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Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee map the new crypto arms race—Hyperliquid vs Aster, Plasma's stablecoin rails, and ETH's DAT-fueled supercycle. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Live at Token2049 Singapore, we're joined by Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom) and Tom Lee (Bitmine) to map two battles shaping the next cycle: the Perp DEX war—Hyperliquid's moat vs. CZ-linked Aster, zero-fee experiments like Lighter, and whether ~$500M/year token unlocks can stay “bullish”—and the race to own stablecoin rails, from Tether-affiliated Plasma's zero-fee USDT chain to distribution plays like Tempo and Codex. We dig into DATs, mNAV compression, and Tom's “ETH supercycle,” plus prediction markets (Polymarket vs. Kalshi) crossing into the mainstream and a surprise Zcash revival. If crypto's future is being decided in trading venues and in money itself, this is where the battle lines get drawn. Show highlights
https://abundanceelected.com/about-us/https://www.axios.com/2025/09/03/democrats-abundance-movement-groupRealignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail the Show: realignmentpod@gmail.comGiselle Hale, Managing Partner at the Abundance Network and former Mayor of Redwood City, CA, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Giselle discuss Abundance Network's newly announced Abundance Elected Network, a community of local elected officials in city and county government interested in abundance and state capacity. They discuss why the local government version of the abundance discourse is completely different than the national level, think tank and pundit debate, how local officials are operationalizing abundance ideas, and what an outcomes-centered politics could look like.
On this week's episode of Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Peter Sack. They dig into why Chicago Atlantic targets underserved private credit niches, especially state-by-state cannabis lending where limited competition can mean first-lien structures at lower leverage with mid-teens to ~20% returns, plus classic lender protections. Peter explains how regulatory moats, disciplined underwriting, and downside focus beat “sexy” equity stories, and how potential legalization would likely trigger refinancings, prepayment fees, and warrant upside rather than harm. They also compare private funds to public options through Chicago Atlantic's BDC and mortgage REIT tickers, LIEN and REFI, and outline what LPs should evaluate in credit managers from lien position to non-accruals and third-party administration. Peter SackCurrent role: Managing Partner, Chicago AtlanticBased in: Miami, FloridaSay hi to them at: https://www.chicagoatlantic.com/ | LinkedIn | investors@chicagoatlantic.com This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I sit down with Amberly Allen, Managing Partner at Dealer Merchant Services, to explore the power of building an accountability culture inside an organization. Dealer Merchant Services is No.120 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Amberly shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, launching her company during the COVID-19 pandemic and scaling to serve more than 1,050 auto dealerships in credit card processing. She reveals how her philosophy of “loving people up or loving them out,” combined with clear expectations and open communication, creates a culture where accountability drives performance. What stood out to me is how Amberly empowers her team with autonomy and decision-making, fostering a self-motivated environment where accountability becomes second nature. She also opens up about balancing self-care and leadership as a single parent, underscoring that accountability isn't just a business practice — it's a way of life. Her story highlights why high expectations and continuous improvement are the cornerstones of a thriving accountability culture, offering powerful lessons for leaders committed to building effective, resilient organizations.
Inside TrackThe Restaurant Guys were invited to be the official podcasters of The Martini Expo. They spent the day sipping and chatting with the greatest makers, stirrers and shakers on the planet!GuestsWilliam Elliott is the bar guru and creative force behind Brooklyn's legendary Maison Premiere. Rising from opening-team bartender to Managing Partner & Executive Bar Director, he helped guide Maison to a James Beard Award and international acclaim. Known for blending theatrical flair with obsessive precision, he helped launch sister concept Sauvage and co-authored The Maison Premiere Almanac.Tim Cooper is a veteran NYC bartender-turned spirits advocate—serving as Director of Advocacy for Fords Gin in the U.S. garnering Best Brand Ambassador Spirited Award. With over 20+ years in the beverage world, he's worked behind the stick, built beverage programs, consulted, and now brings the brand to life in the U.S. market.Sarah Morrissey is a seasoned NYC bartender renowned for her innovative approach to classic cocktails, particularly the martini. At Le Veau d'Or, she reimagined the martini by incorporating high-proof Old Raj gin, fino sherry-based La Copa Extra Seco vermouth, and orange bitters, served alongside a salty vermouth sidecar featuring dirty ice and Vichy Catalan mineral water highlighting her as a key figure in NYC's cocktail scene.We will have a Halloween pop-up bar in Stage Left Steak Oct 27-Nov 1.We're hosting Pam Starr to showcase her wines at a Crocker & Starr wine dinner on Oct 16. https://www.stageleft.com/event/101625-winemaker-dinner-with-crocker-starr/ The Restaurant Guys will be at Southern Smoke Festival on Oct 4 in Houston https://southernsmoke.org/festival/ssf-2025/And the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston Nov 14-16 https://foodandwineclassicincharleston.com/Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe
Tom Drummond, Managing Partner at Heavybit, joins the show to break down what it takes to build and scale AI “picks and shovels” companies for the enterprise. We dive into the realities of selling into one of the hardest markets to reach, why differentiation matters more than ever, and how startups can wedge their way into massive opportunities despite fierce competition.Key Takeaways• Enterprise attention is more competitive than ever—breaking through requires clarity and category creation.• Cold email and traditional outbound are saturated—startups must iterate quickly on channels and messaging.• Landing enterprise deals often starts with developers and end users, not CIOs—grassroots adoption is powerful.• Narrow wedges matter—solve one painful, high-value problem better than anyone else, then expand.• Timing the industry cycle is critical—knowing when markets fragment and when they consolidate can define outcomes.Timestamped Highlights02:03 — Why enterprise attention has never been harder to win04:55 — Differentiation in a sea of lookalike AI infrastructure startups07:34 — Cold email vs content, billboards, and unconventional channels08:35 — The Pareto rule of enterprise revenue and why developer adoption is key11:47 — Competing with big tech incumbents: the power of the narrow wedge21:03 — Where the market is headed: cycles of expansion, contraction, and consolidationA line that stuck“You don't win by being another tool—you win by defining the category everyone else has to fit into.”Call to ActionIf you enjoyed this conversation, share it with a founder or tech leader who's navigating the enterprise market. Make sure to follow the show for more unfiltered conversations with people shaping the future of software and AI.
