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In 2011, years after Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction, Ghislaine Maxwell attended a high-powered holiday party hosted by one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture capital firms. Her presence wasn't accidental or under the radar—she was welcomed into a room full of tech elites, despite well-circulated suspicions that she had played a central role in Epstein's abuse network. Attendees recognized her. Some even acknowledged privately that her reputation was tainted. And yet, no one said a word. In a space where access is tightly controlled and names are scrutinized, Maxwell's invitation wasn't a mistake—it was a statement about how far powerful people are willing to look the other way.What makes her attendance so damning is the silence that surrounded it. People in that room suspected who she was and what she'd been involved in—but influence has a way of muting outrage when it's inconvenient. Instead of being questioned or held at arm's length, Maxwell was allowed to network, to socialize, and to maintain the illusion of respectability. It's a snapshot of how elite social circles operate: image over ethics, proximity over accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.businessinsider.com/ghislaine-maxwell-attended-kleiner-perkins-vc-party-alleges-ellen-pao-2020-7

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, Tom and co-host Drew dive deep into some of the biggest headlines and cultural flashpoints shaping our world. From explosive clashes over immigration and religious identity in Europe, to the ongoing mystery of the Epstein files and the impact of powerful elites keeping secrets, Tom and Drew don't shy away from asking the hard questions. They dissect the economics behind rent control, skyrocketing housing costs, and whether government intervention really helps—or hurts—the average person. The conversation heats up as Drew challenges Tom on the failures and contradictions in America's economic and political systems, taking on everything from corporate stock buybacks to Silicon Valley's tech secrets being shipped to China. You'll also hear their thoughts on the bizarre new world of AI companions, with Grok's flirtatious rebrand, and the changing landscape of dating in New York City. No topic is off-limits as Tom and Drew debate values, identity, the future of the middle class, and how everyday people can navigate a system that seems stacked against them. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Religious Clash and Connection Dynamics 09:22 Global Identity Crisis and Protests 10:53 Debating America's Core Values 16:17 Global Immigration and Cultural Influence 22:13 Judges Suppressing Epstein List Names? 29:51 "The Illusion of Free Goods" 32:19 Rent Controls Hurt Housing Supply 41:23 "History Repeats: Middle Class Struggle" 47:38 Rethink Stock Buybacks for Workers 48:57 Private Equity: Investment and Regulatory Concerns 54:06 From Communism to Free Market Success 59:04 Economic Cycles and Power Shifts 01:05:09 Prioritize Debt Over Negligible Issues 01:13:31 "Corporate Ethics and Global Impact" 01:15:43 Silicon Valley's Influence in China 01:23:23 "NYC Dating: Stealing Salads" 01:25:54 "Join & Subscribe: Be Legendary" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show:Jason and Alex tackle a full tech and business news docket on today's show, including Jason's big SF trip with Launch Accelerator's 34th cohort, some peculiar social media posts from VC Geoff Lewis, a look inside the HUGE seed rounds being commanded by early-stage AI startups, crunching the numbers on how much compute data centers need to sell before they're profitable, Polymarket asks who will be the next CEO of X and MUCH MUCH MORE.Join us for the longest-running and most in-depth podcast on Earth for startup founders.Timestamps:(00:00) INTRO(01:31) Jason's in SF with LAUNCH Accelerator cohort 34… His take on the mood in Silicon Valley.(07:52) Odd X posts from Bedrock Capital's Geoff Lewis… what does it all mean?(10:09) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(14:44) Ask JCal: What founders can do to guard their own mental health and well-being(20:17) 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!(22:04) Thinking Machines Lab set a new record for a seed round: what's going on with these MEGA deals?(28:51) Alex (and Kabir from LAUNCH's research team) investigated the economics of data centers… just HOW MUCH can you make from selling compute? And how long does it TAKE to turn a profit?(30:52) Bolt - Don't be left behind. Build apps quickly without knowing how to code with Bolt.new. Try it free at https://www.bolt.new/twist.(37:09) Superintelligence vs. AGI: Jason thinks we're still more than 2-3 years away…(39:52) GPx is not a traditional VC fund: here's what industry vet Brian Singerman is up to(49:37) The importance of setting your own corporate culture… before it gets set for you!(58:15) Polymarket has ideas for the next X CEO… see where Jason ranks on the list!(01:03:18) Reddit wants to know… Do investors judge founders negatively who rely on lots of AI tools?Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:09) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(20:17) 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!(30:52) Bolt - Don't be left behind. Build apps quickly without knowing how to code with Bolt.new. Try it free at https://www.bolt.new/twist.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Evan Henshaw-Plath, also known as Rabble, was born in Berkeley while his Mom was a student. His parents were hippies, and he grew up near Silicon Valley, which gave him access to work with startups as early as High School. He founded Odeo, which eventually became Twitter. He got the name Rabble cause it was founded by three Evan's, which didn't work - so he went with his online nickname. He has a cool track record of working not only on Twitter, but Flickr, Palm, and other big names. He lives in New Zealand, enjoying all the outdoor activities, and participates in activism in digital rights and environmentalism. Being a Vegetarian, he admits that his comfort food is Mexican cuisine, which he doesn't get a lot of in the land of the Kiwis.Rabble was disappointed when Twitter shut down its open app capabilities. He wanted something like Twitter, but built to where someone couldn't take away his access. He started to dig into protocols, and eventually landed in San Francisco to tell his friends that he was going to make social media work like email and messaging.This is the creation story of Rabble Labs & Verse.SponsorsPaddle.comSema SoftwarePropelAuthPostmanMeilisearchMailtrap.TECH Domains (https://get.tech/codestory)Linkshttps://www.verse-pbc.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabble/Our Sponsors:* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Agenda: 00:00 Windsurf was dead—then this deal changed everything 05:00 The Windsurf x Google x Cognition saga explained 09:00 The OpenAI deal collapsed—what really happened 15:00 FTC rules forced a brutal deal structure—who lost? 17:00 The investors' returns: who actually made money? 21:30 Will Google's corp dev team get fired over this? 23:00 Cognition's genius $220M acquisition of Windsurf: Most brilliant Deal of the Year 26:00 The biggest recruiting flex in Silicon Valley this year 35:00 “Roll your own SaaS” is complete nonsense 38:00 Lovable vs Cursor vs Replit: who wins the coding war? 41:00 Why Lovable could be the ChatGPT of builders 44:00 Will these vibe-coded apps become durable businesses? 48:00 The shocking churn rates hidden inside AI SaaS 55:00 Are these $2B valuations actually... cheap? 56:30 Grok just destroyed GPT-4 in benchmarks—WTF?! 01:01:00 Why Grok might overtake OpenAI in the next 12 months 01:11:00 Meta just invested $3.5B in Ray-Bans—WTF? 01:12:30 Should every S&P 500 company buy Bitcoin now? 01:15:00 Will Meta kill open source? What happens to Llama 5?  

