Podcasts about Infrastructure

a16z General Partners Martin Casado and Anjney Midha join Erik Torenberg to unpack one of the most dramatic shifts in tech policy in recent memory: the move from “pause AI” to “win the AI race.”They trace the evolution of U.S. AI policy—from executive orders that chilled innovation, to the recent AI Action Plan that puts scientific progress and open source at the center. The discussion covers how technologists were caught off guard, why open source was wrongly equated to nuclear risk, and what changed the narrative—including China's rapid progress.The conversation also explores:How and why the AI discourse got captured by doomerismWhat “marginal risk” really means—and why it mattersWhy open source AI is not just ideology, but business strategyHow government, academia, and industry are realigning after a fractured few yearsThe effect of bad legislation—and what comes nextWhether you're a founder, policymaker, or just trying to make sense of AI's regulatory future, this episode breaks it all down.Timecodes:0:00 Introduction & Setting the Stage0:39 The Shift in AI Regulation Discourse2:10 Historical Context: Tech Waves & Policy6:39 The Open Source Debate13:39 The Chilling Effect & Global Competition15:00 Changing Sentiments on Open Source21:06 Open Source as Business Strategy28:50 The AI Action Plan: Reflections & Critique32:45 Alignment, Marginal Risk, and Policy41:30 The Future of AI Regulation & Closing ThoughtsResourcesFind Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoFind Anjney on X: https://x.com/anjneymidhaStay Updated:Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

LLMs and AI-powered chatbots are becoming a regular feature of network operations tools and vendor product portfolios. Now the next iteration of AI in network ops and automation is likely to be agentic. On today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by HPE Juniper Networking, we talk about what agentic AI actually means, how AI agents will accomplish... Read more »

LLMs and AI-powered chatbots are becoming a regular feature of network operations tools and vendor product portfolios. Now the next iteration of AI in network ops and automation is likely to be agentic. On today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by HPE Juniper Networking, we talk about what agentic AI actually means, how AI agents will accomplish... Read more »

LLMs and AI-powered chatbots are becoming a regular feature of network operations tools and vendor product portfolios. Now the next iteration of AI in network ops and automation is likely to be agentic. On today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by HPE Juniper Networking, we talk about what agentic AI actually means, how AI agents will accomplish... Read more »

===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 15th Publish Date:  August 15th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, August 15th and Happy Birthday to Joe Jonas I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 39th Annual Marietta Art in the Park is Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 Marietta school board eyes AI guidelines in new technology plan Cobb officers recognized after saving children from 117-degree car Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Food Apps All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: Ingles Markets 2 STORY 1: 39th Annual Marietta Art in the Park is Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 For three days over Labor Day weekend, Marietta Square transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity for the 39th annual Art in the Park festival. With over 200 fine artists, live music, kids’ activities, and even chalk art, it’s a can’t-miss event for art lovers and families alike. The Artist Market will feature works in every medium imaginable: oil, acrylic, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more. Artists will be on-site to chat about their process, and the beloved Painted Pots display returns with its stunning ceramic creations. For kids (and the young at heart), the Chalk Spot street art experience is back, hosted by Marietta High School’s Visual Arts Program and GPB. On Aug. 30, kids can claim a three-foot square of pavement for $10 and create their own masterpiece. Supplies and fair tickets are included while they last. Families can also explore Children’s Art Alley, packed with free crafts and games, plus face painting and sand art for a small fee. Hungry? Marietta Square’s restaurants will be open, and Glover Park Brewing will serve cold brews. Live music at the gazebo, sponsored by the North Georgia State Fair, will keep the energy high—bring a blanket or chair to relax and enjoy. The festival runs Aug. 30–Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission. Parking is available at Marietta City Hall and nearby lots. For details, visit artparkmarietta.com. STORY 2: Marietta school board eyes AI guidelines in new technology plan The Marietta Board of Education is mulling over a new tech plan for 2025-2028, and it’s got some big ideas—AI guidelines, faster internet, and better tools for teachers. Jennifer Hernandez, the district’s academic achievement director, summed it up: “It’s about using tech to support teachers, not replace them.” The plan, shaped by feedback from teachers, parents, and community members, focuses on three areas: infrastructure, access, and support. Infrastructure? Think faster internet, updated equipment, and federal E-rate funding to keep it all running. “We don’t want to fall behind,” said tech director Torey Bradley. Access includes making learning platforms like Schoology easier to use and figuring out how to teach students and staff to use AI responsibly. Support will include a new professional learning hub with bite-sized training videos and resources for teachers and parents. The board plans to vote on the plan at its next meeting. STORY 3: Cobb officers recognized after saving children from 117-degree car  Cobb Police officers were recognized at the Georgia Capitol this week for saving two kids trapped in a sweltering car. On June 4, in the Cumberland Mall parking lot, bystanders spotted a boy and girl locked inside a vehicle and called 911. Officers arrived fast, smashed a window, and pulled the kids out. The car’s internal temperature? A staggering 117 degrees—on an 87-degree day. Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp commended the officers for their heroic actions. “This is what happens when citizens and officers work together,” the department shared on Facebook. The children’s guardian, J’quawn Dixon, was arrested and charged with leaving them in the car for 41 minutes without air conditioning. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: COBB INT. FESITVAL STORY 4: Oregon Park to get new restroom, pickleball courts Oregon Park’s getting a serious glow-up, with $850,000 in upgrades greenlit by the Cobb Board of Commissioners. The unanimous vote tapped into Commissioner Keli Gambrill’s capital contingency fund—each commissioner gets $1 million for district projects. Gambrill called the improvements a “huge, huge impact.” What’s coming? Better ADA access, a much-needed extra restroom (parents, rejoice), and four new pickleball courts to add to the existing six. “Pickleball’s booming,” Gambrill said. The park, already a hotspot with baseball fields, tennis courts, and disc golf, sees over 13,000 kids for baseball alone. No timeline yet—officials are still ironing out details with the contractor. STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 things to do this weekend in Cobb County — Aug. 15 - 17 Get ready for a packed weekend, folks—there’s something for everyone. First up, the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival is back in downtown Kennesaw this Friday and Saturday. Think smoky barbecue, live music, and all the good vibes at Depot Park. Admission? Free. But if you want to taste-test the BBQ, snag a ticket—$21 in advance, $25 day-of. Friday runs 6–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Prefer disco over ribs? The Cobb Energy Centre hosts “The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA” Friday at 8 p.m. Expect all the hits—“Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia”—and maybe some seat-dancing. Tickets start at $57. For indie fans, D4VD hits the Coca-Cola Roxy Friday night on his “Withered World Tour.” Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. Tickets? $54. Want something low-key? Cobb County PARKS wraps up its summer series Friday at The Art Place in Marietta with End of the Line, a bluegrass band. Gates open at 6 p.m., and it’s free—just bring a blanket and a picnic. And don’t miss the Smyrna Handmade Market on Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with 60+ vendors selling everything from local honey to handmade soaps. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Food Apps We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 2 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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This week on Dividend Talk, Derek is joined by Jeremy from Dividend Stockpile to explore some of the biggest Megatrends shaping our investing future. We cover the opportunities and risks in infrastructure, clean energy, technology, and healthcare, and how dividend investors can position themselves for the next decade and beyond.You'll hear about recent dividend news from Interface (TILE) and Agree Realty (ADC), how US and European infrastructure approaches differ, why utilities like Iberdrola (IBE.MC) and Enel (ENEL.MI) stand out, and how tech giants Meta (META), Alphabet (GOOG), and Microsoft (MSFT) fit into the AI megatrend. We also look into healthcare innovation, options income strategies, and favourite finance content creators.Tickers Mentioned: TILE, ADC, O, BAM, BIP, NEE, DUK, ED, IBE.MC, ENEL.MI, ABB, DG.PA, META, GOOG, MSFT, GE, CWEN, ASML.AS, SAP, MDT, MRK, ABBV, NVO, LLY, ROG.SW, SNY, SYK, ABT, BDX, RMD, STRCChapters:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome02:52 – Company News: Interface & Dividend Increases05:41 – Agree Realty & REIT Quality08:43 – Understanding Megatrends11:51 – Infrastructure as a Megatrend29:06 – Clean Energy Transition39:31 – The Rise of Technology & AI46:51 – Healthcare Opportunities01:04:06 – Options Income Strategies & High Yield Ideas01:20:06 – Favorite Finance Content Creators & Closing RemarksGet a free sample of our premium dividend newsletter! Stay ahead of the market with in-depth stock analysis here: https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samples/ Stay Updated:Twitter - @DividendTalk_Twitter - @European_DGIJoin our Facebook Community - Dividend Talk Facebook GroupJoin our Discord group - https://discord.gg/nJyt9KWAB5

