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Slovensko trpí aj nadmerným formalizmom a legislatívnou neistotou, hovorí Ján Azud z advokátskej kancelárie RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS. Expert na verejné obstarávanie vo videorozhovore približuje právne výzvy a príležitosti infraštruktúrnych projektov na Slovensku. Čo je v tejto oblasti kľúčové? S akým prekážkami sa stretávajú investori a štát pri realizácii strategických zámerov? Špecifiká veľkých infraštruktúrnych projektov sa líšia aj podľa toho, či ide o poradenstvo verejnému alebo súkromnému sektoru. Kľúčovou výzvou zostáva zosúladenie záujmov oboch strán. „Verejný sektor často vníma strategické projekty ako verejnú službu, pričom očakáva, že súkromní investori budú napĺňať politické ciele. Naopak, súkromný sektor primárne sleduje zisk a nepovažuje svoju účasť za „službu vlasti“,“ hovorí advokát a partner advokátskej kancelárie RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS, Ján Azud. Potvrdzuje, že verejný sektor v praxi často nechápe motivácie súkromného sektora a naopak. „Mnohé rozhodnutia sú navyše ovplyvnené politickými cyklami. Kým v jednom období je prioritou budovanie diaľnic, v ďalšom sa presadzuje rozvoj železničnej infraštruktúry, IT projektov, či zdravotníctva. Často sa stáva, že príprava komplexného projektu trvá celé roky, no po zmene vlády je náhle zastavený alebo úplne zrušený,“ konštatuje advokát. Tento problém je vypuklejší pri projektoch s dlhým investičným horizontom, ako sú napríklad jadrové elektrárne. Ich realizácia trvá desiatky rokov a vyžaduje stabilnú strategickú víziu. Napriek tomu sa Slovenská republika pravidelne stretáva s tým, že štátna správa po voľbách funguje v režime „resetu“ a nová garnitúra si musí najskôr osvojovať predchádzajúce rozhodnutia. Chýbajúca historická pamäť v rámci štátnej správy spôsobuje, že mnohé projekty sa buď zbytočne predlžujú, alebo sa realizujú neefektívne. Slovensko okrem iného trpí aj obrovskou infláciou právnych predpisov a legislatívna nestabilita predstavuje výzvu pre podnikateľské prostredie aj realizáciu infraštruktúrnych projektov. Tento problém sa prejavuje najmä v oblasti verejného obstarávania, ktoré je kľúčovou súčasťou strategických investícií. „Zákon o verejnom obstarávaní sa mení veľmi často – za posledných desať rokov prešiel takmer 30 novelizáciami. Výsledkom je, že ani odborníci, ktorí sa mu venujú denne, si nemôžu byť istí, čo aktuálne platí. Podnikateľské prostredie tak čelí neustálym zmenám pravidiel, čo zvyšuje neistotu a brzdí realizáciu investícií,“ vysvetľuje J. Azud. Aké právne riziká najčastejšie sprevádzajú projekty financované z eurofondov a ako im predchádzať? Aké sú najčastejšie problémy pri riešení sporov v rámci infraštruktúrnych projektov a ako ich efektívne riešiť? Odpovede na tieto a ďalšie otázky sa dozviete vo videorozhovore: https://www.trend.sk/biznis/chybajuca-vizia-odlisny-pohlad-verejneho-sukromneho-sektora-brzdia-rozvoj-infrastruktury?itm_brand=trend&itm_template=listing&itm_modul=articles-rubric-list&itm_position=3 Advokátska kancelária RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS je jednou z najväčších právnických firiem na Slovensku. Na trhu pôsobí od roku 1992. Ján Azud má za sebou 25-ročnú prax a orientuje sa na rôzne oblasti práva, predovšetkým so zameraním na strategické infraštruktúrne projekty, PPP, verejné obstarávanie, právo elektronických komunikácií a projektové financovanie, ale aj obchodné právo vrátane transakcií.