US stocks ended Wednesday's session higher, notching a new record and seemingly shrugging off the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Treasuries rallied after private payrolls data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates later this month. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 rose for a fourth consecutive session. We spoke to John Pantekidis, Managing Partner at TwinFocus.Plus - Asian equities gained at the open after global stocks rallied to a new all-time high, shrugging off the first US government shutdown in nearly seven years. Stocks in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose with gains in chips and technology stocks the most notable. We spoke to Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment & Advisory at Syfe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Amit Santhirasenan, co-founder and CEO of hyperexponential, an actuary and software engineer who has built the AI native pricing and underwriting platform used by leading specialty carriers. In this episode we cover how to turn messy submissions into structured signals your pricing model can trust – without hiring an army, multi agent architectures, the agentic AI mesh, and the human in the loop controls executives need for auditability and speed, and where agentic underwriting is ready today (and where it isn't), plus the metrics executives should track—cycle time, hit ratio, and loss ratio uplift. KEY TAKEAWAYS Email submissions were a luxury at the start of my career! What's been so exciting for me, as a self-professed nerd, is the pace at which the capabilities of core models have got so good that even 6 months ago was a whole product's capability and feature set is now within the gift of Gemini or GPT5. If you're an underwriter filling out a spreadsheet/renew model, in 2025 you need to be working with hx underwriting , actuary or agent inside a renew model to have your paired partner helping you get to the best result. Why can't you have deep risk research on every single risk? Why can't you say: Tell me the most important characteristics in the world that you can tell me about the top 3 exposures? No human can do this work, the cost/benefit trade off there isn't economic, but you can run an OpenAI deep risk API call to do that on every single risk you underwrite today. We do it for you, it's what we do. All of a sudden it's dramatically easier to bring that level of differentiation and specialism in the way that great underwriting has always been done to every single risk you want to touch. BEST MOMENTS ‘You won't see that many places with a $7 trillion contribution to GDP, with such a small number of companies and people responsible for this.' ‘We demonstrated the first API machine vision algorithm in the market in 2017, now kids coming out of university are doing that as toy projects before they get to our clients.' ‘You can have an army of digital agents helping you now, all for $20 per month!' ‘Generative AI models have unlocked the ability to pull data so quickly out of the information required for underwrite that you can put a very quick red/amber/green status on risks, several orders of magnitude greater than ever before.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Amit Santhirasenan is the Co-founder and CEO of Hyperexponential (hx), the AI native pricing and underwriting platform for P&C insurers. Under his leadership, hx Renew has become known for delivering executive level outcomes: ~50% faster submission to bind, 10× faster model build and deployment, and a platform that supports $45bn+ in GWP for 20+ enterprise customers worldwide. A qualified actuary and computer scientist, Amrit previously spent over a decade in the London Market. He served as Head of Pricing & Analytics at Tokio Marine Kiln, building the managing agent's first technical pricing team to support ~£1.5bn GWP, and earlier held actuarial roles at Catlin (including standing up the Canadian actuarial function). ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Today's show features: Todd Blue, CEO of LAPIS Chris Singleton, Managing Partner at Mike Terry Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx – With Lotlinx, dealers win with every VIN. The AI-powered platform uses the most robust VIN and shopper data to help optimize every vehicle and protect profit. Take control of your inventory today at Lotlinx.com. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Looking to earn strong returns while making a real difference?In this episode of Today's Market Explained, Dr. Canaan Van Williams of Proactive Real Estate Group joins Brian Kasal to reveal how impact investing is transforming communities—while delivering investors double-digit yields. From affordable housing developments to government-backed partnerships, discover why this asset class is attracting serious attention.
Care More Be Better: Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Now
Integrating green spaces, agriculture, housing, and retail may be extremely challenging, but it is never impossible. Steve Nygren managed to pull this off by helping build Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their responsibly developed, high-value community serves as a model for applying biophilic design in small and intentional ways, boosting regenerative practices everywhere. Steve also discusses what it means to rediscover awe in everyday moments, the unintended consequences of fast-paced living, and how individual choices can contribute to driving systemic transformation.About Guest:Steve Nygren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Serenbe, a wellness community created as a model to demonstrate that preserving green space interlaced with agriculture, housing, and retail is not only economically viable, but the future of community wellbeing. This October, Nygren is releasing his first book, Start in Your Own Backyard, which explores how small, intentional changes at home and within our communities can create a profound impact on our holistic wellbeing.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenygren/Guest Website: https://www.serenbe.com/Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/stevenygren/https://www.facebook.com/steve.nygren1Additional Resources Mentioned:Start In Your Own Backyard - https://amzn.to/4gvxi69Show Notes: Raw audio02:39 - Why Most Of Our Consequences Are Unintended06:52 - Understanding The Principles Of Biophilic Design10:05 - Applying Regenerative Design In Community Building12:21 - Rediscovering Awe In Everyday Moments14:15 - Designing A Community In A Responsible Manner26:45 - The Origin Story Of Serenbe37:26 - Comparing Serenbe To Traditional Community Structures43:04 - How Serenbe's Structure Can Be Applied In Existing Communities48:13 - How Personal Choices Can Drive Systemic Transformation52:03 - Connect With Nature And Your Neighbors54:30 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing WordsBUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER
In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...What will future stadiums look like? Licensed engineer...architect...AND LEED BD+C certified professional, Erleen Hatfield, PE, AIA, Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group, joins us to discuss structural engineering, stadiums, and her work on the Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Francisco Gonzalez Pulido, from FGP Atelier, shares his experience designing the Diablos Stadium in Mexico City. If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved
The Third World War we warned about feels closer at hand than the last time we spoke, and deterrent actions that could have been taken were largely ignored. We're now in a rerun of the cold war, but this time it's much hotter, there are no rules to bound and limit the offensive actions of Russia, and it no longer seems to care whether we think of it as a barbarous nation or not. We've left it to five to midnight to act – is it too late to turn the tide, and are we even prepared to act now? ----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------This is super important. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtainAutumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal€22,000)We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalionhttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------Sir Richard Shirreff is Co-founder and Managing Partner at Strategia Worldwide. After graduating from Oxford, he served in the British Army for 37 years commanding soldiers on operations or in combat at every level from platoon to division and rising to the highest rank before retiring from the Army as NATO's Deputy Supreme Commander Europe. Richard is co-Founder and Managing Partner of Strategia Worldwide. In 2016 his novel ‘2017: War with Russia' was published in the UK, USA, and Poland. He is an honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.----------LINKS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Shirreff https://twitter.com/RichardShirreff https://www.strategiaworldwide.com/our-people/sir-richard-shirreffhttps://www.globsec.org/who-we-are/our-people/gen-ret-sir-richard-shirreff https://www.brookings.edu/events/is-armed-conflict-with-russia-a-real-possibility/ ----------DESCRIPTION:The Fragile State of Global Peace: An Urgent Call to Action with Sir Richard Shirreff In this episode, Jonathan welcomes back Sir Richard Shirreff , co-founder and managing partner at Strategia Worldwide and former Deputy Supreme Commander at NATO. Together, they delve into the precarious state of global peace, drawing parallels to a renewed Cold War scenario. The discussion highlights escalating tensions with Russia, the challenges facing NATO, and the significant threat to European security. Sir Richard underscores the urgent need for Europe to bolster its own defenses in the face of dwindling US support. They discuss the critical importance of supporting Ukraine's war efforts, as well as the potential long-term involvement of China. This episode is a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the vital importance of military readiness in an increasingly unstable world.----------
In this Quick Hit, we continue our Creative Series, focused on the issues facing creative agencies today and how they need to evolve to stay relevant. Our 7th special guest is Maeve Hagen, CEO & Managing Partner of Taylor. They're a purpose-led marketing communications agency that shapes possibilities for the world's leading brands. Tune into the full episode here
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Whether you're planning your own exit or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is packed with practical advice and relatable stories to help you map out a successful succession plan for your own business.Welcome back to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs! Today, hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith talk about a topic that's top of mind for many business owners: business succession planning. They share lessons drawn from their work with clients, demystifying the often complicated journey of passing a business from one generation to the next.Glenn and Julie explore key challenges entrepreneurs face when it's time to step away—whether transitioning the business to family members or loyal employees. They discuss the emotional hurdles of letting go, handling entitlement, and ensuring a smooth transfer that keeps employees and clients happy. You are going to hear real-world scenarios, from the solopreneur who's never shared their “secret sauce,” to the well-oiled operation ready for a seamless handoff. Plus, you'll hear their thoughts on staggered transitions, the importance of open communication, and, above all, keeping family relationships intact through the process.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:Your Mindset Matters Most Succession isn't just about logistics; it's a major emotional journey for owners. Are you truly ready to step away, or are you holding on out of habit or fear? Recognizing where you are in the process helps create a smoother transition.Communication Is Critical From addressing possible resentment among employees to clearly outlining new roles and expectations, open communication is the bedrock of a successful handover—especially with family involved.Succession Is a Two-Way Street A healthy transition depends on BOTH the outgoing owner and the incoming leader. Alignment, patience, and lots of honest conversations are necessary to avoid clashes and ensure ongoing success.Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence,...
As the world rushes to adopt AI, what if the most future-proof skill isn't mastering the machine, but mastering human connection? In this episode, Sani sits down with Brent Csutoras, a true OG of the internet who has been a core member of the Reddit community since 2006.Brent argues that the unfiltered, honest, and often chaotic conversations happening on Reddit, a platform he calls "the real world online", provide the ultimate blueprint for the future of brand building. So many brands fail on Reddit because they treat it like a traditional advertising channel, only to be torn apart by a community that values authenticity above all else. Brent breaks down his "anti-marketer" playbook, using incredible stories, from the REI AMA that turned from a PR disaster into a masterclass in accountability to a beef jerky company that sold $30,000 worth of product from a single, honest conversation, to illustrate his points.If you are professional trying to navigate the future of digital marketing, you need to hear this. Brent makes a compelling case that we are not in year 21 of the old internet; we are in "Year One" of a completely new era , where solving real human problems has replaced the old hacks of chasing keywords and gaming algorithms.GuestOur guest is Brent Csutoras, a renowned Reddit thought leader and marketing strategist. As the Founder of OGS Media, he has spent nearly two decades helping Fortune 100 brands, scrappy startups, and skeptical CMOs navigate one of the most misunderstood platforms online.In addition to his deep expertise in Reddit, Brent has been a Managing Partner at Search Engine Journal for over a decade, helping to shape the voice of the digital marketing industry. He is a self-described "futurist at heart, with a bias for action", constantly drawn to the edge of what's next in search, social, and AI-driven discovery. His core philosophy is simple but profound: help brands stop marketing at people and start connecting with them.Key TakeawaysCommunity is a networking event, not a megaphoneTrust is the only metric that mattersSolve problems, don't chase keywordsYour new job is to train your AI assistantLinks and ResourcesConnect with Brent: The best way to reach Brent is on his LinkedIn Profile.OGS Media: Learn more about Brent's Reddit community engagement company at ogsmedia.com.Search Engine Journal: One of the leading online marketing publications where Brent is a managing partner.ZipTie.AI: The project Brent is working on to map online conversations.Book Mention: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger.Book Mention: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert.Book Mention: The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier.Brand Mention: Sonos, a brand Brent highlights for its excellent community engagement on Reddit.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!
Baca buku saya, 'What It Takes: Southeast Asia', sekarang di:https://sgpp.me/what-it-takes-ytatau di Periplus: https://sgpp.me/what-it-takes-periplus------------------------------------------------Great news! Endgame Podcast meraih peringkat ke-4 dari 100 podcast terbaik Indonesia versi FeedSpot. Lihat daftarnya di sini: https://podcast.feedspot.com/indonesia_podcasts/-------------------------------------------------Roderick Purwana adalah Managing Partner dari East Ventures, sebuah perusahaan modal ventura terkemuka di Asia Tenggara. Dengan pengalaman di dunia investasi, teknologi, dan keuangan, ia telah mendampingi ratusan perusahaan rintisan dan berperan aktif mendorong inovasi serta pembangunan ekonomi di kawasan.Dalam episode ini, Roderick membahas hal-hal yang dapat membantu pertumbuhan nasional dan kawasan—mulai dari pendidikan, investasi, peningkatan produktivitas, hingga sektor-sektor mana saja yang perlu digenjot.Selain itu, Roderick dan Gita juga mengupas topik-topik yang dekat dengan kewirausahaan. Beberapa di antaranya ialah tiga karakter yang dimiliki para founder sukses, manajemen risiko dan kepercayaan (trust) sebagai kunci suburnya investasi, serta pentingnya meningkatkan etos kerja.#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #EastVentures-------------------------------------------------------Episode lainnya yang mungkin Anda sukai:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-hh_bKgnJ6FqDJwTs5YB3xMvQrFCDSoJJelajahi dan jadi bagian dari komunitas kamihttps://endgame.id/Untuk ajakan kolaborasi dan kerja sama, hubungi kami di sini:https://sgpp.me/contactus
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Zach Rucker interviews investor Roberto Carabetta on his transition from Canadian single-family homes to U.S. multifamily and senior living. He discusses operational demands, demographic-driven demand, acquiring undervalued assets, and the importance of experienced operator partnerships.Follow and connect with Roberto. InstagramFacebookLinkedInWe want your feedback! Take our survey to help us better your listening experience.Check out the Multifamily Mindset store for great tools like the Think Bigger Journal and MFM merchandise.Follow us on Instagram:►Tyler Deveraux (@tyler_deveraux), CEO of Multifamily Mindset & Managing Partner of Axxis Capital►Cyndi Maguire (@cyndigap), Real Estate Investor & Consultant at the Multifamily Mindset►Zach Rucker (@zachrucker), Underwriting Mentor at the Multifamily Mindset
Discover The Occam Group's process, a revolutionary approach to PCB assembly that eliminates solder while improving reliability, reducing costs, and simplifying manufacturing. Ray Rasmussen, Managing Partner at The Occam Group, explains how this innovative methodology embeds components and builds copper-to-copper connections using existing fabrication equipment—no massive capital investment required. Learn how the Occam opportunity could transform electronics manufacturing by offering embedded components, superior signal integrity, and a pathway for US fabricators to compete globally. From DoD testing to potential applications in high-density interconnect and semiconductor packaging, this conversation explores the future of PCB assembly and why industry leaders are taking notice.
Synopsis: When biotech meets bold partnerships, new models of innovation emerge. In this episode of the Biotech 2050 Podcast, host Rahul Chaturvedi welcomes Paul Biondi, Managing Partner at Flagship Pioneering, and Uli Stilz, Vice President, R&D External Innovation Partners at Novo Nordisk, to explore the power of co-creation. Together, they unpack how Flagship's pioneering medicines model and Novo's Bio Innovation Hub intersect to accelerate breakthroughs in obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic diseases. They share lessons on building trust, navigating crises, and structuring alliances that go beyond transactions into enduring innovation ecosystems. From human disease atlases to new frameworks for agile collaboration, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how pharma and biotech can partner differently—turning complexity into transformative therapies. Biography: Paul Biondi is a Managing Partner at Flagship Pioneering, leading Flagship's product and partnering capabilities, including Pioneering Medicines, Partnering, and Pipeline and Product Innovation. In this role, Paul oversees Pioneering Medicines, Flagship's in-house drug discovery and development unit, as well as therapeutic partnering and business development efforts for the Flagship ecosystem, including driving broad institution-wide Innovation Supply Chain partnerships with biopharma companies to jointly conceive and create innovative products. Paul also works with Flagship company CEOs and their teams to achieve the best attainable value for each company, guiding them in their pipeline strategy, product concepts, R&D execution, and partnering approach. He serves on the boards of Flagship-founded companies, including Tessera Technologies (NASDAQ: TSRA) and Valo Health. Paul Biondi is Managing Partner at Flagship Pioneering, joining after 17 years at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), where he served as SVP of Strategy & Business Development and held leadership roles in R&D. He previously spent nine years at Mercer Management Consulting. Paul earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his B.A. from Dartmouth College. Uli Stilz is Corporate Vice President, R&D External Innovation Partners, External & Exploratory Innovation (E2I) at Novo Nordisk., based in Boston. He leads a global R&D team that builds creative partnerships with biotech, venture capital, academia, and research hospitals to co-create next-generation therapeutics in cardiometabolic and rare diseases. Building on the success of the Novo Nordisk Bio Innovation Hub, Uli and the E2I team drive an externally anchored portfolio of collaborations that stimulate global innovation ecosystems and advance Novo Nordisk's pipeline. Uli Stilz earned his Master's in Organic Chemistry from ETH Zürich and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried, followed by postdoctoral research at Caltech. He began his industry career at Hoechst AG and later Sanofi, where he became Associate VP of the Innovation Unit in the Diabetes Division. Over two decades, he contributed to more than 60 preclinical and clinical drug candidates in cardiometabolic, immunology, and oncology. From 2012–2014, he served as President of the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry. In 2014, Uli joined Novo Nordisk in Copenhagen and in 2019 moved to Boston to establish and lead the Bio Innovation Hub, now the External & Exploratory Innovation (E2I) organization. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Frankfurt, sits on editorial and scientific advisory boards, and holds board roles at the Kendall Square Association and Gensaic, while advising the aMoon Fund.
Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you behind-the-scenes conversations with the founders, corporates, and investors shaping Europe's venture collaboration landscape.In this episode, Jeppe Høier sits down with Jesper Bang Olsen, Partner at BEAM, and Kerk Wichmann, VP of Corporate Strategy at Jungheinrich and Managing Partner at Uplift Ventures. Together, they unpack the realities of corporate venture building: why corporates need to separate venture initiatives from the mothership, how to anchor strategically, and what it takes to balance startup agility with industrial scale.From governance and champions to customer infiltration and fast decision-making, this is a candid look at how leading corporates are building real ventures—not just innovation playgrounds.
What are the value propositions of Islamic investment management, and what is driving the strategic development of the Islamic wealth economy? What trends are influencing the development of Islamic investment products in Southeast Asia? Has Islamic asset management been strategically positioned and promoted effectively, and what more could be done? We ask an experienced panel.Moderator:Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director and CEO, Kenanga InvestorsPanelists:Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Management CorporationMohammad Ashraf Md Radzi, Chief Executive, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan TenteraOliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)Shahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna MalaysiaSharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia
What innovation is being seen in Islamic investment and wealth management to develop new products, grow customer bases and build brands, and how is technology being deployed? What new and exciting opportunities, such as access to index investing and thematic investing are on offer through the growth of products such as Shariah complaint ETFs?Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:Faris Lodin, Wahed Global Advisory Board and Member of Wahed Ventures Investment CommitteeMohammed Parekh, Founder and CEO, MRP Premier GroupRanjit Singh Gill, Director, Head, Product and Market Development, Kenanga InvestorsRebecca Chua, Managing Partner, Premia Partners
What are the latest challenges facing the integration of sustainability into Shariah-compliant investments and projects? What initiatives – regulatory or otherwise – are encouraging the management of long-term climate-related risk and social impact in Shariah-compliant portfolios? How is Islamic sustainable investment leveraging innovative activities such as carbon trading? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Senior Adviser, Sustainable Finance Institute AsiaPanelists:Mohamad Irwan Aman, General Manager, Sustainability, Sarawak EnergyOliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)Ong Soon Chong, Executive Director, Head, ETF and ESG Investment, Eq8 CapitalSedef Gunsur, Senior Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group, International Finance Corporation
Truth and Reconciliation Day is today Guest: Brad Baker, long time educator and Squamish Nation member How much of the housing crisis can we blame on the government? Guest: Paul Smetanin, President of the Canadian Center for Economic Analysis Why is Costco stocking less Christmas stuff this year? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst Why does no one want to come downtown anymore? Guest: David Ian Gray - Instructor of Retail Studies, School of Business, Capilano University Trump threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign films Guest: Mark Edwards, Entertainment Lawyer, Managing Partner, Edwards Creative Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign films Guest: Mark Edwards, Entertainment Lawyer, Managing Partner, Edwards Creative Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New tariffs are set to target furnishings and pharmaceuticals. Greg and guest host Morgan Lyon-Cotti talk to trade attorney Michelle Schulz, Trade Attorney, Founder and Managing Partner, Schulz Trade Law PLLC Dallas, who gave them a perspective on what exactly this may mean for American consumers as well as manufacturers.
How have Islamic capital markets performed and what is a realistic assessment of financial institution, corporate and Sovereign Sukuk markets? What can we expect from regulatory AT1 Sukuk issuance, and what does AAOIFI Standard 62 and the potential of underlying asset ownership transfer realistically mean for the Sukuk market?Moderator:Abdulla Al Hammadi, AVP – Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody's RatingsPanelists:Alisher Djumanov, Founder and Managing Partner, AD Wealth Family OfficeJessica Tan, Principal, Fixed Income Indices, S&P Dow Jones IndicesOliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)
Are Islamic financial institutions outperforming their traditional counterparts, and how are asset quality, funding stability, and liquidity shaping the sector's resilience? What role is product innovation — from banking products to funds and fintech platforms, to ESG-aligned offerings — playing in driving growth? And how are regulators, financial institutions, and investors adapting to build a more dynamic and sustainable Islamic finance landscape?Moderator:Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)Panelists:Bilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered SaadiqDafinah Ahmed Hilmi, CEO, Hong Leong Islamic BankFaris Lodin, Wahed Global Advisory Board and Member of Wahed Ventures Investment CommitteeMohammed Parekh, Founder and CEO, MRP Premier GroupNitish Bhojnagarwala, Associate Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group, Moody's Ratings
Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, and Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, on what it really takes to design, launch, and evolve corporate venture capital programs that endure.They explore how corporates can balance financial credibility with strategic impact, why governance and structure matter, and how to bridge the cultural gap between startups and corporates. From KPIs and deal flow to long-term commitment, this is a masterclass in building CVCs that deliver more than returns.Here's whats covered:00:00 Building a CVC program is more than financial—it's a cultural shift.01:00 Exploitation vs. exploration — balancing today's business with tomorrow's bets.02:00 The role of funds, reserves, and acting like financial VCs to gain credibility.04:00 Gina's “CVC as a service” model — how Emerald engages with multiple corporates.05:00 Why corporates must commit resources to both financial and strategic value creation.06:00 Engagement processes — KPIs, partnerships, and designing for tangible outcomes.07:00 Mining deal flow — helping corporates benefit even from startups not invested in.08:00 Deliverables matter — deal flow, pilots, KPIs, and leadership pressure for follow-through.09:00 Investor + consultant? Or financial + strategic VC? — the real identity of CVCs.
How do stablecoin-first blockchains win distribution? Does TVL actually map to value? And why speculation may become the default language of online culture. In this 3-part episode, we explore three different important stories. Segment 1: CoinFund's Seth Ginns explains how newly launched stablecoin chain Plasma aims to compete, plus why the “stablecoin race” with Circle and Stripe is just beginning. Segment 2: Solana Foundation president Lily Liu lays out why revenue—not TVL—should be crypto's north-star metric, whether TVL can be easily gamed, and what a better DeFi metric stack looks like. Segment 3: Figment Capital's James Parillo makes the case for Pump.fun and “AudienceFi”: how creator coins can financialize streaming, whether token collapses are a feature, and why both perps and memecoins rhyme with gambling. Thank you to our sponsors! TOKEN2049 - Get 15% off with code UNCHAINED Binance Guests: James Parillo, General Partner at Figment Capital Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation Seth Ginns, Managing Partner and Head of Liquid Investments at CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, as two parallel wars erupt across crypto: the Perp DEX war between Hyperliquid and the CZ-backed Aster, and the deepening battle for stablecoin dominance. As Aster rockets to $30B in daily volume, we debate whether it's real adoption or points-fueled froth — and what it means for Hyperliquid's lead. Then we dive into Tether's shocking $500B valuation play, Circle's shrinking moat, and how Rain is building real-world rails for stablecoin payments. If crypto has two new battlegrounds — trading venues and money itself — this is where the future is getting drawn. Show highlights
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Before closing any multifamily deal, Tyler Deveraux shares five non-negotiable questions every investor must ask to protect downside, clarify the business plan, vet operators, and ensure alignment with long-term strategy.Check out the Multifamily Mindset store for great tools like the Think Bigger Journal and MFM merchandise.Follow Tyler & Dallas on Instagram:►Tyler Deveraux (@tyler_deveraux), CEO of Multifamily Mindset & Managing Partner of Multifamily Capital Partners►Dallas Pruitt (@dalpruitt), Founder of LIVE LIFE Mission and Resident Mindset Consultant at the Multifamily Mindset►Cyndi Maguire (@cyndigap), Real Estate Investor & Consultant at the Multifamily Mindset►Kyle Brown, Fulfillment Acquisitions Manager at the Multifamily Mindset►Zach Rucker (@zachrucker), Underwriting Mentor at the Multifamily Mindset
In this episode, Adam Butler is joined by Harley Bassman, Managing Partner at Simplify Asset Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on interest rate volatility, portfolio construction, and public policy. Bassman explains his creation of the MOVE Index before diving into strategies using long-dated options to create asymmetric payoffs. They also explore the systematic risks that challenge diversified portfolios during Fed policy inflection points. The conversation concludes with Bassman's strong case against the re-privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, detailing the potential negative consequences for the housing market.Topics Discussed• The creation and mechanics of the MOVE Index as a VIX for the bond market• Explaining complex financial derivatives by drawing analogies to fundamental physics concepts• Constructing highly asymmetric, long-term trades based on the shape of the yield curve• The failure of traditional diversification during major inflection points in Federal Reserve policy• The paradigm shift to passive investing flows overriding traditional market valuation metrics• A new trade idea involving a positive-carry call option on Treasury rates as a recession hedge• The evolution of portfolio tools like Return Stacking and derivative-based ETFs• Identifying U.S. immigration policy as the most significant and overlooked macroeconomic risk• The public policy argument against the re-privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Recorded live on the floor of the LIMRA Annual Conference, host Paul Tyler and guest host, Tom Rios sit down with Jim Kerley, Managing Partner at Clearview Partners, for a candid conversation on what really moves the needle: going deep with AI (not broad), building a clear roadmap, and supporting people through constant change. Jim shares pragmatic guidance for carrier executives—how to future-proof your career, reduce organizational stress, upskill teams, and use industry resources and peer networks to turn transformation into measurable outcomes. If you're leading strategy, operations, distribution, or product, this episode is your field guide to doing AI—and leadership—right. Learn more at
Nate Forbes is the Managing Partner and second-generation leader of The Forbes Company, a nationally recognized developer, owner, and manager of luxury shopping destinations. In this episode, Nate shares stories that span from getting his driver's license to guiding the company into its third generation. Cue “The Victors” and hear from one of “the leaders and best” as Nate brings insight, energy, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to this 71st episode of GENeration EXcellence.
When environmental stewardship becomes a core cultural value, climate-positive behaviors naturally follow. Today, cultural institutions are playing a crucial role in transforming abstract climate science into tangible experiences, emotional resonance, and collective action. It's no longer just about what people know, but what they feel, value, and do together. Join voices from the worlds of sport, music, media, television, and food as they share the meaningful steps they've taken toward building a more sustainable future.Speakers: Zay Harding, TV Host and Producer, The VISIONEERSHenry Rich, Managing Partner, The Oberon Group John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global ESG, KPMG Adam Gardner, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, REVERBMike Richter, President, Brightcore Energy Robbie Fowler, LFC legend, Liverpool Football Club Rishi Jain, Director of Impact for Liverpool Football Club J. English Cook, Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Climate Film Festival
What does it take to grow from solo to a $13M firm? Jim Hurley, Managing Partner at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, reveals the four-part system that got him his first $10M year. You'll learn: Why every firm needs in-house marketing, no matter the size How intake can make or break your revenue The referral system that generates over 50% of new cases Tech and database strategies that keep your name top of mind If you like what you hear, hit subscribe. We do this every week. VIP PIMCON Tickets: Pimcon.org Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
The U.S. Supreme Court has vastly reshaped American democracy — rolling back voting rights, enabling secret money in politics and expanding presidential power. These decisions have a real impact on all Americans by making it harder for citizens to exercise their freedom to vote, easier for wealthy interests to sway elections and more difficult to hold leaders accountable.In this episode, host Simone Leeper speaks with law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast Leah Litman, Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce V. Spiva and Campaign Legal Center Campaign Finance Senior Counsel David Kolker. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions — from voting rights cases like Shelby County v. Holder and Brnovich v. DNC to campaign finance rulings like Citizens United — and explore what reforms could restore balance, accountability and trust in the Court.Timestamps:(00:05) — What do Americans really think about the Supreme Court?(02:18) — Why does the Supreme Court's power matter for democracy?(07:01) — How did Shelby County v. Holder weaken voting rights?(16:39) — What was the impact of Brnovich v. DNC?(23:39) — How has the Supreme Court reshaped campaign finance?(29:24) — Why did Citizens United open the floodgates for money in politics?(32:37) — How have super PACs changed elections?(34:02) — How have wealthy special interests reshaped U.S. elections?(35:44) — What does presidential immunity mean for accountability?(37:30) — How do lifetime seats protect the Supreme Court from accountability?(39:22) — What role can Congress play in restoring trust and democracy?Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Leah Litman is a professor of law at the University of Michigan and a former Supreme Court clerk. In addition to cohosting Strict Scrutiny, she writes frequently about the Court for media outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, and The Atlantic, among others, and has appeared as a commentator on NPR and MSNBC, in addition to other venues. She has received the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award for her “scholarly excellence” from the American Constitution Society and published in top law reviews. Follow her on Bluesky @LeahLitman and Instagram @ProfLeahLitman.Bruce V. Spiva is Senior Vice President at Campaign Legal Center. He is an attorney and community leader who has spent his over 30-year career fighting for civil rights and civil liberties, voting rights, consumer protection, and antitrust enforcement.Over the past three decades, he has tried cases and argued appeals in courtrooms across the country, including arguing against vote suppression in the United States Supreme Court in 2021. In 2022, in his first run for public office, Bruce mounted a competitive run in the primary election for Washington, D.C. Attorney General. In addition to founding his own law firm where he practiced for eleven years, Bruce has held several leadership and management positions as a partner at two national law firms. Most recently, Bruce served as the Managing Partner of the D.C. Office and on the firm-wide Executive Committee of Perkins Coie LLP, where he also had an active election law practice. He first-chaired twelve voting rights and redistricting trials across the country, and argued numerous voting rights appeals in U.S. circuit courts and state supreme courts during his tenure at Perkins. David Kolker is Campaign Finance Senior Counsel at Campaign Legal Center. He focuses on both short- and long-term strategies to improve campaign finance laws across the country, and precedent interpreting those laws. David has spent decades litigating cases in both the public and private sectors. He worked for nearly 20 years at the Federal Election Commission, where he litigated cases on federal campaign finance law and for several years led the agency's Litigation Division. He represented the government in dozens of oral arguments, including the government's defense in SpeechNow.org v. FEC before the D.C. Circuit sitting en banc. He litigated many cases decided by the Supreme Court, including the landmark cases of McConnell v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC. David joined CLC from the Federal Communications Commission, where he served as the deputy bureau chief, Enforcement Bureau. He previously was a partner at the law firm Spiegel and McDiarmid in Washington. Early in his career, David worked as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. Links:The Supreme Court Needs to Start Standing Up for Democracy – CLCThe Supreme Court's Role in Undermining American Democracy – CLCSupreme Court's Impact on Voting Rights Is a Threat to Democracy – CLCWhy the Current U.S. Supreme Court Is a Threat to Our Democracy – CLCU.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Illegal Virginia Voter Purge at the Eleventh Hour – CLCWhat Does the U.S. Supreme Court's Recent Arizona Decision Mean for Voters? – CLCAlito Flags the Fatal Flaw of the Supreme Court Ethics Code – CLCU.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Illegal Virginia Voter Purge at the Eleventh Hour – CLCImproving Ethics Standards at the Supreme Court – CLCSupreme Court tossed out heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago, prompting wave of new voting rules – The HillU.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Restraints on Unconstitutional Presidential Actions – CLCCampaign Legal Center Responds to SCOTUS Ruling Limiting Court Restraints on Unconstitutional Presidential Actions – CLCProtecting the Promise of American Citizenship – CLCBringing the Fight for Fair Voting Maps to the U.S. Supreme Court – CLCThe Supreme Court Must Uphold Fair Voting Maps for Fair Representation – CLCAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Although retail has been out of favor over the past several years with the threat of ecommerce, it's gained traction more recently. As opposed to being venues for traditional soft goods stores, retail space is becoming utilized for other purposes such as medical services, boutique gyms, and restaurants. There's also been negligible new construction since 2008, so demand for space has outgrown supply, which has resulted in mid-90% occupancy rates nationally. Alex Smith, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Regal Ventures, acquires retail, mixed use, and small bay industrial mostly in New York and the greater Tri-State area.