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Steve Zalewski, co-host, Defense in Depth Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, and helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI. Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com    

Ethan and Holly bring you the last installment of the OSPF series discussing OSPF area types. They discuss why OSPF areas exist, do a quick recap of what OSPF areas actually are, and then introduce the different types of OSPF areas.  Lastly, see if you can answer Ethan’s rapid-fire OSPF questions. Episode Transcript: This episode... Read more »

Violet Abtahi is the CEO and Founder of Platonic, a company developing blockchain infrastructure to solve counterparty risk and privacy challenges in financial markets. With over a decade of experience in both traditional finance and blockchain technology, Violet transitioned from a mathematics background on Wall Street to building next-generation financial infrastructure.Violet argues that counterparty risk is the fundamental bottleneck preventing widespread adoption of blockchain-based financial systems. By combining private blockchain technology with automated smart contracts, Platonic aims to create the infrastructure needed for a more efficient, automated, and less risky financial future.In this podcast you will learn:Why she made the move from traditional finance into the blockchain world.The founding story of Platonic and the two major challenges she wanted to solve.How finance can be autonomous, intelligent, and borderless.Who they are targeting with their solutions.How instant settlement with smart contracts can remove the counterparty risk.The pilot they did with Vanguard, State Street, Citi and Ford.What it will take for all real world assets to be tokenized.Why automated regulation is a key component for this to happen.What asset class will lead the way in tokenization.Violet's priorities for the next 12 months.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Prashant from Spheron Network joins Sam to discuss building a decentralized compute marketplace at the intersection of AI and Web3. He explains Spheron's demand-driven model, why compute is the next scarce digital commodity, and how microtransactions will power AI agents. They also cover DePIN challenges, token economics, and Spheron's global growth strategy.Key Timestamps[00:00] Prashant's journey from software dev to crypto via curiosity.[00:04] Spheron's pivot to decentralized compute; lessons from early infra missteps.[00:06] Demand > supply — compute as the real scarce commodity in AI era.[00:07] Clients: devs & communities spinning up nodes in 3 clicks.[00:10] Why microtransactions struggled — and why AI will revive them.[00:16] Spheron's role in enabling AI agent-to-agent compute payments.[00:18] Business traction: $15M/year revenue; enterprise & Asia expansion.[00:20] Ecosystem products (SuperNodes, Clippy, Skynet) driving internal demand.[00:22] AI agent use cases Prashant is most bullish on (research, sales, daily digests).[00:24] DePIN reality check — why most projects fail to sustain.[00:28] Why Spheron needs a token (Spawn) instead of just stablecoins.[00:31] Bold prediction for 2026: Crypto as the backbone for AI & global trade.[00:33] What's next: staking, enterprise AI arm, retail network expansion, founder partnerships.Connecthttps://www.spheron.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/spheron/https://x.com/spheronfdnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/techprashantmaurya/https://x.com/prashant_xyzDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