Decorre em Berlim, entre hoje e amanhã, a Cimeira Global da Deficiência (Global Disability Summit). O encontro reúne políticos, organizações da sociedade civil e especialistas de todo o mundo. De acordo com as Nações Unidas, cerca de 15% da população mundial tem alguma deficiência. O objectivo da cimeira é debater políticas e estratégias mais inclusivas, além de debater o lugar ocupado pelas pessoas portadoras de deficiência na sociedade. A participar neste evento está Bernardino Gonçalves, presidente da Associação Cabo-verdiana de Deficientes, que sublinha tratar-se de “um evento internacional que é dedicado a promover a inclusão das pessoas com deficiência em todo o mundo, fomentando a adopção de compromissos por parte dos Estados e promovendo políticas inclusivas para garantir a inclusão e a plena participação das pessoas com deficiência. Então, reúne um grande número de partes interessadas, tanto de alto nível, incluindo governos, agências multilaterais, sector privado, académicos e, também, como não poderia faltar, a organizações da sociedade civil e especialmente, organizações de pessoas com deficiência.”A edição deste ano da cimeira chama a atenção para a necessidade de alocar 15% dos programas dos orçamentos para a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência, que representam, precisamente, 15% da população global.Questionado sobre o “bom comportamento” de Cabo Verde em relação à questão da inclusão e acessibilidade para deficientes, Bernardino Gonçalves reconhece que o país tem legislação, todavia é necessário maior aplicabilidade da letra de lei no dia-a-dia dos deficientes:A nossa legislação é muito amiga da inclusão das pessoas com deficiência, desde a infra-estrutura máxima que é a Constituição da República e fala concretamente da inclusão das pessoas com deficiência, o tratamento especial adequado que o Estado deve dar… Adoptamos a Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência desde 2010. Este ano vai completar 15 anos. Temos que ver o nível de implementação. Nós temos, também, a lei de Bases Gerais do Regime Jurídico de Prevenção, Habilitação, Reabilitação e Participação da Pessoa com Deficiência, entre outras. Infra-estrutura legal que nós temos.No ano de 2024 foi aprovada a Estratégia Nacional de Inclusão das Pessoas com Deficiência. Então, em termos de infra-estrutura legal e de desejo e de vontade legislativa, nós temos. Agora, a implementação na prática, tem desafios.Hoje vemos que há muitos serviços de Estado que não são acessíveis. A barreira que conseguimos ver mais facilmente, a inacessibilidade física.Isto prova que que precisamos de organizações de pessoas com deficiência, activas, actuantes e fortes, para podermos aqui e acolá, ir vencendo, ir fazendo com que a sociedade, a começar pelo Governo, pelas entidades públicas, sejam acessíveis, sejam inclusivas (...) e fazer com que o país cada vez mais seja um país “normal” para todos os seus filhos, incluindo os 10% da população cabo-verdiana que têm alguma deficiência.
To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. Zepto Bets Big on Cold Chain for Fresh Produce Quick commerce is fast, but fresh produce needs better logistics. Zepto is doubling down on cold chain infrastructure to improve margins and quality. CEO Aadit Palicha is actively seeking cold supply chain experts to enhance operations. The company has partnered with Transport Corporation of India to expand storage in the South. Fruits and vegetables account for 8-10% of quick commerce sales but face 15% wastage due to India's fragmented cold chain. The market is projected to grow from $14.5 billion (2023) to $53 billion (2032). Zepto's private-label meat brand, Relish, leveraged cold logistics to hit ₹150 crore ARR in six months. Zomato Lays Off 600 Employees Amid Automation Push Zomato has reportedly laid off 600 customer support employees in a bid to cut costs as growth slows. The layoffs follow AI-driven automation in customer service and financial pressures at its quick commerce arm, Blinkit. Employees claim they were dismissed without notice periods or clear explanations, while Zomato cites performance issues. On Reddit, ex-employees shared grievances, with one alleging termination for being late by 28 minutes over three months. Despite the layoffs, Zomato's stock closed 0.84% higher at ₹203.20. Aditya Birla Exits Paper Business, Sells to ITC for ₹3,500 Crore Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) is exiting the paper sector, selling Century Pulp and Paper to ITC Ltd for ₹3,500 crore. The deal surpassed estimates, with Nomura valuing it at 18x EV/EBITDA for FY25. ABREL's paper segment has struggled, with revenue falling 5.5% YoY in FY24 and margins shrinking by 410 basis points. The sale will help reduce net debt (₹4,300 crore) to near-zero, boosting ABREL's real estate expansion. However, significant cash flow from projects like Niyaara will only materialize from FY27 onwards. ABREL's stock is down 21% in 2025, and investors await Q4 results and the Niyaara Phase 3 launch in FY26. CAG Report Flags Revenue Losses, Weak Oversight in Telecom & Digital Infra The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised alarms over governance failures in telecom, electronics, and postal services: • Telecom: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) failed to recover ₹2,463.67 crore from telcos due to delayed audits. BSNL lost ₹1,757.76 crore by failing to bill Reliance Jio for technology use. • Electronics Manufacturing: Under M-SIPS, only ₹2,136 crore was disbursed from ₹36,991 crore in committed investments, causing policy instability for investors. • Digital Infrastructure: The ₹6,548-crore National Knowledge Network for research institutions was flagged for poor bandwidth utilization and cybersecurity gaps. • Postal Services: GST mismanagement and irregular promotions resulted in ₹17.22 crore in tax losses. The findings expose execution flaws in India's push for digital self-reliance. Shapoorji Pallonji Faces Insolvency Plea Over Unpaid ₹2.72 Crore The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)-Mumbai has issued a notice to Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Pvt. Ltd (SPCPL) over an insolvency plea filed by Chennai-based Intertouch Metal Buildings Pvt. Ltd. The roofing firm alleges unpaid dues for work on Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport. SPCPL must respond within seven days, with the next hearing on April 24. This isn't SPCPL's first insolvency dispute. In October 2024, NCLT dismissed a similar plea by KBC Infrastructure, ruling that insolvency laws cannot be used as a debt recovery tool. As legal proceedings unfold, all eyes are on Shapoorji Pallonji's response and whether the case progresses to full-fledged insolvency.
On the back of numerous recent victories at the IJGlobal Awards in London and IJInvestor Awards prior to that, Africa Finance Corporation talks to Infra Dig about its evolution.Fola Fagbule – head of financial advisory at the AFC – speaks to IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville about the organisation's role in driving private sector involvement in the financing of infrastructure and energy across Africa.In a podcast that runs for almost 36 minutes, Fola runs the listener through the role AFC's financial advisory team plays in leveraging cross-divisional expertise to mobilise more than $14 billion for critical infrastructure projects, and through that effort creating tens of thousands of jobs across Africa.
