dance programming within the park district model, leading her to found Innovation Arts Connection, LLC (IAC). IAC is a traveling dance studio that partners with local park districts and community centers to provide progressive, community-based dance programs with a studio-like feel. Lora has earned a strong reputation for her exceptional classroom management, creative curriculum development and effective communication strategies. Her passion for arts education is unwavering. She is also the resident choreographer for West Chicago Community High School, a member of the DiscoverDance Experience, a Rhythm Works and YPAD trained educator, a certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Illinois State University, where she earned a degree in Theatre Education.   Links Mentioned in This Episode Join us at the Energize Conference https://dancestudioowner.com/energize Submit a question for the podcast https://dancestudio411.com/ Dance Studio Owner: https://www.dancestudioowner.com/public/joinnow.cfm Rate, Review & Subscribe! If you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring valuable content to the dance community! Running a dance studio is hard work, and growing your studio is even more of a challenge. No matter if you're just starting out—or perhaps you're a well-established owner; we understand that it's a uniquely demanding and personal business to own and operate. Be more effective and productive.  As studio owners ourselves, we've been there. But, it's also very possible to be a happy owner of a thriving dance business that you love. Learn More About Membership: https://www.dancestudioowner.com/  Join us at the Energize Conference this July! Connect with other studio owners, gain access to resources and tools, and walk away feeling refreshed for the upcoming season. Learn more at energizeconference.com.  

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Episode OverviewIn this wide-ranging conversation, MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle offers a candid look at how one of the world's leading entertainment and hospitality companies is positioning itself for the future. We discuss MGM's digital evolution, its expanding global footprint, and how leadership evaluates ambitious and complicated long-term opportunities such as the company's $12 billion project in Japan.Hornbuckle also shares his perspective on MGM's relationship with both IAC and Barry Diller, the reasoning behind stepping back from the broader New York casino process. We discussed his thoughts on Macau, the regulatory considerations across key markets, and how MGM decides which projects are worth chasing—and which ones to walk away from.Key Topics CoverediGaming & the Future of Online Sports Betting  A discussion of how MGM views the long-term importance of iGaming and online sports wagering, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how digital platforms fit into the company's broader strategyWhy MGM Stepped Back from the New York Casino ProcessA clear discussion of the strategic, regulatory, and economic factors behind MGM's decision not to pursue the larger New York casino licensing effort.The Role of IAC & Barry DillerHow the partnership originated, what IAC contributes, and how it has influenced MGM's broader digital and strategic roadmap.Macau & Japan: Global PerspectiveMGM's long-term view on Macau's regulatory environment and the complexities of developing a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort in Osaka.Risk, Regulation & Strategic Decision-MakingHow MGM weighs regulatory, geopolitical, and market-based risks across regions when deciding where—and how—to invest.Featured Offer from Boyar ResearchTake advantage of Boyar's Research's flagship annual report featuring 40 catalyst-driven stock ideas for the year ahead.Every company included has been deeply analyzed in a full-length Boyar Research report — the same research trusted by some of the world's leading hedge funds, family offices, and institutional investors.Learn more or pre-order here: boyarresearch.com/2026Offer expires December 15.About William J. HornbuckleWilliam (Bill) J. Hornbuckle is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), a global entertainment company featuring iconic hotels and casinos, meeting and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences and an array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings across the globe. MGM Resorts' portfolio includes some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry, such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA, Mandalay Bay and Borgata.As CEO, Mr. Hornbuckle oversees all aspects of MGM Resorts' strategy, operations and hospitality and gaming development projects. He leads the company's global development efforts and its digital gaming strategy. He also successfully steered the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming numerous challenges including the closure of operations, tightly restricted re-openings and new health and safety measures. Mr. Hornbuckle led the strategy and execution of the company'Unlocking Investment Opportunities Since 1975 At the Boyar Value Group, we've dedicated nearly five decades to the pursuit of value on behalf of our clients. Founded in 1975, our firm has earned a reputation as a trusted source for uncovering undervalued opportunities in the stock market. To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