In episode 219, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about strategies to personalize employee engagement.They discuss defining engagement as safety and appreciation rather than superficial perks; using the Great Game of Business approach to financial transparency and employee involvement; reducing turnover through cultural changes; prioritizing practical benefits over traditional perks; creating special interest groups beyond typical affinity programs; sourcing engagement ideas through HR office hours and direct employee feedback; addressing soft skills gaps in the emerging workforce; and the importance of trust-building through hands-on leadership presence.Check out Episode 112 of Good Morning, HR featuring Monica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way. Her insights on the value of curiosity and conversation when engaging with opposing viewpoints are especially relevant today.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.About our Guest:Rose Ann Garza, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Kerbey Lane. During her time at Kerbey Lane the organization has more than doubled in size and has won several prestigious awards related to their impact within the community and on their team members.Prior to joining Kerbey Lane, Rose Ann built her career in the restaurant and hospitality industry working with Destination Hotel and Resorts and Brinker International.A member of Kerbey Lane's Executive Team, she leads the execution of Kerbey Lane's people strategy as well as builds organizational capability and team member culture to further enable Kerbey Lane's growth and impact.She also serves as the strategic business advisor to senior leadership and the Managing Partners of each location regarding key organizational and management issues.In addition to her role at Kerbey Lane, Rose Ann serves on the SHRM Membership Advisory Council (2025-2026) representing the Southwest Central Region and over 50,000 SHRM Members across ten states. She also serves on the Texas SHRM Board of Directors Executive Council as the Immediate Past State Director.Rose Ann previously served Texas SHRM in the roles of State Director, State Director Elect, Assistant State Director- District Directors and Core Leadership Area Directors, District Director and as the Workforce Readiness Director. Rose Ann has also served her local SHRM chapter, Austin SHRM, as President, President Elect, and Vice President of Programs.In 2024 Rose Ann was named the HR Executive of the Year by Austin SHRM and recently, in June 2025, Rose Ann was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Austin Business Journal's HR Impact Award.Rose Ann received a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University and a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Texas at Austin.Rose Ann Garza can be reached athttps://kerbeylanecafe.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roseanngarzaAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives:1. Implement transparent financial sharing and employee involvement in business decisions to create ownership mentality, teaching financial literacy that benefits both company performance and personal employee development.2. Design engagement benefits that address actual employee needs rather than assumed preferences, focusing on practical support like meal allowances for families instead of traditional corporate perks.3. Establish regular face-to-face contact with frontline employees through scheduled office hours and hands-on work experience to build trust and gather authentic feedback for engagement initiatives.
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Will Ross, Co-Founder & CEO of Federato, and if you're an underwriting transformation leader—drowning in Excel, stale pilots, and disconnected data sources—this episode is for you. Will Ross isn't here to sell you hype. He's here to show what it looks like when AI actually delivers: faster quotes, better decisions, happier underwriters, and measurable results before the next board meeting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Thinking back to when Amazon released the Echo with Alexa and a bunch of us bought them and took them apart to figure out how it worked reminds me of how Wild West the early days of AI was a decade and a half ago. Now any undergraduate student taking computer science will have some exposure to AI. One of the first things they might learn is how to do simple tasks like that on very little computational resource. I love jumping into our products like that to understand how they work. Break down what AI means: There's an idea of intelligence or grasping a concept or knowledge, then there's artificial – doing something in place of a human. You can take it a step further and look at ‘generative' – generating a thing, or predictive – predicting a thing, agentic – giving it agency and allowing it to complete a task. What is it that humans do today and, theoretically, what could humans do if they had unlimited time to do their jobs? For underwriters, the process is similar across many line of business: you analyse an exposure, loss history and loss control to come up with a rate perspective, etc. Where can AI systems interact with that process? BEST MOMENTS ‘One of the things I think is really scary with AI today is its perpetuation of news cycles and how fast it spreads.' ‘No matter how sceptical people are, the vast majority of people are already using these technologies to do their jobs. By bringing them into the room, making them aware of what this technology does, and letting the interact with it, that's a powerful thing.' ‘There are going to be jobs that change, but we shouldn't think about it as AI replacing our jobs, we should think about it as someone using AI to do our job who will replace us.' ‘What we call AI today will change and change again because it always has; Deep Blue used to be called AI and is now called a chess simulator.' ABOUT THE GUESTS William Ross is a product and operations leader obsessed with solving the toughest problems in insurance with a mix of pragmatism, speed, and machine learning. As a core member of the Federato leadership team, Will focuses on one mission: turning underwriting from a slow, manual grind into a dynamic, data-driven advantage. At Federato, Will is helping specialty and commercial carriers build resilience and growth into their underwriting operations, showing chief underwriting and transformation officers that AI doesn't need to be another failed pilot—it can be the competitive edge that secures market share today. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
(Airpods Recommended) In this episode, you'll learn how women's health is often dismissed, censored, and underfunded. Michele and Bethany discuss patient advocacy, informed consent, and navigating FemTech safely using the SAFE framework (Security, Accuracy, Foundation, Equity). Bethany shares her personal experiences that led her to this work. They also explore historical neglect, and highlight innovations and privacy challenges, all while giving a sneak peek of Bethany's upcoming book, The Femtech Revolution. Share this episode with every woman you know! KEY TOPICS A New Chapter: Podcast Rebrand and Women's Health Dive (0:00) Personal Battles Fueling the Fight for Women's Health (3:13) Navigating Dismissal: How to Advocate for Your Health (9:19) Demanding Documentation: Understanding the Standard of Care (16:08) The Dark History of Gynecology: Dr. Sims' Experiments (19:45) Shocking Reality: Pelvic Exams Without Patient Consent (24:27) Dismissed Pain: Gender Bias in Medical Treatment (30:23) Dangerous Gaps: Neglect in Women's Drug Research (34:36) What is Femtech? Innovations for Women's Health (37:48) The Censorship Battle: Femtech Advertising Challenges (39:57) Protecting Your Health Data: The SAFE Framework Explained (44:21) Rise Up: Demand Better Women's Health and Innovation (55:00) RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE'S NEWSLETTER FOLLOW on YOUTUBEMichele's Book: Design A Life You Love: A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life GUEST INFORMATION Website: www.femtechlawyer.com Book: The Femtech Revolution: Harnessing Technology to Supercharge Women's HealthcareIG: @FemtechLawyer Articles Referenced: Elle article – https://www.elle.com/life-love/a28125604/nonconsensual-pelvic-exams-teaching-hospitals/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pelvic-exam-informed-consent-guidelines If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player Guest Bio: Bethany Corbin is an award-winning healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Women's Health Innovation Consulting, the first law firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to serving women's health innovators. She is also the Co-Founder of the Women's Digital Health Network, and the Founder and CEO of FemInnovation. Both companies help disrupt “standard” care delivery for women's health. *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing.