IJGlobal earlier this month hosted IJ LatAm 2025 – The Miami Conference – with a record delegate attendance, and recorded a couple of podcasts with leading figures who are driving investments into national infrastructure and energy.Izalia Lopez, promotion deputy director at the PPP unit of the Dominican Republic, speaks to IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville about plans to invest in national infrastructure.In an interview that runs for 7-and-a-half minutes, Lopez takes viewers through plans to invest across infrastructure and energy in the Dominican Republic.
SummaryMarvin Bertin and Varderes Barsegyan, co-founders of Maestro, join the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack how their team is building the infrastructure powering the next generation of Bitcoin-based apps. From indexing UTXO chains to supporting wallets, DEXs, and Bitcoin L2s, Maestro is focused on providing developers with the tools they need to scale reliably. The founders also dive into their surprising journey from biotech to blockchain, the early days of Maestro, and why boring infrastructure is a competitive edge in Web3.This episode also explores the growing demand for robust Bitcoin infra from institutions, financial apps, and layer 2 ecosystems. Marvin and Varderes explain how Maestro helps teams abstract away infrastructure complexity, stay up 24/7, and move fast without breaking things. Whether you're building on Bitcoin or just curious about what makes a solid infra stack tick, this is a deep yet approachable look at one of crypto's most important — and overlooked — layers.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Maestro's Role in Blockchain Infrastructure06:06 The Evolution of Maestro11:30 Milestones and Challenges in Building Maestro17:15 Future Vision and Market Expansion30:04 Exploring UTXO and Cardano's Unique Features32:41 The Evolution of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions37:11 Building a High-Performance Team Culture43:05 Navigating the Challenges of a Decentralized Workforce48:22 The Art of Fundraising and Investor Relations54:29 Lessons from the Bear Market and Industry Volatility58:00 Crafting Compelling Narratives for Investors01:01:47 Authenticity in Recruitment and Community EngagementConnect with Marvin, Varderes and Maestro:X (Twitter): Marvin - @MarvinDefi | Varderes - @varderes_crypto | Maestro - @GoMaestroOrgLinkedIn: Marvin Bertin | Varderes Barsegyan | MaestroWebsite: gomaestro.orgTo learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ATX DAO websiteFollow @ATXDAO on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on LinkedInJoin the community in the ATX DAO DiscordConnect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash: @ashinthewildLuke: @Luke152Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.Tools & Resources We LovePodcast Recording & Editing - Riverside FM: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you're interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out!
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What if launching your own Layer 1 blockchain was as fast and seamless as spinning up a cloud server? In this episode of The Index, Jin Kwon, Co-founder of Saga.xyz, shares how Saga is redefining how developers scale in Web3. Rather than relying on rollups or months of coordination, Saga lets you launch your own Layer 1 chain—called a chainlet—in just minutes.Jin explains how his computer architecture and finance background helped shape Saga's vision and why automation is key to building scalable blockchain infrastructure. He breaks down how Saga's validator system works, how pricing is dynamically optimized through competition, and how chainlets come pre-integrated with bridges and liquidity—all with minimal developer effort.The conversation also explores the future of application-level sharding, using Uniswap as a real-world example of how splitting liquidity across multiple chainlets could unlock massive throughput without compromising user experience.If you're a developer looking for faster, cheaper, and more modular ways to build in Web3, this episode is packed with insights into where blockchain infrastructure is headed.Connect with Jin Kwon and the Saga team:Saga: https://www.saga.xyz/Follow on X: https://x.com/sagaxyz__Follow us:The Index (https://www.podpage.com/the-index-podcast/) X Channel (https://x.com/theindexshow) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-VGLfPNwianYhY-oqq5zg)Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube
The energy revolution is moving at pace, and Mitsubishi Power Europe is in the vanguard as it supports the transition of natural gas power plants to hydrogen. In this latest episode of the Infra Dig podcast, IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville speaks to Javier Cavada – president and chief executive of Mitsubishi Power Europe – to hear how the market is shifting. In a slightly-longer-than-normal podcast, Javier takes the listener through the evolution of methane-fuelled power plants into blended facilities with hydrogen co-firing large frame gas turbines. The technology is now tried-and-tested and there is capacity for gas turbines to run on 100% hydrogen. The future's electric. The future's hydrogen. The future's coming a lot faster than many people anticipate.
Today we are joined by Dr. R.P. Oates, founder of INergy Wellness in Friday Harbor, Washington. R.P. is a multidisciplinary scientist who's previous career spans two decades of research experience across chemistry, toxicology, and biotechnology. Holding an MS in Organic Chemistry with a focus on photochemistry and a PhD in Toxicology focused on how physical forces in nature impact biological systems. At INergy Wellness, R.P. now offers personalized sessions of FDA-cleared full body red light therapy, Infra red sauna, and cold plunge for optimal cellular wellness designed to guide clients toward their own unique path to wellness on San Juan Island. For those curious about the book quote we discussed in the interview, here it is below!“The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you. Look what a lot of things there are to learn."TH White, from the book The Once and Future King
Volatilidade nos mercados pela agenda de tarifas do Governo Trump, novo pacote de estímulos na Europa em apoio à Ucrânia e receios com a desaceleração da atividade aqui no Brasil.Nessa edição, Fernando Cavallete, superintendente da área de Portfolio Specialist da Itaú Asset, analisa a repercussão desses e outros eventos nos mercados de juros, moeda e renda variável.Neste mês, também exploramos os detalhes da performance e perspectivas do Itaú Janeiro Infra Incentivado.Saiba mais sobre o fundo em: https://meu.itau/ebkAntes de investir, verifique seu perfil.
Hostia: Ján Nosko (viceprezident Únie miest Slovenska a primátor Banskej Bystrice) a Viliam Pischko (náčelník Mestskej polície Banská Bystrica). | Správa, údržba, opravy a rekonštrukcie ciest a chodníkov v meste, ale aj parkovacia politika, obmedzenia a uzávery, či cyklistické trasy - to všetko sú kompetencie obecnej samosprávy, ktoré ukrajujú z verejných rozpočtov nemalé peniaze. Motoristi, cyklisti, aj chodci očakávajú kvalitné cesty a chodníky. Ako sa v tomto smere darí našim mestám? Zástupcov Únie miest Slovenska sa bude pýtať Ľuboš Kasala v tomto vydaní Kontaktov. | Problémy samospráv s cestnou infraštruktúrou. | Moderuje: Ľuboš Kasala; | Kontakty pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1. V premiére v pondelok až štvrtok po 20. hodine v Rádiu Slovensko.
The goal is to have 30% of newly registered private cars to be electric by 2030 but range anxiety caused by the lack of adequate charging infrastructure could put paid to that. India has 200 EVs per commercial charging point, which compares very poorly to the average of 20 in the US and less than 10 in China. What's needed very quickly is greater investment in the sector, clear land acquisition norms and more tax incentives. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A infraestrutura financeira tem um papel essencial na construção de ecossistemas cada vez mais integrados e eficientes. Empresas que oferecem Banking as a Service (BaaS) estão viabilizando novas oportunidades para diferentes setores, permitindo que companhias sem licença bancária ofereçam produtos financeiros de forma fluida e integrada. Esse movimento tem sido fundamental para a expansão do Embedded Finance, possibilitando a criação de experiências mais completas para os consumidores.Para explorar esse tema em profundidade, o Fintech Talks, em parceria com a 180 Seguros, apresenta o terceiro episódio da série "Orquestradores de Ecossistemas", conduzida por Bruno Diniz e Mauro D'Ancona, Co-founder e CEO da 180 Seguros.Neste episódio, recebemos Pedro Mac Dowell, CEO e Co-fundador da QI Tech, para discutir como players de infraestrutura financeira estão habilitando ecossistemas e transformando a dinâmica do mercado atual. Pedro compartilha sua visão sobre a evolução do BaaS, os desafios regulatórios e a importância de uma tecnologia proprietária para garantir escalabilidade e eficiência.Assista agora e descubra por que a infraestrutura financeira é uma peça fundamental para o futuro dos ecossistemas digitais!***Esse programa é um oferecimento da 180 Seguros, a primeira seguradora tech do Brasil. Ofereça seguros de forma customizada e integrada à jornada de compra dos seus clientes para gerar mais valor para seus clientes e resultados para o seu negócio.
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Michael O'Rourke from Pocket Network & Grove to discuss the future of decentralized infrastructure in Web3.Key topics we cover:
One of the most interesting power projects on the radar right now – Xlinks, the Morocco-UK power project – is making great strides and this latest episode of Infra Dig delves into developments. IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville talks to James Humfrey who has been chief executive of Xlinks for the last year, since taking the role from founder Simon Morrish. This is the second time that Xlinks has featured on Infra Dig – following on from Simon Morrish taking listeners through the full scope of the project back in the summer of 2022. This latest episode sees James bring the listener right up to date with progress on the ambition renewable energy projects – solar PV and onshore wind in Morocco – and the transmission line to the UK.
