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Kara Tsuboi covers today's top tech stories. Michael Dell makes one of the largest donations to go directly to the American people. One of the fastest-growing college majors is now artificial intelligence. The esports champion of Excel is crowned in Las Vegas.
Kara Tsuboi covers today's top tech stories. Michael Dell makes one of the largest donations to go directly to the American people. One of the fastest-growing college majors is now artificial intelligence. The esports champion of Excel is crowned in Las Vegas.
President Trump just unleashed a game-changing "Day of Giving" with Trump Accounts—tax-deferred investment funds for every American child, seeded by a massive $6.25B Dell pledge! Watch how this pro-family powerhouse builds wealth, empowers families, and crushes midterms for Republicans. MAGA economics in action—turning newborns into future millionaires! #TrumpAccounts #DayOfGiving #America #USA #MillionaireSubscribe to Doug's YouTube Channel: @TheRightSideDougBillings Contribute! Set up a monthly recurring donation at: www.DougBillings.usSupport the show
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Buy tickets to the IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering)Feb 25th in Austin, TX: https://tickets.austintheatre.org/13274/13275 Mar 11th in Arlington, VA: https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 Apr 8th in New York, NY: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2June 3rd in Los Angeles, CA: https://www.squadup.com/events/the-best-one-yet-liveCostco sued the Trump admin demanding tariff refunds… but it's also a marketing move.Estée Lauder hired Google to sell perfume online… and deliver an ROI on AI.Michael Dell is giving $250 to 25 million American kids… and it'll change kid-gifting forever.$COST $EL $DELLBuy your TBOY Yeti Doll here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's Headlines: Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly won Tennessee's special election, which is… not exactly a flex for the GOP given the district. Meanwhile, Trump went on a full midnight Truth Social bender — 150 posts of pure nonsense — including a retweet of Kristi Noem calling for a “full travel ban” on basically whoever she feels like. He kept the chaos going at a two-hour Cabinet meeting where he bragged about his cognitive test, nodded off, and let Noem announce immigration crackdowns in Minnesota's Somali community. Pete Hegseth used his time to deny ordering the killing of survivors of U.S. boat strikes and promised more strikes off Venezuela, as a Signalgate review is set to be released. Kash Patel didn't fare much better in the news cycle, a leaked 115-page report from FBI veterans called the bureau under him a fear-soaked disaster run by a guy who once refused to leave a plane until someone found him a properly patched FBI jacket. In more anit-immigration adjacent news, Brooke Rollins is threatening to pause SNAP funds for states refusing to share immigrant data. Sabrina Carpenter, however, wants zero association with ICE after they used her music in a raid montage. And like we all knew would happen, Senate Republicans appear to have abandoned the plan to extend Obamacare subsidies before premiums spike in January (shocking). Finally, billionaire Michael Dell and his wife are tossing $6.25 billion into “Trump accounts” for kids, while Treasury kicks in $1,000 for children born during Trump's term, and Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff spent four hours in the Kremlin with Putin discussing their ever-mutating “peace plan.” Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Tennessee House Special Election 2025 Live Results: Matt Van Epps Wins, NBC News Projects The Independent: Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed NYT: Kristi Noem Recommends New Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting Axios: ICE coming for Minneapolis after Trump targets Somalis CNN: Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting Axios: Scoop: Pentagon's internal "Signalgate" review sent to Congress Yahoo: Kash Patel Justifies Jacket Meltdown by Saying He Wanted a Kid's Size Axios: SNAP benefits at risk as states resist Trump immigration data demands AP News: Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work AP News: Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions WaPo: Dell CEO pledges $6 billion to ‘Trump accounts' for American children Axios: Witkoff and Kushner met Putin for five hours on Ukraine plan Telegraph: Putin: We're ready for war with Europe Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The real scandal in the Hegseth narco-terrorist strikes? Democrats are more furious about U.S. strikes on drug boats poisoning America than an Afghan national ambushing National Guardsmen in D.C. – exposing their depravity. Stefanik blasts Speaker Johnson for blocking deep-state reforms; Trump teases 2028 bench including Vance and Rubio; DOT threatens Minnesota's highway funds over fake Somali trucker licenses; Minneapolis mayor vows to shield Somali fraudsters from feds; Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B to seed 25M kids' Trump investment accounts; Colorado dad heroically shoves armed burglar down stairs to protect sleeping children; and Scott Jennings nails why 2026 must laser-focus on domestic wins to avoid leftist court-packing nightmare. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, Pete Hegseth narco strikes, Afghan ambush, Somali fraud Minnesota, Trump accounts children, Michael Dell donation, home invasion Colorado, Elise Stefanik Mike Johnson, Scott Jennings 2026, deep state reform, Steve Deace Show
December 3, 2025Download the app HEREwww.TheDailyMojo.com"Ep 120325: Christmas Past | The Daily MoJo"In 2025, Matt Van Epps wins a race in Tennessee, sparking humorous discussions about Michael Dell's wife and a $6.25 billion investment in children's accounts. A lighting ceremony for a 53-foot silver bell tree in Nevada features a fourth grader's essay contest win. The dialogue covers political engagement, health checkups, and skepticism about vaccines. The New Century Global Center in Chengdu is highlighted, along with aviation issues and societal reflections.Phil Bell's Morning Update - Great job, Tennessee! HEREOur affiliate partners:EMP Shield - Figuring out the odds of a devastating EMP attack on the United States is impossible, but as with any disaster, the chances are NOT ZERO, and could happen any day. This decade has proven that the weird and unexpected is right around the corner. Be prepared - protect your home, vehicle, even your generator - with EMP Shield. You'll save money and protect what's important at the same time!ProtectMyMoJo.com Be prepared! Not scared. Need some Ivermection? Some Hydroxychloroquine? Don't have a doctor who fancies your crazy ideas? We have good news - Dr. Stella Immanuel has teamed up with The Daily MoJo to keep you healthy and happy all year long! Not only can she provide you with those necessary prophylactics, but StellasMoJo.com has plenty of other things to keep you and your body in tip-top shape. Use Promo Code: DailyMoJo to save $$Take care of your body - it's the only one you'll get and it's your temple! We've partnered with Sugar Creek Goods to help you care for yourself in an all-natural way. And in this case, "all natural" doesn't mean it doesn't work! Save 15% on your order with promo code "DailyMojo" at SmellMyMoJo.comCBD is almost everywhere you look these days, so the answer isn't so much where can you get it, it's more about - where can you get the CBD products that actually work!? Certainly, NOT at the gas station! Patriots Relief says it all in the name, and you can save an incredible 40% with the promo code "DailyMojo" at GetMoJoCBD.com!Romika Designs is an awesome American small business that specializes in creating laser-engraved gifts and awards for you, your family, and your employees. Want something special for someone special? Find exactly what you want at MoJoLaserPros.com There have been a lot of imitators, but there's only OG – American Pride Roasters Coffee. It was first and remains the best roaster of fine coffee beans from around the world. You like coffee? You'll love American Pride – from the heart of the heartland – Des Moines, Iowa. AmericanPrideRoasters.com Find great deals on American-made products at MoJoMyPillow.com. Mike Lindell – a true patriot in our eyes – puts his money where his mouth (and products) is/are. Find tremendous deals at MoJoMyPillow.com – Promo Code: MoJo50 Life gets messy – sometimes really messy. Be ready for the next mess with survival food and tools from My Patriot Supply. A 25 year shelf life and fantastic variety are just the beginning of the long list of reasons to get your emergency rations at PrepareWithMoJo50.comStay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com Rumble: HEREOr just LISTEN:The Daily MoJo ChannelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.
