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On the latest episode of the Financial Samurai podcast, I sat down with Ben Miller, cofounder and CEO of Fundrise, for a deep dive into AI, venture capital, and what it really takes to get into the best deals. Key Takeaways from the Podcast 1. AI Growth and Market Dynamics Revenue growth is accelerating in big AI companies like Anthropic. There's an AI benchmarking race where many products seem similar, but differentiation still matters—Ben Miller doesn't believe AI is a commodity at all. The biggest AI players continue to extend their lead, creating a “winner-take-most” dynamic. 2. Venture Capital Strategy and Concentration How much concentration is acceptable in a venture fund: up to 50% of the portfolio can be concentrated in just two companies. Importance of building a pipeline (“bench”) of potential giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Databricks. Leveraging scouts in key hubs like San Francisco to source the next wave of private growth companies. 3. Valuation and Economic Concepts Growth-Adjusted Revenue Multiple as a more nuanced valuation approach for high-growth companies. Baumol Effect – rising costs in labor-intensive sectors despite limited productivity gains, and how this might influence AI adoption and consumer behavior. 4. Access and Allocation Challenges Figma IPO: Allocation was difficult even for well-connected investors; demand for strong growth companies far outstrips supply. Innovation Fund's approach: invested in 6 of the top 50 companies on the CNBC Disruptor list. The battle of connections and wealth—strong networks often determine who gets into the best deals. See related post:  The Futility Of Chasing Allocation In A Hot IPO Company 5. Strategic Advantages for Investors Directing a 2M+ user base to both invest in and use portfolio company products (examples: Ramp, Flywheel) as a growth driver. Using product adoption to create a feedback loop of higher valuations and more capital access. 6. Macro Perspectives on AI China's optimistic, aggressive push into AI contrasts with America's more cautious and sometimes pessimistic stance. Why I'm personally increasing my allocation to AI—both as a long-term growth opportunity and as a hedge against missing the next big wave. Invest in Private Growth Companies With Fundrise Companies are staying private longer, which means more gains go to early private investors rather than the public. If you don't want to fight in the IPO “Hunger Games” for scraps, consider Fundrise Venture. About 80% of the Fundrise venture portfolio is in artificial intelligence—an area I'm extremely bullish on. In 20 years, I don't want my kids asking why I ignored AI when it was still early. The investment minimum is just $10, compared with $200,000+ for most traditional venture funds (if you can even get in). You can also see exactly what the fund holds before you invest, and you don't need to be an accredited investor. Subscribe To Financial Samurai  Pick up a copy of my USA TODAY national bestseller, Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps to Seven Figures. I've distilled over 30 years of financial experience to help you build more wealth than 94% of the population—and break free sooner. To expedite your journey to financial freedom, join over 60,000 others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. Financial Samurai is among the largest independently-owned personal finance websites, established in 2009. Everything is written based on firsthand experience and expertise. To Your Financial Freedom, Sam

A CVC masterclass from Bill Taranto, Founder and President of Merck's Global Health Innovation Fund, a $600M fund that is considered one of the most impactful corporate venture funds in the world. Bill has over 20 years of healthcare investing and is focused on digital health companies transforming the future of care. Bill was just named to the Global Corporate Venturing Power List for the 14th time. We talk about the dual mandate to predict and prepare as well as the unique structure he has created which includes multiple levers like accelerators, studios, the growth equity fund, and a private equity roll-up function. We talk about the right relationship with the corporate parent, flying too close to the sun in the strategic/financial balance and why communication is often what determines success and makes innovation tangible for large organizations.

Join the Music Tectonics team for the June Seismic Activity with special guest Andrew Kahn, Managing Partner of Yamaha Music Innovation Fund. Hear Andrews best practices for pitching him (or not) at a conference, and what he feels is the most important aspect of any pitch deck. Hint: It's not a great power point. We also hear queries specific to founders in attendance. Among them are questions about funding AI startups, is it possible to compete with Ticketmaster, and what about this innovative new musical instrument? Really great insight from the heart of the funding world.    The News! The most important chart in music right now?   Getting AI companies to agree to licensing deals with copyright owners is “not doable” and “China's not doing it”, rambles Trump   Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVE   The Death of the Middle-Class Musician   The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!    Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.  

The NATO Innovation Fund is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of its penultimate founding team partner. Also, Google is testing a new vibe-coding tool called Opal, available in the U.S. through Google Labs, that lets users quickly spin up web apps with just a few prompts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textBill Taranto is President of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund ( MGHIF - https://www.msdghifund.com/ ).The Merck Global Health Innovation Fund was established in late 2010 as a strategic response to the challenges surrounding Merck's core business of discovering, developing and marketing innovative drugs and vaccines.Bill has more than three decades of experience in the healthcare industry. MGHIF is a $750m evergreen fund focused on identifying opportunities that are adjacent to Merck's core business of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Under Bill's leadership, MGHIF has invested more than $1bn in 70 companies, with more than $7bn in exits.Prior to joining Merck, Bill spent 18 years at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in various roles. As VP of healthcare strategy and venture at J&J, he was responsible for evaluating and creating new healthcare business models through venture capital and acquisitions. Prior to joining J&J, Bill spent eight years in investment banking.#BillTaranto #MerckGlobalHealthInnovationFund #Scale #Impact #InvestmentBanking #DrugDiscovery #ClinicalDevelopment #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #RealWorldEvidence #CorporateVentureCapital #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #Research #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcastSupport the show

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Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.What you'll get out of this episode:Bill Taranto's Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Merck's $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.To learn more about Merck:Website https://www.merck.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

We explore Google's latest venture into AI-focused investments. We examine the tech giant's approach to fostering the next wave of AI development. Discover the sectors and technologies this fund aims to support.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

This episode covers the strategic goals behind Google's new AI fund. Discover the sectors and technologies this fund aims to support. Discover the sectors and technologies this fund aims to support.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

We explore Google's latest venture into AI-focused investments. We examine the tech giant's approach to fostering the next wave of AI development. This episode covers the strategic goals behind Google's new AI fund.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

We examine the tech giant's approach to fostering the next wave of AI development. We dive into how Google is leveraging capital to drive AI leadership. Discover the sectors and technologies this fund aims to support.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I'm joined by Bryan Parkes, Head of Innovation Acceleration at Zespri, the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit. Bryan shares how Zespri is taking a bold, practical approach to climate resilience through its Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund - an annual US$2 million commitment to agricultural innovation funding.We dig into why Zespri is using a venture clienting model—not venture capital—to attract global solutions for the kiwifruit industry. Instead of taking equity, they offer grants and technical support to agri-tech startups, making it easier to pilot and apply new ideas quickly.From using moth-inspired biosensors to detect rot early, to field trials of biochar for long-term carbon storage and soil health, Bryan outlines how they're making sustainable agriculture grants work in the real world. We also discuss how this work aligns with Zespri's ambition to become carbon positive by 2035, and how many of the solutions being tested could be transferable across other crops and food systems.If you're involved in agri-tech, sustainability, or food innovation, this conversation offers deep insights into one of the most hands-on approaches to funding for agri-tech startups. It's a look into a funding model that prioritises environmental sustainability grants and scalable impact over PR hype.Keywords: Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund, agricultural innovation funding, sustainable agriculture grants, kiwifruit industry innovation, climate resilience funding, funding for agri-tech startups, environmental sustainability grants, agri-tech funding opportunities, Innovation Fund, agritech support.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Jeannette Henderson, co-lead for Innovation at Ofwat shares some of the winners of the latest round of funding from the 5th Water Breakthrough Challenge.Hear some of the projects that are embracing drones, robotics and AI as Ofwat share £42m across 16 projects aiming to radically innovate within the water sector in England and Wales.Jeanette shares how Ofwat are working with other regulators to also drive  innovation in the way they regulate.Finally find out what the future holds for the Innovation Fund, aiming to share £600m across by 2030.Find out more about the 16 winning projects here: waterinnovation.challenges.org Planet Possible is sponsored by BMA, Macklay and MWH Treatment Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

What is the better place to launch a circular statup, the US or Europe? In this episode, Maya Hassa, Principal at Circular Innovation Fund, discusses regional differences in circular business models and stresses the possibilities a fund can offer startups when working with corporate limited partners. This episode is part of VC for Circularity - the Venture Capital Perspective on Circular Economy Startups.

In this episode of Innovation Storytellers, part of our Nordic Visionaries Pocket Podcast series, we explore that connection with Ari Jónsson, COO of Identifier Technologies and Director at the NATO Innovation Fund. Ari's journey began with a PhD in AI at Stanford in the early 90s, when artificial intelligence was far from mainstream. What started as a passion for robotics evolved into software agents that supported decision-making in complex environments, including spacecraft operations at NASA. After a decade at NASA, Ari returned to Iceland just as the 2008 financial crash devastated the country's economy. While many saw a crisis, Ari saw an opportunity. Iceland's talent, previously locked into banking, was suddenly available, and a new wave of innovation began.  As President of Reykjavik University, Ari helped build a tech-focused academic culture that partnered closely with government and industry. His leadership on Iceland's national policy council for science and technology led to significant reforms and a two-year collaboration with MIT to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today, Ari is working on some of the toughest challenges in tech. Identifier Technologies uses AI to track and manage visual content, from stopping the spread of child abuse material to identifying deepfakes and helping brands and newsrooms manage their content more securely. At NATO, he is part of a bold effort to support deep tech with dual-use potential, investing in companies working on everything from space launches to quantum computing and advanced materials. This is a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, collaboration, and how Iceland has consistently punched above its weight in innovation. Ari also reflects on what Americans can learn from Nordic trust-based systems, why we should stop waiting for silver-bullet climate solutions, and how AI and infrastructure can combine to support a sustainable future.  

Frontier IP Group PLC (AIM:FIPP) CEO Neil Crabb talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's half-year results and how its portfolio has continued to attract investment and commercial traction despite difficult market conditions. Crabb highlighted a €25 million funding round for 2D Photonics (formerly CamGraphIC), backed by major names including Sony, Bosch, NATO's Innovation Fund, and Italy's CDP. The company is developing graphene-based technology to enhance silicon performance in data centres and potentially defence applications. He noted broader progress across the portfolio, including funding raised by DeakinBio for its novel materials, and commercial wins for Alusid, such as new floor tile launches with Topps Tiles. GraphEnergyTech has partnered with institutions in Taiwan on graphene electrode technology, a move Crabb described as “a really broad spectrum of interest.” Crabb also emphasised the importance of cost-efficiency alongside innovation, noting, “It's a cost that's at the heart of this.” Frontier IP looks for technologies that can deliver real-world economic benefits, from solar panel efficiency to energy-saving USB-C power tech by Pulsiv. He also pointed to companies like Cambridge Raman Imaging and Nandi Proteins as part of a portfolio seeing strong investor interest, with corporate VCs, public sector groups and angel networks all engaging. For more updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #FrontierIP #NeilCrabb #2DPhotonics #GrapheneTechnology #VentureCapital #DeepTech #CambridgeStartups #SustainableTech #GraphEnergyTech #AIMstocks #GreenInvesting #Semiconductors #InnovationFunding #TechInvestment #EnergyEfficiency

Überblick: Problem am Gasmarkt: Winterpreise höher als Sommerpreise, Für die Energiewirtschaft relevante Maßnahmen aus dem Sondierungspapier, Erste Erkenntnisse aus der zweiten EHB-Auktion, BNetzA hat Konsultationsphase zur Festlegung eines Regulierungsrahmens für Übertragungsnetzbetreiber gestartet, Acer macht einen Vorschlag für einen Flex-Netzwerk-Code, Ab 2027 soll eine Großwärmepumpe auf dem Gelände des städtischen Klärwerks für grüne Fernwärme sorgen, Laut Shell soll bis 2040 die LNG-Nachfrage stark steigen, Lesetipps Lesetipps: Ariadne (2025): Ariadne-Report zeigt kosteneffiziente Pfade zur Klimaneutralität 2045 in Deutschland Bruegel (2025): European natural gas imports E.ON (2025): The Energy Playbook DNV (2025): ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK DEUTSCHLAND 2025 Frontier Economics (2025): Das Dilemma der Speicherverpflichtung im Gasmarkt: Ursachen und Optionen für ein optimiertes Marktdesign UBA (2025): Verteilung der Netzkosten der Energiewende - Darstellung möglicher Ansätze einer fairen Netzkostenverteilung Quellen: Bundesnetzagentur (2025): Rahmenfestlegung ÜNB CDU, CSU, SPD (2025): Sondierungspapier Der Spiegel (2025): Gas: Warum für den Sommer die Preise steigen und das Heizen im Winter teuer werden könnte European Commission (2025): Over-subscribed European Hydrogen Bank auction receives 61 bids for Innovation Fund support, including 8 maritime projects Handelsblatt (2025): Shell: LNG-Nachfrage wird bis 2040 rasant steigen Heat & Power (2025): Enercity startet Bau einer Großwärmepumpe am Klärwerk Hannover Kontakt: X (redispatch_pod), LinkedIn (Redispatch)

National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting early- and growth-stage companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month we're discussing the Ofwat Innovation Fund and we're joined by Ofwat director for environment and innovation Jo Jolly alongside representatives of two companies who have been part of innovations that have been boosted by the fund: Royal HaskoningDHV UK water sector director Paul Lavender and Changemaker 3D CEO and cofounder Natalie Wadley. The chat starts with a focus on how the Innovation Fund was set up and how it is helping to overcome issues that are being faced in the UK water sector. It then broadens into how it is encouraging greater collaboration between different parts of the sector and we hear firsthand from both Paul and Natalie about how their innovations have come together and how they are being put to use. We then look ahead at the future of the Innovation Fund, what's next for the initiatives that have been developed through it and the bigger picture of how they will help long-term water security in the UK. You can find out more about the initiatives brought forward by the Innovation Fund through the learning reports at waterinnovation.challenges.org/insights Prior to the Ofwat section, host Rob Hakimian is joined by NCE senior reporters Tom Pashby and Thomas Johnson to talk about their recent reporting on plutonium stockpiles and groundwater flooding respectively.

In part 2 of my discussion with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise, and sponsor of Financial Samurai, I ask him about how an open-ended venture capital fund works.  If I'm going to build a $500,000+ position in an open-ended fund to gain more exposure to private AI companies, I want to fully understand how the fund operates. Here are some of the questions I asked during our discussion: What happens to a private company that successfully goes public, and how does this impact the fund? Is it harder to identify a promising company or to actually invest in that company? How does Fundrise and other venture capital firms compete to gain access to invest in private companies? How does Fundrise approach risk management in its investments? What's the process for writing checks to invest in companies? If you don't have cash on hand, how do you secure a line of credit to invest in a company? How do you provide liquidity to investors in the Innovation Fund? How do you determine the size of a fund you want to run? Related post: Why I'm Only Investing In Open-Ended Venture Capital Funds Going Forward Join 60,000+ readers and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter here. My goal is to help you reach financial freedom sooner, rather than later. 