David Holt walks viewers through energy pipeline issues and spotlights jet fuel prices. Constraints and permitting issues are impacting supply, making him concerned about “bottlenecks” and higher prices. He notes that airlines support the world's economic engine, so disruption would have significant ripple effects. Transportation infrastructure is one of the biggest issues impacting supply flow, he argues.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This episode features a conversation with Andrea Muttoni, President of Story Protocol. The discussion explores how blockchain technology is being used as a foundational infrastructure for intellectual property (IP), aiming to simplify and modernize the process of registration, licensing, and monetization for creators and IP owners. Muttoni details his journey from a bedroom music producer to a product manager at Amazon and eventually to a leader in the blockchain industry, driven by a passion for the intersection of technology and creativity. The conversation delves into the core problems Story Protocol aims to solve, particularly the complexities of copyright, fair use, and attribution in the age of AI-generated content. Muttoni introduces key concepts like the Programmable IP License (PIL), a customizable and on-chain license that makes IP rights more transparent and accessible. He also provides an overview of Poseidon, a new initiative that leverages the Story Protocol to create a marketplace for IP-safe, real-world data needed to train AI models, ensuring that data creators and owners are fairly compensated. Key Takeaways Andrea's Background: From a bedroom hip-hop producer to a product manager at Amazon working on Kindle and Alexa, Muttoni shares his path to the world of crypto and blockchain. What is Story Protocol?: A deep dive into Story Protocol's mission to create an open IP blockchain. It's a way to register, license, and monetize IP in a more liquid and accessible way. The Programmable IP License (PIL): Explanation of how this universal, customizable, and on-chain license simplifies IP transactions and makes it easier for others to legally use a creator's work. Introducing Poseidon: Details on the new platform built on the Story Protocol to address the "data gold rush" for AI. Poseidon allows for the licensing of real-world, IP-cleared data to AI companies, ensuring fair compensation for contributors. Promoting Adoption: Discussion on how Story Protocol uses a web3 incentive model to encourage widespread adoption and create a network effect for its IP infrastructure. Why Story Protocol?: Muttoni explains what makes their platform uniquely suited for IP rights compared to other blockchains, emphasizing that the network was built from the ground up specifically for this use case. Things We Talk About in this Episode Story Protocol: story.foundation Story Protocol IP Portal: portal.story.foundation Poseidon: psdn.ai Story Protocol Developer Docs: docs.story.foundation WIPO Report: A report on intangible assets, mentioned as a key indicator of the value of intellectual property.  

Developers Rizel Scarlett and Ian Douglas join Ned and Kyler to talk about building an AI agent. Rizel and Ian work at Block, where they’re part of a team building an agent called Goose. They talk about what the agent does, building challenges, observability, and more. They also dive into topics such as how using AI... Read more »

All of humanity's feats, whether a record-setting deadlift by the world's strongest man or the construction of a gleaming city by a technologically advanced economy, originate from a single hidden source: positive net energy. Having surplus energy in the form of thirteen pounds of food per day enables a very big man, Hafthor Bjornsson, to lift very big objects. Similarly, having surplus energy in the form of fossil fuel enables very big societies to build and trade very big piles of stuff. Maybe Hafthor has a rock-solid plan for keeping his dinner plate well stocked, but no society seems ready to have a mature conversation about how our sprawling cities and nations will manage as net energy declines. Calling our conversation “mature” might be a stretch, but at least we're willing to address climate change, sustainability, and the rest of the net energy conundrum head on. Alice Friedemann, author of Life after Fossil Fuels, joins the conversation. Originally recorded on April 10, 2021.Support the show

Developers Rizel Scarlett and Ian Douglas join Ned and Kyler to talk about building an AI agent. Rizel and Ian work at Block, where they’re part of a team building an agent called Goose. They talk about what the agent does, building challenges, observability, and more. They also dive into topics such as how using AI... Read more »

Hiring won't fix overwhelm if your systems can't support growth.

Send us a textIn this episode, we catch up with SammyP for a lively mix of Cayman conversation — from sports parenting and water sports to fishing bans, immigration reforms, and the realities of a rapidly growing population. We mix in humor, heartfelt moments, and debates on enforcement, infrastructure, and protecting Cayman's natural treasures.Chapters:00:00 – Opening Banter & Introductions03:00 – Sports Mom Era & Kids' Commitment to Sports09:00 – Baseball, YMCA Programs & National Team Success17:00 – Water Sports Industry & Stingray Catch Challenge24:00 – Protecting Stingray City & Tourism Value28:00 – Proposed Fishing Ban & Enforcement Challenges36:00 – Immigration & Cayman Status Reform Debate45:00 – Infrastructure & Post-COVID Opportunities53:00 – Enforcement Culture & Penalty Gaps1:01:00 – Leadership Cayman Experience & Mentorship1:07:00 – Event Planning, Public Taste & Boat Parties1:13:00 – Pop Culture & Movie Reviews1:26:00 – Closing Thoughts & ShoutoutsSupport the show

Nikola Borisov, CEO and co-founder of Deep Infra, joins the show to unpack the rapid evolution of AI inference, the hardware race powering it, and how startups can actually keep up without burning out. From open source breakthroughs to the business realities of model selection, Nikola shares why speed, efficiency, and strategic focus matter more than ever. If you're building in AI, this conversation will help you see the road ahead more clearly.Key Takeaways• Open source AI models are advancing at a pace that forces founders to choose focus over chasing every release.• First mover advantage in AI is real but plays out differently than in consumer tech because models are often black boxes to end users.• Infrastructure and hardware strategy can make or break AI product delivery, especially for startups.• Efficient inference may become more important than efficient training as AI usage scales.• Optimizing for specific customer needs can create significant performance and cost advantages.Timestamped Highlights[02:12] How far AI has come — and why we're still under 10% of its future potential[04:11] The challenge of keeping pace with constant model releases[08:12] Why differentiation between models still matters for builders[14:08] The hidden costs and strategies of AI hardware infrastructure[18:05] Why inference efficiency could eclipse training efficiency[21:46] Lessons from missed opportunities and unexpected shifts in model innovationQuote of the Episode“Being more efficient at inference is going to be way more important than being very efficient at training.” — Nikola BorisovResources MentionedDeepInfra — https://deepinfra.comNikola Borisov on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolabCall to ActionIf you enjoyed this conversation, share it with someone building in AI and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your next big idea might just come from the next one.