In today's episode, we explore the future of building infra for compliance, and the next era of investing following the massive infra wave of 2017-2024.Typically, in crypto there have always been tradeoffs…Want transparency? You lose privacy. Want privacy? Regulators get nervous. Join us as we chat with Wyatt from VanEck Ventures and Xiang Xie from Primus dive into how Primus is using ZKTLS and ZKFHE to transform blockchain data integrity. While traditional systems expose sensitive data through oracles, ZKTLS proves authenticity without revealing the underlying info. Add in ZKFHE's encrypted data computation, and we're looking at a game-changer for onchain finance (according to institutional investors).We break down the investment thesis in Primus and cover insights on crypto infrastructure funding as a whole. We also explore how privacy-preserving financial infrastructure fits into the regulatory landscape, from payment systems to stablecoins and KYC. Plus, we'll tackle the exciting fusion of ZK tech and AI in crypto, showing how it's revolutionizing everything from AI verification to streamlined, privacy-focused KYC.Enjoy.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
(06:49) Brought to you by Lemon.ioLemon.io is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours.Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at lemon.io.Want to learn the key principles and future of DevOps that can help you ship code faster and more reliably?In this episode, I sit down with Yevgeniy Brikman, co-founder of Gruntwork and author of “Terraform: Up & Running,” to discuss his upcoming book, “The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery.”We explore:- Common pitfalls and anti-patterns in DevOps implementations- The concept of “minimum effective dose” and "incrementalism" in adopting technologies- Why application developers should understand infrastructure and software delivery- The future of DevOps, including “infrastructureless” and the impact of GenAI- The importance of “secure-by-default” practices in modern software development- Recent changes in open source licensing and their impact on the tech industry- The power of continuous learning and sharing knowledge in tech careersListen out for:(00:02:15) Career Turning Points(00:08:32) Deliberate Time for Learning(00:16:27) Transitioning from App Dev to Infra (00:24:19) Understanding How to Deliver Software(00:32:05) Minimum Effective Dose(00:40:34) DevOps Antipatterns(00:44:02) Incrementalism(00:49:37) The Future of DevOps and Software Delivery(01:10:39) Recent Trend in Open Source License Changes(01:20:32) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Yevgeniy Brikman's BioYevgeniy (Jim) Brikman loves programming, writing, speaking, traveling, and lifting heavy things. He does not love talking about himself in the 3rd person. He is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that offers products & services for setting up world-class DevOps Foundations. He's also the author of three books published by O'Reilly Media: Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery, Terraform: Up & Running, and Hello, Startup. Previously, he spent more than a decade building infrastructure and products that served hundreds of millions of users while working as a software engineer at LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Cisco Systems, and Thomson Financial.Follow Yevgeniy: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/jbrikman X / Twitter – @brikis98 Website – ybrikman.com
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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, February 13, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Amid India-China geopolitical tensions, China's Fosun Pharmaceutical is in discussions with three global private equity firms to sell its majority stake in the Hyderabad-based Gland Pharma. Fosun currently owns about 51% of Gland Pharma, after initially acquiring a 74% stake for $1.2 billion. They have hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and UBS to assist with the sale. Global private equity firms Blackstone, Brookfield, and Warburg Pincus are interested in buying this stake, valuing the company at nearly $3 billion. Gland Pharma, founded in 1978, specializes in making generic injectable medicines and serves nearly 90 countries, focusing on India and the U.S. markets. In the December quarter, the company reported revenues of ₹1,384 crore and a profit after tax of ₹204.7 crore.The potential sale is expected to trigger an open offer to Gland Pharma's shareholders, with the buyers aiming to own between 60-65% of the company after the transaction. In a major step toward strengthening digital payment security, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed additional factor authentication (AFA) for international card-not-present (CNP) transactions. This means Indian consumers will have an extra layer of security when making payments to foreign merchants—just like they already do for domestic transactions.Now you may wonder what prompted this move by the RBI?It's primarily due to Rising Fraud Cases in international transactions involving unauthorized charges on foreign websites with minimal authentication. Now adding AFA will ensure stronger security standards that safeguard Indian cardholders against such risks. US-based industrial and aerospace giant Honeywell and Greenko founders-led AM Green signed an agreement on Wednesday to collaborate on manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India from biofuels, including ethanol, methanol, and green hydrogen. Under this agreement, Honeywell's cutting-edge technology will be leveraged to produce SAF from renewable sources, aligning with global efforts to transition toward greener energy solutions. AM Green, a company backed by the founders of renewable energy giant Greenko, will focus on production and scaling operations in India, catering to both domestic and international markets.The companies will assess the feasibility of making SAF in India to reduce the country's oil import dependence, helping shipping companies adopt the low-emission fuel, and aiding aviation companies to meet International Civil Aviation Organisation guidelines for low-carbon fuel replacements. The global aviation industry is under increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions, and SAF has emerged as a key solution. This partnership strengthens India's role in the green energy revolution, supporting global decarbonization goals while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Over two dozen Indian startups are expected to go public in the coming months, including big names like Groww, Lenskart, and Zepto, which could see billion-dollar IPOs. Smaller companies like Ather Energy, BoAt, Bluestone, Infra.market, PhysicsWallah, PayU, and Pine Labs are also gearing up for their stock market debuts. This is a jump from last year when only 13 startups, including Swiggy, Ola Electric, and FirstCry, went public. However, market conditions are getting tougher. Investment bankers say startups might need to adjust their IPO sizes and valuations due to recent global economic shifts. The US stock market has been hit hard after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, leading to uncertainty in global equity markets. India's Nifty 50 index is down 12.5% from its peak last September, with foreign investors selling off shares. Amid tough market conditions and lock-in expiries those looking to invest in upcoming IPOs could also be staring at losses in the short term At the Maha Kumbh Mela, India's largest spiritual gathering, several startups are seizing the opportunity to engage with the vast influx of pilgrims. Zomato-owned Blinkit has set up a temporary store offering ritual-related items and other essentials. Swiggy's Instamart has established a stall near the Triveni Sangam to serve attendees. PhonePe, in collaboration with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, is providing affordable travel insurance plans tailored for Kumbh visitors. Chai Point has deployed around 175 personnel and 18-20 mini stations, utilizing brewing bots capable of producing 15 liters of tea every 12 minutes, resulting in daily sales of approximately 160,000 cups reports Peiyamvada C. Now these initiatives not only cater to the immediate needs of pilgrims but also serve as strategic moves for brand visibility and customer acquisition. By adjusting pricing and packaging, these startups aim to connect with a broader audience beyond their typical urban clientele, gathering valuable insights for future expansions.
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Ahmad Shadid is the Founder and CEO of O.XYZ, an ecosystem with a mission to build the world's first sovereign super intelligence. As Ahmad put it, "AI must be a tool for the people, not a weapon for profit." O.XYZ is a complex ecosystem, starting with it's core – O.Super Intelligence which will help guide decisions, solve complex problems, and interact with people in the ecosystem; a toolbox with AI-powered products — tools that help you solve various problems using artificial intelligence; O.REASEARCH, O.INFRA, O.CHARITY, O.CAPITAL, and O.CHAIN as parts of the ecosystem.Previously, Ahmad was CEO of IO.net, where he led the company to a $4.5 billion valuation in under a year. His leadership propelled IO.net to secure $2 million in a seed round with a $10 million fully diluted valuation in June 2023, followed by a groundbreaking $40 million Series A round at a $1 billion FDV in March 2024. This rapid growth culminated in the successful launch of the $IO coin on Binance, with a remarkable $4.5 billion FDV in June 2024.Ahmad is a visionary behind the DeAIO – an Autonomous AI Organization, the next step in the evolution of DAOs which is aiming to revolutionize AI governance and development. Demonstrating his commitment to innovation, he has personally invested $130M into the development of DeAIO. O.XYZ builds on Ahmad's legacy, aiming to redefine AI and showcase how decentralized technology can drive common progress and serve people.In this conversation, we discuss:- Building the world's first Sovereign Super AI- Decentralized AI Managed Organization (DeAIO)- The future of crypto and AI- Quant funds are already dabbling into AI-based cryptocurrencies- AI CEOs- AI infrastructure- O.REASEARCH, O.INFRA, O.CHARITY, O.CAPITAL, and O.CHAIN- O.ATLAS, O.PACIFIC, O.ORBIT- Sending AI data to space- Living in Qatar- Deepseek rocking the AI industry- What's next for O.XYZ over the next 12-24 months- Feb 22 product release in Hong KongO.XYZWebsite: www.o.xyzX: @o_fndnTelegram: t.me/oxyz_communityAhmad ShadidX: @shadid_ioLinkedIn: Ahmad Shadid --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
Dan and Brennan take a wild ride with the first Chinese superhero and tokusatsu movie, Infra-Man! Will this 1975 cult classic ketchup beam its way into their hearts, or will it sink like a dragon-themed boat? Listen to find out! Hey, dongles, contact us - you know you want to: corruptedyouthpod@gmail.com Please rate and review - we want to know how we're doing! Show your support of the show and look cool doing it by picking up a Corrupted Youth t-shirt and/or other goods at https://www.teepublic.com/user/gridcurrent Corrupted Youth Theme by nerdy202 (featuring Dan and Brennan)
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijzViDaoVljjDXyEPTIwyQ?sub_confirmation=1 This week's guest is Unknown Prophet (aka Quinn), a true jack-of-all-trades who shares his journey through music production, glassblowing, and culinary arts. Quinn dives into his passion for cooking, discussing how his culinary school background influences his daily life and his love for discovering hidden food gems. Quinn opens up about his experiences balancing life as a dad while pursuing his creative passions, and exploring the complexities of the glass art scene. On the music side, Quinn discusses his production journey, balancing creativity with financial challenges, and his relentless drive to improve. On the music side, we talk about his duo project Mystery Meat, and his deep love for Infrasound Music Festival where he's known for bringing high energy to the crowd.
Senthil Padmanabhan, VP of Platform and Infrastructure at eBay, discusses how eBay's use of fine-tuning is improving their operational workflows. He explains why fine-tuning existing models can often be more cost-effective than training from scratch, and how methods like low-ranking adaptation (LoRa) are pivotal in improving AI performance. Key Takeaways: The impact of strategic fine tuning on achieving peak performance AI's broader impact on eBay's infrastructure, fraud detection, and customer-facing experiences The challenges of tech debt and software upgrades Case studies from eBay that illustrate productivity gains via fine-tuning Considerations for choosing between open and proprietary AI models The importance of data quality over quantity in fine-tuning processes Predictions for the future of AI development and fine-tuning techniques Guest Bio: Senthil Padmanabhan is a Vice President and Technical Fellow at eBay, where he runs Platform and Infra (private cloud) Engineering for the global eCommerce marketplace, providing infrastructure for 4000+ engineers to deliver products at scale. Before this role, he was in the Product engineering space, building consumer-facing applications at eBay and Yahoo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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The Modi government's plans for 6 tunnels and direct train services between Srinagar and the rest of India, among other projects, could transform connectivity in a notoriously treacherous J&K region, up to Ladakh. With the PM set to inaugurate the all-weather Z-Morh tunnel, watch episode 1239 of #CutTheClutter, where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talked about the many big-ticket infra projects underway and their significance. Originally published on 26 May, 2023.
eBay, Yahoo, Netflix and then 10+ years at Uber. In this episode we sit down with Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA and Platform Engineering at Uber. Vishnu shares how Uber has scaled over the years to about 4000 engineers and how his team makes sure that infrastructure and platform engineering scales with the growing company and the growing demand on their digital services.Tune in and learn about how Vishnu thinks about SLOs across all layers of the stack, how they manage to get better insights with their cloud providers and why its important to have an end-to-end understanding of the most critical end user journeys.Links we discussed:Conference talk at Observability & SRE Summit: https://www.iqpc.com/events-observability-sre-summit/speakers/vishnu-acharyaVishnu's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishnuacharya/Uber Engineering Blog: https://www.uber.com/blog/engineering/
In this week's round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Ralph Ivey covers the latest stories and trends across the market: Korea has unveiled a new package of trade finance support measures totalling USD$245 billion in an effort to boost export growth JBIC has backed an untied €800 million deal for 5G infrastructure in Germany US Exim has approved a $527 million financing for a combined cycle gas turbine plant in Guyana Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch highlight key job changes, including Kimberly Sheehy as head of Fidelity's Forge Community, Joseph Wong joining Barings as head of wealth distribution, and Johan Lim becoming regional head at Natixis IM. RIA/FA M&A updates feature Wells Fargo adding $625M from two UBS teams and Commonwealth recruiting two Long Island-based firms with $495M in assets. Institutional coverage includes Alaska Permanent Fund's $2.8B commitment pacing for FY 2025, San Bernardino County's $650M private equity plan, and Plymouth County's private credit search with five finalists. Recent commitments include Fairfax County's $13.75M to real estate funds, Jacksonville's $15M to HIG Realty Partners, and Santa Barbara's $30M across multiple funds. Fundraising updates spotlight GTCR's $3B close on its second Strategic Growth Fund, TCW's launch of a real estate debt strategy, and Allianz's €533M first close for its Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II. Stay tuned for the latest in institutional and wealth management news.
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In this episode, Mike and Nick explore two critical challenges facing crypto as we enter the bull market: the looming stress test of crypto infrastructure and the psychological challenge of maintaining builder conviction. They dive deep into how Celestia's lazy bridging and Gelato's sovereign rollup are preparing for the scaling challenges ahead, while discussing staying true to your vision when competitors take shortcuts seem to be winning. They also share their biggest insights from DevCon and Ethereum's latest moves to nationalize rollups. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@expansionpod Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) DevCon Takeaways (08:53) Finality vs Blocktimes (10:38) Lazy Bridging (27:09) RaaS Provider Conflict (31:14) Espresso Mainnet (44:05) Sequencing Layer on Celestia (53:41) Market Timing - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Rex, Jon, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Zoologická záhrada v Bratislave má dlhú tradíciu a početné chovateľské úspechy. Napriek tomu oproti mnohým ZOO v regióne, či už v Rakúsku, Maďarsku alebo Česku, zaostáva. Infraštruktúra je zastaraná, rovnako ako mnohé výbehy pre zvieratá. Nedávno však získala nové vedenie, ktoré sa energicky pustilo do zmien. Riaditeľ ZOO Matej Dobšovič sľubuje kvalitnejšie prostredie pre zvieratá aj návštevníkov, čeliť však musí mnohým výzvam. Aká budúcnosť čaká záhradu, prezrádza v najnovšej Metropole. Tento diel vám prinášame v spolupráci s Nissan. Nissan Qashqai – partner na ceste k modernému životu
On Episode 437 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Manish Raj Singhania, Managing Partner of Ralas Motors and Chairman of FADA Academy and Research as well as Dhaval Ajmera, Director at Ajmera Realty & Infra. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:41) Markets on longest losing streak since February 2023 (06:17) Can an escalation in trade tensions drive up gold prices? (08:02) Auto sales pick up in the festive period, what is the final analysis? (15:49) Real estate trends are steady (27:43) Indians migrating to OECD countries like US and UK up 30% Listeners! We await your feedback.... The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirements For more of our coverage check out thecore.in Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
In this daily series, we bring you a comprehensive stock market roundup and the latest finance news. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, economist Nagappan provides clear, insightful answers to all your stock market and share-related questions.
In this week's round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Ralph Ivey covers the latest stories and trends across the market: UK Export Finance has confirmed its support for a £9 billion Poland defence exports deal Glencore has closed a $300 million credit facility with Saudi Exim EIFO and KUKE are backing healthcare facilities in Ivory Coast with a €171 million financing Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.
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No episódio de hoje, vamos falar sobre os resultados de uma pesquisa da HypeAuditor, que comparou o desempenho de influenciadores humanos e virtuais no Instagram. Segundo o estudo, os influenciadores virtuais estão superando os humanos em taxa de engajamento, com rate impressionante de 6,5%, quase seis vezes maior do que os influenciadores humanos de mesmo nível. Para falar sobre esse assunto eu recebo hoje aqui no Podcast Canaltech a Maria Marques, Gerente de Marketing HypeAuditor. E mais: Infra de recarga para carros elétricos cresceu 179% no Brasil; Microsoft e DIO abrem inscrições para capacitação em computação em nuvem; Lucro da LG despenca 20%; entenda o que aconteceu; Samsung fatura R$ 37 bilhões e pede desculpas pelo "baixo desempenho"; Brasil ocupa 2ª maior pontuação em habilidades em tecnologia na América Latina. Acesse o site do Canaltech Receba notícias do Canaltech no WhatsApp Entre nas redes sociais do Canaltech buscando por @Canaltech nelas todas Entre em contato pelo nosso e-mail: podcast@canaltech.com.br Entre no Canaltech Ofertas Acesse a newsletter do Canaltech Este episódio foi roteirizado e apresentado por Gustavo Minari. O programa também contou com reportagens de Emanuele Almeida, Renan da Silva Dores, Vinícius Moschen, Bruno De Blasi e Paulo Amaral. Edição por Jully Cruz. A trilha sonora é uma criação de Guilherme Zomer e a capa deste programa é feita por Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and Shawn Bowen, VP, Deputy CISO - Gaming, Microsoft. Joining us is Patty Ryan, senior director, CISO, QuidelOrtho. In this episode: Recognizing humanity Death by a thousand meetings What are we looking for? Find your value Thanks to our podcast sponsor, GitGuardian GitGuardian is a Code Security Platform that caters to the needs of the DevOps generation. It provides a wide range of code security solutions, including Secrets Detection, Infra as Code Security, and Honeytoken, all in one place. A leader in the market of secrets detection and remediation, its solutions are already used by hundreds of thousands of developers in all industries. Try now gitguardian.com.
Laura Chau of Canaan joins Nick to discuss Consumer Headwinds, Whether AI Revenue Catch up with Infra Spend, and Are Creative “Takeunders” the Solution to Lina Khan's FTC Agenda. In this episode we cover: Consumer Investing and Churn Customer Acquisition and Data Challenges AI Investment Framework and Opportunities AI Infrastructure and Revenue Gap Google's Agreement with Character.ai Non-AI Investment Areas and Founder Preferences Guest Links: Laura's LinkedIn Laura's Twitter/X Canaan's LinkedIn Canaan's Website The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
In our final episode of Season 9, we're speaking with Jill Gunter, Chief Strategy Officer at Espresso Systems, the coordination layer that unites chains, rollups, and applications.We start off with a hot topic nowadays which is whether we should be focusing more on building infrastructure or apps. You might assume you know where Jill stands on this topic as someone who's working on a middleware solution, but there's actually a lot more to the story from her perspective. Jill has lots of excellent analogies to help us better understand technical concepts like shared sequencers and rollups, and she debunks some common misconceptions people have about Espresso ahead of their mainnet launch this quarter. This is an excellent episode for the nontechnical person to listen to to better understand how various components of blockchains work, as well as for the more technical person to have some of their uncertainties about shared sequencers and the work Espresso is doing around that cleared up.Jill was nominated for Rehash by Meg Lister and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Irina Marinescu, Meg Lister, and Diana Chen. COLLECT THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:Jill's TwitterEspresso's TwitterLayer 2s as cultural extensions of Ethereum by Vitalik Buterin TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:47 Infra vs apps14:40 What is Espresso and what are shared sequencers? ELI535:13 Future of Layer 2 blockchains39:01 Ethereum vs Solana48:47 Future of zk rollups50:07 Being a new mom in crypto56:31 Can You Not58:44 Follow Jill DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.
We're back with another Roundtable episode! Today Jason and Sanat discuss: Apps: the changing user onboarding landscape App vs Infra investment flows Fee taking business model vs token value accrual Regulation: incentive alignment And much more! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. -- Tangent is a private holdings company managing personal assets and is not a licensed investment advisor nor does it manage or accept any external capital. Nothing discussed is a solicitation for investment and is for entertainment purposes only. -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:56) 2017 user onboarding motives vs today (07:12) App vs Infra (18:16) Market's Infra preferences (25:53) Fee taking vs token value accrual (31:19) Regulation: incentive alignment (34:21) User retention (41:02) Infra differentiations (43:55) Impacts of opaque regulation (45:55) App x AI use cases (46:53) Investment landscape (49:48) Outro -- Links: Galaxy article: https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/crypto-and-blockchain-venture-capital-q2-2024/ -- Partner message: Aptos is the next-generation Layer 1 blockchain designed to enhance scalability, security, and reliability for decentralized applications. With industry-leading performance, internet-grade UX, 100X lower gas fees than comparable chains, and a thriving ecosystem - Aptos is the platform of choice for both builders and users. Find out more at https://aptosfoundation.org/ -- Twitter accounts: Jason Choi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjasonchoi Sanat Kapur's Twitter: https://x.com/kapursanat Blockcrunch Twitter: https://twitter.com/theBlockcrunch -- Blockcrunch VIP: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/ -- Disclaimer: The Blockcrunch Podcast (“Blockcrunch”) is an educational resource intended for informational purposes only. Blockcrunch produces a weekly podcast and newsletter that routinely covers projects in Web 3 and may discuss assets that the host or its guests have financial exposure to. Views held by Blockcrunch's guests are their own. None of Blockcrunch, its registered entity or any of its affiliated personnel are licensed to provide any type of financial advice, and nothing on Blockcrunch's podcast, newsletter, website and social media should be construed as financial advice. Blockcrunch also receives compensation from its sponsor; sponsorship messages do not constitute financial advice or endorsement. Full disclaimer: https://blockcrunch.substack.com/about