President Vladimir Putin warns Europe that Russia is ready for war after U.S. talks stall on a Ukraine compromise. Trump pardons an ex-Honduran president convicted for drug trafficking. Michael Dell donates more than $6 billion to Trump's savings accounts for American children. And India backpedals on a controversial app mandate after outrage over surveillance concerns. Plus, Trump calls Somalis in Minnesota "garbage". Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rise up, patriots—@intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove fire up Season 7, Episode 229, "Trump Accounts, Invest in America Act; Tim Walz Under Investigation," breaking down President Trump's game-changing Trump Accounts program that drops $1,000 into an S&P 500-linked investment account for every American newborn starting Independence Day 2026, supercharged by Michael & Susan Dell's massive $6.25 billion gift to fund 25 million more kids—building real generational wealth while making Social Security obsolete. Then they expose the exploding Minnesota fraud scandal where billions in taxpayer dollars allegedly vanished into Somali community schemes under Tim Walz's watch, cheer Kash Patel's FBI takeover (25K violent felons arrested, 35% spike in spy busts, 6K kids rescued, DEI gutted), and call out “doom and gloom” grifters like General Flynn for attacking Trump's winning agenda. Razor-sharp facts, zero emotional manipulation—only the proofs you need to fight back. The truth is learned, never told—the constitution is your weapon. Tune in at noon-0-five Eastern LIVE to stand with Trump! Trump Accounts, Invest in America Act, Trump 2026, Michael Dell donation, Minnesota fraud, Tim Walz investigation, Kash Patel FBI, Somali fraud, America First, generational wealth, DEI purge, General Flynn criticism, MG Show, @intheMatrixxx, @shadygrooove, One Big Beautiful Bill mgshow_s7e229_trump_accounts_invest_america_walz_investigation Tune in weekdays at 12pm ET / 9am PST, hosted by @InTheMatrixxx and @Shadygrooove. Catch up on-demand on https://rumble.com/mgshow or via your favorite podcast platform. Where to Watch & Listen Live on https://rumble.com/mgshow https://mgshow.link/redstate X: https://x.com/inthematrixxx PODCASTS: Available on PodBean, Apple, Pandora, and Amazon Music. Search for "MG Show" to listen. Engage with Us Join the conversation on https://t.me/mgshowchannel and participate in live voice chats at https://t.me/MGShow. Social Follow us on X: @intheMatrixxx https://x.com/inthematrixxx @ShadyGrooove https://x.com/shadygrooove Follow us on YouTube: MG Show (intheMatrixxx) https://youtube.com/c/inthematrixxx ShadyGrooove https://www.youtube.com/c/TruthForFreedom Support the show: Fundraiser: https://givesendgo.com/helpmgshow Donate: https://mg.show/support Merch: https://merch.mg.show MyPillow Special: Use code MGSHOW at https://mypillow.com/mgshow for savings! Wanna send crypto? Bitcoin: bc1qtl2mftxzv8cxnzenmpav6t72a95yudtkq9dsuf Ethereum: 0xA11f0d2A68193cC57FAF9787F6Db1d3c98cf0b4D ADA: addr1q9z3urhje7jp2g85m3d4avfegrxapdhp726qpcf7czekeuayrlwx4lrzcfxzvupnlqqjjfl0rw08z0fmgzdk7z4zzgnqujqzsf XLM: GAWJ55N3QFYPFA2IC6HBEQ3OTGJGDG6OMY6RHP4ZIDFJLQPEUS5RAMO7 LTC: ltc1qapwe55ljayyav8hgg2f9dx2y0dxy73u0tya0pu All Links Find everything on https://linktr.ee/mgshow Intermission Music Lemurian Shores (with Lucentia) (~432 Hz) by Spheriá | https://soundcloud.com/spheriamusic Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Brad and Abbey kick off Episode 170 celebrating the Christmas season before diving into Trump's major announcement of the Trump Accounts Program and Michael Dell's historic $6.25 billion donation, breaking down how the savings initiative will work for millions of American children. They react to Stephen Miller's fiery explanation of Biden's parole scheme, then shift to shocking stories from the UK, where a man was arrested simply for posting a vacation photo holding a gun, sparking a larger discussion on crumbling free speech and global authoritarian creep. The episode also examines psychological manipulation in modern media, the erosion of cultural individuality, and the rise of openly racist rhetoric from political commentators. In classic Brad and Abbey fashion, the show blends sharp commentary with real life as they bring viewers along for their Alaska woodshed-building project, complete with frozen lumber, bird's-mouth cuts, and plenty of laughs.
Scrappy ABM brings together host Mason Cosby and Yadin Porter de León, Director of Customer Stories and thought leadership over at Heroku, which is a part of Salesforce, to talk about going straight to the top of your target accounts without getting blacklisted.ㅤInstead of getting stuck in email blasts and third-party events that promise “rubbing elbows” with executives, Yadin shares a high-level framework that starts small with relationships your own C-suite already has, then builds proof points through web stories, webinars, podcasts, and thought leadership videos. The conversation walks through going top down from your CEO and bottoms up from directors and senior managers, doing the hard “eat your vegetables” work of segmentation, and mapping LinkedIn so you make it easy for leaders to say yes.ㅤThrough stories from Angel Med Flight, JetBlue, GE Healthcare, NASA Jet Propulsion Labs, Wells Fargo, Michael Dell, and a seven-figure deal, Mason and Yadin show how time and trust, podcasts, and truly helping individuals with their own goals can turn a focused ABM program into a powerful path to the C-suite.ㅤ
P.M. Edition for Dec. 2. Blue Origin is gaining momentum in its quest to land astronauts on the moon. WSJ's Micah Maidenberg discusses the company's challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the September strike that killed survivors of an initial attack on the alleged drug boat, but says he didn't see the second strike. Plus, Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to expand the Trump administration's plan to provide savings accounts for young children. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is preparing an immigration enforcement operation that would primarily target hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants in Minnesota, Michael Dell pledged a $6.25 billion donation to the Trump administration with the funds designated for investment accounts for children and Pope Leo completed his first trip abroad as pontiff. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Michael Dell joins from the White House first on CNBC after pledging over $6B to partially fund investment accounts for 25 million American children. He also discusses the broader AI trade and demand. Argent Capital's Jed Ellerbroek and Innovator ETFs Tim Urbanowicz break down today's market action. Pure Storage CEO Charles Giancarlo joins after earnings—the stock fell in Overtime but he makes the case for strong demand. Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu on Boeing best day since April and if the bottom if in for the stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today's special election in Tennessee's reliably red seventh congressional district, where Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn is locked in a surprisingly close race with Republican Matt Van Epps for the seat vacated last summer by Representative Mark Green. Then, they discuss today's cabinet meeting at the White House, and what is next in Venezuela and the Ukraine War. Also, new reporting on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, USN Admiral Frank Mitch Bradley and the September 2nd attack on an alleged drug gun boat in the Caribbean, where two survivors of the initial airstrike were reportedly killed by a follow-on strike. And lastly they discuss a plan announced by billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan to give $250 to each of 25 million American children to supplement proposed “Trump Accounts,” for a total gift of $6.25 billion. Plus, they chat about new rules going into effect for Pentagon reporters, with press briefings scheduled for this week that will be attended by only a few conservative outlets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joyce talks about the media creating outage against the Trump administration with misleading stories. She talks about the Washington Post's article on the missile strikes on drug boats, litigating illegal immigration and lower courts trying to block expediated removal of illegal aliens. Joyce talks about the left's inability to communicate or maintain relationships with people who do not share their same political viewpoints. Michael Dell pledged billions for investment accounts for American children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dell CEO Michael Dell explains why he and Susan Dell are giving 25 million American children $250 each to jumpstart an investment account for their futures. The $6.25 billion gift builds on the Invest America initiative, better known as “Trump accounts," created earlier this year as part of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He speaks with host Caroline Hyde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stel je even voor: Taylor Swift trouwt en besluit met haar nieuwe man in een hutje op de hei te gaan wonen. Ze krijgen een kind dat ze zonder sociale media op willen voeden. En alle fans komen tot het besef dat zij dat ook willen. Ze laten hun smartphone voor wat het is en gaan gelijk op zoek naar de liefde. Het gevolg is een geboortegolf, een groei van de economie, en een stagnatie van de groei bij techbedrijven. Klinkt als een idioot scenario, maar Saxo is er in ieder geval op voorbereid. Waar ze zich nog meer klaar voor maken, en of jij dat ook moet doen, hoor je in deze aflevering. Verder hebben we het ook over serieuzere zaken, zoals een chiptekort. Techbedrijven weten niet hoe hard ze hun datacenters moeten opschalen, en dat zorgt nu voor enorme prijsstijgingen. Geheugenchips worden duurder en duurder. Iets waar makers van consumenten-elektronica totaal niet op zaten te wachten. We vertellen je wanneer we ons zorgen moeten gaan maken om dat tekort. Het gaat ook nog over het vertrek van Jitse Groen. De topman van Just Eat Takeaway beloofde nog aan te blijven nadat het bedrijf van de beurs werd weggekocht. Maar een paar weken na de overname gaat die belofte al het raam uit. We hebben het over het nieuwe doelwit van shortseller Michael Burry. En je hoort bij welk bedrijf een puber opeens een van de belangrijkste rollen krijgt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
En el Radar Empresarial de hoy examinamos las enormes sumas que están destinando los principales gigantes tecnológicos a fortalecer su posición en el terreno de la inteligencia artificial. Las compañías más influyentes del sector se están moviendo mediante acuerdos de dimensiones históricas y alianzas estratégicas con las que buscan mantenerse a la cabeza en una competencia cada vez más intensa. Uno de los convenios más recientes involucra a tres actores clave: Nvidia, Anthropic y Microsoft. Tanto el fabricante de chips como la empresa fundada por Bill Gates han pactado una inversión conjunta de 15.000 millones de dólares en Anthropic, una de las start-ups más prometedoras y considerada rival directa de OpenAI. Nvidia aportará 10.000 millones, mientras que Microsoft cubrirá el resto, a cambio de que Anthropic destine 30.000 millones a tecnologías desarrolladas por ambas. Este movimiento, sin embargo, ha despertado inquietudes entre parte del mercado. Diversas voces especializadas advierten que la demanda de soluciones de inteligencia artificial crece a un ritmo multimillonario, pero aseguran que aún no existe suficiente infraestructura tecnológica para respaldar acuerdos tan colosales. Entre los críticos destaca Michael Burry, conocido por anticipar la crisis de 2008. En redes sociales compartió una imagen con los principales pactos empresariales de este año acompañada del mensaje: “Con el tiempo, esto será visto como un fraude, no como un simple fenómeno pasajero”. Sea o no una burbuja, el 2025 se ha convertido en el año de las grandes alianzas en IA. En apenas unas semanas, OpenAI firmó un acuerdo de 38.000 millones de dólares con Amazon para potenciar Amazon Web Services, y meses antes selló un pacto con Broadcom para desarrollar sus propios chips de inteligencia artificial. Otro movimiento relevante fue la inversión de 5.000 millones de dólares de Nvidia en Intel, con la que adquirió el 5% de la compañía. Pero el proyecto más ambicioso sigue siendo Stargate, impulsado por Oracle, OpenAI y SoftBank, que prevé destinar 500.000 millones de dólares en Estados Unidos para acelerar el avance de la inteligencia artificial. Solo el tiempo mostrará si estas apuestas derivarán en una crisis global o en una revolución tecnológica sin precedentes. Por ahora, lo indiscutible es que los grandes magnates del sector se están enriqueciendo rápidamente: según Forbes, veinte multimillonarios —entre ellos Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell y Steve Ballmer— han incrementado sus fortunas colectivamente en más de 450.000 millones de dólares desde comienzos de año.
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Send us a textWhat if your greatest contribution to the world lies in the space where joy meets mastery?In this transformative episode of HypeWomen, Sarona Wolter sits down with legendary psychologist, author, and coach Gay Hendricks—whose work has shaped the lives of CEOs like Michael Dell and earned him a seat on Oprah's stage. With over 60 books to his name, including the groundbreaking The Big Leap and The Genius Zone, Gay shares how to break free from self-imposed limits and step into the zone where your deepest purpose lives.
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Wealth strategist Nicole Webb (Wealth Advancement Group) joins to assess investor sentiment as the government shutdown enters its seventh day. Jim Cramer stops by the NYSE to talk NVIDIA and his new book. Plus, a First on CNBC interview with Michael Dell after his company raised its annual targets. Dell talks AI demand, its energy consumption and more. BlackRock's Jeff Rosenberg shares his Q4 outlook for fixed income. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elon Musk sparks backlash after issuing 48-hour assignment to employees: 'This is due by noon on Thursday'Three crashes in the first day? Tesla's robotaxi test in AustinTesla influencers tried Elon Musk's coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 milesTesla is looking to redesign its door handles following trapped-passenger reportsU.S. Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. General AssemblyThat Secret Service SIM farm story is bogusDisney Is Raising Streaming Prices to as Much as $19 a MonthApple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Google ChromeMLB will use robot umpires in 2026Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of data center buildoutNew cooling breakthrough nearly doubles efficiencyGoodwill CEO says he's preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happeningTrump says Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Murdochs will be involved in TikTok dealWeird and Wacky: NYC's newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppostStartup uses AI to fight art forgeries—with hyper-realistic copies
SUB TO THE PPM PATREON TO HEAR THE EXCLUSIVE ADVANCE RELEASE OF THIS NEARLY 4 HR EPISODE NOW:patreon.com/ParaPowerMappingTo discuss the state of communist and socialist counter-propaganda and indoctrination efforts on TikTok and the possible impacts of the imminent TikTok-Oracle-Fox merger, I'm joined by James Rehwald of MeansTV, the creator of many viral, info-laden, Marxist quote heavy, anti-imperialist TikTok sketches such as:“Join the CIA Today”“The War Machine”“Is Israeli Food Even Real?”“When you ‘vote' the imperialism & fascism away”and more.James is someone whose videos I've garnered enjoyment and edification from for a few years now and I'd been planning to ask him to come on the show for a minute once I became aware we had a mutual appreciation on Twitter, but the combo of the acquisition, Leavitt's comments the other day, and a previous interaction we had re world's sometimes wealthiest man Larry Ellison hastened my decision to hit him up and congealed the idea of attacking these topics together in my mind, and I can think of no one better to do so with.This is also a bit of an impromptu AmerIsraeli Years of Lead and PAWG aka Palantir Apartheid w/ White Gov session spurred forward by said recently assembled Zio·nist consortium's imminent TikTok takeover at Trump and the Israel lobby's behest. The logic behind this episode tying into our ongoing paying of heed to the AmerIsraeli Years of Lead is due to the fact that the Trump admin seems to be using the recent Charlie Kirk assassination / deep event as a pretext for retraining TikTok's algorithm to further suppress leftist content on the platform as illustrated by Press Secretary Leavitt. Said presser also fielded questions regarding Trump's decision to have the Bigfoot-esque, cryptid "insurgent movement" called “antifa” designated a domestic terrorist organization—which is, in its present iteration, mostly a fiction or else a mask donned by Gladioperators.Amongst that and the announcement of the Autism Action Plan (lol), Press Sec Leavitt also spoke to the TikTok acquisition, stating that, if the deal as presently outlined goes through, the app's US operations would be taken over by a majority American owned consortium helmed by vampiric, Bryan Johnson-financing multibillionaire Larry Ellison and populated by a number of Zio·nist national and cybersecurity experts, that Ellison's company Oracle will serve as TikTok's “trusted security provider”, that the servers would all be physically located in the States “without access from China”, and that the algorithm would ultimately be retrained, naturally leading to even more oppressive censorship of leftist and anti-Zionist dissent on the platform.Our convo takes a three-pronged approach (in reverse order):We expend some time and energy ParaPower Mapping the acquisition consortium together and situating it within a larger geo-and-deep political context, laying out the ways in which Ellison, Oracle, Michael Dell, the Murdochs, Fox, Andreessen-Horowitz, and Silver Lake and indirect industry and congressional backers of the Ban-Tok Bill like Alex Karp and Anthony Goldbloom and Rep. Gallagher are marked by deeply entrenched Zio·nist ideology and are inextricably entangled with the gen·ocidal, apartheid EntityWe discuss our TikTok prognoses and what the deal may mean for online anti-hasbara actionAnd I also pick James's brain re his experience as a leftist content creator; how he's harnessed video-making to promulgate postcolonial, anti-Zionist, and Marxist ideology; his writing process and the development of his distinctive, whimsically DIY, Hardboiled Nerf Gun style; and any advice he's willing to give to fellow traveling creatorsSUPPORT JAMES REHWALD:https://www.patreon.com/JamesRehwaldhttps://means.tv/programs/james-rehwaldFULL NOTES ON PATREON
David Senra is the host of the Founders podcast. For the past nine years, David has intensely studied the life and work of hundreds of history's greatest entrepreneurs. His new podcast, David Senra, showcases conversations with the best-of-the-best living founders and extreme winners.This episode is brought to you by:Cresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneursOur Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplementTimestamps:[00:00:00] Who is David Senra?[00:01:11] Brad Jacobs: Roll-up king and positive-driven billionaire founder.[00:02:26] Rare positive archetypes: Ed Thorp, Sol Price, Brunello Cucinelli.[00:06:04] Michael Dell as another exception; fear of failure and motivation.[00:06:47] Negative self-talk, excellence, and its ripple effects.[00:08:26] Jensen Huang story: “Why do you suck so much?”[00:08:54] Inspiration from Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.[00:10:00] Derek Sivers: unconventional, philosophical entrepreneur.[00:11:04] Learning equals behavior change, not memorization.[00:11:48] Jeremy Giffon insight: biographies as substitute mentors.[00:12:37] Reading biographies as one-sided conversations.[00:13:16] The chain of influence.[00:14:09] Podcasting as “relationships at scale.”[00:14:28] Coping with trauma and breaking cycles.[00:20:18] Note-taking process: books, Post-its, ruler, Readwise.[00:29:27] OCD tendencies and love of doing things the hard way.[00:31:04] Comparing our reading/re-reading workflows.[00:35:04] A family falling out and the randomness of student housing.[00:38:58] David's introduction to my work during his MySpace-era college years.[00:40:07] Podcasting influences: Jocko Willink, Kevin Rose's Elon Musk interview.[00:44:14] Five-and-a-half years of obscurity before breakthrough.[00:46:50] Graphtreon and experiments with subscription models.[00:49:25] Patrick O'Shaughnessy's endorsement sparks growth.[00:51:23] Sam Hinkie and Patrick connections fuel momentum.[00:52:19] Transition to ads and joining Patrick's network.[00:55:17] Edwin Land: patron saint of founders and Steve Jobs' influence.[00:57:02] Lessons from Sam Zell, Jay Pritzker, and William Zeckendorf.[00:58:48] Need a generous, well-connected person? You can't go wrong with Rick Gerson.[01:03:04] Edwin Land's philosophies: Differentiation and doing to excess.[01:04:30] Entrepreneurial archetypes and conflicting advice.[01:06:00] Daniel Ek as an alternative founder archetype and mentor.[01:10:59] Further founder archetypes and contrasts.[01:13:41] What is an anti-business billionaire?[01:19:55] Advice from “shark” Michael Ovitz about the value of truth in one's inner circle.[01:22:30] The hands-on approach of practical founders who live for the love of their business.[01:23:28] Doing one thing relentlessly.[01:23:51] “This can't be my life” as a powerful motivator.[01:26:57] Low introspection as a common trait among founders — and its implications about human nature.[01:30:15] Robert Caro: The only writer David believes should be allowed to write thousand-page biographies.[01:32:40] James Dyson's persistence vs. the risk of blind stubbornness.[01:34:22] Todd Graves (Raising Cane's) as an example of relentless focus on one idea.[01:35:41] Separating fact from fiction in biographies/histories.[01:41:55] Considering trainable vs. non-trainable attributes in potential role models.[01:46:11] Perusing Charlie Munger's library.[01:49:35] Dealmaking lessons on Eddie Lampert's superyacht.[01:55:34] The smartest person David knows.[01:56:55] David's obsessive craftsman approach to podcast creation.[01:58:51] Why David decided to begin a second podcast.[02:01:21] The economics of trust.[02:03:40] The benefits of cultivating a purposeful aloofness about current events.[02:07:11] Using the pulpit of publicity for good, not evil.[02:09:57] New show frequency/dynamic and how David plans to balance the burden of running two shows.[02:13:30] Teamwork with essence of turtle.[02:15:40] Adapting the Rockefeller “secret allies” strategy to podcasting.[02:17:56] Chris Hutchins: The mad scientist of podcasting?[02:18:30] Working with Rob Mohr and Andrew Huberman of SciComm.[02:20:54] Why David focuses on 24-hour cycles over long-term planning.[02:24:54] Does David worry the extra workload will disrupt his lifestyle?[02:30:18] What makes one potential guest more interesting to David than another?[02:34:34] Making an impact vs. happiness.[02:36:32] Playing the status game when your heart's not in it is for suckers.[02:44:23] Travel observations and the rarity of truly unique experiences.[02:46:26] Books as philosophical operating systems.[02:48:39] Parting thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael Dell and his investors spent twenty-five billion dollars to buy back Dell Technologies. But they weren't really buying a company. They were buying freedom from quarterly earnings pressure. I'm Phil McKinney, former CTO of Hewlett-Packard, and I witnessed how this pressure shaped decisions for years. Today, we are exploring why the WSJ's recent […]
This Day in Legal History: Little Rock NineOn September 23, 1957, nine African American students, later known as the Little Rock Nine, were barred from entering Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, despite a federal court order mandating desegregation. This confrontation became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and a key test of federal authority to enforce the Supreme Court's 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus had deployed the National Guard earlier that month to prevent the students from entering the school, citing concerns about public safety. On September 23, the students attempted to enter the school through a side door. Although they briefly succeeded, a growing and increasingly violent white mob outside forced officials to remove the students for their safety. The local police were unable to contain the mob, highlighting the state's failure to comply with federal law.The national spotlight turned sharply toward Little Rock, prompting President Dwight D. Eisenhower to intervene. The next day, September 24, he federalized the Arkansas National Guard and sent in the 101st Airborne Division to enforce the students' right to attend the school, which they did under armed guard on September 25.This event marked the first time since Reconstruction that federal troops were used in the South to enforce civil rights. It underscored the constitutional principle of federal supremacy and the power of the federal government to uphold civil rights against state resistance.President Trump is set to sign an executive order this week confirming that a proposed deal to restructure TikTok's U.S. operations will satisfy the 2024 law requiring divestment from its Chinese parent, ByteDance. Under the arrangement, ByteDance would retain less than 20% ownership, while American investors—including Trump-aligned figures like Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell—would take control of the U.S. business. The restructuring would install a U.S.-based board with national security credentials, aiming to quell longstanding fears that TikTok user data could be accessed by the Chinese government.The executive order also pauses enforcement of the divestment mandate for 120 days, buying time to finalize the deal and secure regulatory sign-offs. While the U.S. government will not take a board seat or a “golden share,” it remains unclear whether the final agreement will involve any direct financial benefit to the federal government. Still, Trump's fingerprints are all over the transaction, from its nationalistic framing to the prominent role of political allies in the investor pool. He's even credited TikTok with helping him connect to young voters—a not-so-subtle nod to the platform's political utility heading into 2026.This deal marks rare progress in U.S.-China economic talks, which have been largely stalled amid broader trade tensions. But it also reflects a larger trend: Trump's willingness to insert the federal government directly into private sector negotiations, whether by greenlighting chip exports to China or taking equity in major tech firms. Critics argue such moves undermine free-market principles and risk long-term damage to U.S. competitiveness. Supporters, however, see it as strategic economic defense.In short, Trump's TikTok solution is part national security play, part corporate reshuffling, and part political theater. Whether it holds up legally—or operationally—may matter less than the narrative: the U.S. regaining control of a culturally dominant platform while sidelining Beijing.Lachlan Murdoch, Michael Dell, Ellison involved in TikTok deal, Trump says | ReutersTrump will sign order declaring TikTok deal meets 2024 law requirements | ReutersK&L Gates is closing its Beijing office, becoming the latest U.S. law firm to retreat from China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a sluggish legal market. The Pittsburgh-based firm will consolidate its Beijing operations into its Shanghai office following a leadership review of global strategy and real estate. The move comes under new global managing partner Stacy Ackermann, who took the helm in July.Though K&L Gates will maintain a presence in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and elsewhere in Asia, its exit from Beijing reflects a broader trend. Over the past two years, major U.S. firms like Wilson Sonsini, Cleary Gottlieb, and Winston & Strawn have also shuttered offices in China due to declining deal flow and increased scrutiny of foreign businesses. While some firms continue to operate in Chinese cities, the heyday of aggressive U.S. legal expansion into China—peaking about a decade ago—appears to be over. The firm's departure underscores the mounting challenges of navigating China's legal environment in an era of strategic decoupling.K&L Gates closes Beijing office as US law firms continue China market retreat | ReutersZillow is facing a new proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of deceiving homebuyers by steering them toward its own network of affiliated agents rather than the actual listing agents. Filed in Seattle, the suit claims Zillow's platform misleads users into contacting agents who financially benefit the company—sometimes giving Zillow as much as 40% of their commissions—without disclosing this arrangement to buyers or sellers.The plaintiff, an Oregon resident, argues that these tactics violate both Washington state consumer protection laws and federal real estate laws by inflating commissions and limiting consumer choice. The suit alleges Zillow's practices result in higher home prices and a lack of transparency about who truly represents the buyer's interests. The legal team behind the suit characterizes Zillow's business model as one that exploits consumers' need for housing to boost profits.Zillow has pushed back, calling the lawsuit a misrepresentation of its operations and defending its model as pro-consumer. This case adds to a growing list of legal challenges for the real estate giant, which is already battling other lawsuits over competition and marketing practices, including one from brokerage Compass and another from Homes.com owner CoStar.New lawsuit accuses Zillow of deceiving home buyers | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week argues that as states try to modernize sales tax rules for the digital economy, they should stop framing digital offerings as either “goods” or “services” and start taxing them based on function. The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) is circulating a proposal to define “automated digital products” as those sold with minimal human intervention. While well-intentioned, this definition is fuzzy and risks creating more confusion than clarity. For example, how do we categorize a chatbot that occasionally escalates to a live agent, or AI tools that require ongoing human training? These gray areas aren't new—states have spent years litigating whether software is tangible, intangible, or a service, and this could be a repeat of that same cycle.Instead of defining digital products by how much human effort goes into delivering them, we should define them by what they do. A Netflix subscription is entertainment. QuickBooks is a productivity tool. Therapy on Zoom is health care. Consumers already experience digital services this way, and tax codes should align accordingly. Function-based categories would mirror existing tax practices, like how business deductions or ticket sales are handled, and would be far easier to scale to emerging technologies.It's true that a functional model still faces edge cases—ChatGPT, for instance, could be research, productivity, or entertainment depending on use. But these are better problems to have than trying to parse human involvement in the delivery pipeline. If states want to tax digital products sensibly, they need a system that reflects how people actually use these tools, not how they're coded or deployed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover Charlie Kirk's memorial service and its powerful messages of faith and forgiveness, Trump's crackdown on Harvard and Berkeley, fresh threats from al Qaeda inside the U.S., Trump's push to retake Bagram air base, TikTok's murky new ownership deal, Argentina's fight against socialism, and what's ahead this week on the Wright Report. Quick hits to launch your week with the facts shaping America and the world. Charlie Kirk Memorial in Arizona: Erika Kirk vowed, “No one will ever forget my husband's name — and I will make sure of it.” She forgave the assassin, telling the crowd, “That man… I forgive him.” Trump honored Kirk as a man of grace but joked, “Charlie did not hate his opponents. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponents, and I don't want the best for them.” Trump Hits Harvard and Berkeley: The White House placed Harvard on a federal watchlist restricting access to $550 million in funds, citing civil rights violations and leftist violence. UC Berkeley handed over names of 160 students and staff after pressure to expose antisemitic and radical faculty. Bryan says this is Trump waging the fight “where it belongs — in their pocketbooks.” Al Qaeda Plot Inside the U.S.: The National Counterterrorism Center warns AQ operatives from Yemen are in multiple American cities. Rumors suggest they may pose as police or medics during future attacks. Bryan urges vigilance: “While we may be done with Radical Islam — it is not done with us.” Trump Demands Afghanistan Return Bagram Air Base: The president warned the Taliban, “Bad things are going to happen” if the U.S. is not given control of the base, citing the need to monitor China's nearby nuclear sites. Kabul insists “not one inch” will be ceded. TikTok's U.S. Ownership Deal: Fox's Murdoch, Oracle's Larry Ellison, and Dell's Michael Dell will sit on TikTok's new U.S. board, with one seat reserved for a Chinese official. Trump insists user data will be controlled on U.S. soil, but skeptics warn Xi will not give up his propaganda tool without concessions. Argentina's Milei Meets Trump: With inflation down from 250 percent to 34 percent, Milei still faces socialist backlash at home. Trump may use the U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund to provide a financial lifeline. Bryan warns, “Never underestimate a death cult. Marxists don't get tired of fighting.” Looking Ahead This Week: Trump promises revelations about autism and Tylenol, a bailout for struggling farmers and truckers, and big updates on immigration, Biden's mental decline, and global conflicts from Gaza to the Pacific. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Charlie Kirk memorial Erika Kirk forgiveness, Trump joke Charlie Kirk opponents, Harvard federal funds restriction, UC Berkeley antisemitic faculty names, al Qaeda AQAP U.S. cities plot, Trump Bagram air base Taliban threat, TikTok U.S. ownership Murdochs Ellison Dell, Xi Jinping propaganda TikTok, Argentina Milei Trump Exchange Stabilization Fund, Trump autism Tylenol link, U.S. farmers truckers tariff bailout, Biden mental decline cognition
Tech sector companies are eyeing the visa updates over the weekend, as the Trump admin. is looking to apply a $100K fee for H-1B Visa affecting skilled workers. Kevin Green and Diane King Hall break down the move and whether or not it will legally be upheld. Elsewhere, they look at the premarket pop in Fox Corp. (FOXA) as shares rise in connection to reports of the Murdoch family entering a U.S. TikTok deal with Larry Ellison and Michael Dell. Later, KG previews the week ahead noting Fed speakers and PCE data will be center focus.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
President Donald Trump name-dropped media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his heir Lachlan as key figures involved in efforts to take control of TikTok in the United States. He also mentioned Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Michael Dell of Dell Technologies as potential stakeholders in a US-specific version of the app. Also, we look at an Estonian defence start-up doing big business amid increased Russian incursions into NATO airspace.