Join Guy Ruddle for the fifth and final episode in the third Savills Earth podcast series. In this special Next Gen episode, Georgios Askounis (Director, Savills Earth Advisory) steps in for regular co-host Marylis Ramos and is joined by Olivia Sutcliffe (Associate Director, Social Value), Aidan Richardson (Associate, Impact Assessment), and Luisa Mostarda (Associate, Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure). Together, they explore the power of collaboration in driving meaningful and lasting impact. From what we measure to the outcomes we create, this episode dives into why working together is essential for shaping a more sustainable future.

Developers Rizel Scarlett and Ian Douglas join Ned and Kyler to talk about building an AI agent. Rizel and Ian work at Block, where they’re part of a team building an agent called Goose. They talk about what the agent does, building challenges, observability, and more. They also dive into topics such as how using AI... Read more »

Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, briefed the media today and give us a reality check on the current state of the grid. John Maytham is joined by Ruse Moleshe, an energy analyst at RUBK Energy and Infrastructure. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“For anyone, women especially who are interested in the energy and climate space, I would say that you shouldn't feel that you need to choose between the public sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. I've been able to continue to build my expertise in the energy and climate space, but from multiple different perspectives. My advice would be to just not feel that you need to pick one of those lanes and, and to take the risk to bounce between those different segments of our economy.”  Claire Seaborn on Electric Ladies Podcast Summer is a good time to think about your next career move. These five women trailblazers have some great advice. These are all women who Joan Michelson interviewed at length on Electric Ladies Podcast over the past year, and who have all broken down barriers to get where they are, blazing a trail for the rest of us. They each advocate for and/or work directly in energy, climate, sustainability and ESG – environment, social, governance – and share actionable tips that every woman (and man) can apply today. This episode brings you advice from:    · Hilary Doe, Michigan's Chief Growth Office on how the state is turning IRA Credits into Growth – and the first person in the U.S. to hold that kind of role. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, on the politics of energy and infrastructure Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on what the U.S. can learn from Canada's energy policies ·  Tensie Whelan, Founding Director of NYU Stern on why sustainable business is good business.  ·  Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer at LanzaTech about innovative ways that recovered carbon is making its way back into our daily lives. Read Joan's Forbes piece on How Women Can Boost Their Careers Despite Headwinds — Women's History Month, and more of her articles here.   More from Electric Ladies Podcast!   Join us at The Earth Day Women's Summit on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women's Summit and a special rate.   Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance.   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review!   Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Twitter: @joanmichelson Facebook: Green Connections Radio  

For episode 576 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marvin Bertin, Co-founder & CEO of Maestro.Marvin has been an entrepreneur in crypto since 2020, building blockchain infrastructure and financial products to usher in on-chain global finance. Previously, he was a research engineer in the AI and biotech industry. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Marvin Bertin?(3:31) What is Maestro?(6:27) Infrastructure of Crypto in United States(11:58) Maestro solutions & use-cases(16:03) Future of Bitcoin in Finance(21:00) Abstraction(24:57) Developer Hub(27:36) Maestro Roadmap(29:17) Events & Conferences(29:47) Maestro website, socials & community 

In this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Bailey Harmon speaks with Danyel Bischof-Forsyth, Chief Technology & Information Officer at 7 Brew Coffee. Danyel shares insights on managing aging infrastructure and modernizing systems without large budgets, drawing on her extensive experience at companies like Hallmark Cards and Tyson Foods. She discusses 7 Brew's rapid growth, the importance of a strong IT foundation, strategies for platform consolidation, and how the company ensures secure and seamless experiences for its dispersed franchisees. The conversation also touches on the cautious integration of AI and automation to maintain 7 Brew's unique culture and customer experience. You won't want to miss this one!

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to get them out; The dwindling supply of gas is speeding up the discussion around transitioning away from it; Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel.

Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel. Mainland Capital director Ben Bridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this episode from Cisco Live, Maribel Lopez sits down with two Cisco executives, Vijoy Pandey, SVP of Outshift at Cisco and Nathan Jokel, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Alliances at Cisco, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing enterprise infrastructure over the next year. The conversation explores the evolution from deterministic to probabilistic computing, the emergence of agentic workflows, and practical advice for business leaders navigating the AI transformation.Host: Maribel LopezGuests:Vijoy Pandey, SVP of Outshift at CiscoNathan Jokel, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Alliances at CiscoRecorded at: Cisco LiveEpisode OverviewIn this episode from Cisco Live, Maribel Lopez sits down with two Cisco executives to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing enterprise infrastructure over the next year. The conversation explores the evolution from deterministic to probabilistic computing, the emergence of agentic workflows, and practical advice for business leaders navigating the AI transformation.Key Topics DiscussedThe Three Waves of AI Infrastructure EvolutionWave 1: AI training in public cloud (mostly behind us)Wave 2: AI inference moving to enterprise data centers for control, security, and economic reasonsWave 3: AI moving to the edge with physical and embodied AI requiring new infrastructure for robots and devicesFrom Deterministic to Probabilistic ComputingVijoy explains the fundamental shift happening in computing:Traditional computing: deterministic, machine-speed but limitedHuman intelligence: agentic but slowNew paradigm: AI agents with human-like behavior operating at machine speed and scaleThe Internet of AgentsA collaboration platform where AI agents from different vendors can:Get discovered and authenticatedCompose workflows togetherExecute tasks collaborativelyBe evaluated for performanceReal-world example: Building a sales funnel portal using agentic interfaces from Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Cisco security - all working together without manual UI clicking.AI and Energy ChallengesThe Problem: By 2028, projected 63 gigawatt shortfall for new data center capacitySolutions:Invest in diverse energy sources (nuclear, renewables, battery storage)Build data centers near power sources (e.g., Cisco's Middle East partnerships)Develop more energy-efficient infrastructureFocus on smaller, specialized models instead of racing for maximum parametersCisco's Specialized AI ModelsFoundation SAC 8B: 8 billion parameter model specialized for security policyDeep Network Model: Expert model trained on network configurationsOutshift: Cisco's Innovation EngineCisco's internal incubator tackling problems adjacent to core business in:Space: Areas adjacent to networking, security, observability, collaborationTime/Risk: Higher-risk ventures that can't enter at Cisco scale initiallyCurrent Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs):Internet of AgentsQuantum Internet - building quantum networks for distributed quantum computing

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes Bryan Donahoe, Partner & Head of U.S. Real Estate Debt, and Brent Canada, Partner in the Infrastructure Debt Group at Ares Management, for a deep dive into the evolving role of real asset credit in insurance portfolios.   They explore the benefits of infrastructure and real estate debt — from generating durable income streams to diversifying risk and matching long-term liabilities. The conversation covers how market dislocation, rising interest rates, and the pullback from traditional lenders are creating compelling opportunities for private credit investors, particularly in sectors like logistics, housing, utilities, and digital infrastructure.   Bryan and Brent also share insights on Ares' collaborative approach, their perspectives on market resilience, and why insurance capital is poised to play an increasingly important role in real asset lending.

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about the shifting tone of modern socialism and the economic impact felt by everyday Americans. He opens with a sarcastic jab at leftist slogans, contrasting the idealistic promises of the past with what he sees as today’s failed leadership. Brett then highlights a story about a diner waitress whose livelihood was disrupted due to massive job losses, pinning the blame on decisions by both Donald Trump and “Joj,” possibly a jab at President Joe Biden. From there, the show transitions to breaking news about President Trump’s executive order to restore law and order in Washington, D.C., citing rising crime and the breakdown of public safety. Mayor Muriel Bowser responds with a measured yet firm statement, emphasizing local autonomy under D.C.’s Home Rule Charter We're joined by Aiden Buzzetti from the Bull Moose Project to talk about a bold new vision for American infrastructure and the potential revival of the transcontinental railroad. Bozzetti discusses his recent Daily Caller op-ed, arguing in favor of a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. Despite traditional concerns about monopolies, Buzzetti explains that this merger could enhance competition—not with other rail lines, but with the trucking industry, which currently dominates U.S. freight transport. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Brink is co-founder of Anoma and Namada. Previously, he worked at Tendermint (Cosmos) as the 3rd core developer and Head of Partnerships, and at Web3 Foundation as a technologist. Before Anoma and Namada, Adrian also co-founded proof-of-stake validator Cryptium Labs and Metastate, an R&D team focused on protocol development, architecture, ZK cryptography, and programming languages.In this conversation, we discuss:- The present state of crypto- Almost every chain is a version of Ethereum- What are intents and why are they so important?- The decentralized nature of Anoma- Why is there so much infrastructure but so few apps?- What does Anoma's mainnet rollout look like?- Why is sovereignty the fundamental goal of the crypto movement?- Surviving WW3 (if it happens)- Becoming the “world computer”- Moving the DMV onchainAnomaWebsite: anoma.netX: @anomaDiscord: discord.gg/anomaNamadaWebsite: namada.netX: @namadaDiscord: discord.gg/namadaAdrian BrinkX: @adrianbrinkLinkedIn: Adrian Brink---------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Friday, August 8th, 2025. Week 32. CURE SYNGAP1 aka SRF is getting more complex daily, and this is a good thing. Today: Event planning, DCM Advising, Patient Advocacy Connecting, Infrastructure building, Conference Preparation. DCM - Cunnanne:  My comments at the 2024 Conference: curesyngap1.org/resources/webinars/webinar-103-m-syngap1-conference-family-day-2024-whats-next/    PRESS Neuren on #NNZ2591 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curesyngap1_neuren-adds-syngap1related-disorder-to-nnz2591-activity-7359712115668013057-2-HX    CAMP4 in IPM https://www.linkedin.com/posts/camp4-therapeutics_in-conversation-with-josh-mandel-brehm-ceo-activity-7359584335202541570-X-MX   FUNDRAISING 3 events in 3 states… https://mailchi.mp/curesyngap1.org/3-events-1-mission-support-syngap1-families-this-fall?e=e95ed9a1c4  Gala for SYNGAP1 August 22, 2025 - Farmingdale, NJ cureSYNGAP1.org/Gala5 Beacon of Hope September 12, 2025 - Boston, MA cureSYNGAP1.org/Beacon25 Scramble for SYNGAP October 4, 2025 - Greer, SC cureSYNGAP1.org/Scramble   Also, Conference is in 117 Days https://curesyngap1.org/events/conferences/cure-syngap1-conference-2025-hosted-by-srf/   STUDIES - MATTER https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yRPHMRY3pXPgbOacDM9Sr906VejdJWsonUWvqRD9VVI/edit?usp=sharing    Pubmed is at 32 (One a week!) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2025-2025&timeline=expanded&sort=date&sort_order=asc   SHARE BLOOD TO THE SRF BIOBANK AT CB! Read here for more information: https://curesyngap1.org/blog/fueling-research-syngap1-combinedbrain-biorepository-roadshow/    VOLUNTEER  Join us: https://curesyngap1.org/volunteer-with-srf/    SOCIAL MATTERS - 4,265 LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/curesyngap1/  - 1,410 YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@CureSYNGAP1    - 11,304 Twitter https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1  - 46k Insta https://www.instagram.com/curesyngap1/    NEWLY DIAGNOSED? Next New Family Webinar - Tuesday Sept. 9th, 2025, 5 PM Pacific scheduled! https://curesyngap1.org/resources/webinars/webinar-105-syngap-research-fund-quarterly-webinar-new-syngap1-family-orientation/   Resources https://curesyngap1.org/syngap1-resources-for-newly-diagnosed-families   Podcasts, give all of these a five star review! https://cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFApple   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917    Episode 177 of #Syngap10  #Advocate #PatientAdvocacy #UnmetNeed #SYNGAP1 #SynGAP #SynGAProMMiS

In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas chats with Pejman Roshan, CMO of Menlo Security, about how the rise of hybrid work and SaaS adoption is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Pej shares how Menlo's isolation-based browser security shifts the model from reactive defense to proactive protection—keeping malicious content out by never letting it reach the endpoint.With a career spanning Cisco, Aruba, and VMware, Pej reflects on how marketing in cybersecurity now demands both creativity and deep technical understanding. He explains why the browser is becoming the new endpoint and how Menlo is leading the way in securing users wherever they work.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review. Apple or Spotify

Perhaps the biggest question around adopting network automation is whether you should build a solution using open source tools and a lot of coding glue, or buy a network automation platform from a vendor and construct your automation solution on top of that. Either way has tradeoffs. Network engineer Lee Harper joins Heavy Networking to... Read more »

Perhaps the biggest question around adopting network automation is whether you should build a solution using open source tools and a lot of coding glue, or buy a network automation platform from a vendor and construct your automation solution on top of that. Either way has tradeoffs. Network engineer Lee Harper joins Heavy Networking to... Read more »

Perhaps the biggest question around adopting network automation is whether you should build a solution using open source tools and a lot of coding glue, or buy a network automation platform from a vendor and construct your automation solution on top of that. Either way has tradeoffs. Network engineer Lee Harper joins Heavy Networking to... Read more »

In this episode, I sit down with Tomás Campos, CEO and Co-Founder of Spinwheel, a fintech infrastructure company that's revolutionizing how lenders and financial platforms access consumer credit data. With over 20 years in fintech, Tomás explains how Spinwheel can authenticate users and connect to all their liability accounts—credit cards, loans, mortgages, and more—using just a phone number and date of birth, achieving 95-99% coverage across different debt types.The conversation explores how this technology is solving critical pain points in debt consolidation lending and how their AI-powered infrastructure orchestrates multiple data sources behind the scenes. Tomás also discusses their Optimize product, which saves users an average of $150 per month by creating personalized debt management plans, and shares his vision for using technology to transform consumer debt from an anchor into a lever for achieving financial goals.In this podcast you will learn:What Tomás saw that led to the founding of Spinwheel.Why there is so much friction in connecting liability accounts.The different use cases for Spinwheel.What is so special about the phone number and date of birth data fields.Why passwords are a very bad way to verify a user.The coverage of the entire U.S. population that Spinwheel has achieved.The data sources that they are still working on connecting with.The type of data they are extracting from these data sources.Where Spinwheel fits into the flow of a loan application process.How they using AI agents and AI in general.How Spinwheel Optimize is saving end users $150 per month.The long-term vision for Spinwheel.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Paul Auslander is focusing on AI, defense, and housing and is diversifying into international equities and fixed income. He also likes healthcare, saying baby boomers will be paying for “oodles of care” in the coming years. Infrastructure around the world “has to be fixed,” he adds, with many important roads and structures built decades ago. He is worried “a little bit” about the Fed, particularly contrasted with a President whose background is in real estate.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

It's summertime, and for many of us that means a recreational trip to the beach or coast. Worldwide, billions of people live year-round near a coastline, and these settings can be responsible for everything from buffering storms and preventing sea-level rise to fishing, flourishing tourism, and trade. For all these reasons, the acceleration of coastal erosion is an important topic to understand. A couple years ago, we sat down with Jane Willenbring, a geoscientist who says that by studying what coastlines looked like long ago, we can better understand where they are headed and how to protect them. No matter where you live, we hope you'll tune in to better understand the forces behind coastal erosion.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Jane Kathryn WillenbringConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Jane Willenbring, a professor of Earth systems at Stanford University.(00:01:30) What Causes Coastal ErosionThe natural processes that build up or break down coastal regions.(00:02:58) When Coastlines GrowWhere and how coastal buildup can still occur, especially near rivers.(00:04:11) Measuring Coastal ErosionThe technological and geological measurements used to track change.(00:06:12) Dating Coastal RockUsing cosmic radiation to help measure long-term erosion rates.(00:07:48) Archaeology & Shifting SettlementsHow ancient coastal settlements reflect environmental change.(00:09:03) Tectonics vs. ErosionDifferentiating between sea level rise and tectonic land uplift.(00:10:09) Infrastructure at RiskThe dangers of coastal erosion to critical infrastructure.(00:12:12) Science Meets PolicyWhy long-term erosion timelines complicate policymaking.(00:14:11) Real-World ResponsesExamples of successes and failures due to policy inaction.(00:15:14) Disadvantages of Building BridgesThe unintended effects of building bridges and barriers.(00:16:11) “Unzipping” LandscapesHow rivers and streams carve landscapes from the inside out.(00:17:47) Sea Level Rise & Coastal ChangesThe mechanics of sea level rise and how it increases erosion.(00:19:25) Beaches as Natural DefensesWhy wide beaches are crucial to the protection of coastlines.(00:20:42) Cliff Collapse & BeachesWhat happens when sand is lost due to erosion or human intervention.(00:22:11) The Social Impacts of Coastal ErosionThe effects of coastal erosion on different socioeconomic classes(00:24:11) Public Health Risks of Coastal ErosionThe different health and infrastructure risks posed by unmanaged erosion.(00:26:05) Vegetation, Kelp, & Green SolutionsThe potential for vegetation and kelp to help soften coastal impact.(0028:43) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

It was all aboard the City Rail Link express today for the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues in another milestone for the multi-billion dollar project. A train did a special VIP test run in the new tunnels. Auckland's mayor was on board too - and liked what he saw inside the station - but as for what's outside? He called that a disappointment. Kim Baker Wilson was on board.

Africa Melane speaks to Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, about the sweeping reforms aimed at improving South Africa’s water and wastewater treatment systems. They discuss the lessons from past successes, the role of external Water Services Providers, and how the changes will boost accountability, reduce water losses, and improve services for communities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Throwback episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews serial entrepreneur Roland Frasier on scaling ecommerce businesses from seven to eight figures and beyond. Roland shares actionable strategies around business acquisitions, including seven key categories: competitors, media, teams, products, affiliates, supply chain, and intellectual property. He explains how acquiring proven assets—rather than building from scratch—can accelerate growth, reduce costs, and expand market reach. The conversation also covers practical tips on systematizing operations and quick profit wins, providing high-level insights for ambitious business owners ready to break through growth plateaus.Chapters:Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)Host introduces Roland Frazier and outlines the focus on acquisitions, strategic relationships, and marketing for scaling ecommerce.Why Acquisitions Matter (00:00:54)Roland explains why acquisitions are a key strategy for successful business growth, especially for scaling quickly.Seven Categories of Acquisitions: Horizontal Integration (00:01:05)Discussion of acquiring competitors (horizontal integration) as a way to double business size instantly.Acquiring Media Assets (00:02:09)Explains the value of acquiring media channels (blogs, newsletters, podcasts, social groups) to own customer attention.Owning vs. Renting Media (00:03:16)Benefits of owning media versus renting, including control over messaging and customer access.Types of Media Acquisitions (00:04:17)Covers various media types to acquire, including blogs, Amazon listings, and social media groups.Micro-Influencers and Small Media Deals (00:06:26)How small media assets, often run by micro-influencers, can be acquired affordably for business growth.Acquiring Teams and Infrastructure (00:07:15)Introduction to "aqua hiring"—acquiring companies for their teams and operational infrastructure.Acquiring Products, Services, and Affiliates (00:07:32)Strategies for acquiring complementary products, services, and even affiliates to boost sales and margins.Supply Chain and Distribution Acquisitions (00:08:28)Explains acquiring suppliers, distributors, and other value chain participants to capture more profit.Acquiring Intellectual Property (00:10:15)Discusses licensing or acquiring intellectual property to innovate and expand product offerings.Summary of Seven Acquisition Categories (00:10:27)Roland summarizes the seven main acquisition categories and the vast opportunities within each.Actionable Takeaways for Listeners (00:12:01)Host recaps three actionable steps: identify acquisition targets, raise prices/negotiate terms, and create SOPs.Book Recommendation: Black Box Thinking (00:13:34)Roland recommends "Black Box Thinking" and shares its impact on his business mindset.Where to Find Roland Frazier (00:14:51)Roland shares where listeners can connect with him, his challenge, podcast, and social media.Episode Wrap-Up (00:15:25)Host thanks Roland and closes the episode.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites  Get Epic Challenge Epic Network Business Lunch Podcast Books  Black Box Thinking Social Media Links  Roland Fraiser on LinkedInTranscript:Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast where I interview the top business leaders in eCommerce. I'm your host, Josh Hadley. Today I'm speaking with Roland Frasier, a serial entrepreneur. And we will be talking about business acquisitions, strategic relationships and marketing as different levers that you can pull to help take your business to the next level for our audience. So ecommerce entrepreneurs here. Ideally, in that seven figure range, they've probably just crossed that seven figure mark. Right. And they may or may not have hit a plateau. Right. But they know that they want to make a lasting impact in the world. They know that their business has a lot of potential, but maybe they don't know exactly what the next steps are, or they're looking for different levers that they can pull to maybe get to that eight figure mark or grow and expand. tell me how acquisitions fit with inside of, you know, being able to scale and grow a business.Roland Frasier 00:00:54  Yeah. So I think acquisitions are if you look at what do the wealthiest, most successful players on the planet do? They acquire companies.Roland Frasier 00:01:05  They generally are not inventing things. They are finding people who have done something that they feel could enhance their business, and then they're acquiring from those people. Whatever it is they built. And what one of the tools that that kind of came out of teaching this is that I found there's really seven primary categories that can dramatically impact your ability to grow your business through acquisitions. The first one is what they call horizontal, integration, which is just acquiring your competitors. And that one seems like that one makes a lot of sense. But it's not just buying your competitors because like, if you want to double your e-com business overnight, you and you're doing $5 million a year, go buy a $5 million e-commerce business, and you've instantly gone from 7 to 8 figures. Right now you're at ten. Yep. literally overnight, the day that you close the deal that's done. And being able to do that with little or no money out of pocket opens that avenue up, I think, to a lot more people.Roland Frasier 00:02:09  But it's not just acquire your competitors. It's well, who are the indirect competitors? Like who are the people that have substitute products or services for mine? And then you think you can go out and say, well, now what is it that I want to solve for problem wise? And so if you want to, if you want instant growth by your competitors, right. But if you want, let's say that you're just like, man, if I had more leads, I'd be able to really take off with this. Well then media is your play. Go acquire media. If you acquire media, particularly as the costs on Facebook and Instagram and a lot of places Google have gone up and are continuing to go up, like customer acquisition cost is a real challenge for a lot of people these days. But if you go out and acquire your own media and that can be, it doesn't have to be like you go buy a television network. It can be. You go and buy a newsletter or a group or a podcast or some other thin...