Iacătăștine la alt episod de All Vorbe. Vă apreciem atenția acordată! Timestamps: 0:00 – ALL INTRO & Posta Redactiei 15:03 – Paul s-a jucat niște Hades II 21:05 – Paul s-a jucat Umurangi Generation 30:14 – Edgar s-a jucat Final Fantasy 8 49:51 – Rockstar Saga Continuă; Dan Houser zice bine dar zice si indoielnic; 1:01:27 – Bobby Kotick spune chestii la podcast; Ubisoft amână rapoarte financiare; 1:10:34 – Dezastrosul Interviu Roblox; Borderlands 4 scoate DLC; Drama în lumea Sims 4; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

In this episode of the Buzz we get to talk to Todd Hager, the Vice President of Strategic Advisory at Alpha Omega. Todd reflects on his extensive career journey, starting from his early tech roles in the hotel industry, transitioning to government contracting, and becoming a key player in fostering industry-government collaboration. He discusses the importance of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, and shares insights on building collaborative communities. Todd also touches on significant personal experiences, including his reflective walk on Spain's Camino de Santiago and his longtime commitment to teaching GED math, which have both shaped his professional ethos. As Todd transitions to the IAC board, he shares his vision for future initiatives and offers advice to new COI members on embracing engagement and collaboration. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

While declaring the death of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Terraform may get you clicks on LinkedIn, IaC is alive and kicking. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk about why IaC still matters. Guest Malcolm Matalka argues that IaC provides the tools and a model for managing infrastructure across its lifecycle in a structured... Read more »

While declaring the death of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Terraform may get you clicks on LinkedIn, IaC is alive and kicking. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk about why IaC still matters. Guest Malcolm Matalka argues that IaC provides the tools and a model for managing infrastructure across its lifecycle in a structured... Read more »

While declaring the death of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Terraform may get you clicks on LinkedIn, IaC is alive and kicking. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk about why IaC still matters. Guest Malcolm Matalka argues that IaC provides the tools and a model for managing infrastructure across its lifecycle in a structured... Read more »

At a 2015 World Cup match in Vancouver, Kara searched nine stores for her daughters' jerseys and found none. That spark of “joyful irritation” became a movement to build teams, build community, and build an industry. In this episode, Kara joins Ilana to share how that moment ignited Angel City FC, how she, along with her partners, managed to create one of the most valuable women's soccer teams in the world, and why she embraces rejection as a growth strategy. She breaks down the tension between patience and urgency, the power of finding joy in pursuing one's passions, and how to choose partners who amplify your mission. Kara Nortman is the co-founder of Angel City FC and managing partner of Monarch Collective, a $250M investment platform driving the growth of women's sports. A former investor at Upfront Ventures and operator at IAC, Kara brings decades of experience turning bold ideas into lasting movements. In this episode, Ilana and Kara will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Realizing the Market Gap in Women's Sports (04:16) Turning Inspiration into Action (06:44) Finding Joy Through Volunteering and Community (11:54) The Birth of Angel City FC (17:23) Turning Rejection into Fuel (30:48) Breaking into the World of Venture Capital (31:42) Game-Changing Mentorship and Early Career Lessons (33:47) Discovering a Passion for Tech at Battery Ventures (44:19) Building Angel City and Redefining the Playbook (50:04) Launching Monarch and Scaling the Movement Kara Nortman is an investor, founder, and sports operator focused on advancing the women's sports economy. As a co-founder of the professional women's soccer team, Angel City FC, she pioneered a community-first 10% sponsorship model that drove significant commercial success. Kara co-leads Monarch Collective, investing in women's sports teams and related businesses across the U.S. and Europe. Previously, she was a managing partner at Upfront Ventures and an executive at IAC, where she helped incubate Tinder through Hatch Labs. Connect with Kara: Kara's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karanortman Resources Mentioned: Monarch Collective: https://monarchcoll.com Angel City FC: https://angelcity.com   Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

This week Dave and Chris discuss DIN rail, IAC (featuring Space Lube), begging for Moonlanders, batteries, 10x-priced connectors, Gridfinity, concrete slabs, and more.