What if your biggest career decisions could be guided by something deeper than spreadsheets and SWOT analyses? My guest Christina Trifero went from Silicon Valley tech executive to spiritual business coaching entrepreneur, and her journey of intuition development after 40 will challenge everything you think you know about inner authority. She literally got paid by her company to leave California (yes, really), found her dream home in Georgia by "challenging the universe," and now helps executives release control while building million-dollar businesses. In today's episode, Christina breaks down her practical approach to spirituality and entrepreneurship, sharing how she helps high-achieving women trust their gut without losing their analytical edge. We dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of major life transitions, why most spiritual influencers make her skin crawl, and how to tell the difference between intuition and just wanting something really, really badly.What You'll Learn:How to distinguish between real intuition and ego-driven desires (spoiler: it has nothing to do with urgency)The "challenging the universe" technique that landed Christina her dream job relocation packageWhy neutrality and non-attachment are the secret weapons of successful spiritual strategyHow to spot fake spiritual coaches who prey on vulnerable people seeking transformationThe three levels of surrender work that Christina uses with her executive clientsWhy your nervous system needs to be regulated before you can access clear inner authorityHow spiritual bypassing keeps you stuck in quicksand instead of real growthThe unexpected connection between feeling grief deeply and experiencing massive joyChristina's story proves that following your intuition doesn't mean throwing logic out the window—it means integrating both for decisions that actually serve your highest good. Are you ready to stop outsourcing your inner authority to everyone else's opinions and start trusting the whispers of your own wisdom? Connect with Christina at @christinatriferooo or visit spiritual-curiosity.com to explore her workshops and spiritual practice circles.Links & Mentioned ResourcesChristina Trifero's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinatriferoooChristina's Website: spiritual-curiosity.comBook Recommendation: "No Bad Parts" by Richard SchwartzTimestamps03:11 - Christina's intuitive call to leave Silicon Valley for California08:06 - How to do a real intuition check and find neutrality13:06 - Why Christina renamed her business to "spiritual curiosity"18:46 - The difference between spiritual influencers and authentic healers24:44 - Christina's take on manifestation vs. true surrender31:19 - Spiritual bypassing and why we resist feeling uncomfortable emotions35:52 - The most important thing Christina wishes people knew Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free Reinvention Roadmap weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

In this debut episode of The CEO Spot, Rick Watson sits down with Dipti Desai, Founder and CEO of CRSTL, for an unfiltered look into one of the most quietly powerful protocols in commerce—EDI.From her early days as an electrical engineer in Silicon Valley to building mission-critical infrastructure for today's omni-channel brands, Dipti shares the journey that led her to found Crystal—a SaaS network designed to modernize the way suppliers and retailers communicate.We explore:The surprising origin story of Crystal during the PPE crisisWhy EDI is more like the English language than a piece of legacy techThe difference between the application layer and the protocol layer—and why it mattersHow penalties, complexity, and digital transformation are reshaping supplier operationsWhy Crystal doesn't charge by seat and how it's enabling real collaboration at scaleThe future of B2B commerce in an age of AI, API, and protocol convergenceWhether you're a founder, brand operator, or just EDI-curious, this episode unpacks how structured data exchange is fueling the future of retail—and why ignoring the "boring" infrastructure could be your biggest mistake.

What if you could reverse your biological age, boost your brainpower, and sleep like a baby—using just cold showers, glucose monitors, and a ring on your finger? In this wildly entertaining and thought-provoking episode, we dive headfirst into the world of biohacking—the movement that's turning health into a high-tech DIY experiment. Is it a real revolution in wellness, or just the latest Silicon Valley wellness flex? Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why tech entrepreneurs are spending millions a year to age backward The wild experiments of Bryan Johnson, including metrics you never thought needed tracking What “optimizing your mitochondria” actually means (and why people are obsessed with it) The philosophical side of biohacking: is it personal empowerment—or just data addiction? Why tracking your sleep might actually be ruining it The uncomfortable truth about who can afford to biohack Are wearables helping you tune in—or tuning you out of your own body? We'll also explore how biohacking is reshaping digital wellness, the risks of going too far, and what this movement says about the future of personal health in a tech-driven world. Whether you're a die-hard health hacker or just wondering if buttered coffee is worth the hype, this episode breaks it all down with insight, humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Is biohacking the key to a better life—or just a better-looking Instagram post? Tune in to find out. This episode is brought to you by Shield Your Body—a global leader in EMF protection and digital wellness. Because real wellness means protecting your body, not just optimizing it. If you found this episode eye-opening, leave a review, share it with someone tech-curious, and don't forget to subscribe to Shield Your Body on YouTube for more insights on living healthier with technology.

In 2011, years after Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction, Ghislaine Maxwell attended a high-powered holiday party hosted by one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture capital firms. Her presence wasn't accidental or under the radar—she was welcomed into a room full of tech elites, despite well-circulated suspicions that she had played a central role in Epstein's abuse network. Attendees recognized her. Some even acknowledged privately that her reputation was tainted. And yet, no one said a word. In a space where access is tightly controlled and names are scrutinized, Maxwell's invitation wasn't a mistake—it was a statement about how far powerful people are willing to look the other way.What makes her attendance so damning is the silence that surrounded it. People in that room suspected who she was and what she'd been involved in—but influence has a way of muting outrage when it's inconvenient. Instead of being questioned or held at arm's length, Maxwell was allowed to network, to socialize, and to maintain the illusion of respectability. It's a snapshot of how elite social circles operate: image over ethics, proximity over accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.businessinsider.com/ghislaine-maxwell-attended-kleiner-perkins-vc-party-alleges-ellen-pao-2020-7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Is Apple losing its edge in the AI race? And what does it mean for startups when big tech strip-mines entire companies for talent?Many early entrepreneurs believe giant tech firms are unbeatable, but this episode reveals how even industry leaders can stumble—and what founders can learn from their missteps.In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the AI Chaos Week that the tech industry just witnessed. From Apple's AI leadership crisis to Intel's shocking admission of defeat in AI chips, they share hard-earned insights on strategy, leadership, and staying competitive in a brutal talent war.In this episode, you will:Learn why Apple's conservative AI strategy is costing it top talent, and what founders can do differentlyDiscover why Intel publicly admitting defeat might actually be brilliant strategy for survivalExplore the brutal Windsurf talent raid and how “acqui-raids” are changing Silicon Valley's startup cultureEvaluate whether AI tools actually slow senior engineers more productiveSee what startup founders can learn from big tech's talent wars when building and retaining teamsDecide if playing it safe (Apple) or betting big (Meta) is the smarter move in fast-changing marketsThe Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/ Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/ Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

Mike Ferguson in the Morning -First it was "Musk v. Trump", then it was "Massie v. The BBB", now the loyalty litmus test is "Do you still care about the Epstein files"? -Juan Londono of Taxpayers Protection Alliance discusses why California - home of Silicon Valley and major Tech hubs - should not be the ones to regulate AI, and how the internet has changed the dynamics of state law enforcement. -Mike and Jerome discuss why the Epstein claims and president Trump's response matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⁠Some people change your trajectory — Bruce Falck changed mine.⁠In 2019, he greenlit the acquisition of my startup by Twitter. A few years and one tech rollercoaster later, I sat down with Bruce in San Francisco to record Episode 1 of the OVNI Podcast.⁠Bruce's story is wild: ⁠➤ Born in Johannesburg. ⁠➤ Moved to the US without a visa. ⁠➤ Waited tables. ⁠➤ Built a startup from scratch. ⁠➤ Led a $5B ads business at Twitter. ⁠➤ Got fired the week Elon took over.⁠And now — he's building again.⁠A startup in the energy mapping space. At 54. With 3 kids. With humility and fire.⁠We talked about ego death, reinvention, customer obsession, and why being an immigrant made him a better founder.This episode is personal. Raw. And full of lessons for anyone thinking of starting over — again.⁠