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What happens when a distinguished engineer who shaped the cloud-native landscape decides to retire at 42? Kelsey Hightower, a pivotal figure in the Kubernetes community and former Google engineer, shares brutally honest insights from his 25-year journey. This isn't a conversation about the next hype cycle; it's a masterclass in the timeless principles of infrastructure, maintenance, and technical strategy. From the fallacy of technology replacement to the hard business realities that should drive engineering decisions, Kelsey provides a minimalist's guide to navigating complexity. Learn why most companies should embrace managed services, why engineers who can't link commits to revenue are at risk, and what the future of AI really means for the systems we build and maintain. Technical insights for CTOs and engineering leaders: -

What happens when a startup becomes a giant—and then has to reinvent itself all over again?In this episode, Martin Casado sits down with Raghu Raghuram (former CEO of VMware) and Jeetu Patel (President and CPO at Cisco) for a deep, tactical conversation on scaling, disruption, and navigating transformation from the inside. They share hard-won lessons from leading two of the most iconic infrastructure companies in tech—through waves like virtualization, cloud, containers, and now AI.They cover:How to keep innovation alive inside large companiesWhy the best companies operate with a founder's mindset, even without foundersThe difference between selling to buyers vs. practitionersWhy the story is the strategy, and how to tell it at scaleHow Cisco is rebuilding its startup DNA in the age of AIIf you're building or leading through a major tech wave, this episode is a playbook. Timecodes:0:00 Introduction 2:02 Weapons of Mass Disruption: Abstractions, Business Models, and Cloud  5:57 Cisco's Missed Cloud Wave & Resetting for Innovation  6:39 Operating Like a Startup: Speed, Scale, and Leadership  10:00 Go-to-Market Challenges: Fencing Off Innovation  11:04 Organic vs. Inorganic Growth: Lessons from VMware  12:04 The 10x Rule and Competing with Incumbents  14:39 Structuring for Disruption: Two-Pizza Teams and Ideal Customer Profiles  18:43 Storytelling as Strategy: Galvanizing Large Organizations  19:42 The AI Wave: Consumerization and Infrastructure Demands  25:34 Founders vs. Operators: Leading Transformations  31:47 Product-Led Organizations: From Sales to Product Focus  34:35 The Future of Infrastructure: AI, Market Size, and Vertical Integration  39:34 Timing, Market, Team, Product, Brand, and Scale  41:19 Authenticity, Opportunity, and Final Thoughts   Resources:Find Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoFind Raghu on X: https://x.com/raghuraghuramFind Jeetu on X: https://x.com/jpatel41 Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Optical networks are an essential component of networking, but don’t get much attention. Today we shine a spotlight on the intersection of optical networks and the software that automates them. Our guest is Michal Pecek, consultant and teacher in optical communication, whose work has transformed organizations including Google and Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia). From pioneering flexible DWDM... Read more »

Andrew Shapiro talks with CSIS researcher (and undersea cable enthusiast) Erin Murphy about the threats facing these critical transmission paths at the bottom of the world's oceans. Erin explains why undersea cables are vital to military communications, financial systems, and healthcare—and how they've evolved into strategic targets. She also discusses the roles of China and Russia, and how the commercial interests of the infrastructure's private owners stack up against national security concerns.

Optical networks are an essential component of networking, but don’t get much attention. Today we shine a spotlight on the intersection of optical networks and the software that automates them. Our guest is Michal Pecek, consultant and teacher in optical communication, whose work has transformed organizations including Google and Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia). From pioneering flexible DWDM... Read more »

For episode 570 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kenneth Shek, the Project Lead of Animoca Brands' Moca Network, which is building a decentralized digital identity infrastructure that unifies identity, assets and data across platforms.  ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:36) Who is Kenneth Shek?(1:22) What is Moca Network?(3:45) Digital ID & Credentials(5:50) Moca Use-cases(9:20) Types of identity onchain(11:30) Moca Network at Permissionless(13:11) Moca Network website, socials & community(13:44) RAPID FIRE SESSION

The infrastructure for crypto-native finance is maturing beyond proof-of-concepts into real financial products. Tokenized securities are moving from experimental pilots to regulated offerings, stablecoin infrastructure is becoming the backbone for 24/7 payment systems, and traditional fintech companies are quietly integrating crypto rails to improve settlement and unlock new capabilities. I'm joined by Juan Lopez, General Partner at VanEck Ventures, where he focuses on investments at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Before joining VanEck, Juan was at Circle Ventures, giving him a front-row seat to how institutional-grade crypto infrastructure has developed. His portfolio includes companies building the regulated infrastructure enabling this shift from experimental to operational. Juan's perspective on where real value is being created—from tokenized equity platforms achieving regulatory approval to stablecoin routing systems—offers insight into how crypto infrastructure is becoming essential plumbing for modern financial services. We'll discuss what's driving adoption, where the next wave of exits will come from, and how fintech companies are integrating blockchain technology to improve their core business models.

Ed speaks with Michael Dorrell, CEO and co-founder of Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm. They discuss why infrastructure assets make good investments, how he honed his fundraising skills, and why getting thrown into the deep end can be the best way to learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices