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Apple is probably going to let Gemini power the new Siri, at least for a while. Does OpenAI want the government to backstop its AI buildout? And two new AI products. How about an AI smart-ring to remember your shower-thoughts, and what if Foursquare, but for the AI era? Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri (Bloomberg) OpenAI Isn't Yet Working Toward an IPO, CFO Says (WSJ) Microsoft Lays Out Ambitious AI Vision, Free From OpenAI (WSJ) Google's rolling out its most powerful AI chip, taking aim at Nvidia with custom silicon (CNBC) Whisper Into This AI-Powered Smart Ring to Organize Your Thoughts (Wired) The Foursquare founder's new app is an AI-powered 'DJ' for neighborhood updates (Engadget) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with leveraging spiritual and emotional intelligence at work. Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, and a best-selling and award-winning author. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies he led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions. In addition to working with individuals, Yosi works with couples interested in passionate, conscious relationships that serve their psycho-spiritual healing and growth. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, he is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence whose research has received over 1000 citations. As a C-Suite, Amazon, B&N best-selling author of the Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal-winning Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired, Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and the world. Yosi is also the founder of several non-profits, including trueMASCULINITY.org, Engendering-Love.org, and AwakeningSI.org. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Joey Shamah built e.l.f. Cosmetics into a billion-dollar beauty brand by doing the exact opposite of every competitor in the industry. In this interview, the e.l.f. co-founder breaks down how he turned a radical $1 makeup idea—laughed at by investors and retailers—into a global powerhouse that went public on the New York Stock Exchange. From bootstrapping his business out of his father's warehouse to selling 192,000 orders overnight after a viral Bloomingdale's rumor, Joey shares the full story behind disrupting an entire industry, mastering retail relationships, and scaling a household name without big marketing budgets or celebrity backing. What you'll learn from this interview: • How Joey built e.l.f. Cosmetics into a billion-dollar brand from scratch • The marketing strategy that turned rejection into virality • How a fake rumor led to 192,000 orders and changed everything • Lessons from raising margins, expanding retail, and going public • Why the $1 price point was his biggest advantage • How to identify whitespace in a saturated market • What Joey learned from multiple exits and the IPO process • His framework for buying, turning around, and scaling legacy beauty brands • Why perfection kills momentum and speed drives success By the end of this interview, you'll walk away with the playbook for disrupting established industries, scaling consumer brands from zero to IPO, and building lasting wealth through innovation, grit, and timing. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to https://your.omnisend.com/foundr to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application → Already have a store? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ CONNECT WITH JOEY SHAMAH Website → https://www.elfcosmetics.com LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephshamah/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt Website → https://www.foundr.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foundr/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foundr Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/foundr LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/ Podcast → https://www.foundr.com/pod
In this episode of The Brainstorm, hosts Nick Grous, Brett Winton, and guests Frank Downing and Jozef Soja dive into OpenAI's ambitious restructuring plan and its implications for a potential $1 trillion IPO. They explore the intricacies of OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft, the challenges of defining artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the strategic moves shaping the future of AI.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn't mean we don't have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we're sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we'll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK's quick takes on what's going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:OpenAI has restructured as a public benefit corporation, with Microsoft holding a 27% stake. The restructuring includes a clause for declaring AGI, requiring independent verification.The company projects significant revenue growth, aiming for a $100 billion run rate by 2027. OpenAI's valuation could compress as it approaches a trillion-dollar IPO.OpenAI's potential IPO is driven by the need for increased compute and capital.The AI market is expected to see multiple large players, not just a single winner.Amazon's chatbot, Rufus, demonstrates successful consumer AI monetization.For more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestX: https://twitter.com/public
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI've been writing so much about gold and silver lately, I need to cover something else.But my quick take: as seemed likely, gold and silver have gone into one of their corrective phases. This is likely to last several months, in the humble opinion of this writer. There'll be false dawns, which catch everyone out, and false deaths too, with the overall trend being sideways.In the event of a broader stock market correction - which is long overdue given the scale of this rally since the Tariff Tantrum™ in the spring - gold and, especially, silver will sell off along with everything else. That doesn't mean gold isn't a safe haven. It just means there is a lot of hot money in gold, which quickly gets liquidated in a sell-off.But, yes, this incredible rally we have seen in the S&P500 since the Tariff Tantrum™ is looking exhausted and seems to be rolling over.Bitcoin is taking a hit too - although not as big a hit as the broader crypto space - and bitcoin is what I want to look at today.Here is one crypto trader's desk, as pictured on Twitter during Tuesday's sell-off.That's what happens when you use too much leverage.What do they say about taking the emotion out of trading?Bitcoin - what gives?So many things have happened this year which have blown winds in bitcoin's favour* A newly elected US administration which very pro crypto* A deliberately weaker dollar and the debasement trade* The launch of the bitcoin ETFs in the US increasing access to much larger flows of capital* Strength in tech stocks generally* A risk-on appetite* The halving cycleAnd moreYet bitcoin feels like it hasn't quite delivered. A new high of ‘only' $125,000.The latest narrative doing the rounds is this idea that the launch of the bitcoin ETFs is like bitcoin's IPO. Just as when a big tech stock IPOs, a lot of early seed money takes the opportunity to exit, so are many early bitcoin investors - so-called OGs - now moving on. That would explain the many coins that have been moved from previously dormant wallets to exchanges over the last six months.Maybe.What can I say?You can either decide that bitcoin's time is done. It's game over. Move on.Or you can treat this like another of the numerous shake-outs that have taken bitcoin in the 16 years since its inception. The story was getting a bit tired. It needs a shake-out to ruffle a few feathers and purge.The moral of every previous correction can be summed up in 4 letters: HODL.It looks like we may have got a bit of a crypto winter to get through. If the winter reflects the previous summer, then this one shouldn't be too bad. But consolidation phases can be frustrating, so the secret is to be quite zen about the whole thing and keep your eye on the bigger picture.Bitcoin bear markets can be painful, but the beauty of them is that, unlike mining bear markets which can go on for a decade or more, they tend to be short lived.Treat bear markets as opportunities. They're a good time to build positions, build businesses and more. Go and watch some Michael Saylor videos and re-indoctrinate yourself.But on no account lose your position. Bull markets come along when you least expect them.Everything is looking a bit red at the moment - gold, silver, the S&P500, bitcoin. It might be the end of this cycle. but it's not the end of the world.I don't know when or where this bitcoin correction ends. My guess is around $90,000 but that's nothing more than a guess. Perhaps we revisit $75,000 - which is the level we hit during the Tariff Tantrum™ earlier this year.But it's just as possible that dip below $100k on Tuesday was a fake-out, and the bear market is already done.I thought this graphic was interesting.There is plenty more room for future buying as governments and corporations try to increase their positions.By the way I get that some readers like bitcoin and others don't. That's fine. Each to their own. However, if you are in the latter camp, you do not need to email me and tell me bitcoin is not real money/quantum computing is going to destroy it/it is an invention of the deep state/ it is a scam. Please also feel no need to regurgitate Peter Schiff tweets either. You do know he is paid to slag bitcoin off?Turning now to the clusterfook that is the UKBuying bitcoin ETFs in the UK - t he hows, whats and whysIt's semantics, but you can't actually buy ETFs in the UK you have to buy ETNs. I'm not even going to bother trying to explain it. It's regulatory bollocks and not worth wasting time or brain power over.October 8th, the date when the FCA decided UK citizens are allowed to buy bitcoin ETNs is now behind us, but the farce is not.I first found out about bitcoin in December 2010 when it was 22c. I was sent my first coins soon after. I wrote the first book on bitcoin from a recognised publisher in 2014. Yet this morning I just attempted to complete the FCA's form to get me approved to buy a bitcoin ETN - so that I understand the risks - and I failed it. The “correct” answer to their questions is actually the wrong answer. Absolute farce of an organisation and accountable to no one, so it will continue.In the US, meanwhile, JP Morgan is in the process of enabling bitcoin to be used as mortgage collateral.It's like being in Spain in 1492, the ship is setting sail to the New World and somebody from the FCA is standing on the gangplank with a clipboard stopping UK citizens from getting onboard.Amongst the plethora of moronic barriers which the FCA has laid down is that bitcoin carries the same risk as any other cryptocurrency - including the latest meme, scam or shitcoin. Bitcoin is not fartcoin, and categorising the two together reveals the scary depths of FCA ignorance.Meanwhile, from next year you won't be able to buy bitcoin ETNs in your ISA, you will have to get a special ISA. They are trying to kill us with bureaucracy, I'm convinced of it.Which broker and which ETN?In terms of enabling their customers to invest, the UK brokers have ranged from excellent - Interactive Investor, which went live on day 1, as boss Richard Wilson proudly tells me - to totally useless - Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bellend.Hargreaves Lansdown, apparently trying to give the FCA a run for its brainless money, even put out the following statement.“Bitcoin is not an asset class, and we do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income and shouldn't be relied upon to help clients meet their financial goals … Unlike other alternative asset classes, it has no intrinsic value.”Talk about retarded.If you want to be able to invest in these things via your SIPP or ISA, move your account to Interactive Investor is my advice. Use this affiliate link and you get a year for free.I should stress buying bitcoin via a broker negates many of bitcoin's uses. Yes, you get the store-of-value benefits, but you can't send and receive it; you can't use it to make payments or donations; you don't have sovereignty - the fund manager does - and so there is considerable counter-party risk - the coins could be confiscated, the fund could go bust etc. You don't have anonymity either.Still it's better than no exposure at all.But which ETN should you go for? And what about the treasury companies? And, what indeed about Semler Scientific (SMLR)?
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww's IPO sees strong retail frenzy while PhysicsWallah sets its price band ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore issue. We decode how two 23-year-olds from Bengaluru built a voice AI model that outperformed Google's. Plus, Freshworks' Q3 revenue rises 15 percent, Ola Electric narrows losses but sees weaker sales, and CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti weighs in on Lenskart's IPO valuation. Also, Shiv Nadar tops the 2025 EdelGive–Hurun Philanthropy List.
Gold and silver prices are on the rise again — but what's driving this sudden surge? In this video, we break down the key reasons behind the jump in precious metal prices and how global economic trends, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are influencing the market. Plus, a look at the top popular companies gearing up to launch their IPOs soon and what investors should watch for.
From a packed rental market, 90-plus percent occupancy, and to a fresh SGX listing, Coliwoo is taking Singapore’s co-living story public. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the IPO, the demand drivers keeping beds full, and the milestones that will make or break the stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bluefield Partners' managing partner James Armstrong talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the decision to initiate a strategic review and formal sale process for the Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF). Armstrong explained the move follows extended consultation with shareholders and stems from Bluefield Solar's continued share price discount to net asset value (NAV), which has persisted for over three years. Despite the fund's strong performance since its IPO, the board concluded that "doing nothing is not an option", citing the lack of a clear market catalyst for a re-rating. He noted the aim is to assess how to best unlock shareholder value and improve liquidity through potential sale routes or other strategic alternatives. “It is about trying to work out how do we maximise shareholder value for the shareholders in what is a persistent, persistently difficult market,” Armstrong said. He also outlined key attractions for potential buyers, including Bluefield's high-quality UK operational portfolio, a large development pipeline, and the possibility of rolling in the wider Bluefield platform into any deal. This integrated offering, Armstrong explained, may appeal to capital sources beyond traditional asset buyers. As the formal process progresses, Armstrong confirmed that financial advisers would lead market communications, with regular updates expected for shareholders. For more company updates and interviews, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #BluefieldSolar #JamesArmstrong #SolarInvestment #RenewableEnergy #InfrastructureFunds #ShareholderValue #StrategicReview #CleanEnergyUK #GreenInvesting #ProactiveInvestors
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). Listen to American History Tellers: https://Wondery.fm/AHT_IFDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Today we dig into OpenAI's newly cleared path to an IPO, what trillion-scale capex vs. current revenue implies, and how Microsoft's 27% stake, IP rights, and fresh AWS entanglements complicate the story. We debate whether the market can stomach years of heavy losses, why “AGI or bust” creates systemic risk, and what happens if model gains plateau, compute economics flip, or fast followers erase any AGI edge. Finally, we look at Apple's iPhone 17 resurgence—why it's hitting now and whether it's enough without a breakthrough assistant. Tune in for a clear walkthrough of tech's biggest news with one of the industry's sharpest analysts. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com
Please enjoy the second part of our conversation with Maja Vujinovic where we break down staking, the evolving crypto regulatory environment, and how the emergence of AI could influence blockchains. Maja is the CEO of Digital Assets at FG Nexus, which trades under the symbol FGNX and specializes in ETH accumulation, yield generation and real-world asset tokenization. She's been a pioneer in financial innovation for nearly two decades and helped shape the crypto industry from its earliest days.Part 1 came out last week, and you might want to go back and listen if you haven't already, especially if you don't have a strong understanding of crypto and blockchain technology. Highlights:How does staking work? (2:00)How regulation is evolving (5:28)Geopolitical impacts (7:57)How will AI impact blockchains? (11:11)What it's like being a crypto expert (14:10)What sets FG Nexus apart? (15:21)Links:Maja's LinkedInFG Nexus LinkedInFG Nexus WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co.
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On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather talk about the evolving accounting landscape including Anderson Group's bold IPO and Carbon's acquisition of AIDER AI. What do these moves signal about automation, workflow convergence, and private equity's growing influence? Current events — Tax firm Andersen to file publicly for IPO as soon as this week Karbon acquires Aider to deliver the future of AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping TV/Movie quote of the week — Heather mentioned the movie "The Greatest Showman" Joe mentioned both "Dune Prophecy" and "Lost in Space" Excellent things we learned — Magical AI: the text expander Member spotlight — Beth Whitworth presented by Kim Petro, Practice Advancement Coach at Woodard The Woodard Report article of the week — Confronting Self-Doubt: Accountants' Edge in an AI World Thank you to our show sponsor, Zoho! Zoho is a unique and powerful software suite to transform the way you work, designed for businesses of all sizes, built by a company that values your privacy. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast
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In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with the Bitwise Boyz (Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen) and Jesse Eckel to unpack the biggest “misread” in crypto right now, and why what looks like chop… might actually be the final setup before liftoff. We're talking silent IPOs, OG capitulation, ETF inflows, TGA liquidity, and how the real bull run may not be about the four-year cycle at all. ~~~~~
In Episode 64, hosts Hanaa and Lucien kick off by catching up on more travel and some interesting feedback they received. Then Hanaa leads a DEEPDIVE on how Saudi Arabia is building a national skills ecosystem to reshape its economy and elevate its global influence - and leaning on the power of cultural storytelling as it transforms itself. That's a facet of Vision 2030 that isn't headline-grabbing and is a patient build over time, but starting to pay off for the Kingdom. Skills are no longer just a workforce issue; they are a strategic asset - one Saudi Arabia is seeking to leverage to and through 2030. The hosts then get into some interesting news emerging from the Kingdom, including Saudi Arabia's ambitious infrastructure projects, a coffee-driven IPO boom, and leadership changes.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Gil Oved, co-founder of LLH Capital, about the firm’s decision to sell down its stake in Optasia during the company’s unicorn-status IPO to accelerate investment growth across Africa. At a time when many investors are retreating from the continent, Romeo Kumalo and his partner, Gil Oved, are increasing their commitment. They believe the intersection of financial services and telecommunications offers strong potential, and their active investment model focuses on strategic and operational support to drive sustainable growth across Africa. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Cable, Fund Manager at Rights & Issues Investment Trust, to explore his investment strategy and approach to UK smaller companies.Find out more about the Rights & Issues Investment Trust here.Matt discusses what sets his fund apart from peers, the practical implications of being style agnostic, and his views on the UK economy and emerging opportunities.We look at the trust's dividend and whether its 3% yield is by design or a byproduct of selecting high-quality UK small and mid-cap companies.We also cover his confidence amid the recent wave of IPOs, allocation themes within the portfolio including recent additions, and what it means to manage a UK smaller company fund in today's market environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
「インド最大の農業廃棄物発電事業者が年内最大規模のグリーンエネルギーIPOを計画」 インドの再生可能エネルギー大手SAEL Industriesが11月4日、インド証券取引委員会(SEBI)に対し4,575億ルピー規模の新規株式公開(IPO)の届出書を提出した。The post インド最大の農業廃棄物発電事業者が年内最大規模のグリーンエネルギーIPOを計画 first appeared on サステナビリティ・ESG金融・投資メディア - HEDGE GUIDE.
Spotify, Shopify, and Uber were once the poster children for “growth at any cost.” Today, they're talking cash flow, margins, and discipline. In today's episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro to dig into what these “reformed Rule Breakers” are getting right - and where the risks still lurk. They discuss third quarter earnings reports for: - Shopify and how its business stacks up against Amazon and agentic shopping in the battle for online commerce. - Spotify's margin makeover, and how the business has created scale in an industry many were skeptical of - Uber's transformation from “broken IPO” to cash-flow machine, and how its pricing algorithm has unlocked margin potential Companies discussed: SHOP, SPOT, UBER, GRAB Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Jeff Santoro Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony and John Pompliano break down today's markets — from Scott Bessent's U.S. outlook and Tom Lee's bullish call to Jordi Visser's take on Bitcoin's “IPO moment.” They also cover job growth, mega themes, the New York City mayoral race, and Anthony's latest thoughts on bitcoin and stocks.======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/======================Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers, with more than $15 billion in client assets across an expanding suite of investment solutions—including the world's largest crypto index fund—plus products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto equities. In addition to managing assets, Bitwise helps investors stay informed about the fast-moving crypto market. Every week, CIO Matt Hougan breaks down what's happening in crypto in five minutes or less. Read the latest at https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos. Certain Bitwise investment products may be subject to the extreme risks associated with investing in crypto assets. Visit https://bitwiseinvestments.com/disclosures to learn more.======================In this episode, Pomp spotlights easyBitcoin.app—the app that pays you 1% extra on recurring buys, 2% annual bitcoin rewards, and 4.5% APY on USD. Download it now for iOS or Android at https://easybitcoin.onelink.me/F1zP/klc4v1p8 and start earning today. Your capital is at risk. Crypto markets are highly volatile. This content is informational and not financial advice.======================Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro1:17 – Are we in a recession?5:16 – Powell vs Bessent: interest rate politics8:29 – The case for an economic boom12:45 – Tom Lee's $200K Bitcoin prediction15:20 – Jordi Visser and Bitcoin's “IPO moment”19:01 – AI, data centers, and compute as the new commodity24:40 – New York City mayoral election discussion
In this episode of Alternative Allocations, Tony sits down with Bobby to discuss the current landscape of private equity and growth equity investing. Bobby shares his insights on the market's shift post-2021, the emergence of new opportunities in areas such as AI, FinTech, and sustainable energy, and the importance of investing at a discount to public market valuations. The conversation also touches on the expected increase in exits through IPOs and M&A activity, driven by a more favorable business environment. Robert "Bobby" Stevenson is a Co-Head of Private Investing for Franklin Equity Group and Managing Director of Franklin Venture Partners, the firm's specialized investment team that invests in private opportunities, focusing on mid- and late-stage companies it believes are poised for transformative impacts across multiple industries. Bobby joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2004. Previously he was a research analyst and portfolio manager specializing in equity research analysis within the industrials and technology sectors. His primary research coverage included the automotive, and airline industries, as well as the consumer electronics industry. His previous research coverage also included the cable/satellite and transportation industries. Mr. Stevenson was a member of the management team for Franklin Flex Cap Growth VIP Fund. He holds a B.A. in economics from UCLA. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and a member of the Securities Analysts of San Francisco (SASF). Resources: Robert Stevenson | LinkedIn Alternatives by Franklin Templeton Tony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn
In today's episode on 4th November 2025, we break down Groww's IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on Friday (November 7th, 2025).If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.
O "Ulrich Responde" é uma série de vídeos onde respondo perguntas enviadas por membros do canal e seguidores, abordando temas de economia, finanças e investimentos. Oferecemos uma análise profunda, trazendo informações para quem quer entender melhor a economia e tomar decisões financeiras mais informadas.00:00 – Nesse episódio…01:15 - Brasil perdeu com acordo EUA–China?05:03 - Reservas de US$340 bi impedem destruição do real em 2–3 anos?07:18 - Agenda anti-imigração do Trump já está precificada na bolsa americana?09:50 - Crise de segurança pode afetar investimentos no Brasil?13:08 - Ainda há espaço de alta para a bolsa argentina?14:47 - Retomada de liquidez do Fed já começou?16:47 - Ouro e bolsa em máximas ao mesmo tempo: o que isso indica?18:28 - Milei vai iniciar privatizações?19:14 - Por que a Argentina ainda não liberou o câmbio/dolarizou?21:34 - A alta em IA (Nvidia) é bolha?22:03 - Quando o dashboard da OBTC3 estará disponível?22:22 - A OBTC3 vai oferecer curso sobre Bitcoin?22:42 - Qual é o múltiplo MNAV atual da OranjeBTC?23:24 - Houve falha de estratégia no IPO da OranjeBTC?26:29 - Você zerou a posição em CCJ?28:34 - Ouro subiu muito: é hora de realizar?29:14 - Vídeo sobre o aumento do spread entre SOFR e FFR no canal?29:36 - Em que fase do ciclo econômico estamos?30:45 - Como seriam os EUA sem Bretton Woods/petrodólares?31:32 - Stablecoins e seu impacto na inflação americana.32:06 - Morando em Portugal, invisto na Europa, Brasil ou EUA?32:37 - Vale a pena migrar para os EUA hoje?34:07 - Quem é o GOAT do tênis?
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, venture investors finally see liquidity worth $1.5 billion as Indian startups like Groww, Lenskart, and Pine Labs hit the IPO street. Zoho's WhatsApp rival Arattai slips out of the charts after a brief viral moment, even as Zoho Mail nears $100 million in annual revenue. OpenAI's Srinivas Narayanan shares how the company plans to woo Indian developers, and Lenskart's IPO smashes expectations with 28x subscription and Groww saw robust subscription on the first day of share sale.
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Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies he led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built companies withrevenues in the billions. Revenues $250K to $50M? Sign up for complimentary Breakthrough Session with JV or his team. Find out exact;y what is holding you back from significantly higher sales, profits and impact. JV can fix this. Schedule Your Breakthough Session Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Coach for 6- to 8-figure owners ready to join the top 1% of performers. Welcome to Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 conscious business and performance podcast for foundeers and entrepreneurs who want to become Ultra-Performers. Three episodes each week - M / W / F Access Conscious Millionaire Show Millions of Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with over 3,000 episodes and 100 million listeners world-wde. Listen 3X a week.
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Fed cuts 25 basis points - what it means for markets and Bitcoin Is the end of QT the beginning of QE? Why isn't Bitcoin higher? Bitcoin is having its "IPO moment" Jamie Dimon suddenly likes crypto Is Japan mining Bitcoin? Strategy gets a "B-" credit rating in industry milestone ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Pre-order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," available November 18, 2025. https://harriman-house.com/authors/natalie-brunell/bitcoin-is-for-everyone/9781804091135 ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Five Takeaways from the Fed Meeting Fed Winding Down Balance Sheet Contraction Fed Cuts Rates Again, Plans to End QT Program Lyn Alden's Tweet on Money Printing and QE Jordi Visser's Newsletter on Bitcoin's IPO Moment Scott Bessent's Tweet on Bitcoin's Resilency Scott Bessent Praises the Bitcoin Network Japan Now Mining BTC with Government Resources Matthew Sigel's Tweet on Japan Mining BTC Jamie Dimon Says Crypto Will Be Used by Banks Michael Saylor Rumors on Bank Bitcoin Adoption Larry Fink's Comments on Currency Debasement Jamie Dimon Capitulates on Cryptocurrency S&P Global Assigns 'B-' Rating to Strategy Strategy's Q3 2025 Earnings Presentation S&P Global Assigns Strategy Junk Bond Rating ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin Amsterdam, MENA and Bitcoin 2026 are all around the corner Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
We unpack why companies are skipping IPOs—private money, regulation, short-termism, and M&A—and what it means for investors and the economy. A brutal, step-by-step guide showing how an individual can escape poverty and build a stable middle-class life. Invest in yourself today: https://www.alux.app We put together a FREE Reading List of the 100 Books that helped us get rich: https://www.alux.com/100books
What if the real key to exploding your business isn't just innovation—but mastering the art of pivoting through change? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Blair LaCorte, CEO at LaCorte Ventures. Blair is a leader who has guided multiple companies from startup to IPO and through major industry disruptions. Blair's career includes C-level roles at ExoJet Vista, TPG, Autodesk, Sun Microsystems, and the world's largest live entertainment production company. He's currently training as an astronaut for Virgin Galactic, serves as Vice Chairman of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and has collaborated with icons like Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Bill Clinton. In this candid conversation, Blair shares how to recognize when to pivot versus double down, why change is the ultimate business opportunity, and how to build lasting connections that fuel personal and professional growth. Key Takeaways: → The two essential skills every entrepreneur needs: fact-finding and quick-start decision-making. → How to tell if you're pivoting too much—or not enough. → Why change should be viewed as a profit opportunity, not a threat. → The biggest mistakes leaders make when reacting to disruption—and how to avoid them. → Why restructuring and scaling have more in common than most think. Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive with a diverse career spanning entertainment, aviation, AI, technology, aerospace, consulting, investing, and military logistics. Raised by entrepreneurs, he has held CEO and C-level roles at major companies like PRG, XOJET/Vista, TPG, Autodesk, and Sun Microsystems/Oracle. Blair has helped lead multiple startups to successful IPOs, including AEye Technologies and VerticalNet. Currently, he is an astronaut-in-training for Virgin Galactic and serves as Vice Chairman of the Buck Institute, a leader in longevity research. He also co-founded and facilitates a Mastermind group of 40 global CEOs. Known for his engaging leadership and strategic vision, Blair has served on nonprofit boards alongside luminaries like Steve Kerr, Phil Jackson, Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Bill Clinton. Connect With Blair LaCorte: Website: https://mastermindinnovate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-lacorte-68084/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on our show:Walmart Holiday Plans Shows There Will Be BloodUPS Gains Margin, Plans Strong Peak, But Remains Mired in UncertaintyAmazon All In On Agentic - Reports Great EarningsShopify Merchants Go Live with ChatGPT Instant Checkout- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweeklyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
(0:00) Intro(1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:12) Start of interview(3:01) Karen's origin story(3:44) Early Career and Transition to Technology(5:40) The Dot-Com Era and her time at Brobeck and later at Orrick.(8:50) Her transition to Prosper Marketplace (Chris Larsen's company) (9:40) Her time at Box, Inc. and Apple *Reference to E179 with Jack Lazar(13:14) Her journey to Venture Capital.(14:16) Joining B Capital (in 2019) and the firm's investment focus(16:16) The nature of B Capital's partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (19:32) Governance in Early Stage Companies(20:42) Her role as a board partner of her firm. *Reference to VCBA program(23:22) Building Trust in Governance "It starts on day one. And that trust is just, is literally earned through every conversation, every interaction, and certainly every board meeting."(25:41) Founder-Friendly Terms and Market Changes(28:43) The Importance of Governance During Crisis(31:52) CEO Succession and Leadership Transition(37:45) Advisory Boards vs. Fiduciary Boards(40:06) On board observers(44:08) Board Committees and Their Evolution(48:10) The Debate: Stay Private or Go Public(51:37) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets (2018)Ray Dalio's Principles (2017)Shoe Dog by Phil Night (2016)(52:00) Her mentors: David Geyer (Brobeck), Aaron Levie (Box), Howard Morgan (B Capital)(52:48) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by: "never cut what you can untie". And the other is "never confuse motion with progress."(53:03) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves. (53:25) The people she most admires(55:50) Diversity on Boards in Venture CapitalKaren Page is a General Partner and Board Partner at B Capital. As a Board Partner, she collaborates with portfolio company leadership, B Capital's investment team and the firm's network of advisors to provide best-in-class strategic guidance You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License
Yosi Amram Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. Previously the founder and CEO of two companies he led through successful IPOs, Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs—many of whom have built companies withrevenues in the billions. Revenues $250K to $50M? Sign up for complimentary Breakthrough Session with JV or his team. Find out exact;y what is holding you back from significantly higher sales, profits and impact. JV can fix this. Schedule Your Breakthough Session Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Coach for 6- to 8-figure owners ready to join the top 1% of performers. Welcome to Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 conscious business and performance podcast for foundeers and entrepreneurs who want to become Ultra-Performers. Three episodes each week - M / W / F Access Conscious Millionaire Show Millions of Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with over 3,000 episodes and 100 million listeners world-wde. Listen 3X a week.
On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the tech news stories that made headlines this week. The handpicked topics for this week are: Key Takeaways from NVIDIA GTC and Infrastructure Build-Out: Jensen Huang's keynote delivery. Nvidia's co-architecture approach to power systems, water systems, and manufacturing. Partnerships with Vertiv, Siemens, and GE Vernova for infrastructure development. Key partnership announcements from NVIDIA to build seven supercomputers, competing with AMD's dominance. OpenAI and Microsoft Partnership Restructuring: Microsoft's $12-13 billion investment for 50/50 partnership structure. Renegotiation allowing OpenAI conversion to a for-profit entity. Microsoft's potential 27% ownership stake valued at approximately $270 billion. Sam Altman's equity position and IPO preparation for a potential trillion-dollar valuation. Qualcomm's AI Chip Launch: AI 200 and AI 250 announcement driving 20% stock price surge. Strong Wall Street reaction despite limited technical details available. Credible entry into the data center market with scale-up methodology. 2027 timeline for scale-up technologies, including NVLink adoption. DOE Supercomputer Partnerships: AMD's billion-dollar partnership for two additional supercomputers. Continued dominance in high-performance computing with 64-bit precision. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright's recent recognition from both NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and AMD's Lisa Su. Highlights of government investments towards winning science across multiple domains. AWS Anthropic Trainium Partnership: A one-million Trainium chips commitment from Anthropic. Validation of AWS's custom silicon strategy. Recognition that all available chips are selling in the current market. Multi-generation improvement trajectory similar to Google's TPU. Google Public Sector Event Highlights: Google's military and government sector transformation under Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian. Impressive Gemini for Government agent demonstrations. Seven-minute agent creation showcasing platform capabilities. On-premise GDC deployment with Lockheed Martin for air-gapped AI. Government Stakes Debate: Discussion of AI, quantum, rare earth minerals, and chip manufacturing. Federal Reserve Rate Cut: Fed Chairman Powell's extensive data center commentary. OpenAI Valuation: A trillion-dollar IPO valuation deemed "completely bonkers." ServiceNow Earnings, Alphabet/Google Earnings, Meta Earnings: Unpacking tech's earnings season. Microsoft Azure: 40% Azure growth with $400 billion booked business. For a deeper dive into each topic, please click on the links above. Be sure to subscribe to The Six Five Pod so you never miss an episode.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into a blockbuster week in Indian tech. Groww's IPO sees record investor interest, while Pine Labs trims its issue size. Zepto and Swiggy Instamart battle it out in a quick commerce fee war, and Zerodha's CTO Kailash Nadh opens up about how India's startup boom dimmed open-source culture. Plus, Oyo walks back its controversial 6,000:1 bonus share plan after investor backlash.
The moment that stayed with him began at a marketplace where sales dashboards showed 40% gross margin—yet finance closed the books at 20%, Boon tells us. The gap, he discovered, lived in the shadows: rebates, discounts, and “free” services that never touched operational metrics. He manually traced economics to the client level and found margins many considered healthy were thin—or nonexistent. One customer representing roughly 30% of revenue delivered 0% gross margin, Boon tells us.That scene explains his broader path. He started in London investment banking “working on deals 24/7,” then spent five years at McKinsey across Europe on corporate finance and strategy. At Zalando he founded Strategic Finance to ready the company for IPO—tightening the P&L and working capital. Hypergrowth taught him that unchecked hiring breeds overlap and data drift, so ownership and reporting must evolve with scale, Boon tells us.He gravitates to complexity. At his current company—public since 2021 and combined with a U.S. competitor bought for “about a billion USD”—systems sprawl and legacy platforms made accuracy difficult while two-thirds of revenue came from the U.S., across 130 countries with people in 14, Boon tells us. He cut legal entities from 28 to 14, moved to one ERP, and shortened the monthly close from “15 days” to “five or six days,” Boon tells us. Two efficiency programs, a 120 million refinancing, and a rights issue 60% oversubscribed rebuilt credibility.Back at the marketplace, he installed a pricing director reporting to finance, killed blanket rebates, and tied commissions to net revenue. Within 12 months, margin rose from 20% to 40%, Boon tells us—proof that disciplined economics, not dashboards, drive durable turnarounds.
Open-End vs. Closed-End Funds: The Real Difference (Without the Fluff) Let's clear something up — not all funds are created equal. You've probably heard of mutual funds and closed-end funds, and maybe someone even told you they're “basically the same.” They're not. Not even close. Here's the no-BS breakdown. 1. Open-End Funds: The Mutual Fund You Actually Know This is your classic mutual fund. It's “open” because new shares can be created or redeemed every day. You invest directly with the fund company, not through the market. Price: Always based on NAV (Net Asset Value), calculated at the end of each trading day. No discounts. No premiums. Liquidity: You can cash out anytime the market's open, and the fund company literally redeems your shares for cash. Flow of Money: Investors move in and out freely — the fund grows or shrinks with investor demand. Example: Think Fidelity Contrafund or Vanguard 500 Index Fund. Boring. Reliable. Steady as she goes. Bottom line: You buy it, they issue new shares. You sell it, they cancel shares. NAV is king. 2. Closed-End Funds: The Wall Street Wildcard Closed-end funds (CEFs) are built different. When they launch, they issue a fixed number of shares in an IPO — just like a company going public. After that, those shares trade on an exchange, like stocks. Price: Whatever the market says. Could be above NAV (premium) or below NAV (discount) — and it often is. Liquidity: You trade them like any stock — intraday, any time. Leverage: Many closed-end funds borrow money to juice returns. When markets swing, these things move hard — up or down. Flow of Money: New investors don't give money to the fund; they buy existing shares from other investors. Bottom line: CEFs live in the market, not in the manager's office. Prices move with supply and demand, not the fund's actual value. It's Wall Street meets Vegas.
欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度,雪球,国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台,聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫从单药博弈到系统制胜:创新药投资的“能力锚”与“全球局”,来自超级泥头车。创新药投资的本质是“高风险、高回报”的概率游戏,核心围绕“潜在重磅药”的价值兑现周期展开——这是我一直以来的核心观点。但近期对药企发展史的关注,让我跳出了“单药临床到获批再到商业化”的阶段性价值框架,看到了另一重更底层的逻辑,对终局型大药企与跨国药企而言,单药的成败只是“概率事件”,而企业构建的“系统能力”才是穿越周期、放大胜率的核心。同时,他认为市场上存在一种普遍误区:非医药背景的投资者会将医药公司的在研药物管线,管线就是研发中的药物项目组合,拆解成详细数据,用 Excel 表格进行极致精细化的财务测算,把峰值销售额算到小数点后两位,却忽略了“管线不等于未来现金流”的行业常识,管线再好能不能卖得好是未知。脱离能力谈管线,就是耍流氓。我一直认为普通公司开到重磅药彩票就可以使自己在该药专利期内躺赢,因为核心观点是重磅药的稀缺性以及国内的低成本使得其会商务拓展出去,就不需要自己进行运营,但这核心不是否认运营能力,而是肯定跨国药企的运营能力。不过这也使得我的旧思路局限在中小型创新药企,对于大型创新药企以及跨国药企难以解读,最近信达的商务拓展,我虽然在药物方面很早就预测了其成功性,但信达商务拓展中借外力实现商业化落地'的条款设计,其灵活性超出我的预期”这属于大创新药药企的精彩是我过度看重重磅药大单品,将平台和管理只认为是提高概率的因素的思维所看不到的,非常可惜。那作为非医药背景的投资者该如何投资国内创新药呢,首先要反“管线崇拜”,管线的价值,最终由企业能力定义。第一,管线估值的“虚假精确性”毫无意义,一款药物从临床到获批的成功率仅约10%,即使获批,全球多数药物也无法回收研发成本。IPO招股书里的“千亿市场”预测,往往忽略了临床失败、竞品冲击、医保压价等多重风险。对大药企而言,单药的“精确销售额测算”远不如“管线协同性和落地能力”重要。第二,企业及平台能力是管线的“风险对冲工具”,价值不只是提高重磅药物的挖掘概率:中小药企的管线失败可能是灭顶之灾,但大药企的系统能力能分摊风险。如恒瑞的“低成本研发”本质是中国产业红利的极致转化,病人资源集中降低临床招募成本,工程师红利压缩研发人力成本,全产业链支撑让外包成本显著低于海外。再叠加“强销售网络”对国内医院渠道的深度渗透,使其管线从“临床数据”到“现金流入”的转化效率远高于同行。第三,我们要知道管线的核心是“可持续性”,而非“数量”:海外跨国公司这一“资本及商业化平台公司”的成长史印证了这一点。辉瑞、罗氏等巨头虽靠重磅药撑起营收,但持续的商务拓展引进与并购整合,让管线始终保持“新旧交替”,避免了“专利悬崖”的毁灭性冲击。其次,我们要明白中国药企的特色能力:“低成本和强销售”。我们讨论中提到的“低成本研发+强销售”模式,是中国创新药产业阶段的特有产物,但其逻辑算不上是“制度套利”,而是“产业红利与企业能力的共振”,且这种模式有明确的适用边界。一方面,能力的底层支撑是中国产业天赋:低成本不是“偷工减料”,而是建立在“病人资源集中、工程师红利、产业成熟”三大基础上。国内临床入组速度是欧美的2-3倍,研发人员成本仅为海外的1/3,原料药产能占全球 28%,这些产业红利是海外难以复制的。另一方面,我们模式的边界海外市场完全不适用:海外跨国药企的核心优势是“突破性创新+全球销售平台”,欧美市场更看重药物的临床价值,而非“价格低、渠道强”。中国药企出海的核心,“中国研发到全球多中心再到海外商业化”闭环,本质是“用中国低成本研发做出全球认可的临床数据,再借助海外跨国药企的销售能力兑现价值”,这才是中国能力的“全球适配路径”。“低成本+强销售”是中国大药企的 “生存根基”,但不是“终极形态”。随着工程师红利消退、竞争加剧,单纯的成本优势会逐渐收窄;同时国内的支付能力与强监管是不可忽视的制约因素,真正广阔的市场在海外,这一点贯穿我的研究。未来的核心竞争力,必然是“成本优势+创新能力+整合能力”的叠加。对比中外跨国药企,我们能更清晰地看到“单药博弈”与“系统制胜”的边界。海外的核心逻辑是“资本+销售平台+创新生态”,而中国大药企的逻辑是“产业红利+本土化能力+全球化突破”,两者虽路径不同,但本质都是“用系统能力替代单药依赖”。这种差异决定了投资逻辑的不同:对海外跨国药企,我们关注“重磅药的临床进展+ 并购动作”,核心是“创新产出与生态稳定性”;对中国大药企,我们既要关注“管线的临床价值”,更要跟踪“低成本优势的可持续性+海外突破的可能性”, 这正是从“单药战术”到“企业战略”的视角升级。而且我们要知道,中小药企与大药企的不同逻辑,创新药投资的完整框架应是“阶段适配+能力聚焦”,既肯定单药博弈的价值,也不迷信管线崇拜,而是根据企业规模与发展阶段,锚定核心价值驱动因素。中小创新药企应该坚守“单药价值拐点”:核心仍围绕“潜在重磅药”的临床推进与商业化验证,催化剂明确,风险与回报匹配度高。此时无需过度纠结 “企业能力”,只需判断管线的临床价值与成功概率。而大药企应该聚焦“能力拐点”:核心跟踪三大能力信号,一是研发效率,二是商业化能力;三是整合能力。这些“能力拐点”比单一管线的进展更能决定长期价值。无论是中小药企还是大药企,以下三大点能显著提升投资弹性,支付端改善、出海价值兑现、并购整合。这些是可通过数据跟踪验证的增量,如国内百亿级并购基金的落地、中国药企海外授权案例的增加,都是明确的信号。但是我们也要规避两类陷阱:一是“纯管线讲故事”的大药企;二是“能力边界模糊”的出海标的。对这类标的,再诱人的管线估值也需谨慎。作为投资者,既要懂得在中小药企的“单药博弈”中捕捉阶段性机会,也要学会在大药企的“系统能力”中寻找长期价值,这既是对创新药产业发展规律的尊重,也是“阶段性价值投资”逻辑的延伸与完善。
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What will be OpenAI's IPO price? Place ya bets! | EXXX*Polymarket's sharps are already placing bets on when ChatGPT maker OpenAI will go public… and Jason and Alex want in on this action. They're placing side wagers on how the House that Sam Altman built will be valued once it finally goes public.PLUS find out why Amazon is Jason's stock pick for the next five years… Why startups are starting to release their own foundation models, and what this means for major players like OpenAI and Anthropic… AND Producer Oliver stops by with an in-depth look at the music-generating Suno app.Friday shows don't get any bigger than this.Register for Founder University's Japan Kickoff!https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday's show:*Timestamps:(0:00): Jason doesn't trust Sam Altman... Stay tuned!(2:24) Jason's been using Tesla FSD's “Mad Max” Mode and it's a SPICY ride!(8:54) Jason and Alex checked out Higgsfield's new Face Swap tool… Jason thinks this will revolutionize the movie casting process(10:39) LinkedIn Ads: Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups to claim your credit.(14:03) Here's what Jason thinks: there are acceptable uses of Higgsfield's tech but some are OVER THE LINE(17:23) Here's why Jason says the music industry deals with startups like the Mafia(19:59) Northwest Registered Agent - Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:02) Producer Oliver has been playing around with AI music app Suno… here's a live demo(22:47) We're using Suno to make a Dire Straits song about JCal!(30:11) PaperOS - Whether you're raising a round, launching a fund, or managing a venture portfolio, PaperOS can unlock simplicity and scale across your empire of capital, contracts, and companies. Claim your $10,000 credit at https://paperos.com/twist(39:42) IT'S EARNINGS WEEK! What Jason and Alex make of the fresh numbers from Amazon, MSFT, and Alphabet(40:58) Jason's checking out his Grokipedia page… could this be the internet's new go-to resource?(45:15) Why Amazon is Jason's pick of THE stock for the next 5 years(46:42) Three startups made their own AI models! Is the era of paying big co's for their LLMs coming to an end?(50:09) Jason's warning for anyone “dumb enough” to use OpenAI's API… they are studying you!(57:16) It's a new Jason-Alex bet… What will OpenAI's IPO price be?(59:35) What happened with Navan's IPO? Jason and Alex dig into the numbers.(1:07:37) Why Jason compares some later investors to Wormtongue from “Lord of the Rings”
Is the AI boom about to reshape the global power structure — and your business model with it?OpenAI just made its long-anticipated leap into the for-profit world — triggering billion-dollar investments, a trillion-dollar valuation trajectory, and a redefined power dynamic with Microsoft. But that's just one headline in a week filled with seismic shifts in the AI ecosystem.From Anthropic rolling out memory (finally) to Claude, to Canva dropping a free Adobe killer, to ChatGPT hitting 1M weekly suicide-related chats — this episode is a full-throttle ride through the wild frontier of AI, business, and ethics.Whether you're leading a team, shaping policy, or trying to future-proof your strategy — this is the episode you can't afford to skip.In this session, you'll discover: - Why OpenAI's restructure gives the nonprofit surprising control — and what that signals for governance - The trillion-dollar IPO roadmap (yes, trillion) and why SoftBank just doubled down - Microsoft's 27% stake in OpenAI and what it reveals about their AI dominance strategy - OpenAI's urgent call to the White House: “Electricity is the new oil” - How Claude is challenging ChatGPT with memory, portability, and frictionless context - Canva vs Adobe: Why a free Affinity suite might shake up the design software world - Music industry disruptions: OpenAI enters the AI-music ring with Suno in its sights - The billion-dollar legaltech boom and what it means for professional services - Crypto-trading AIs: Which models are winning with real money — and which are tanking - Why Google's new AI Earth tools could save lives (or at least predict cholera outbreaks) - What the rise of agentic browsers and multi-model orchestration means for your stack About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
This week's episode started with the usual existential sigh before tumbling straight into the corporate bloodbath. Amazon chopped 14,000 jobs under the noble banner of “embracing AI,” which CEO Andy Jassy insists isn't about money—despite swimming Scrooge McDuck–style in profit. GM's cutting 1,700 workers, YouTube's dangling “voluntary” buyouts, and economists can't decide if AI is killing jobs or if the economy's just trash. Microsoft's winning either way, sitting pretty on OpenAI's planned $1 trillion IPO, while Meta stock cratered because Zuckerberg's still shoveling billions into the AI bonfire instead of quietly burying the metaverse. Meanwhile, Elon managed to cram a week's worth of disasters into a single news cycle: Tesla's being probed for its idiotic “Mad Max” mode, recalling thousands more Cybertrucks because they can't figure out glue, launching Grokipedia (Wikipedia's evil twin), and turning Truth Social into a crypto casino. Somewhere between the chaos, more people tuned into a fake NVIDIA livestream than the real one, and the only vaguely uplifting story was a grieving family using an AI chatbot to hack a $195K hospital bill down to $33K.In media misery, we soothed our nuclear anxiety with A House of Dynamite, tolerated Welcome to Derry, rolled our eyes at Stranger Things 5, and confirmed Slow Horses still rules. Music listeners, please stop streaming fascism—cancel Spotify. On the tech toy front, Grammarly's having an identity crisis as “Superhuman,” Affinity caved to the subscription gods, and Apple's prepping to inject ads into Maps because the world wasn't already annoying enough. The chaos didn't stop there: a rogue Goodreads librarian rewrote Trump's book listings to protest censorship, Cursor 2.0 actually impressed us with a working currency converter, and Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It turned out to be the perfect title for the entire digital era.Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordMasterClass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSCleanMyMac - clnmy.com/GrumpyOldGeeks - Use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off.Show notes at https://gog.show/720FOLLOW UPWhat both sides of America's polarized divide share: Deep anxieties about the meaning of life and existence itself720° © 1986 Atari Games.IN THE NEWSAmazon cuts its workforce by 14,000 in further embrace of AIIs AI Leading to Layoffs or Does the Economy Just Suck?Amazon CEO Now Says AI Is Not Responsible for Recent LayoffsAmazon Accused of Trapping Drivers in AI PanopticonGM lays off 1,700 workers making EVs and batteries in Michigan, TennesseeTesla Recalls Thousands More Cybertrucks, Is Bad at Gluing ThingsYouTube is offering employees buyouts as part of an AI-focused reorganizationEveryone Is Laying People Off This Week. Researchers Say They're Going to Regret ItOpenAI completes restructure, solidifying Microsoft as a major shareholderOpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuationMeta Stock Plummets as Investors Horrified at How Much Zuckerberg Is Spending on Misfired AIFederal investigators are looking into Tesla's Mad Max mode, which reportedly defies speed limitsGrokipedia Is the Antithesis of Everything That Makes Wikipedia Good, Useful, and HumanMore people watched a fake NVIDIA livestream than the real thingTrump's Media Company Set To Roll Out Polymarket-Like Prediction Market on Truth SocialSurprising no one, researchers confirm that AI chatbots are incredibly sycophanticGrieving family uses AI chatbot to cut hospital bill from $195,000 to $33,000 — family says Claude highlighted duplicative charges, improper coding, and other violationsMEDIA CANDYA House of DynamiteWelcome to DerryStranger Things 5 | Official Trailer | NetflixSlow HorsesDon't Stream Fascism: Cancel SpotifyAPPS & DOODADSGrammarly has rebranded to SuperhumanAffinity's image-editing apps go “freemium” in first major post-Canva updateApple is reportedly getting ready to introduce ads to its Maps appRogue Goodreads Librarian Edits Site to Expose 'Censorship in Favor of Trump Fascism'Introducing Cursor 2.0 and ComposerEnshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory DoctorowThe Disenshittify ProjectCurrency ConverterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you want to understand the full spectrum of AI software, from "straightforward problem-solving tool" to "never-ending slop machine," all you need to do is pay attention to everything Adobe launched at its conference this week. David and Nilay run through the news, which will change how people use Photoshop but also maybe change our social feeds forever. After that, they talk about OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit business, and specifically the truly wild way OpenAI and Microsoft talk about the future of AGI. Finally, in the lightning round, they discuss Brendan Carr, Cybertrucks, the Trump Phone, Ghost Posts, and more. Help us improve The Verge: Take our quick survey at theverge.com/survey. Further reading: Photoshop and Premiere Pro's new AI tools can instantly edit your work You can tell Adobe Express's new AI assistant to edit designs for you Adobe's AI social media admin is here with ‘Project Moonlight' Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends AI spend: 'We're seeing the returns' OpenAI completed its for-profit restructuring — and struck a new deal with Microsoft The next chapter of the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation | Reuters OpenAI has an AGI problem — and Microsoft just made it worse OpenAI made ChatGPT better at sifting through your work information Sam, Jakub, and Wojciech on the future of OpenAI with audience Q&A The Kingmaker | WIRED Congratulations to the Tesla Cybertruck on its 10th recall. Trump℠ Mobile | All-American Performance. Everyday Price. $47.45/Month Threads is getting disappearing posts Ads will arrive on Samsung Family Hub smart fridges next month. The FCC is going after broadband nutrition labels. Brendan Carr is a Dummy Bending Spoons is buying AOL for some reason Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's Headlines: Trump's Asia trip is somehow still going, with his latest stop in Beijing producing no trade deal — but plenty of showmanship. After what he called an “amazing” meeting with Xi Jinping, Trump said China will resume buying U.S. soybeans and pause export limits on rare earth minerals, while the U.S. cuts fentanyl tariffs from 20% to 10%. Missing from the talks: Taiwan, Russian oil, or China's access to Nvidia's AI chips. Also not discussed (but probably should've been): Trump's pre-meeting Truth Social post saying he's ordering the military to restart nuclear weapons testing — something no U.S. president has done since 1992. The Kremlin warned that if Washington breaks the moratorium, Moscow “will act accordingly.” Back in the US, SNAP and WIC benefits for over 40 million Americans are set to expire tomorrow as Senate Republicans blocked emergency funding, while also refusing to let Democrats use USDA contingency funds to keep the programs alive. Meanwhile, coffee might finally get cheaper — Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Rand Paul introduced a bipartisan bill to repeal Trump's coffee tariffs. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker asked ICE to pause raids in Chicago over Halloween weekend after agents fired tear gas near a kids' parade. The administration also announced it'll cap refugee admissions at 7,500 next year — down from 125,000 — prioritizing white South Africans. The DOJ has reopened an investigation into Black Lives Matter leaders over alleged donor fraud from 2020, despite a prior review finding no wrongdoing. In corporate circus news, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to go public at a trillion-dollar valuation (sure, why not), five more suspects were arrested in the $100 million Louvre jewel heist, and King Charles has officially stripped Prince Andrew of his royal title and booted him from royal property — so long, “Prince” Andrew. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: What Trump and Xi did and didn't agree upon in their meeting PBS News: Trump appears to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years NOTUS: Senate Republicans Block Democratic Effort to Fund SNAP During the Shutdown ALX Now: Warner urges Trump administration to use USDA funds to prevent SNAP benefits from expiring KOLO: Cortez Masto, Rand Paul push to repeal Trump tariffs on coffee Axios: Immigration enforcement will continue over Halloween in Chicago, Noem says AP News: Trump administration live updates: Refugees limited mostly to white South Africans CNN: Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say Reuters: Exclusive: OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation CNN: Five new suspects arrested over Louvre heist – but still no sign of looted jewels WSJ: Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon and Apple delivered solid earnings reports, and the FT's Gideon Rachman explores whether Donald Trump's foreign policy wins in Asia will hold. Plus, the European Central Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and the FT's Jennifer Hughes says India's initial public offering boom is not too hot, not too cold – it's just right. Mentioned in this podcast:Amazon revenues rise 13% on strength in cloud computing unitApple predicts holiday boom in iPhone sales‘Rely on America at your peril': the vagaries of Trump's foreign policyEurozone economy expands 0.2% in third quarterECB holds interest rates at 2%India's IPO boom has a goldilocks feel Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Lucy Baldwin, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and David da Silva. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A new Reuters report says OpenAI is considering an IPO that could raise at least $60 billion—potentially as early as late next year or in 2027. The move would mark one of the biggest market debuts in history and signal that the company's capital needs have outgrown private markets. NLW breaks down why going public might be inevitable, what it would mean for the broader AI industry, and how it could finally open access to the AI wealth boom for everyday investors. Also in this episode: Universal's AI music settlement and user backlash, Character AI's under-18 restrictions, Harvey's $8B valuation, and NVIDIA's record-setting $5T milestone.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcastsAssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - https://www.assemblyai.com/briefBlitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months Robots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai
Danny road tests a new kind of relationship – an always-listening AI pendant that eavesdrops in on your conversations and then texts you so it too can be part of your life story! 22-year-old inventor, Avi Schiffmann, calls it a “living digital being.” Is this the future of companionship, or a step too far? And Katie and Danny discuss OpenAI's shift to a for-profit business – what it changes for Microsoft, and whether an IPO is now on the cards.Senior Producer: Priyanka DeladiaEditor: Stephen TitheringtonImage: The Sunday Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share the headlines sitting at the top of the Rich Habits Radar. OpenAI's rumored 2026 / 2027 $1 Trillion IPO, the Fed's decision to potentially pause rate cuts in December, and Trump's trade deal with China. ---