What if the secret to better relationships isn't fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck reveals why validation—not agreement—transforms how we connect with others. In her groundbreaking book Validation, Caroline shares the science behind why feeling seen matters more than being right. Discover the eight-step validation ladder, learn why accepting emotions leads to real change, and find out how this revolutionary approach can improve your parenting, leadership, and relationships. Plus, hear Caroline's honest confession about missing a literal tick on her daughter's back and what it taught her about judgment versus understanding.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“You can tell what a culture values by who it labels a genius—and also what it is prepared to tolerate. The Renaissance had its great artists. The Romantics lionized androgynous, tubercular poets. Today we are in thrall to tech innovators and brilliant jerks in Silicon Valley.” So writes Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis in her new book, “The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea.” Lewis analyzes how the “genius” label is disproportionately applied to white men, often acting as an excuse for antisocial behavior. She joins us to share why she thinks we could all be more honest about the role history and collaboration play in any individual's accomplishments—and the good that comes from allowing fewer lone wolves to make decisions on our collective behalf. Guests: Helen Lewis, staff writer, The Atlantic - author, "The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, pregnant moms have increasingly been offered NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) early in pregnancy. Silicon Valley startups are racing to cash in on the market for early-stage tests that can help identify genetic abnormalities and disorders. But it turns out that these tests are highly unreliable and often misleading. A New York Times investigation discovered that the five most common microdeletion tests (tests that look for chromosomal abnormalities) are incorrect 85% of the time. In this episode, a special guest (Hannah) shares her own troubling experience with faulty NIPT testing. Her story highlights the personal and ethical implications of this emerging aspect of prenatal medicine.(0:00) Introductions: Might There Be Good BBQ in Omaha?(3:36) A Basic Overview of Pre-Natal Testing(9:27) Hannah Tells Her Story(28:49) Spread The Word: Christian Couples Need to Know the Facts on NIPTResources & Articles:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/upshot/pregnancy-birth-genetic-testing.htmlhttps://wng.org/opinions/discrimination-down-to-a-science-1641556177https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgljz4vve2ohttps://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2022/09/06/inaccurate-prenatal-tests-can-harm-expectant-parents-but-stronger-oversight-can-helphttps://time.com/7264271/ivf-pgta-test-lawsuit/

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Our guest in this episode is the returning Anna Addoms of Wicked Marvelous. She is a wonderfully pragmatic and insightful guide helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of AI. Anna champions using technology as a powerful tool, not to replace us, but to help foster deeper and more authentic human connections.We picked up our conversation right where we left off in episode 671, exploring the critical ethical questions and practical boundaries of artificial intelligence. Anna shared brilliant insights on everything from copyright in the creative arts to the single most important skill we need to hone for the future.Key points discussed include:* Practice radical transparency about your AI use to build unwavering trust with your audience.* Use AI as a back-office tool to free up your precious time for genuine human connection.* Train AI on your own content to ensure your unique brand voice always shines through.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Innovabiz Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Notes from this episode with Anna Addoms, Wicked MarvelousIt was an absolute delight to welcome Anna Addoms of Wicked Marvelous back to the Innovabuzz podcast. Our last conversation was cut short by a technical hiccup—perhaps the AI getting its own back on us—right as we were getting to the heart of the matter. So, picking up right where we left off felt not just necessary, but essential. Anna, with her characteristic clarity and pragmatism, helped navigate the complex, and sometimes murky, waters of using AI in a way that is both effective and deeply human.We jumped straight into the profound shift required in our thinking as we build relationships in this new digital landscape. Anna's perspective is a refreshing dose of common sense in a field often filled with hype. She argues that while the tools are new and evolving at a breakneck pace, the fundamental principles of good business and human connection remain the same. It's not about a total revolution in our values, but a thoughtful evolution in our methods.The Transparency Mandate: Your First Rule of AI EngagementAnna's foundational rule for AI engagement is simple yet powerful: be transparent. She made it crystal clear that if you are using AI in any capacity that faces the public or your clients, you have a responsibility to disclose it. This isn't about being ashamed of using a powerful tool; quite the opposite. It's about building trust by being upfront and honest about your processes. Not disclosing, and then getting caught, can do irreparable damage to your reputation.This frames AI correctly, not as a replacement for human skill or creativity, but as a tool in our arsenal. We wouldn't hide the fact that we use specialized software for accounting or project management, and Anna argues we should treat AI with the same straightforwardness. This simple act of disclosure respects your audience's intelligence and allows them to engage with your work, and your brand, on honest terms.The Creative Gray Area: Navigating AI Art and Intellectual PropertyAs a keen photographer, this part of our conversation struck a personal chord. We waded into what Anna aptly calls the "biggest gray area" in AI right now: the world of generated art and the protection of intellectual property. It's a space filled with incredible potential but also fraught with ethical questions. Where do we draw the line between an AI emulating a style and it infringing upon a human artist's livelihood and creative ownership?Anna shared some fascinating, and slightly sobering, insights, referencing the lawsuit between Disney and Midjourney as a major signal of the legal battles to come. She also pointed to the development of technologies like permanent digital watermarks for AI-generated media as a necessary step forward. It's a reminder that as we embrace these creative tools, we must also advocate for frameworks that protect the human creators whose work forms the very foundation of the AI's knowledge.From Fun to Function: AI as a Creative Partner and Problem-SolverLest we think the conversation was all serious, we took a detour into the genuinely fun and creative applications of AI. I shared a story about getting a parking fine and using AI to translate my initial, very angry, draft letter into something diplomatic, before asking it to rewrite the letter in the style of comedians like Stephen Colbert and Jim Jeffries. The process was not only hilarious but cathartic, turning frustration into laughter.This perfectly complemented Anna's examples of using AI as a playful, creative partner. She spoke of creating unique cartoon avatars for her members, which many now use as their official business profiles, and even generating a full 160-card Oracle deck with AI graphics just for fun. It's a brilliant illustration of how these tools can be used for more than just productivity; they can be a source of joy, creativity, and connection.Drawing the Line: Where AI Should Work and Where Humans Must RuleSo, where do we draw the line? Anna's distinction is incredibly clear and practical. She is a huge proponent of using AI for "back office" functions, letting it handle what she calls the "administrative minutia" so that we have more time and energy to focus on high-value, human-to-human interactions. Think of it as an assistant that helps you repurpose content, analyze data, or draft initial documents.However, she has a "hard line" when it comes to client-facing engagement. The core message is to use AI to help you run your business more effectively, but not to let it be in your business, interacting with your clients or your audience. The ultimate goal of using these tools should be to free us up to spend more quality time with people, not to create a buffer between us.The Communication Imperative: The Most Important Skill for the AI EraAs we continued, a powerful theme emerged: the most critical skill we need to hone in the age of AI is communication. This goes far beyond just "prompt engineering." It's about the timeless art of asking clear, specific, and descriptive questions. The old "garbage in, garbage out" principle has never been more relevant.Anna used a wonderful analogy of briefing a designer. If you give a vague, one-line request, you'll get a generic result. But if you provide rich detail, context, and specific examples, you'll get something much closer to your vision. The same is true for AI. Communicating effectively with these models not only yields better results but also reinforces the habits of clear communication that are essential in our interactions with other people.Your AI Action Plan: Start Secure, Stay HumanTo wrap up our discussion, Anna offered a clear, two-part action plan for anyone looking to leverage AI thoughtfully. First, and most critically, is to choose a secure AI environment. Free and open platforms often mean you are paying with your data. Using a secure, encrypted service ensures your proprietary information and client data remain private.Second, take the time to train your AI to sound like you. By creating a persona or agent that has learned from your own writing—be it blog posts, emails, or sales copy—you can ensure the output reflects your unique voice and phrasing. This step is fundamental to moving beyond generic content and truly using AI as a tool that enhances, rather than dilutes, your personal brand.In Summary: My conversation with Anna Addoms was illuminating guide in navigating the AI landscape with wisdom and integrity. Her core message is to embrace AI as a powerful tool for back-office efficiency, freeing you to deepen the human connections that truly matter. Be transparent in its use, be protective of your creative voice, and never forget that technology's highest purpose is to help us become more, not less, human.The Buzz - Our Innovation RoundHere are Anna's answers to the questions of our innovation round. Listen to the conversation to get the full scoop.* Most innovative use of AI to enhance human relationships – By taking administrative minutia off people's plates, it allows them to focus on human-to-human interaction.* Best thing to integrate AI and human connection – Creating a personalized AI agent or persona trained on your own content so it learns to write in your unique voice.* Differentiate by leveraging AI – Use AI to help run your business effectively in the back office, not to be in business with your clients.ActionChoose a secure AI environment that protects your data, then take the time to train the AI to learn and use your unique voice. This is the foundation for using AI effectively and authentically in your business.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Anna by visiting her website or finding her on LinkedIn.Links* Website – Wicked Marvelous* Twitter – @WickedMarvelous* LinkedIn* Facebook* InstagramCool Things About Anna* Anna grew up in Colorado in a family of entrepreneurs, right in the thick of the tech boom. She was raised around innovation and search engines, with her dad running AOL's biggest competitor during the first dot-com bubble. That's a childhood spent at the intersection of curiosity and code.* She's a creative at heart: Anna went to art school and holds a degree in English Literature. Her journey from art and literature to Silicon Valley tech startups is a delightful zigzag, not a straight line. She's proof that you can be both a techie and a creative soul.* She's a self-confessed “sponge of knowledge,” always learning, always curious. Anna's love of learning has led her down unexpected paths—from luxury travel to ad agencies to med-tech startups. She's not afraid to pivot, experiment, or start over if it means staying true to her values.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.VideoThanks for reading Innovabiz Substack! 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You don't need 100 doors. You just need a plan and a 30-year fixed mortgage. In this episode, Neil sits down with Adiel Gorel, real estate investor and founder of ICG, who has helped thousands of people build wealth through single-family rentals. Adiel reveals how he went from a Silicon Valley engineer to buying 22 homes in a single year and why the key to long-term wealth isn't timing the market… it's owning it.He also breaks down the one overlooked financial tool most Americans ignore: the 30-year fixed mortgage.In This Episode, We Cover✅ The one decision that made Adiel financially free✅ How inflation makes you richer (if you play it right)✅ The power of buying one home at a time✅ Why you should start before rates drop Chapters[00:01:05] How Adiel Got Started in Real Estate[00:06:05] Buying 22 Homes in a Year (While Working Full-Time)[00:13:29] Remote Control Retirement Riches Explained[00:20:33] The Greatest Financial Gift in America[00:26:00] Real Investor Story: 19 Homes = $225K/year[00:27:20] Why Overthinkers Stay Broke[00:31:44] Stop Waiting. Start Now.[00:34:15] Free Quarterly Event + Final Thoughts 

Immigration. It's a topic that ignites passion, confusion, and often division. These days, the word “immigrant” can split a room in half and not always politely. 

But here's the truth: whether documented or undocumented, immigrants have always been part of the American story. They've built railroads, harvested crops, launched companies, cared for families—not just their own—and they've done all this while paying billions in taxes.ImmigrationNation of immigrantsTimeline of immigration policyWho benefits from all these immigration reforms?Today's undocumented labor.How the US benefited from immigrants.How to Fix it?Want to adopt my foster puppy? Contact Angel City PittsCatch me at the Laugh Factory CovinaSunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:00 pmGet your tickets HEREMusic by Loghan LongoriaFollow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa My Limited View PodReferences:Center for American Progress“The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream and Promise Act” (2021)➤ Shows legalization of undocumented immigrants could increase U.S. GDP by $1.7 trillion over 10 years.https://www.americanprogress.org/article/economic-benefits-passing-dream-promise-act/Pew Research Center“Facts on U.S. Immigrants” (2024)➤ Provides updated estimates of the undocumented population (~10.5 million) and their demographics.https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/11/02/5-facts-about-u-s-immigrants/Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP)“Undocumented Immigrants' State & Local Tax Contributions” (2017)➤ Shows undocumented immigrants contribute over $11 billion in state and local taxes.https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-state-local-tax-contributions-2/U.S. Department of Labor – National Agricultural Workers Survey➤ Indicates 50–70% of farmworkers are undocumented.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/national-agricultural-workers-surveyMigration Policy Institute“Immigrant Health-Care Workers in the United States” (2021)➤ Foreign-born workers represent a significant portion of U.S. doctors, nurses, and STEM professionals.https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigrant-health-care-workers-united-statesDepartment of Homeland Security – Entry/Exit Overstay Report (2020)➤ Most new undocumented immigrants are visa overstays, not border crossers.https://www.dhs.gov/publication/entryexit-overstay-reportU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)➤ Explains employment-based green card quotas (140,000 annually including dependents).https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workersNational Foundation for American Policy“Immigrant Entrepreneurs and U.S. Billion-Dollar Companies” (2022)➤ Immigrants founded over 55% of billion-dollar U.S. startups.https://nfap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Immigrant-Founders-of-Billion-Dollar-Companies.NFAP-Policy-Brief.July-2022.pdfCongressional Research Service (CRS)“U.S. Immigration Policy: Chart Book of Key Trends” (Updated 2023)➤ Offers a comprehensive overview of immigration policy history and trends.https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R42988U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)➤ Reports on immigration court backlog, which exceeds 1 million cases.https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1412106/downloadU.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)“Annual Report of the Immigration and Naturalization Service” (1954)➤ Official report documenting the scale of Operation Wetback and the number of deportations.https://www.uscis.gov/history-and-genealogy/historic-annual-reportsLibrary of Congress – U.S. Immigration Legislation OnlineImmigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (McCarran-Walter Act)➤ Details the legal framework that criminalized unauthorized entry and enabled mass deportations.https://guides.loc.gov/immigration-legislationSmithsonian Institution – National Museum of American History“Operation Wetback: A Tragic History of Deportation”➤ Overview of Operation Wetback and its social/humanitarian consequences.https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/operation-wetbackUniversity of Texas Press – Kelly Lytle Hernández“Migra! A History of the U.S. Border Patrol” (2010)➤ Deep dive into the history and racial motivations behind U.S. immigration enforcement, including Operation Wetback.https://utpress.utexas.edu/9780292718592/PBS – Latino Americans Documentary SeriesEpisode: “Prejudice and Pride”➤ Includes firsthand accounts of deportations and family separations under Operation Wetback.https://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/episode-guide/Migration Policy Institute“Immigration Enforcement in the United States: The Rise of a Formidable Machinery” (2013)➤ Provides historical context and data for enforcement policies including Operation Wetback.https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigration-enforcement-united-states-rise-formidable-machinery

Hour 4 of the Marc Cox Morning Show pulls no punches. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey exposes the Biden auto-pen pardon fiasco as an unconstitutional shadow coup, with unelected bureaucrats overruling presidential authority—an attack on We The People and Missouri justice. Bailey also details his crackdown on Silicon Valley's corporate censorship and the insidious DEI agendas forcing racial discrimination in workplaces, highlighting the proxy voting racket controlling corporate America. Taylor Riggs breaks down the latest inflation data, debunking left-wing panic headlines and explaining why a Fed rate cut won't come until September despite market pressures. The hour closes on a human note as Officer Kelly Smith shares his family's battle against stage three colorectal cancer with his wife Amanda, a St. Louis County officer, calling on the community to rally support through a GoFundMe. Politics aside, this hour is about accountability, economic clarity, and community resilience.