The nature of war is changing. $10 million tanks in Ukraine are being disabled by $10,000 drones — and many cutting-edge battlefield technologies today come from private companies rather than governments. Few people know more about harnessing commercial tech for the military than Raj Shah, who led the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit before founding his own venture capital firm. Now he's on the board of the NATO Innovation Fund. On the show today, he speaks with POLITICO deputy tech editor Daniella Cheslow to talk about how to translate leading technology to the battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Baumel is Managing Director at Ohio Innovation Fund. He is a seasoned venture capitalist who spent more than 20 years investing in Silicon Valley before returning to his home state to found the Ohio Innovation Fund in 2016. His investment areas include SaaS, big data, cybersecurity, and medtech, and his past investments have resulted in 5 IPOs and 15 major acquisitions. Bill has been recognized as one of the Venture 100 Top VCs based on exits. In this episode, we talk about: - Bill's story and how he started investing - Why he moved from Silicon Valley to Ohio - How has the Ohio startup ecosystem evolved over the years - How he evaluates startup deals - Having a very hands-on approach to helping portfolio companies succeed - Perceived impact of recent Fed's rate cuts on venture capital & lots more Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Ohio Innovation Fund website - https://www.ohioinnovationfund.com/ Follow Bill on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbaumel

Faith, culture, and sexual health: Two leaders share how they're changing the conversation in Muslim communities.In this episode, I sit down with Nadiah Mohajir and Sahar Pirzada, leaders from Heart, an organization focused on advancing sexual health and reproductive justice within Muslim communities. Nadiah shares her personal story, growing up in a South Asian Muslim family, and how it led her to start Heart. She talks about the cultural and religious barriers women face regarding sexual health and gender-based violence, and how Heart is working to create safe, open spaces for these crucial conversations.Sahar, who's been with the organization for nearly a decade, reflects on her journey from teaching sex education in Singapore to leading grassroots movements at Heart. Together, they dive into the complexities of addressing sexual health in faith-based communities, highlighting the importance of centering marginalized voices, such as queer and trans Muslims.They also introduce their latest reproductive justice campaign, which aims to provide Muslims with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about their health, all while staying true to their faith. Tune in for a conversation that blends faith, community, and health in a refreshing and insightful way.Highlights:Nadiah's upbringing in a traditional South Asian Muslim family and her path to founding Heart.Sahar's experience bringing sex education to Muslim communities and advocating for reproductive justice.The unique challenges of tackling gender violence and sexual health in faith-based communities.Heart's new reproductive justice campaign and its efforts to empower Muslim women and marginalized groups.How the organization blends Islamic values with public health education to offer holistic support.Nadiah's Bio:Nadiah Mohajir is a lifelong Chicagoan, Pakistani-American-Muslim, mother of three, public health professional, reproductive justice activist, and anti-sexual assault advocate.She is the Co-founder and Executive Director for HEART Women & Girls. For over a decade, she has led the organization to provide reproductive justice, sexual health education and gender-based violence awareness programming and advocacy to thousands of individuals, organizations, and campuses across the country. HEART ultimately aims to dismantle the stigma, silence, and systems that prevent individuals from seeking information, healing, and justice.Nadiah has worked in public health and reproductive justice for over twenty years in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to research, academics, policy, and community health. Her past work includes projects such as redesigning teen pregnancy programs, improving pregnancy outcomes in low-income communities in Chicago, running sex education programming for vulnerable youth, and evaluating innovative cross-sector partnerships in public health.She earned her Master's degree in Public Health in 2009 from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Bachelor's degree in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago. Nadiah has also participated in a number of fellowships, including the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute, Germanacos Fellowship, is a recipient of the Women's Innovation Fund and was selected to...

Raj Shah is a former US Air Force F-16 pilot and was the head of the Defense Innovation Unit, Experimental.  He now leads Shield Capital, an early stage venture capital firm investing in technologies that will secure America's future.  Raj is the author of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War.  In this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, we discuss Raj's journey from small town Georgia to becoming an Air Force pilot, his experience leading the Defense Innovation Unit, the founding and mission of Shield Capital, and his new book Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War, which explores the evolving nature of the Department of Defense's acquisition of cutting-edge technology for the warfighter. This episode is hosted by Jeff Phaneuf and Josh Pickering.   Full Bio:  Raj Shah is the co-founder and managing partner of Shield Capital, an investment firm focused on technologies applicable to both the commercial and defense markets. He is also the chairman of Resilience, a cyber-security start-up and a commissioner on the Department of Defense's Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform (PPB&E).  Raj also serves on the Board of Directors to NATO's Innovation Fund. Most recently he was the managing partner of the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), reporting to the Secretary of Defense. Raj led DIUx in its efforts to strengthen U.S. armed forces through contractual and cultural bridges between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon. He is the author of the book, Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War. Previously, Raj was senior director of strategy at Palo Alto Networks, which acquired Morta Security, where he was chief executive officer and co-founder. Raj serves as an F-16 pilot in the US Air Force and has completed multiple combat deployments. He holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Scott Brothers Global Founders Drew and Jonathan Scott of the 'Property Brothers' TV series, discusses the launch of their Healthy Home Innovation Fund and the goals of their new venture. They spoke to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Romaine Bostick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund allows non-governmental and community organisations to access support on a matched-funding basis that starts at $250,000. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The future of IVF will focus on making clinics more patient-friendly and accessible, especially for those who can't afford it or live far away. In this episode, Dr. Eduardo Hariton discusses how his dual training in medicine and business has shaped his innovative approach to enhancing patient engagement, efficiency, and cost reduction in fertility care through technology like AI. He also addresses challenges in IVF accessibility, patient education, task automation, and outcome measurement for improved patient-centric care. Tune in and learn how innovative approaches and technology can transform healthcare delivery, particularly in fertility care! Resources: Connect and follow Dr. Eduardo Hariton on LinkedIn. Follow US Fertility on LinkedIn. Discover US Fertility's Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company's platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel fellow Ben McWilliams and Johanna Schiele, a Policy Officer at the Innovation Fund in the European Commission, to discuss the benefits and challenges of hydrogen as a clean energy source. Throughout this episode, they explore whether hydrogen could be used as alternative to the extracting and burning of fossil fuels, explaining the hurdles that need to be addressed for it to become a mainstream energy solution. With strategic support and investments, hydrogen could play a significant role in the transition to a sustainable energy future.

A NASA researcher is trying to prove that an aircraft design, developed decades ago, could meet today's requirements for an atmospheric planetary probe.

Polkadot's EVM-compatible parachain, Moonbeam, gets a facelift and is investing serious funds into the gaming and RWA applications, targeting global gamers and Latin America.

The Roberts Innovation Fund was launched in 2022 to provide funding, mentoring, and strategic support for Yale faculty-led projects to assist in the commercialization of breakthrough inventions that solve real-world problems. New methods to purify our water, advance quantum computing, democratize artificial intelligence, and deliver life-saving drugs are just some of the projects funded by the 2024 Roberts Innovation Fund Awards, providing $1 million in accelerator funding to support 10 new inventions led by faculty from Yale's School of Engineering & Applied Science. Director Claudia Reuter shares her insights on how to commercialize emerging technologies, how to innovation within a large organization.

Making Waves in Health Tech is brought to you by California Health Care Foundation's Innovation Fund. It is created and hosted by Hilda Martinez and Janet Boachie. Special thanks to Rachel McCrickard and everyone at Motivo Health.Today's program was produced by Zosha Warpeha and Grace Norman of Mission Boom. Audio engineering is by Zosha Warpeha. Music was composed and performed by Cameron Kinghorn. Art by Moritat and design by Paula Ginsborg. Special thanks to Eric Antebi, Melissa Buckley, Vincent James, the Innovation Fund team, Holly Minch, and Amanda Kim. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. Learn more at CHCF.org.This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

Making Waves in Health Tech is brought to you by California Health Care Foundation's Innovation Fund. It is created and hosted by Hilda Martinez and Janet Boachie. Special thanks to Josh Golomb and everyone at Hazel Health.Today's program was produced by Zosha Warpeha and Grace Norman of Mission Boom. Audio engineering is by Zosha Warpeha. Music was composed and performed by Cameron Kinghorn. Art by Moritat and design by Paula Ginsborg. Special thanks to Eric Antebi, Melissa Buckley, Vincent James, the Innovation Fund team, Holly Minch, and Amanda Kim. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. Learn more at CHCF.org.This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

Scaling a deep tech startup from an IP or university spin-out to a global unicorn is a daunting journey. It requires navigating complex challenges, making bold strategic bets, and executing relentlessly on a groundbreaking vision. Founders must possess unwavering determination and the grit to make tough decisions in a fiercely competitive landscape. That is why we are honored to present our second 2024 Masterclass episode with Andrea Traversone, Managing Partner at the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF). Andrea has been investing in deep tech companies for more than 25 years and shares a wealth of insights and practical tips in this conversation. The NATO Innovation Fund is notable for being the world's first multi-sovereign venture capital fund, and it aims to invest in startups developing innovative technologies that address defence and security challenges. Under his leadership, the fund focuses on leveraging commercial innovation for critical defense applications and promoting the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies across the Alliance. This Masterclass was powered by BCG and Bizplace. Unlocking the potential of those who advance the world is crucial for BCG, and this purpose has been leading the firm for 60 years now. Over that time BCG has supported companies and organizations in their process of growth and strategic transformation. BCG supports start-ups and scale ups with the same care, to help them scale faster. If you're a founder and are interested in working with them you can email MILtheseeds@bcg.com. BizPlace is a boutique financial consultancy specializing in the VC world. Since 2017, it has been supporting innovative startups and SMEs, offering entrepreneurs strategic consulting services, fundraising, and facilitated finance to enhance and grow their business ideas. BizPlace positions itself as a catalyst in the growing Italian VC ecosystem. If you are a founder or an investor interested in collaborating with them, you can reach them at ⁠info@bizplace.it⁠. Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Making Waves in Health Tech is brought to you by California Health Care Foundation's Innovation Fund. It is created and hosted by Hilda Martinez and Janet Boachie. Special thanks to Josh Golomb and everyone at Hazel Health.Today's program was produced by Zosha Warpeha and Grace Norman of Mission Boom. Audio engineering is by Zosha Warpeha. Music was composed and performed by Cameron Kinghorn. Art by Moritat and design by Paula Ginsborg. Special thanks to Eric Antebi, Melissa Buckley, Vincent James, the Innovation Fund team, Holly Minch, and Amanda Kim. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. Learn more at CHCF.org. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

Making Waves in Health Tech is brought to you by California Health Care Foundation's Innovation Fund. It is created and hosted by Hilda Martinez and Janet Boachie. Special thanks to Janet Boachie for sharing her story.Today's program was produced by Zosha Warpeha and Grace Norman of Mission Boom. Audio engineering is by Zosha Warpeha. Music was composed and performed by Cameron Kinghorn. Art by Moritat and design by Paula Ginsborg. Special thanks to Eric Antebi, Melissa Buckley, Vincent James, the Innovation Fund team, Holly Minch, and Amanda Kim. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. Learn more at CHCF.org.This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Pae Wu of IndieBio and SOSV, corporate venture capitalists Brandon Middaugh from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Taehong Huh from GS Futures, and Aditya Sharma from Honda Innovations discussed their strategies for investing in climate tech startups.They emphasize the importance of early engagement with startups, strategic alignment with corporate goals, and the necessity for startups to understand their market and competition.They highlight the challenges of scaling up technology in the climate sector, particularly the capital intensity and longer timelines associated with hardware innovations.They advise startups on navigating corporate structures and leveraging intellectual property effectively.The conversation underscored the evolving role of corporate venture capital in fostering innovative climate technologies and the collaborative approach required to drive significant advancements in decarbonizing industries.The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com.SpeakersBrandon Middaugh, Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund, MicrosoftTaehong Huh, Managing Partner, GS FuturesAdity Sharma, Principal, Honda InnovationsModeratorDr. Pae Wu, CTO, IndieBio; General Partner, SOSVCreditsProducer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben JoffeIntro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL WailiKeywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonizationHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Having benefited from social services and the kindness of community members growing up as a first-gen immigrant, Jonathan had a lot of empathy and drive to build a company that centers around providing resources and hope for those without a home. California Health Care Foundation invested in his early-stage start-up, which leverages a mobile app, an online community, and financial technology to empower people experiencing homelessness to meet their health care, housing, and other immediate needs. Over time, Samaritan built a business with multiple funding streams, including corporate philanthropy, health care and social service providers, and Medicaid. Since then, Samaritan has grown to help cities across the nation. Samaritan shows that purpose and profit coexist in startups. We learn about the company's business model, including the vision, challenges, and opportunities. Jonathan also offers advice for other social entrepreneurs getting started in the healthtech space. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

In this episode, I catch up with Ben Miller, Co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about artificial intelligence and the latest investments by the  Innovation Fund. We discuss how company valuations are calculated in the fund, a defense AI investment, and so much more.  The Innovation Fund is an open-ended venture capital fund with only a $10 minimum. You can see what the fund is investing in before you decide to invest and how much. Unlike traditional closed-end venture capital funds, you can gain liquidity if you want in one quarter. Check out the Innovation Fund here. Financial Samurai is an investor in Fundrise and Fundrise is a long-time sponsor of Financial Samurai.  Personally, I'm bullish on artificial intelligence and will be building $500,000 worth of exposure to AI companies and funds that invest in artificial intelligence over the next five years. In 20 years, I don't want my children asking me why I didn't invest in AI near the beginning.  Related post: Artificial Intelligence: How To Protect Yourself And Benefit Financially  Subscribe To Financial Samurai To achieve financial independence sooner, Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate, and review. Every review means a lot as each episode takes hours to produce. 

Making Waves in Health Tech is brought to you by California Health Care Foundation's Innovation Fund. It is created and hosted by Hilda Martinez and Janet Boachie. Special thanks to Josh Golomb and everyone at Hazel Health.Today's program was produced by Zosha Warpeha and Grace Norman of Mission Boom. Audio engineering is by Zosha Warpeha. Music was composed and performed by Cameron Kinghorn. Art by Moritat and design by Paula Ginsborg. Special thanks to Eric Antebi, Melissa Buckley, Vincent James, the Innovation Fund team, Holly Minch, and Amanda Kim. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. Learn more at CHCF.org. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

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Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Iran vows response after strike it blames on Israel demolishes consulate in SyriaSummary: Following a strike—which has been widely attributed to Israel—on Iran's consulate in Syria on Monday, which reportedly killed two top Iranian generals and five officers, Iran's government and representatives from one of its proxies, Hezbollah, have said they will respond.Context: Israel semi-regularly takes out Iran's assets, human and infrastructural, using these sorts of strikes, and they seldom take credit for or comment on them, so it's difficult to definitively say that they played a role in them, but it's generally assumed that they launched this attack, that Iran's government will be very angry about it, that, bare-minimum, Iran's proxies like Hezbollah will launch retaliatory attacks against Israeli assets, possibly including their own regional consulates, and that there's a chance this could serve as a spark that makes the conflict in Gaza regional—though Iran has made pretty clear so far that they're trying to avoid that, so there's a chance they'll stick with proxy counterattacks for the time being.—The Associated PressOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Germany shuts down 15 coal-fired power plantsSummary: Germany shut down 15 of its remaining coal power plants on Sunday and Monday, the country's Economy Minister saying that they weren't necessary or economical to keep online, and that this will help them achieve their goal of phasing out all such plants by 2030.Context: The German government decided to keep a bunch of coal power plants online in 2022 because of a surge in energy prices resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine—they were heavily reliant on fossil fuels imported from Russia, and when those supplies were targeted by sanctions, the country scrambled to keep enough energy flowing to support their population and their power-hungry manufacturing base; coal plants, then, despite conflicting with their emissions goals, were kept online as a just-in-case measure, but they ultimately weren't necessary, in part because of liquified natural gas imported from the US; even after these shutdowns, coal remains Germany's second most vital energy source, accounting for about 26% of their total electricity generation.—EuractivUN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women's rights forum despite ‘abysmal' recordSummary: The UN's Commission on the Status of Women, which is the body's commission for promoting gender equality and empowering women, has elected the Saudi ambassador to the UN as its chair after he ran for the position unopposed and without dissent at the group's most recent meeting.Context: Human rights groups are decrying this decision, as Saudi Arabia has one of the world's worst records for gender equality, Saudi women enjoying few of the rights men are granted by law and tradition; this is being seen as an effort by the Saudi government to burnish its reputation on this matter as it invests in all sorts of tourism efforts, hoping to pull in huge crowds of people from around the world, their treatment of women and other traditionally oppressed groups reportedly limiting them in that regard.—The GuardianThe director of the US Congressional Budget Office has warned that new projections suggest the country's debt burden is heading into unprecedented territory, which could spark a market selloff of the kind the UK saw in 2022, tipping the economy and government into crisis as soon as 2026.—Financial Times$43 billionValue of the European Union's Innovation Fund, which is an investment vehicle meant to help the bloc compete with “green” incentives provided to businesses making things like batteries and solar panels by the US's Inflation Reduction Act.The EU aims to provide their own competing incentives to keep European businesses from investing in new assets in the US instead of within the bloc, but the Innovation Fund hasn't had as much success as they'd hoped for, thus far, raising questions about the Union's efforts to hit its 2040 emissions targets.—BloombergTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

Making Waves in HealthTech takes a deep dive into innovative tech startups that balance purpose and profit. Podcast hosts Janet Boachie and Hilda Martinez speak with diverse healthtech founders and learn how they create and sustain businesses for social good. Many of them are drawing on their lived experiences to solve some of the most pervasive problems in health care. This podcast is a production of the California Health Care Foundation Innovation Fund. The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need. We are an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. The Innovation Fund partners with emerging companies to bring innovations and technology to California's health care providers, payers, and patients.

The most expensive cities in America include cities like New York City, San Francisco, and San Jose. However, these expensive cities could actually be the cheapest due to all the income and investment opportunities. Let's explore the reasons why. Related post: Income Required To Afford A Typical Home In The Top 50 Cities Recommendations 1) Check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management for 500,000+ investors. With mortgage rates coming down and the stock market strong, the demand for real estate is building.  2) To invest in artificial intelligence and other private growth companies, check out the open-ended Innovation Fund. You can see what the fund invests in before you invest and how much. The investment minimum is only $10.  Financial Samurai is an investor in Fundrise funds and Fundrise is a long-time sponsor of Financial Samurai.  Subscribe To Financial Samurai To achieve financial freedom sooner, join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate, and review. Every review means a lot as each episode takes hours to produce. 

In this episode, I talk to my wife about what it's nice to own the nicest home we can afford five months after moving in. Although I am no happier, I do feel more satisfied.  Related post: Climbed To The Top Of The Property Ladder  Recommendations 1) Check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management for 500,000+ investors. With mortgage rates coming down and the stock market strong, the demand for real estate is building.  2) To invest in artificial intelligence and other private growth companies, check out the open-ended Innovation Fund. You can see what the fund invests in before you invest and how much. The investment minimum is only $10.  Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate, and review. Every review means a lot as each episode takes hours to produce. 

This week's theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I'm reading…stories and articles I've come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today…I'm talking about The Death Spiral of The Ark Innovation Fund https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/why-cathie-woods-ark-is-one-of-the-worst-fund-groups-in-america https://www.wealthmanagement.com/etfs/top-15-wealth-destroying-funds-last-decade

Since 2009, when I began Financial Samurai, I've noticed some people are too afraid to invest or get easily shaken out whenever there is economic or stock market turbulence. Then, these investors get left behind as the economyc, stock market, real estate market, and other markets eventually recovery. To help you overcome your fear of investing, I suggest coming up with an investment thesis. An investment thesis is your north star and will help you hold strong during difficult times. For more details, see the post: An Investment Thesis Is The Key To Making More Money Long Term Investing Thesis For 2024 And Beyond 1) A recovery in the real estate market as it plays catchup to the stock market. Check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management for 500,000+ investors.  2) A boom in artificial intelligence that will boost profits and economic growth. To invest in AI and other private growth companies, check out the open-ended Innovation Fund. You can see what the fund invests in before you invest and how much. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate, and review. Every review means a lot as each episode takes hours to produce.   

Season 4 of Electrify This!  kicks off the new year to unpack a big question: “What's really needed to cut U.S. emissions faster this decade?” Guests Ed Rightor and Sue Tierney are co-authors of a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions, which evaluates how we can successfully implement current decarbonization policies and what else is  needed to reach U.S. emission targets in 2030. Tune in to learn more about the critical role that electrification will play in achieving these goals and what policymakers should consider in the transition to an equitable, climate safe future.  Guest Bios Ed Rightor is the Principal of Rightor Consulting. As an independent consultant, Ed supports his clients in the areas of industrial decarbonization, identification of unmet market needs, and sustainability.  Previously, he served as the Director of the Center for Clean Energy Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the Director of the Industrial Program for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).  Ed also held several leadership roles at Dow Chemical during his 31-year career. He earned a PhD in chemistry from Michigan State University and a BS in chemistry from Marietta College. Susan Tierney is a Senior Advisor at Analysis Group and an expert on energy and environmental economics, regulation, and policy, particularly in the electric and gas industries. She has consulted to businesses, federal and state governments, regional grid operators, tribes, environmental groups, foundations, and other organizations on energy markets, economic and environmental regulation and strategy, and energy projects.  She has testified before Congress, state and federal regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts.  Previously, she served as the Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs in Massachusetts, a Commissioner at the MA Department of Public Utilities, Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and Executive Director of the Energy Facilities Siting Council. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in regional planning at Cornell University. To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources: Analysis GroupRightor Consulting National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Report) – Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Innovation Amplifiers: Getting More Bang for the Buck on GHG Reductions (Information Technology & Innovation Fund) ** We want to hear from you! Please take our brief survey and give us your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for the podcast! Be a part of shaping this show.  **Contact us at electrifythis@energyinnovation.org. 

Happy 2024 everyone! Here are some of our goals and financial predictions for 2024. Overall, we're optimistic about the year. Related posts: 2024 S&P 500 Forecasts 2024 Housing Price Forecasts 2024 Financial Samurai Goals Explaining All The Surprise Capital Calls Investing In 2024 If you'd like to invest in the rebound in real estate in 2024, check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management for 500,000+ investors.  To invest in AI and other private growth companies, check out the open-ended Innovation Fund. You can see what the fund invests in before you invest and how much.  

BIO: Steve Faktor is a former Fortune-100 executive—turned entrepreneur, futurist author of Econovation, and podcaster. As Managing Director of IdeaFaktory Innovation, he helps tech, financial services, and consumer goods clients see and build the future.STORY: Steve joins the My Worst Investment Ever podcast again, this time sharing advice on how investors can see and build their investment futures.LEARNING: Try to understand the future by differentiating between noise and legitimate signals. Don't let others impose on your story. Act in principle. “I would like to see more people acting in a principled way because even if you win, but you do it without principle, you will have lost because those same unprincipled methods will come back to haunt you.”Steve Faktor Guest profileSteve Faktor is a former Fortune-100 executive—turned entrepreneur, futurist author of Econovation, and podcaster. As Managing Director of IdeaFaktory Innovation, he helps tech, financial services, and consumer goods clients see and build the future.Steve is a LinkedIn Influencer with over 750,000 followers and has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. He's a popular keynote speaker at major events and numerous corporations.The McFuture Podcast features Steve's provocative predictions and prescriptions, as well as guests like Larry King, comedian Jim Jefferies, Governor Jesse Ventura, Nobel Economist Joseph Stiglitz, former ACLU President Nadine Strossen, Megachurch Pastor AR Bernard, and many more.Previously, Steve launched multiple $150m+ loyalty, payments, and e-commerce products & services as head of the American Express Chairman's Innovation Fund, SVP at Citi Ventures, VP of Strategy & Innovation at MasterCard, and management consultant at Andersen.Steve joins the My Worst Investment Ever podcast again, sharing advice on how investors can see and build their investment futures. Listen to his previous episode: Take the Risk and Pursue Your Dreams.Understanding the future as a long-term investorIf you want to invest in three to ten-year opportunities, Steve says you need to know what the future will look like or at least have an idea of what that might be. However, as we try to understand the future, Steve says most of what we are reacting to is noise. You therefore, need to learn how to filter out what is signal and what is noise. Once you've identified which opportunities are legitimate signals and not noise, ask yourself where they could go. You'll never know for sure. But again, that's where you assign probabilities and say, this is likely to happen or more likely than something else. Now that you have an idea of where these things might go and what this future might look like, ask yourself how you'll act in that future.Steve adds that there's another equal danger to listening to noise, which is deafness. So there's the hearing of everything that may not be relevant or important, and then there's complete deafness. Steve says the vast majority of people are deaf. And so they're not even hearing and understanding the signals or the noises. Such people are complete pawns in...