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My guest this week is Barry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen. At 83, he chose to publish a deeply personal book and open up about his successes and failures. With surprising candor he details the rules he's lived by: trust first, confront directly, and make the call when the clock starts. In our conversation, he shares why success teaches you nothing, why failure is essential, and why instinct still beats algorithms in a data-obsessed world. This episode is filled with Hollywood lore and business acumen. ----- About Barry: He is the Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC, and is best known for founding the Fox Broadcasting Company with Rupert Murdoch and leading Paramount Pictures. Over his career, he has reshaped television, film, and online media. ----- Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:48) Vulnerability and Writing 'Who Knew' (05:20) Lack Of Confidence & Fake It Until You Make It (17:58) Changes In The Entertainment Industry (22:35) Instinct Vs Data (27:17) AI's Impact on the Entertainment and Travel Industry (42:35) One Dumb Step At A Time (52:39) Accountability During Conflict (55:06) Public Broadcasting Regulation And Fair Reporting (58:04) What Is Success For You ----- 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/ MINT MOBILE: If you're still overpaying for wireless, it's time to say yes to saying no. At Mint Mobile, their favorite word is no: no contracts, no monthly bills, no overages, no hidden fees, no B.S. Go to mintmobile.com/knowledgeproject ----- 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 Parrish X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠@farnamstreet⁠ LinkedIn ⁠Shane Parrish ------ This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Barry Diller. Barry is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures, Fox Broadcasting, and the founder of IAC. He has been at the center of every major media transformation over the past five decades, from creating the Movie of the Week format to building the fourth broadcast network to executing 150 internet-era deals. Barry reveals his "creative conflict" philosophy - pushing smart, opinionated people past their endurance point to generate breakthrough ideas. He also shares stories of working alongside media titans like Rupert Murdoch and Bill Gates. We discuss his current portfolio strategy, innovation in media, and how personal struggles can become professional superpowers. Please enjoy my conversation with Barry Diller.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:05:02) Early Career in Entertainment (00:06:33) Defining Moments and Fearlessness (00:09:18) Personal Reflections and Family Impact (00:12:37) The Magic of Interactivity (00:14:44) Creative Conflict and Instinct (00:19:24) Breaking Down Complexities (00:21:35) Innovations in Television (00:23:37) The Fox Network and Murdoch's Gamble (00:29:37) The Value of Money and Motivation (00:30:17) The Leap to Independence (00:32:28) QVC and the Internet Revolution (00:33:37) The AI Opportunist Approach (00:36:55) The Rise of Match.com and Tinder (00:38:57) The MGM Investment and Future of Entertainment (00:41:21) Negotiation Lessons from Lou Wasserman (00:43:47) The Simpsons: From Doubt to Success (00:44:25) The Changing Landscape of Media (00:51:53) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done for Barry

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is "code" but without most of the benefits of being code. Sam Goodwin is reinventing IaC with Alchemy and an upcoming Alchemy Effect project which aims to manage infrastructure dependencies & provisioning in the same way we manage requirements in Effect Oriented Programming.Discuss this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/XVKD2uPKyF⁠⁠

What happens when one man reshapes movies, television, e-commerce, and tech—then tells you exactly how he did it, flaws and all? That's Barry Diller. From running Paramount Pictures and Fox to steering IAC and Expedia, he's been at the center of cultural and business revolutions for decades. In this candid conversation, Barry opens up about his unconventional path, his belief in bold ideas, and why “creative conflict” is essential. Along the way, we discuss his new memoir, Who Knew, and the life lessons hidden inside.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neste Nerd na Cloud, vamos aprofundar na Infraestrutura com Código (IaC) e suas ferramentas para modernizar e automatizar os seus projetos com nuvem com a Terraform. MAGALU CLOUD Conheça o Magalu Cloud: https://jovemnerd.short.gy/Magalu_Cloud_NNC ARTE DA VITRINE: Randall Random EDIÇÃO COMPLETA POR RADIOFOBIA PODCAST E MULTIMÍDIA Mande suas críticas, elogios, sugestões e caneladas para nerdcast@jovemnerd.com.br Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has Infrastructure as Code changed in the last five years? Explore the key shifts and how to align your infrastructure to real business value.In this episode, Kief Morris, a Distinguished Infrastructure Engineer at Thoughtworks, returns to discuss the third edition of his book “Infrastructure as Code.” He shares fresh insights on designing and delivering dynamic systems for today's cloud-driven world. Kief explores the evolution of IaC, practical methods for modern teams, the next generation of tools, and lessons learned from the recent years. Learn how to align infrastructure with business needs and manage today's growing infrastructure complexities.Key topics discussed:How “Infrastructure as Code” book has evolved across three editionsWhy infrastructure decisions must align with business valueHow IaC and the toolchain have evolved over the last few yearsHandling the growing complexity of modern infrastructureThe rise of platform engineering and internal developer platformsTerraform vs. OpenTofu: which one should you use?Balancing governance, speed, and innovation in the cloud eraThe current limitations and role of AI in managing infrastructureTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(02:39) Updates in the Last Five Years(04:13) Infrastructure as Code Definition(05:58) The Practice of Infrastructure as Code(06:32) The Differences Between the Book Editions(10:21) Aligning Infrastructure to the Business Value(15:03) Handling the Growing Infrastructure Complexities(19:10) The Tools and New Inventions in IAC(24:11) Terraform vs OpenTofu(27:38) Orchestrating Infrastructure Changes Using IAC(30:35) Platform Engineering(33:06) Internal Developer Platform Key Success Factor(37:15) Key Considerations of Building Teams with Infrastructure Skills(41:56) Infrastructure Compliance and Governance(45:53) Using AI for Infrastructure as Code(50:31) Using AI for Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis(51:50) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Kief Morris's BioKief Morris is the author of the O'Reilly book Infrastructure as Code, and is a Distinguished Infrastructure Engineer at Thoughtworks, based in London. He works with clients and project teams around the world to explore, shape, and share better ways of working with cloud and infrastructure architecture.Kief started out as a developer and systems administrator in the dot-com boom days, then worked with a series of digital scaleups applying infrastructure automation before DevOps was a thing. He joined Thoughtworks in 2010 as the wider industry was discovering Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and Cloud, which gave him the opportunity to bring what he had learned in the previous fifteen years to enterprise clients in many industries and many countries.He wrote the book Infrastructure as Code (now on the third edition) to share these ideas with a wider audience, which has given him a platform to meet and learn from an ever-growing variety of people and organizations.Follow Kief:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/kiefmorrisTwitter – x.com/kiefBlueSky – bsky.app/profile/kief.comPersonal Website – kief.comInfra as Code Website – infrastructure-as-code.com Infrastructure as Code – https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/infrastructure-as-code/9781098150341/Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/227.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Media executive Barry Diller, one of the industry's most successful moguls, is behind some of America's most popular films and TV shows, from Home Alone to The Simpsons to Roots. He's now the chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group. Diller's new memoir, Who Knew, is a candid account of his family, his career, and his sexuality – long a source of public speculation and debate. He joins Preet to talk about what it was like to bare his soul, how Hollywood died when the “tech overlords” took over, and why he thinks conflict is essential.  In the bonus for Insiders, Diller gives his take on the current political moment, and whether AI can replace the artist's process.  Then, Preet answers questions about President Trump's attempts to shut down the Department of Education and the difference between justice and revenge. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barry Diller has transformed the way people around the world enjoy entertainment, helping to put some of the biggest titles in film and television on our screens. He's also enjoyed success beyond Hollywood, becoming CEO of Paramount Pictures at just 32, before launching the Fox TV network. He made home shopping the habit of millions, and later founded the conglomerate IAC which has owned dozens of brands. Until now, the story of Barry Diller himself has never really been told - but his new memoir "Who Knew" candidly answers questions that have persisted for decades. He speaks to Christiane about this experience of looking back and opening up.   Also on today's show: author Tim Weiner ("The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century"); NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billionaires, scientists and start-ups are all trying to get in on the action. And it's not all about sending rockets and satellites into space. Space-enabled technologies are informing climate forecasting and disaster planning, as well as playing a role in logistics, defence and food security. State funded and private investment has reach an all time high. We head to the IAC in Milan to meet some of the industry experts leading the charge.Produced and presented by Ru AbbassImage: An illustration of Haven 2, the proposed successor to the International Space Station. Image courtesy of Vast)

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Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast.  We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League.  Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with The Landon School's rising sophomore and IAC standout, Eli McQueen.  McQueen joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...The talent level that Landon presents in the IACHow his home life allows him to become a leader on the courtPreparing for a big 2nd round Summer League playoff matchup Listen to all of this & more in this episode of "The DMV Hoops Podcast."Kurt Cross - Producer & Host | Adam Crain - On Air TalentFollow On InstagramFollow On X/TwitterSports, DMV, Basketball, Kurt Cross, Hoops, Adam Crain, DMV Hoops, AAU, Capitol Hoops, Summer League, Landon, The Landon School, Eli McQueen, Landon BearsSupport the show

Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast.  We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League.  Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Bullis senior Finley Billy.  FInley joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Transitioning  from St. John's College High School to BullisThe immediate leadership role he stepped intoWho his future college is getting in Finley BillyListen to all of this & more in this episode of "The DMV Hoops Podcast."Kurt Cross - Producer & Host | Adam Crain - On Air TalentFollow On InstagramFollow On X/TwitterSports, DMV, Basketball, Kurt Cross, Hoops, Adam Crain, DMV Hoops, AAU, Capitol Hoops, Summer League, Finley Billy, Bullis, IACSupport the show

Barry Diller, a businessman known for his influential roles in media and entertainment and also the chairman and senior executive of IAC, joins Scott to discuss his origin story, the current state of media and streaming, and his new book, Who Knew. Help us plan for the future of The Prof G Pod by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Colleen Bowman didn't get into her dietetics internship—twice—she thought her career was over before it began. Instead, that rejection became the catalyst that launched her into becoming a transformative HR leader at one of the most unique companies in America. "I had a little too much fun in college," Colleen admits with a laugh. But that social experience—building networks, connecting with people—turned out to be the foundation of everything that followed. Today, as VP of Human Resources at IAC, she oversees benefits for a portfolio of brands you know and use every day: Angie's List, People Magazine, Food & Wine, and dozens more. This conversation with host Laurie McGraw isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder—it's about how the detours define us. For Colleen, those detours included a boss who told her she wasn't ready for a promotion (spoiler: she was), mentors who took chances on her, and the realization that sometimes you have to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them. What makes Colleen's leadership philosophy unique? "Empathetic with expectations." She leads with understanding but refuses to treat her team "too preciously." She believes in them too much for that. She sets high standards because she knows they can meet them. Now, as healthcare costs explode and benefits become the single largest line item on corporate balance sheets, Colleen is tackling one of business's biggest challenges: How do you get employees to care about their health before it's a crisis? How do you communicate complex benefits to diverse populations—from magazine editors to home repair professionals? And how do you treat a benefits program like the multi-million dollar business it actually is? In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Colleen also speaks about:  Why saying "yes" to everything early in your career is essential—and when you need to start saying "no" How to build trust and partnerships that actually move the needle in organizations  What happens when benefits become too big for leadership to ignore  Why HR's "seat at the table" debate misses the real point How to navigate the coming healthcare crisis with transparency and trust  What "fake it till you make it" really means for women leaders Chapter Markers 03:37 From Nutrition Dreams to Benefits Reality  08:17 When Your Boss Says You're Not Ready  10:51 Building Relationships as a Leadership Superpower  14:49 Raising Your Hand vs. Reaching for Opportunities  16:24 Empathetic with Expectations: A New Leadership Model  19:38 The Business of Benefits in Divisive Times Guest & Host Links Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn Connect with Colleen Bowman on LinkedIn Connect with Inspiring Women Browse Episodes | LinkedIn | Instagram | Apple | Spotify