Pam Buchanan is the founder of Quantum Sense – a consulting agency for the new paradigm and is a pioneer in Soul Health innovations. With 40 years of self-optimization experience and a dynamic career spanning Silicon Valley,Deutsche Bank, and 15 years as a Managing Director at Nasdaq, Pam has sat in the boardrooms of visionaries like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.  Pam's career has been at the forefront of innovations to the corporate mindset. Pam is now leading the next evolution with Soul Health. Soul Health is a new paradigm of well-being that goes beyond the physical and mental. Now, through her consulting agency Quantum Sense, Pam's bringing sensory-based solutions to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in today's world. In this episode you will hear:   Those with ears, let them hear.  Always love Ryan  Connect with PamWebsite: https://thequantumsense.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-buchanan/Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men's Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here:https://abty.co.uk/contact   Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee.  Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency. An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges! Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk  #SoulHealth #QuantumSense #PamBuchanan

Cast Me Now: castmenow.co/cfa Are you tired of spending hours submitting to casting calls every day? Cast Me Now founder Shreyans reveals how their AI platform is transforming the actor submission process by automating applications across multiple casting platforms. Learn how this innovative service is helping actors save hundreds of hours while landing more auditions without lifting a finger.In this enlightening conversation, Shreyans explains how Cast Me Now works by scanning casting platforms for roles matching your specific parameters, then automatically submitting you to appropriate opportunities. Hosts Haeleigh and Indeana explore the platform's customizable preferences, pricing options, and upcoming features including voice agents and a "Finder Rep" tool to connect actors with agents. The discussion also delves into the entertainment industry's slow tech adoption compared to Silicon Valley and how AI might actually increase the value of human performers in the future.Like, subscribe, and use code "CFA" for a free month of Cast Me Now!0:00 Beyonce has star quality0:06 Cinematography for Actors podcast intro0:44 Onto the episode0:50 Host introductions1:08 Introducing guest Shreyans from Cast Me Now1:42 AI services for actors2:10 How Cast Me Now helps actors3:02 Early callbacks through the platform3:38 The beauty of automating submissions5:16 Origins of Cast Me Now7:10 Discovering CFA through AI blog writer9:40 Learning about the film industry10:15 Actors' silent suffering12:10 Entertainment industry's slow tech adoption15:16 Silicon Valley vs. Entertainment industry17:48 The "vitamins and painkillers" analogy20:40 How Cast Me Now's parameters work22:20 Hailey's swimming audition story24:22 Customizing submission preferences26:02 Upcoming features including voice agents29:48 AI's impact on entertainment industry33:30 Pricing and subscription optionsSend us a textFor our listeners, CFA's teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25 Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

In dieser Folge werfen wir einen Blick hinter die Kulissen einer der bekanntesten Regionen der Welt: das Silicon Valley. Was macht diesen Ort südlich von San Francisco eigentlich so besonders – und wie viel vom globalen Hype stimmt wirklich? Wir sprechen über Innovation und Investoren, über Garagenlegenden, goldene Startup-Träume und den Alltag in einer Region, in der Technologie, Tempo und Visionen aufeinandertreffen. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Tech-Giganten wie Google, Apple und Meta, sondern auch um Kultur, Lebensstil, Absurditäten – und die Schattenseiten eines Ortes, der für viele das Synonym für Fortschritt geworden ist. Eine Folge über das Spannungsfeld zwischen Ideen und Kapital, zwischen Weltveränderung und Alltagsrealität – und darüber, was das Silicon Valley mit dem Rest der Welt macht.

In this episode, Dr. Adam Dorsay, a psychologist in Silicon Valley and host of the SuperPsyched podcast, shares his top five television show recommendations for the summer. He discusses the psychological value and entertainment offered by each show. The curated list includes 'The Pit,' a realistic medical drama; 'Dying for Sex,' a poignant story about a woman's quest for intimacy; 'The Four Seasons,' a fun and relational Netflix series; 'Last Flight Home,' a life-affirming documentary about medically assisted suicide; and 'Hacks,' a masterclass in comedic acting. Listeners are encouraged to enjoy these shows and share their thoughts.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:29 Summertime Show Recommendations00:49 The Pit: Ultimate Medical Drama02:46 Dying for Sex: A Deep Dive03:38 The Four Seasons: Real Relationships04:39 Last Flight Home: A Life-Affirming Journey05:59 Hacks: A Masterclass in Acting07:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Of all the areas AI is poised to overturn, marketing is at the top of the list. In truth, Silicon Valley has long held marketing is low esteem. Google CEO Eric Schmidt once sniffed that brand marketing is "the last bastion of unaccountable corporate spending." The mathification of marketing will go into hyperdrive, as AI is used to create some kind of agentic ecosystem of bots persuading bots. All of this is great scifi to Anonymous Brand Marketer, a Fortune 500 marketer who sees as much BS as promise in AI's application to marketing. ABM sees it both rationalizing and driving efficiencies in performance marketing while leading to a mini-resurgence in the kinds of brand marketing that connects to humans in ways that a Salesforce agent cannot.

What if the aches in your body aren't entirely yours? The shoulder pain, the gut tension, or the sense of incompletion might not just be physical. It could be the echo of a secret held for decades, maybe even generations? Because here's the thing: families hold secrets, but those secrets have a way of leaking out or leaving breadcrumbs. And if you're connected to your intuition, you can sense that there's something that's not being said. Most of us were taught to look forward, to toughen up, to leave the past behind. But what if that very suppression is why we can't move forward? What if freedom lives not in forgetting, but in remembering? In this episode, we're joined by spiritual strategist, energy healer, and psychic medium, Christina Trifero. We unpack the heavy cost of secrecy and the methods we can use to bring the unknown and unspoken out into the open. We also discuss how to be a healer without hero-ing yourself or compromising your own essence.    Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -Secrets live in the body Could physical pain or chronic tension be carrying an emotional secret? How does naming what was once unspeakable change your relationship with your body? -Intuition vs. inheritance What's the difference between your soul's knowing and your family's emotional programming? How can you tell what's truly you and what's been passed down? -How not to be a vessel for other people's pain If you're deeply empathetic or energetically sensitive, how do you hold others without absorbing their suffering?   Guest Bio Christina Trifero is a Spiritual Strategist, energy healer, and psychic medium. After a long career building companies in Silicon Valley, she now uses her natural (and super-natural) gifts as an integrated intuitive, touching 1000s of lives globally. Combining lifetimes of experience, Christina uses a variety of ancient and modern techniques to communicate with your highest self so that you can have a clearer, aligned, and elevated life. Christins is constantly learning alongside you. She is an internationally certified as a clairvoyant and medium, taught by accredited universities, completed fascinating courses-- like "The Art and Science of Lucid Dreaming" taught by Fabrian Bogzaran, PhD at California Institute of Integral Studies, facilitated narrative trauma healing groups with incarcerated men at San Quentin Federal Prison, and has a Masters education from Fordham University where she studied Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, Sociology, and Communications. Christina is in service of the best possible outcome for your whole self and humanity. Visit https://www.spiritual-curiosity.com/ to learn more.      About Your Hosts Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs. Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!  