Markets had a flood of liquidations on Monday, and traders lost over $1.5 billion in positions. So, why are liquidations spiking? Is this a warning or a blip? Also, could a flood of DAT issuance be setting the stage for not just a crypto winter, but a crypto “nuclear” winter? If so, hedge funds and market structure could accelerate the pain. This week on Bits + Bips, Steven Ehrlich, Ram Ahluwalia, Austin Campbell, and Vinny Lingham talk about why mNAVs could compress and whether even MicroStrategy's stack is more fragile than it looks. They debate the bull case for gold (yes, even at these ATHs), how tokenized stocks and changing reporting cadences could open new insider edges, and what the U.S. macro picture looks like. Thank you to our sponsors! Walrus: Scalable storage that lets you publish, deliver, and program any data, onchain. Xapo: Where Global Banking Meets Bitcoin Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Steven Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Guests: Austin Campbell, Founder and Managing Partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting Vinny Lingham, Co-founder of Praxos Capital Timestamps:
This week, we chat with Katie Stanton!Katie is the Founder and General Partner of Moxxie Ventures. Katie is an investor, operator, board member, and proud mom of three kids and two “poorly-trained” dogs. She has built her career leading teams at Yahoo, Google, Twitter, and Color, and also served in the Obama White House and Clinton State Department.As Founder and Managing Partner of Moxxie Ventures, Katie backs entrepreneurs tackling hard problems that improve life, work, and the planet. She was also a Founding Partner of #Angels and has invested in over 50 early-stage companies including Airtable, Coinbase, Cameo, Carta, and Modern Fertility.Katie currently serves on the Boards of Vivendi and Yahoo and previously served on the Board of Time Inc. Her career has been defined by a commitment to brilliant people, bold ideas, and building a better future.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.Gusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Katie Stanton: @katies@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger
Michi Jigarjian is the CEO and founder of Work of Art Holdings (WOAH) and a Managing Partner at 7G Group, advancing art-led, socially responsible projects that strengthen communities. She helped shape the award-winning Rockaway Hotel's arts-driven revitalization, led Baxter St at CCNY, serves on the Brooklyn Museum's executive committee and the National YoungArts Foundation board (DEAI Chair), and has taught at Bard College.Jigarjian and Zuckerman discuss community building and designing platforms, interruptions, problem-solving, what the next step can be, ecosystems of athletes, perfect practice, flow, bringing the creative back into the game, what actually matters, how women lead differently, deserving to sit at the table, things that are bigger, who provides agency, how we do both, finding joy, loving to host, sport hobbies, letting things grow bigger than you, seeing actual change happen because of Art, and non-transactional conversations!
Tim Guleri, Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures, reflects on 25 years in venture capital and his journey from Chandigarh to Silicon Valley. He shares how hands-on experience as a founder shapes his investing philosophy, why early-stage VCs must guide founders toward long-term fundamentals, and why raising too much capital too soon can hurt a company. Tim explains Sierra's disciplined approach to partnering with entrepreneurs, the power of unique customer insight, and his hope that America preserves its structural advantage in entrepreneurship.In this episode, you'll learn:[02:10] From Chandigarh to Silicon Valley: Tim's path to venture and entrepreneurship[04:09] Lessons from Scopus and Octane: Why lived experience matters more than spreadsheets[06:07] How venture “reinvents itself” and demands a learning mindset[11:43] Sierra Ventures' early-stage focus and flexible check sizes[14:33] Why raising the maximum check can backfire[16:44] The Eudia story: Hundreds of customer interviews and unique insights win conviction[23:07] How Sierra selects only ~2 deals per partner each year[27:26] Tim's message to Washington: Don't overregulate America's greatest gift—entrepreneurshipThe nonprofit organization Tim is passionate about: American India FoundationAbout Tim GuleriTim Guleri is a Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures, where he focuses on AI, enterprise software, and emerging technologies. A successful founder turned investor, Tim led Scopus Technology to an IPO and later founded Octane Software, which was acquired for $3B. Since 2001, he has been a hands-on venture capitalist, backing transformative companies and guiding founders with lessons from both entrepreneurial wins and mistakes.About Sierra VenturesSierra Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm with over $2B in assets under management and more than four decades of experience. Specializing in enterprise infrastructure and emerging technologies, Sierra partners with founders at seed and Series A stages, providing flexible capital, operational expertise, and trusted connections to help startups scale into market leaders. Portfolio companies include Eudia, Yalo, Spectro Cloud, Endor Labs, Phenom People, Planera, Quintessent, Cimulate, among others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.
Mike Novogratz is the Founder & CEO of Galaxy. Kyle Samani is the Chairman of Forward Industries and the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital. In this conversation we talk about the $1.65 billion fundraise they recently did, how big these treasury companies can get, why they love Solana, tokenization, plans for the company, risks, and how they are going to generate shareholder returns. ======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/======================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/======================Xapo Bank, the world's first fully licensed Bitcoin-enabled bank, offers military-grade security with an unmatched blend of physical and digital security, as well as pioneering regulatory oversight, so your funds are always protected. Beyond secure storage, they enable you to grow and use your Bitcoin. Earn daily interest in Bitcoin, spend with zero FX fees using a global card, and make instant payments via the Lightning Network for unrivalled access and convenience. Visit https://www.xapobank.com/pomp to join.======================TimeStamps:0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Raising $1.65 billion for the largest Solana treasury company 5:12 - Explaining market cap vs price of token 6:10 - Why volume is so important for a public company 8:27 - Forward launching tokenized shares on Solana with Superstate 9:23 - How big can altcoin treasury companies get? 14:13 - Crypto entering Wall Street and plans to create value 20:28 - What are some risks? 26:47 - Is the 4 year bitcoin cycle over? 30:36 - Advice and how to think through investing in crypto
Herb Wagner is the Managing Partner of Finepoint Capital, a $4 billion opportunistic value hedge fund he founded eleven years ago after spending fourteen years at Baupost and two at Appaloosa under legendary investors Seth Klarman and David Tepper, respectively. Our conversation starts with Herb's hard work as a youth in small-town Ohio, his fortuitous early entry into distressed investing and hedge funds, and mentors who shaped his investing career. We then dive into the DNA that carried Herb forward to Finepoint, including the evolution of value investing, sourcing miles wide, conducting research and diligence miles deep, constructing portfolios, and current opportunities in Japan and reinsurance. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)