What's going on with Infrastructure as Code? On this episode, Corey is joined by Firefly CEO and Co-Founder Ido Neeman to discuss the findings of the State of IaC 2025 report. Throughout their chat, Corey and Ido discuss the evolution of IaC adoption in enterprises, the challenges of managing multi-cloud and multi-IaC environments, and the importance of disaster recovery as code. The conversation also touches on the rise of open-source projects like Open Tofu and the significant role of automation in cloud cost optimization. This episode not only reflects on recent trends, but highlights the importance of robust cloud governance and the continuous need for innovation amidst increasing cloud complexity.Show Highlights(0:00) Intro(0:59) Firefly sponsor read(1:29) Firefly's semi-pivot to AI(2:54) The findings of the State of IaC 2025 survey(5:40) How are people working in multi-cloud environments(8:14) Is there a responsible way to use Helm charts?(11:21) The currrent state of Pulumi(12:46) Problems that can be encountered with large enterprises(18:07) The continuum between innovation and optimization(21:51) Firefly sponsor read(22:31) Are companies actually adopting infrastructure as code?(28:49) The most interesting ways that Ido has seen enterprises use IaC in production(33:40) What's stopping companies from fully leveraging IaC?(41:06) Where you can find more from Ido and FireflyAbout Ido NeemanIdo Neeman is CEO and co-founder of Firefly, and the former CEO and co-founder of Nuweba, the fast and secure serverless platform. To the diversity of roles he has held, he brings more than a decade's experience in the elite Israeli intelligence corps, and later led the technology portfolio at a hedge fund. Today, he is focusing on helping organizations tackle cloud chaos through Infrastructure as Code.LinksFirefly's website: https://www.firefly.ai/The State of IaC 2025: https://www.firefly.ai/state-of-iac-2025Ido on Twitter: https://x.com/idoneeman?lang=enIdo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ido-neeman/?originalSubdomain=ilSponsorFirefly: https://www.firefly.ai/

Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast.  We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League.  Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Coach Bruce Kelly of The Bullis School.  Coach Kelly joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...His approach to an off-season where the "growth experience" will be keyHow the IAC & other leagues benefit from "grass roots" hoops in the DMVThe place to be for DC basketballListen to all of this & more in this episode of "The DMV Hoops Podcast."Kurt Cross - Producer & Host | Adam Crain - On Air TalentFollow On InstagramFollow On X/TwitterSupport the show

To achieve long-term success in tumultuous businesses like media and entertainment, following formulas and data won't get you there. Barry Diller, the current Chairman and Senior Executive of both IAC and Expedia Group, has built a decades-long career in TV, film, and digital media by going with his instincts and betting on what he views as good ideas with limitless potential. He shares what he's learned about navigating the larger-than-life personalities in Hollywood, developing talent over time, and taking advantage of luck when it comes your way. Diller is the author of the new memoir, Who Knew.

Working with multiple Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools can be painful. Spacelift provides a platform that operates on top of disparate IaC tools, including Ansible, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Terraform, and OpenTofu. Spacelift helps build the automation with and between these tools, creating graphs of graphs that make your dependencies just work. On today's show, we talk... Read more »