In this episode of the Model FA Podcast, David DeCelle sits down with Andree Mohr, President at Integrated Partners, to discuss how advisors can double their business through intentional partnerships with CPAs. With over $21 billion in AUM, 212 advisors, and 200 CPA partners, Integrated Partners has mastered the art of aligning tax professionals and financial advisors to serve high-net-worth clients with deeper, more integrated planning. Andree shares how personalized introductions, regular CPA meetings, and clear expectations can unlock growth and referrals. From systemizing partnerships to shifting CPAs from tax prep to tax planning, this episode is full of practical insights for any advisor looking to grow.

What happens when you bring Silicon Valley tech thinking into an “unsexy” industry? Alex Jekowsky, Co-founder and CEO of Cents, shares how his vertically integrated platform is quietly transforming garment care—starting with laundromats. In this conversation, Alex breaks down what it takes to digitize an analog industry, earn operator trust, and build deep value with a lean team. If you've ever wondered what it really means to build vertical SaaS for SMBs, this is a masterclass.Key TakeawaysStart with digitization, not disruption—operators don't need revolution, they need visibility and options.Building for SMBs means listening first, innovating later. Reliability beats cleverness early on.A lean team can deliver better quality by being more deliberate, but it comes with execution risk.Cents' growth isn't about horizontal expansion—it's about going deeper with each customer.Clear alignment on mission—“garment care”—enables scale without complexity.Timestamped Highlights[01:50] – Why laundromats? The overlooked opportunity in an “unsexy” industry[06:30] – Digitize first, then provide optionality: Cents' real value proposition[09:40] – Why innovation is an earned right in SMB SaaS[12:50] – The tradeoffs and benefits of building vertically with a small team[16:40] – How Cents plans to grow deeper in garment care without chasing new verticals[21:50] – Culture, clarity, and staying anchored to the mission—how Cents keeps its edgeQuote of the Episode"Nobody works with you because you're innovative—they work with you because you work."Resources MentionedCents: https://www.trycents.comCall to ActionIf this episode changed how you think about vertical SaaS or SMB tech, share it with a founder or product leader who needs to hear it. And don't forget to follow The Tech Trek for more behind-the-scenes stories on building products that actually move industries forward.

Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point THE INTERVIEW Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete. SCUTTLEBUTT Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling Special Guest: John Joseph.

Engels ValenzuelaBusiness Growth Architect, I empower entrepreneurs to monetize smarter, grow faster and scale sustainably, using systems I built while launching billion-dollar products at Apple, scaling Amazon brands and helping VC-backed startups launch and grow.Engels J. Valenzuela is a Silicon Valley strategist turned business growth architect, known for launching over multi-million-dollar products at Fortune 10 companies. Now, he's bringing those same world-class systems to serious entrepreneurs ready to scale beyond the guesswork, the burnout and the revenue plateaus.Engels helped venture-backed companies break through with precision: built offers, funnels, and go-to-market strategies. Today, he's on a mission to make those proven tools accessible to everyday entrepreneurs (founders, coaches, service providers, and creators) so they can finally build businesses that scale like the big guys, without needing funding or bloated teams.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⭐️ Use this link to apply for up to 100% scholarships at the full-time PGP at Scaler School of Business: https://bit.ly/4lAiQLX ⭐️ Think School's flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions:https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we speak with Anshuman Singh (Ex-Meta) and Bhavik Rathod (Ex-Uber), the visionaries behind Scaler School of Business, to decode the DNA of impactful professionals and organisations. From designing teams that deliver 10x results to the role of ESOPs in retaining key talent, we explore how Indian companies can scale sustainably and what it truly takes to become a ₹50 LPA professional in today's fast-evolving business landscape. You'll hear lessons from Facebook and Uber, the real reason Silicon Valley thrives, and why India's MBA system is due for a reset. Plus, what made Mark Zuckerberg an effective leader beyond just tech skills. If you're a startup founder, aspiring business leader, or someone curious about building India's next-gen institutions, this episode is packed with insights.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Promo 1:44 – Agenda : How to make 50 lakhs a year? 3:57 – Why Engineers earn so less? 7:08 – How Alumni can change your life? 8:25 – ISB vs IIM 13:58 – Why Problem Solving is a magical skill to make CRORES?19:43 – How to Think like a GENIUS? 23:27 – How Side gigs can get you a high paying job? 25:03 – Why Side Gigs beats a fancy Resume ?27:56 – Ritesh Agarwal's secret school30:05 – How do CEOs hire? 37:10 – Why Uber is ruthless? 40:01 – Mark Zuckerberg's secret hiring process 43:37 – Magical resume formula to impress interviewer49:12 – Why project manager gets paid in CRORES?52:56 – How Communication Skill can make you CRORES?56:48 – How Scaler makes you SUPER TALENTED? 1:25:03 – How to become a millionaire employee? 1:37:43 – SECRET to Mark Zuckerberg's Success 1:44:33 – Ganesh's hottest points of the podcast!Our Best Indian Business Case Studies:1. Dhirubhai https://youtu.be/bSx6hDjALkQ?si=wE6PGMgiv7PpHdla2. Milky misthttps://youtu.be/-98fnc4VAo8?si=NtKHTWjvtr_9V8ne3. Old Monkhttps://youtu.be/GQPymbqa08A?si=BXhcZhDPXt9wTxO44. Waareehttps://youtu.be/T1PLEPTbXc4?si=3VbRKyBnd-3Trfqt5. Blinkit https://youtu.be/OGs2YsqvWDg?si=bZ_AqkdGEsl2X3xWThink School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/#thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopolitics #uber #meta #indianbusinesspodcastCredits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.

Arnaud Auger est un "bio hacker". Il a confié sa vie aux capteurs connectés et il utilise tout ce qu'offre la tech pour vivre mieux et plus longtemps. Une réflexion passionnante sur le futur de la santé.(Rediffusion du 31/12/24)--------

Janine Yancey is a workplace visionary, entrepreneur, and subject matter expert on HR and compliance issues. She is the Founder and CEO of Emtrain, a culture technology platform that provides education, advice, and analytics to help companies prevent harassment, bias, and ethics issues. Since founding Emtrain in 2006, Janine has worked with Silicon Valley's top companies, creating innovative tools to foster more inclusive and respectful workplaces.Janine's thought leadership on workplace dynamics and compliance has made her a trusted advisor to both business leaders and policymakers. In 2018, she advised the California Senate on harassment legislation (SB 1343), contributing to the creation of new regulations that took effect in 2019.Before launching Emtrain, Janine practiced labor and employment law for over a decade. She was a Partner at Employment Law Partners, where she advised high-profile tech companies like Google, Dolby Laboratories, and Intuit on complex workplace issues. Earlier in her career, she served as Counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, where she trained thousands of public employees across California on employment law and performance management.Janine is a sought-after speaker and media expert, having been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, ABC, MSN, CNET, Bloomberg Business, TechCrunch, and Startup Grind. Her insights on workplace culture and business transformation continue to influence the future of HR and corporate leadershipRoss and Janine talk about returning to Transform, workplace harassment, trauma, people changing, perspectives, noticing patterns, humans being fallible and compliance training. The pair also discuss comfort with shared language, legislation, being right, vulnerability, racing to grow, economics, politics, entrepreneurs,  taking care of society, co-elevating and curiosity.   Timecodes: 00:20 Intro to Janine02:09 Janine's journey04:31 misunderstandings and miscommunication06:30 Book 'Blink' by Malcolm Gladwell07:31 Taking things personal08:25 Creating Emtrain10:02 Policies11:15 Integrative help13:35 Emtrain helping organisations16:47 Emtrain's energy and culture20:13 Legal issues and interpretations 26:19 Advice for organisations evolving, being naïve and ethics29:36 Humanoid robots 38:04 Ethical redundancy 46:10 Salim Ismail - Meaning of life47:05 Gender traits50:57 The last time Janine did something for the first timeConnect with Janine:WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation 

In this episode, our host Tyler Chisholm gets an update from Colleen Pound, Co-Founder of Proxure, as she shares her journey to raise venture capital for her company. Colleen recently returned from an immersive founder experience in San Francisco, where she was part of a curated Canadian female cohort exploring capital, customer acquisition, and the power of community.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links: Colleen Pound's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-pound-7b8b152Proxure's Website: https://proxure.ioProxure's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proxureCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

​​If you missed our announcement... we have a brand new podcast! Flesh and Code is a 6-part miniseries, where we investigate how technology is being used to exploit our most human desires, and the price we pay for perfect understanding. If you enjoyed our teaser, search and follow 'Flesh and Code' wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you can't wait to hear how Travis and Lily Rose's story ends, you can binge the entire season right now, ad-free, on Wondery+.Travis never thought he'd meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn't human.Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he's fallen in love. But then one day, Lily Rose's behavior takes a disturbing turn. When alarming reports pour in from across the globe, Travis discovers he is part of something much bigger. Soon he finds himself pulled into a confrontation with a mysterious Russian visionary behind Lily Rose's creation.From Wondery, comes a true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology. Can an algorithm truly replace human connection? And what happens when a corporation controls your deepest emotions? Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded, explore the dark side of AI love.Listen Now: Wondery.fm/FleshandCodeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad discusses the potential breakup between Elon Musk-led tech fascists and the Christian nationalists who have been staunch supporters of Trump. Exploring the impact of JD Vance joining the Trump ticket and his traditionalist Catholic views, the episode delves into how this dynamic might play out. Brad emphasizes JD Vance's role as a bridge between Christian nationalist voters and Silicon Valley, suggesting the Trump-Musk feud may not significantly impact this coalition. The episode also highlights concerns about white ethno-nationalism and increased surveillance on immigrants, with detailed commentary on ICE's current activities and their implications for the upcoming elections. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How skeptical should we be about the bill of goods (often marketed as needs) sold to us by Silicon Valley? Very, says Adam Becker, an astrophysicist and author of the new book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. From colonizing Mars to building god-like AIs, Becker argues that the fantasies propagated by tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos and Marc Andreessen aren't just far-fetched – they're a convenient cover for a racist, authoritarian power grab. In this conversation, Kara sits down with her “soulmate” to dissect and debunk the narratives that undergird the less-than-benevolent Big Tech agenda and uphold the status quo. They also discuss why some ideas, like Musk's dream of colonizing Mars, are scientifically impossible; the fallacy of effective altruism; the probability of existential threats against humanity; and how all of these factors add up to more power and more control for the techno-oligarchy. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we sit down with Chris Happ, co-founder and CEO of Virtuous AI, to discuss the urgent need for businesses to embrace AI. We explore how companies have a narrow two-year window to integrate AI deeply or risk being left behind. Chris shares real-world insights on closing the “execution gap” with AI, treating AI as a true business partner, and why curiosity is now the top skill for leaders. This episode is essential listening for marketing professionals and executives navigating the AI-driven future. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Chris Happ on the AI Tipping Point for Business If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, you're standing at a crossroads. The AI revolution isn't coming—it's already here. Christopher sat down with Chris Happ, CEO of Virtuous AI, to tackle a critical question: Do businesses have just two years to embrace AI, or risk being overtaken by it? This is not just another tech hype cycle. As Chris Happ puts it, companies will either become AI-first or become fossils. The pace of change is relentless, and the window to act is closing fast. The Urgency: Why the Next Two Years Matter Chris Happ and Christopher Lochhead draw a powerful parallel between today's AI moment and the dawn of the commercial internet in the late 1990s. Back then, the fear was being “Amazoned”—disrupted by a digital-first competitor. Today, the risk is being left behind by AI-native businesses. Chris estimates that businesses have about a two-year window—maybe less—to make AI a core part of their operations before the competitive gap becomes insurmountable. The pace of AI development is exponential. What seemed impossible last year is table stakes today. And this isn't just a tech problem; it's a business survival issue. Every industry, from butchers to billion-dollar enterprises, is at risk. The advice is clear: start now. Don't wait for AI to “mature.” The companies that experiment, learn, and iterate today will dominate tomorrow. Look at how leading companies are using AI—not just in Silicon Valley, but in your own industry. The Execution Gap: The Real Barrier to Growth Most successful companies already have solid strategies. The real challenge is execution. Chris Happ calls this the “execution gap”—the chasm between what you plan and what you actually deliver. As companies grow, executing on strategy becomes exponentially harder. Critical information is often locked away in different departments or systems, and too much time is spent on repetitive, low-value tasks. AI can close this gap by analyzing data and generating insights in seconds, not weeks. AI-driven processes reduce human error and ensure best practices are followed every time, enabling you to do more with less and scale your operations without scaling your headcount. Chris Happ shared a story where Virtuous AI's “Violet” answered a complex business question in just 26 seconds—a task that would have taken a traditional data team two weeks. The lesson: map out where your strategy breaks down in execution, identify the bottlenecks, and pilot AI solutions in high-impact areas like sales forecasting, customer segmentation, or process automation. To hear more from Chris Happ and how you can turn AI into a valuable business partner, download and listen to this episode. Bio Chris Happ has served as Chief Executive Officer of Virtuous AI since June 1, 2024, leading the company's move from beta into enterprise-ready deployments of its “AI in a Box” platform. An experienced tech executive and entrepreneur, he previously co‑founded blueSolutions (exiting to Hubwoo), led Goby through growth to exit via Conservice, and scaled MarketTime to 780 % revenue growth and Inc. 5000 recognition. A graduate in Economics from Miami University,