En la edición de hoy de Radar Empresarial, ponemos el foco en la más reciente entrevista de Donald Trump con Fox News. Durante la conversación con el periodista Peter Doocy, el expresidente reveló que Lachlan Murdoch, hijo del influyente Rupert Murdoch, podría incorporarse a la nueva junta directiva de TikTok en Estados Unidos. Tras meses de negociaciones y movimientos estratégicos, Lachlan ha tomado el control de la compañía, y su entrada en la cúpula que gestionará las operaciones de la red social en EE. UU. parece inminente. Trump también mencionó a algunos de los llamados “inversores patriotas” que podrían formar parte del órgano directivo, entre ellos Larry Ellison, fundador de Oracle, y Michael Dell, CEO de Dell Technologies. Serán en total siete los asientos que compondrán la junta estadounidense de TikTok, según confirmó la portavoz presidencial Karoline Leavitt el pasado sábado. Seis de ellos estarán en manos de empresas del país norteamericano, mientras que se prevé que el séptimo quede en control de ByteDance, la matriz china de TikTok, según declaraciones de un alto funcionario de la Casa Blanca. Hasta el momento, las empresas confirmadas incluyen a Oracle —que además tendrá el manejo de los datos—, el fondo de inversión Andreessen Horowitz y el fondo privado Silver Lake. Desde la Administración Trump aseguran que el algoritmo de TikTok también quedará bajo supervisión estadounidense, una medida que busca garantizar mayor transparencia y seguridad. No obstante, aún persisten algunos elementos sin resolver. El Ministerio de Comercio de China emitió un comunicado en el que insta a TikTok a buscar una solución que respete la legislación china y logre un equilibrio de intereses entre ambas partes. Mientras tanto, la estructura definitiva de propiedad de TikTok sigue en discusión. No está claro cuánto control seguirá teniendo China sobre el funcionamiento interno de la app. Esto ocurre tras una reunión entre Scott Bessent, secretario del Tesoro de EE. UU., y el viceprimer ministro chino en Madrid, donde avanzaron en el acuerdo de venta. Según Bessent, la amenaza de prohibición en EE. UU., aprobada por el Senado en 2024, fue clave para desbloquear las negociaciones.
Business Networking From Amstrad to AI: Thomas Power's Journey at the Cutting EdgeIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, we welcome Thomas Power – a tech pioneer, futurist, and master networker. Over nearly four decades, Thomas has worked with the likes of Alan Sugar, Michael Dell, and senior leaders at Microsoft, while building global communities that shaped the foundations of LinkedIn.Thomas has always lived “on the edge” of business and technology. As he says:“Always stay on the edge, always on the front line. Otherwise you miss it.”This conversation covers everything from AI to Bitcoin, from Twitter/X to LinkedIn, and why community may be the last thing humans truly have left.Key Highlights and Quotes from Thomas Power:On working with Alan Sugar at Amstrad in the 1980s:“I learned about gross margin. I learned about cash flow. I learned about preservation of cash and reserve cash… and I learned about the pain of customer service. Selling a hundred thousand computers a month with no call centre or CRM - it was brutal.”On Twitter/X being the front line of knowledge:“All the best minds in the world are on Twitter. You've got to be reading it one or two hours a day to stay on the edge. Otherwise you miss it.”“It's the most advanced platform ever created - way ahead of Facebook.”On Elon Musk:“Whether you like him or not, he's the highest-performing individual in business on the planet. He started with nothing and built it all between 21 and 51. And now he owns Twitter.”On networking with the greats:“Fly with the eagles and you'll become one. From Alan Sugar I met Michael Dell. I worked with directors at Microsoft. These brilliant minds taught me lessons I've carried for life.”On Michael Dell (1987 meeting):“I spent four mind-blowing hours with him at Olympia when he was just 21. He wasn't focused on Amstrad - he was going after IBM and Compaq. I told Alan Sugar, ‘He's cleverer than you are.' And time proved it.”On what's next (his A-B-C):“AI, Bitcoin, and Community. One is about automation. One is about money. And one is about the last thing left for humans - community.”On Bitcoin:“You get the price of Bitcoin you deserve to pay. Some bought at $1, some at $200, some at $5,000. Today it's $120,000. By the end of the decade it'll be $1 million. By 2050, $50 million.”On community vs networking:“Networking is about hunting down information, contacts and deals. Community is about emotional support, identity, and belonging. One is a hunter, the other a farmer. My wife Penny is the farmer - I'm the hunter.”On his legacy:“When I'm dead, I want to be known simply as a networker. I love connecting people. That's what I've always done.”On the risk of falling behind:“If you miss a nudge in tech, you're dead. The tech minds rule the world now - not politicians, not CEOs. Less than 400 people globally are really shaping the future. And I study them every day.”This isn't just a podcast episode - it's a rare chance to hear the lived experience of someone who's been at the front line of tech revolutions for nearly 40 years. From the early PC boom, to the rise of online communities, to today's AI-driven future, Thomas Power has always asked one question: What's next?
Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit, Ingrid Vanderveldt, serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of EBW Worldwide, shares how mentorship and a bold vision shaped her journey from the dotcom boom to building a platform to empower one billion women. Inspired by Michael Dell's rise, Ingrid built one of the first personalization algorithms for the web, exited multiple ventures, and became Dell's first Entrepreneur-in-Residence, where she helped create a $250M fund and drove nearly $1B in new business. Ingrid opens up about the confidence gap holding many women back from accessing capital, recounting how she launched a $100M fund for women and initially received no applicants — a turning point that fueled her mission to close systemic gaps. Her advice for founders preparing for an exit: define your ideal outcome early, build a “ride-or-die” support team (lawyers, accountants, mentors), and keep your paperwork tight to avoid last-minute deal risks. Today, Ingrid is focused on EBW-1, a patented tech platform using AI to deliver personalized education, access to capital, and community for entrepreneurs worldwide — helping them scale, negotiate, and exit with confidence. -- Ingrid Vanderveldt is a self-made tech entrepreneur, investor, and media personality who serves as Founder and CEO of Vanderveldt Global Investments, EBW (Empowering a Billion Women), EBW Cares Distributors, and Ingrid Vanderveldt LLC. A former Dell Entrepreneur-in-Residence who built a $250M business segment and launched the Dell Innovators Credit Fund, she now focuses on advancing women globally through access to mobile tools, mentoring, and capital. Recognized as Fast Company's #1 “Superconnector” and honored with the Forbes & Northwestern Mutual Entrepreneur in Excellence Award, Ingrid is a sought-after speaker and strategist for startups and global brands, bridging corporations, women, and entrepreneurs to drive ROI and impact. She has hosted CNBC's American Made, been featured in top media outlets worldwide, and holds a Master's in Architecture from SCAD and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UT Austin. Websites: https://ebw.one/ - https://ingridvanderveldt.com/ -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley dive into Dell Technologies, the legacy PC giant that's quietly become one of the largest suppliers of AI infrastructure in the world. Once seen as a low-growth hardware player, Dell now sits at the heart of the data center buildout — shipping billions of dollars worth of GPU-powered servers to customers like xAI, Meta, and Microsoft. With a growing AI backlog, enterprise trust, and deep global reach, Dell might be one of the most overlooked players in today's AI cycle. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 – Intro 01:09 - How Dell became a global PC behemoth. 5:27 - Why Dell managed to outcompete IBM. 10:56 - How Dell's business is structured. 14:30 - Why the PC Market is struggling to grow. 20:36 - What role AI Servers play in Dell's future. 47:23 - Whether Dell has a moat. 54:09 - How profitable Dell is and how it allocates capital. 01:11:15 - Why hardware is such a tough business. 01:14:11 - Whether Dell is attractively valued at its current levels. 01:14:11 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add DELL to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Sign Up for The Intrinsic Value Community. Norges Bank Interviews with Michael Dell. Dell Presentation on the AI PC Revolution. Jensen Huang, Michael Dell Interview on Nvidia and Dell Partnership 3rd Party Report on Dell's Moat. Explore our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Uber, Nike, Reddit, Nintendo, Airbnb, AutoZone, Alphabet, Ulta, John Deere, and Madison Square Garden Sports. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Harvest Right Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email Connect with Daniel: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
In Part One of In the Room Where It Happens, we hear from four CFOs reflecting on formative moments when they found themselves face-to-face with legendary industry leaders. Gabi Gantus of Mytra recounts a pivotal meeting at Tesla with Elon Musk, while CFO Jason Child (Arm) shares an FP&A breakthrough alongside Jeff Bezos during Amazon's early growth years. CFO Brian Gladden of Zelis reflects on leadership lessons from both Jack Welch and Michael Dell, and CFO (emeritus) Bill Korn of MBTC recalls joining Lou Gerstner's high-stakes turnaround at IBM. Each story reveals how proximity to visionary leadership shapes careers and sharpens strategic thinking — long before the CFO title comes into view.
What if we told you that Michael Dell—yes, the tech billionaire—still worries about cash flow? In this eye-opening episode, Elizabeth Gore, co-founder of Hello Alice, shatters conventional wisdom while revealing why 1.5 million entrepreneurs trust her platform. Gore exposes uncomfortable truths: growth can actually kill your business, traditional credit scores are broken, and every business needs six months of operating expenses banked—not the typical three most advisors recommend. From veterans with "terrible credit but perfect business planning" to Main Street entrepreneurs drowning in unusable data, Gore's radical solution involves AI-driven intelligence, open banking, and $60M in grant distribution that's reshaping how we fund small businesses. This isn't just another funding conversation—it's a masterclass in recognizing that your biggest opportunities often masquerade as your greatest threats.
Ever wonder what it takes to leave a "dream job" in high finance managing billions to build something from scratch? What do you learn at the highest levels of investing that can be applied to solving messy, real-world problems? This episode is a masterclass in exactly that. Meet Daniel Shonrom. After a 13-year career at institutions like Michael Dell's family office and a $73B hedge fund, he walked away to fix one of the most broken parts of healthcare. He founded Exceptional, a fast-growing software company that is making waves by solving problems most founders would never even see. In this deep-dive conversation, Meny Hoffman sits down with Daniel to uncover his playbook for finding true product-market fit, building an elite team of "drivers," and applying the principles of high-stakes investing to the world of startups. You'll discover:
A Note from James:Michael Dell. Founder of Dell. I remember in college, hearing about this kid who was building computers in his dorm and making millions. I thought it was a myth. It wasn't. He's the real thing—and he just kept going.I wanted to understand what drove him, what it felt like to deal with Carl Icahn trying to wrestle his company from him, and what success feels like after decades of being in the game. Also: I had to ask why Dell didn't invent Google. That, plus how he's now thinking about AI, cancer, and what “focus” really means.Episode Description:James Altucher sits down with Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, to trace the entire arc of Dell's career—from building computers in a college dorm room to defending his company against Carl Icahn and taking it private. In this candid conversation, Dell shares how early obsession with tech and business turned into a multibillion-dollar global enterprise, the lessons he's learned about leadership, and how he's positioning for the future with AI, cybersecurity, and gene tech on the horizon.This is more than a business story. It's about risk, conviction, reinvention—and knowing when to walk away from Steve Jobs.What You'll Learn:How Dell's dorm-room business scaled to $80,000/month before he even left collegeWhat Michael Dell really thought during his showdown with Carl IcahnWhy most big companies fail to innovate—and how to keep a startup mindsetHow Dell Technologies is preparing for the explosion in AI and edge computingWhat makes a good leader at the head of a $100 billion companyTimestamped Chapters:[00:00] James introduces Michael Dell and the origin story of Dell Computers[01:00] The economics of building PCs in the early 1980s[03:00] Winning state bids with a bike and a dorm room[05:00] Pressure to become a doctor—and the 10-day “intervention”[10:00] Meeting Steve Jobs and licensing DOS from Bill Gates[13:00] Dell's early B2B focus and international expansion[15:00] Going public and the Icahn showdown[18:00] How activist investors play poker with billion-dollar stakes[21:00] What focus really means in business[24:00] Defining leadership at global scale[26:00] Encouraging innovation inside massive companies[28:00] The failed Mac OS licensing deal[30:00] Philanthropy, education, and urban poverty[33:00] COVID lockdowns and a $100M response[35:00] The future of work and city migration[39:00] AI, edge computing, and exponential data[42:00] Gene editing, mRNA vaccines, and solving cancer[45:00] Blockchain in enterprise (no bitcoin on Dell's balance sheet—yet)[47:00] Why cybersecurity is an arms raceAdditional Resources:Play Nice But Win – Michael Dell's memoir (Amazon)Dell Technologies – Official websiteJudge rejects Icahn's move on Dell buyout – CT InsiderRichard Florida on the future of cities – Vital City NYC interviewWhat is CRISPR? – Broad InstituteHistory of MS‑DOS – WikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's an up-and-down week on J! as no champion really gains control of the left podium but we have a ton of fun with Ken going hard on referencing an anecdote, Andrew eats a lot of sandwiches, and J! continues to get horny with a "what is peen?" response. Plus, J! fans are upset with a Triple Stumper in FJ and we dive deep on Michael Dell. Join our Patreon! It's an exciting time as Andy Richter joined us for an interview last week, discussing his three appearances on Celebrity Jeopardy!, the Sony catalogue, and he tells us what it was really like to beat Wolf Blitzer real bad. You also get access to our entire back catalogue of bonuses and immediate access to our super fun and rad Discord. Come join the fun at patreon.com/jeopardypodcast. SOURCE: Academy of Achievement: "Michael S. Dell: Giant of the PC Industry"; Forbes: "Deal of the Century: How Michael Dell Turned His Declining PC Business Into a $40B Windfall" by Antoine Gara Special thank you as always to J-Archive and The Jeopardy! Fan. This episode is produced by Producer Dan. Music by Nate Heller. Art by Max Wittert.