We're continuing our series called Make A Difference! It's all about leveraging what we have to make an eternal difference.This week, Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of taking risks for God, and announces that on September 7th, we will begin 2 Services at EDEN at 9:30am + 11am!GET CONNECTED + PRAYERNew to EDEN? We'd love to pray for you, too! Let us know at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eden.church/connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEARN ABOUT EDEN CHURCHEDEN is a startup church in Silicon Valley. Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eden.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/edenthechurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edenthechurch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GIVE TODAY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eden.church/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Henry Ford may not have invented the car, or even the assembly line, but he perfected them. His Model T – nicknamed “Tin Lizzie” – made cars affordable for the average worker, not just the rich. He was a master tinkerer, inventor and even introduced the five-day 40-hour work week – better than the six-day grind that was the norm at the time. But his legacy is a complicated one. He increased wages but crushed unions. Plus he used his popularity to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories. In 1938, Germany's Nazi regime even gave him a medal for it. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story of the man whose influence helped push America from farm to factory, shaping roads, suburbs, motels, and malls. In this special series, Good Bad Dead Billionaire, find out how five of the world's most famous dead billionaires made their money. These iconic pioneers who helped shape America may be long gone, but their fingerprints are all over modern industry - in business trusts, IPOs, and mass production. They did it all first, but how did they make their billions?Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast exploring the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility, before inviting you to make up your own mind: are they good, bad or just another billionaire?

Feeling the squeeze with rising costs and a shrinking labor pool? A lot of construction companies feel trapped, like the only way out is to just grind harder with the same old playbook. But what if the real path to growth isn't about more effort, but a totally new approach to your machines, your tech, and your people? Brian Dietz, Co-Owner of 2024 Equipment World's Contractor of the Year, Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., runs his business more like a Silicon Valley startup than a traditional construction firm. And guess what? It's attracting a whole new generation of talent, clearly demonstrating that if you keep ignoring these shifts, you're not just risking getting left behind. You're risking becoming irrelevant, losing bids to leaner competitors, and failing to build a team that actually wants to stick around. This isn't just about shiny new tools. It's about a complete mindset shift. Discover how Brian is rewriting the rules of construction and building an empire.

Scott Hennen returns to the mic with a loaded edition of What's On Your Mind, blending tech innovation, national politics, smoky frustrations, and a healthy helping of North Dakota pride. He kicks off reflecting on his recent solo-hosting stint, explains what really happened with co-host Kevin's mysterious "disappearance," and launches into a vibrant lineup of guest interviews and political insights. Highlights include: A deep dive into North Dakota's role as the epicenter of ag tech innovation, featuring Senator Terry Wanzek and Grand Farm visionary Greg Tehven. A grassroots-level explanation of how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are transforming local businesses like Hot Spring Spas & Pool Tables 2. A fiery chat with Senator Kevin Cramer about the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBB), wildfire frustrations with Canada, and concert reflections from the record-breaking Lauren Daigle show. A practical, plain-English tax breakdown from Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, who outlines how OBB provisions could affect your paycheck, farm, and local economy. ⏱️ Standout Timestamps & Segments: 0:00 – 1:43

Welcome to episode #992 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dave Whorton has spent his career building, backing and reimagining companies, but not in the way Silicon Valley usually does it. As founder of Tugboat Institute and author of Another Way – Building Companies That Last…and Last…and Last (which he co-authored with Bo Burlingham), Dave champions a different breed of business: evergreen companies. These are organizations designed to last generations, rooted in purpose, resilience and profitability… not just hypergrowth and exit strategies. Before this pivot, Dave had a front-row seat to the “get-big-fast” movement as an associate partner at Kleiner Perkins, and he co-founded ventures like drugstore.com and Good Technology. But the treadmill of fast capital and faster exits didn't resonate. He stepped off and sought a more meaningful model, eventually codifying it into the 7 Ps of Evergreen: purpose, perseverance, people first, and more. In this conversation, Dave explores the cultural and economic consequences of chasing unicorns, and what's gained when we celebrate the quiet power of companies in the middle. Those not seeking fame or fortune but focused on sustainable impact. Dave talks about the role of introverted leadership, long-term planning, and what capitalism can look like when it's driven by values rather than valuations. If you've ever felt that the venture-backed startup narrative doesn't tell the whole story or if you're building something you want to last, this conversation might just give you language and hope. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:00:43. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on X. Here is my conversation with Dave Whorton. Another Way – Building Companies That Last…and Last…and Last. Tugboat Institute. Follow Dave on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Evergreen Companies. (02:47) - The Shift in Capitalism. (05:52) - The Spectrum of Capitalism. (08:55) - The Role of Venture Capital. (11:50) - Defining Scale in Business. (15:08) - The Importance of SMBs. (17:53) - The Seven Ps of Evergreen Companies. (21:13) - Revisiting Venture Capital Models. (23:54) - Celebrating Success and the Power Law. (31:40) - Reflecting on the Journey: The Value of the Middle. (33:14) - The Economic Landscape: Building Evergreen Companies. (34:38) - Historical Perspective: Resilience in Business. (38:15) - The Role of Evergreen Companies in a Changing Economy. (40:19) - Compensation and Value Distribution in Evergreen Companies. (42:29) - Resisting the Unicorn Mentality: A Different Path. (47:31) - From Manifesto to Strategy: The Evergreen Approach. (51:49) - The Culture of Evergreen Leadership: Introversion and Stewardship.

What if the same voice that helped you survive could also guide you toward your life's greatest purpose? In this deeply inspiring episode, I speak with Tricia Brouk—an award-winning director, speaker mentor, and former Silicon Valley executive—who shares how her spiritual journey helped her overcome profound challenges and discover deeper meaning beyond success. We dive into how listening to your inner voice can literally save your life, why feeling overwhelmed and disconnected is more common than you think, and how finding your life purpose can be the ultimate remedy for burnout. You'll hear: 

In this episode, David Saxe shares his journey from working at a $30 billion real estate investment firm to launching his own multifamily investment company in Silicon Valley. He dives into how Calvera Partners started with a humble 7-unit building and expanded into a robust portfolio across the Bay Area and beyond. David explains why now is the time to return to Silicon Valley, citing the AI boom, a revived office culture, and a historically constrained housing supply. He offers deep insights into the current opportunity, including their latest 88-unit project in San Jose's Willow Glen. Learn why vintage properties, supply-demand imbalance, and rising insurance costs are creating ripe conditions for value-add investors like him. You'll also hear David's take on strategic renovations, how to spot underpriced assets in expensive markets, and how their capital raising has evolved from friends and family to institutional interest.   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

Like it or not, more people are using artificial intelligence than ever. On this week's On the Media, hear about the AI arms race between the U.S. and China, and how the tech gets overhyped. Plus, a composer wrestles with a new AI music generator – which threatens his own job.[01:00] Brooke speaks with Ed Zitron, host of the Better Offline podcast and author of the newsletter Where's Your Ed At, about how tech moguls have gotten away with overhyping A.I. for years. Plus, the apparent race for AI supremacy between the U.S. and China.[18:09] Brooke continues the conversation with Ed Zitron, peeling back the facade to explore what generative A.I. can actually do.[29:51]  Former OTM producer, and current composer and sound designer, Mark Henry Phillips, on how AI music generators could fundamentally upend his industry for good.Further reading:“Deep Impact,” by Ed Zitron“Godot Isn't Making it,” by Ed Zitron“Bubble Trouble,” by Ed Zitron On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Senior White House reporter for The Washington Post Isaac Arnsdorf details his new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.Adam Becker examines his book More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.