We know him as the founder of Dell Computers — but before all that, there was a summer job, a newspaper hustle, and a level of strategic thinking that most 16-year-olds (and honestly, most adults) wouldn't even think of.In this episode, I walk you through a wild but true story of how teenage Michael Dell made the equivalent of $68,000 in just a few months... selling newspaper subscriptions. Yup. No computer, no tech — just a clever use of publicly available data and pure hustle._Key TakeawaysWhy saturated markets are actually full of opportunity — if you know how to niche within the nicheThe genius data-driven strategy Michael used to target his ideal customerHow he scaled that simple job into a small operation (and what that means for your business)4 key lessons you can apply today whether you're running ads, selling offers, or building your audience_House KeepingGrow your audience and revenue in under 5-minutes a week: Subscribe & Join 63k+ Readers > Got a business question? Want a second opinion? Ask Your Question Here _Sponsored By:Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator | Get over 50% OFF your order with this special link: https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/pylenrollInterested in sponsoring? Go here: Support Permission to CEO _Follow us on social media:InstagramTwitterYoutubeThreadsTikTok_Here's how I can help you:Master digital marketing, generate leads, and scale with paid ads. Enroll Now & Get Early Bird Pricing The Growth Community - Strategies, resources, and expert insights to optimize and grow. https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/mmMentorship/Advisor/Consulting - High-level support to refine funnels, ads, and scale efficiently. https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/mentorship__Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts [CLICK HERE]"I love this podcast so much!" If that sounds like you, please take a moment to rate and review the show— Your support keeps this podcast going. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!_
Akio Morita was a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Sony. Born as the first son and fifteenth-generation heir to a 300-year-old sake-brewing family in Japan, Akio eschewed the traditional path to forge his own legacy in electronics.In post-war Japan, Akio joined forces with Masaru Ibuka to found Sony. They started in a burned-out department store with limited resources—to build their first product they had to buy supplies on the black market. Akio was determined to change the global perception of Japanese goods as poor quality. From day one he set out to build high-quality, differentiated products, targeted at affluent markets. Akio believed in long-term vision over short-term profits, product innovation without market research, and brand building over immediate profits. Against all opposition, including inside of his own company, Akio invented one of the most successful consumer products of all time: The Walkman. It sold over 400 million units and inspired countless other entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, James Dyson, and Phil Knight. This episode is what I learned from rereading Akio's classic 1986 autobiography Made In Japan. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast
In this episode of Tech Sales Insights, Randy Seidl is joined by Crawford Del Prete, President at IDC, to discuss IT trends for 2025 and what every seller should know about the market direction. The conversation covers Crawford's extensive career path, the role of AI in sales, infrastructure growth, and IDC's new Tech Match product. They delve into the importance of understanding customer needs, leveraging AI for sales preparation, and the transformation in application software businesses. Crawford shares insights on successful sales strategies, the significance of mentorship, and how IDC is positioning itself for future technological trends. The episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo and brought to you by the Sales Community.KEY TAKEAWAYSAI in Sales: Embrace AI tools for significant enhancements in preparedness and effectiveness in sales meetings. Lean into AI to stay competitive.Industry Growth: Infrastructure layer investments will continue growing, driven by AI advancements, with notable 55% growth in the past year.Customer-Centric Approach: Successful companies understand and address the specific "jobs to be done" by customers, leveraging deep market intelligence.IDC Tech Match: IDC's new platform helps IT buyers with AI-assisted RFP generation and vendor shortlisting, easing the buying process.Leadership & Training: Continuous training and adapting to industry trends are crucial for maintaining relevancy and operational excellence.Use of Data: Effective data sovereignty and orchestration are vital in AI adoption for mitigating risks and ensuring data control.QUOTES"If you're a seller and you're not getting prepared for meetings with AI, you're going to get screamed at.""Michael Dell has an uncanny ability to capitalize on industry transitions effectively.""Technology has reinvented itself five times since I started. You gotta love that transition to keep up.""Companies that use IDC services effectively are those that deeply understand customer problems."Find out more about Crawford Del Prete through the link/s below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/crawford-del-prete-082221/This episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo, the GTM Platform sponsor of the Sales Community. ZoomInfo is the go-to-market platform that helps businesses find, acquire and grow their customers. Businesses use ZoomInfo data and platform to increase efficiency, align sales and marketing teams, and consolidate technology stacks.
This is one of the most extraordinary founder stories you will ever hear. Michael Dell started his company with $1000 when he was 19 years old. The revenues for the first 16 years of Dell look like this:1984 $6M1985 $33M1986 $67M1987 $159M1988 $258M1989 $388M1990 $546M1991 $890M1992 $2B1993 $2.9B1994 $3.5B1995 $5.3B1996 $7.8B1997 $12.3B1998 $18.2B1999 $25.3BDell had been profitable for every quarter of its existence. By 2012 the story had changed. The consensus was that Dell was dead. Michael Dell certainly didn't think so — and besides—he was incapable of giving up on the company that bears his name. As he said at the time "I will care about this company after I'm dead!" Michael takes his company private, completes the largest acquisition in technology history, and remerges perfectly positioned for the age of AI. Michael Dell has been working on his company for over 40 years and it feels like he's just getting started. In his autobiography he shares the most important lessons he's learned. It's a treasure trove for entrepreneurs and leaders. This episode is what I learned from reading Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey From Founder to Leader by Michael Dell and Direct From Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry by Michael Dell. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast
Because of the podcast I get to meet a lot of super successful people. I'm always asking them "Who is the smartest person you know" and "Who do you think has the best business?". "Ken Griffin" is a very common answer. I've heard Ken described in two ways: "Winner" and "Killer". For years I've come across interesting anecdotes about Ken. Like when he appears as a 19 year old kid in Ed Thorp's excellent autobiography A Man For All Markets. Or when John Arnold describe Ken's intense competitive drive following the blowup of Enron. And then consider the fact that I'm obsessed with people who run their business for decades (Ken founded Citadel 35 years ago and Citadel Securities 23 years ago) — and I knew I had to make an episode about his life and work. The only problem was there's no great biography of Ken. So to make this episode I transcribed this talk that Ken gave at Yale. And for additional context I read the book Ken recommends: Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast