Podcasts about Naivety

A walkdown memory lane growing up in the 90s...Sarura wako kadeye deya nendoro chena Nostalgia, Naivety, and the Things We Didn't Questionread on ⁠Becoming The Muse⁠

Send us Fan MailWhat's actually better—experience or naivety?Most people think experience is the ultimate advantage. But the longer I sat with it, the more I realized experience can also make you rigid, judgmental, and closed off to new possibilities. At the same time, naivety—when used correctly—isn't weakness. It's openness. It's curiosity. It's creativity.In this episode, I break down why some of the biggest breakthroughs in life, sales, business, and creativity happen because people were naive enough to try before they knew they “couldn't.” I also share why James Dyson (Against The Odds, phenomenal book by the way) prefers hiring inexperienced people because they think differently and aren't trapped by assumptions.This episode is about learning how to lead with naivety while backing it with experience. Staying open without becoming reckless. Staying experienced without becoming hardened. Because if you only live from what you already know, you'll miss everything you still could become.Support the show

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. In this episode she's speaking with Eric Ries about his new book, Incorruptible, Why Good Companies Go Bad... and How Great Companies Stay Great.   All too often, founders start a company and hire an incredible team dedicated to building a company that will solve an important problem and leave the world better off.  Then they get a taste of success and life is good.  But all too often, the bankers and lawyers swoop in and the demands to “maximize shareholder value” set in.  More often than not, the company succumbs to the gravitational pull of mediocrity–or worse.  Compromises are made, rationalizations abound, and after a while people start to wonder “how did this happen?!”   Eric has thought deeply about how to structure companies so that they can remain true to their purpose and achieve great financial results.  In his interview with Kim, he shares his extensive research on companies, both contemporary and some many decades old, who have been able to make this work.   Background on Eric Ries: Over the last two decades, Eric Ries's ideas about continuous innovation, long-term thinking, governance, and market reform have reshaped company building and management practices. He is the creator of the Lean Startup method and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, The Leader's Guide, and The Startup Way. As a founder, Eric has put his own ideas into practice with the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE); Answer.AI, an AI R&D lab; Virgil, a legal services startup; and IMVU. On The Eric Ries Show, he talks with world-class technologists, thought leaders, and executives building for the long-term. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.  His new book, Incorruptible, will be released in May of 2026.   CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Eric Ries and His Work (01:31) The Motivation Behind 'Incorruptible' (04:28) The Dark Side of Business Practices (05:08) The Haunting Story of Vectura and Philip Morris (12:58) The Consequences of Corporate Governance (15:20) The Historical Context of Corporate Purpose (18:37) The Evolution of Corporate Purpose (22:07) The Impact of Purpose-Driven Companies (25:33) Understanding Financial Gravity (30:55) The Unconscious Forces in Corporations (34:43) Resisting the Pull of Mediocrity (39:14) Navigating Power Dynamics in Organizations (40:04) The Naivety of Value Creation (41:05) The Dilemma of Founder Control (42:34) Building Institutional Protections (43:36) Costco's Governance Fortress (45:57) The Cost of Governance Ratings (47:58) The Challenge of Public Companies (51:08) Taking Action for Ethical Leadership Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The armor kept us safe in the seasons we needed it. But armor doesn't distinguish between threat and love. And it's been keeping the people closest to us at a distance we never intended.Most of us didn't lose trust in others all at once. It happened in accumulation — the relationships that didn't hold, the vulnerability that got used against us, the closeness we allowed that left us more exposed than we intended.And somewhere in the aftermath, we made a quiet decision. We put on armor.We didn't call it armor. We called it wisdom. Healthy boundaries. Discernment about who earns access. And some of that was genuinely right.But here's what armor doesn't know how to do: distinguish.It keeps the people who would harm us at a distance. And it keeps the people who love us at exactly the same distance.This is the Reinforcement stage of Week 14 — and today the week's work lands in the hardest place: relationship. Because trust doesn't stay interior. It shows up in whether we're present or managed. In whether the people closest to us can reach us — or whether they're pressing against armor they can feel but simply cannot name.There's an important difference between discernment and armor. Discernment is about who earns access. Armor is about denying access to everyone — including the people who've already earned it.We get to keep our discernment. We get to be thoughtful about who receives the real version of us. But when the armor stays on with people who've proven they're trustworthy — when they're getting the managed version instead of the real one — that isn't wisdom anymore. That's the protection that has outlived its purpose.And the cost isn't just ours. It belongs to every person on the other side who has been trying to love us and keeps finding the managed version instead.Is this episode for us?We show up to relationship but aren't quite reachableThe people closest to us are getting the capable version, not the real oneArmor and discernment have started to look the same from the insideToday's Recalibration:Think of the person who has most consistently shown up for us. Are they getting the real version — or the managed one?Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you→ Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes.→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights→ Download the Misalignment Audit→ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter→ Books to read  (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.)→  One link to all things...

Air Peace CEO ALLEN ONYEMA breaks down the BRUTAL REALITIES of building West Africa's largest ai in an actively hostile business environment. Originally driven by a philanthropic mission to solve massive UNEMPLOYMENT in southeast Nigeria, Onyema details how his NAIVETY about the "1,000 jobs per Boeing 737" myth threw him into a ruthless aviation sector.Beyond the economics, Mr Onyema exposes the systemic challenges of operating in Nigeria, from regulatory hurdles to cutthroat INTERNAL SABOTAGE. In a STRIKING REVELATION, the man who built an aviation empire opens up about his own profound FEAR OF FLYING—a paradox that underscores the sheer willpower required to maintain his $100M+ vision. He tells me about the true cost of aviation job creation, how to navigate hostile emerging markets, and the psychology of leading an industry you are fundamentally afraid of.01.28 His quest was to Create Jobs: "I was Naive"02.17 The Paradox: An Airline CEO Terrified of Flying06.41. No Business Plan, Just God on his Side07.23 Financial Discipline is Key08.22 99% of Hurdles are Man-Made09.52 The Real Cost of Safety 11.05. Sabotage: An Inside Job 12:45 Surviving Nigeria's Hostile Business Environment15.23 Finance: No Banks, Your Own Money17.00. A Good Deal With Emirates18.36. The Gulf Crisis - an Opportunity for Africa20.54 What's Up With South Africa?23.33. Why He Prays to the President 25.00. From Ignorance to ExpertiseKEYWORDS:Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, Allen Onyema interview, Martine Dennis, Nigerian aviation, African airlines, Boeing 737, Doing business in Nigeria, hostile business environment, aviation industry challenges, fear of flying, airline CEO fear of flying, corporate sabotage Africa, business strategy in emerging markets ;How Air Peace started, Allen Onyema net worth business, challenges of starting an airline, aviation economics explained, job creation in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the CDA and governments were falling apart, Marnix van Rij was called back to bring calm to the chaos. Most people told him not to do it. He did it anyway. Not because it was easy, but because as he says, “someone has to stay optimistic.”With the release of his new book ‘Reflections of a Political Optimist', Van Rij shares his visions on leadership, responsibility, and finances to stay hopeful. Even in his role as Member of the Executive Board at the IMF, his name remains relevant in the Netherlands. However, how many times can one man be called in to save a party – and a country – before optimism runs out?

Most hosting companies don't start because someone dreams of running servers. They start because something is broken and users are frustrated. That's exactly how Terry Kyle built WPX. In this episode, Terry joins us to discuss how he built WPX from a single server into a globally distributed hosting company with 100+ staff, thousands of loyal customers, and a reputation built on speed and hands-on support.  We also dive into Terry's approach to modern SEO. While many entrepreneurs spend thousands of dollars buying courses and attending events, very few actually implement what they've learned. His advice is to start small, take action quickly, and build momentum through repetition rather than overthinking. He also highlights emerging opportunities, particularly in non-English SEO markets, where competition is lower, and the upside remains significant. While WPX gave Terry profit, he found purpose in his charity work after founding Every Dog Matters. Terry has built a large-scale dog rescue operation that now cares for hundreds of dogs daily. And while building a business was challenging, he describes the charity as far more difficult, both operationally and emotionally. This episode shows that success isn't just about building a profitable company. It's about what you choose to do with the resources, skills, and leverage you've built along the way. Topics Discussed in this episode: The origins of WPX hosting (05:14) Setting up the infrastructure to own a hosting company  (11:29) Growth mistakes Terry made while building WPX (16:56) Naivety in entrepreneurship is often crucial to success (21:55) Terry's advice to entrepreneurs who suffer from analysis paralysis (29:48) How to hire people to counter your weaknesses as a founder (32:32) Does parasite SEO work for real brands? (38:40) Terry's three pillars of great SEO (44:13) Where Terry sees SEO going in the future (46:33) More about Terry's dog charity Every Dog Matters (53:19) Mentions:  Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter WPX Every Dog Matters Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to break out of analysis paralysis and take action!

Most hosting companies don't start because someone dreams of running servers. They start because something is broken and users are frustrated. That's exactly how Terry Kyle built WPX. In this episode, Terry joins us to discuss how he built WPX from a single server into a globally distributed hosting company with 100+ staff, thousands of loyal customers, and a reputation built on speed and hands-on support.  We also dive into Terry's approach to modern SEO. While many entrepreneurs spend thousands of dollars buying courses and attending events, very few actually implement what they've learned. His advice is to start small, take action quickly, and build momentum through repetition rather than overthinking. He also highlights emerging opportunities, particularly in non-English SEO markets, where competition is lower, and the upside remains significant. While WPX gave Terry profit, he found purpose in his charity work after founding Every Dog Matters. Terry has built a large-scale dog rescue operation that now cares for hundreds of dogs daily. And while building a business was challenging, he describes the charity as far more difficult, both operationally and emotionally. This episode shows that success isn't just about building a profitable company. It's about what you choose to do with the resources, skills, and leverage you've built along the way. Topics Discussed in this episode: The origins of WPX hosting (05:14) Setting up the infrastructure to own a hosting company  (11:29) Growth mistakes Terry made while building WPX (16:56) Naivety in entrepreneurship is often crucial to success (21:55) Terry's advice to entrepreneurs who suffer from analysis paralysis (29:48) How to hire people to counter your weaknesses as a founder (32:32) Does parasite SEO work for real brands? (38:40) Terry's three pillars of great SEO (44:13) Where Terry sees SEO going in the future (46:33) More about Terry's dog charity Every Dog Matters (53:19) Mentions:  Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter WPX Every Dog Matters Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to break out of analysis paralysis and take action!

When the Pentagon tried to strong-arm Anthropic into dropping its ban on AI-only kill decisions and mass domestic surveillance, the company refused. Its critics went on the attack: Anthropic and its supporters are some combination of 'hypocritical', 'naive', and 'anti-democratic'. Rob Wiblin dissects each claim finding that all three are mediocre arguments dressed up as hard truths. (Though the 'naive' one is at least interesting.)Watch on YouTube: What Everyone is Missing about Anthropic vs The PentagonPlus, from 13:43: Leaked documents from Meta revealed that 10% of the company's total revenue — around $16 billion a year — came from ads for scams and goods Meta had itself banned. These likely enabled the theft of around $50 billion dollars a year from Americans alone. But when an internal anti-fraud team developed a screening method that halved the rate of scams coming from China... well, it wasn't well received.Watch on YouTube: The Meta Leaks Are Worse Than You ThinkChapters:Introduction (00:00:00)What Everyone is Missing about Anthropic vs The Pentagon (00:00:26)Charge 1: Hypocrisy (00:01:21)Charge 2: Naivety (00:04:55)Charge 3: Undemocratic (00:09:38)You don't have to debate on their terms (00:12:32)The Meta Leaks Are Worse Than You Think (00:13:43)Three fixes for social media's scam problem (00:16:48)We should regulate AI companies as strictly as banks (00:18:46)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong and Simon MonsourTranscripts and web: Elizabeth Cox and Katy Moore

AJ, founder and CEO of Daylight — an award-winning, Mac-exclusive CRM — joins Jeff Mains to share one of the most quietly remarkable stories in SaaS: a decades-long journey from refugee to bootstrapped CEO.AJ traces his path from arriving in Canada with nothing, to bartering his labor for computer access, to navigating the dot-com crash, multiple pivots, and a delicate transition from on-premise software to the cloud — all without outside funding. At the heart of his story is a deceptively simple framework: build strong systems, hire good people, and stay close to profitability.This episode is a masterclass in endurance, disciplined reinvention, and what it really means to build a company that outlasts technological waves and market cycles.Key Takeaways6:42 Adversity doesn't kill you — AJ's foundational lesson from arriving in Canada as a refugee: there is always a way out. That mindset became his default response to every business challenge.7:36 Self-reliance as a survival skill — Indoctrinated early by family: don't count on anyone else. Combine curiosity with self-reliance and you'll find the knowledge you need.12:27 Bartering for access — AJ traded free labor — sweeping floors, running errands — for equal computer time to teach himself to code. Grit over credentials.14:38 Naivety as a founder asset — Market Circle was founded after watching eBay and asking "how hard could that be?" Sometimes naive conviction is the fuel that gets you started.16:18 Timing killed the idea, not the idea itself — The dot-com bubble burst derailed AJ's first venture mid-fundraise. The idea was validated; the timing was wrong. Lesson: markets don't care about your timeline.19:36 Apple community validation — People inside Apple told AJ to stop using the CRM as a portfolio piece and sell it. External market signals matter — listen when the right voices say "people want this."27:08 The gradual pivot saved the business — A VC in San Francisco warned AJ about the "road of carcasses" of companies that ripped the band-aid on on-premise-to-cloud transitions. AJ changed strategy to a gradual 3-year migration and survived where others failed.28:54 Let customers get comfortable with change — The gradual approach gave customers time to adjust, and gave the team time to fix infrastructure, scaling, and reliability issues before fully committing.34:03 Bootstrapped discipline — Without outside capital, the rule is simple: stay close to the profitability line and reinvest constantly. Running a small deficit is only acceptable if you can make it up quickly.40:43 Jobs to be done never change, tools do — Building relationships is a timeless job. The Rolodex became the CRM. AI will change the tools again. Anchor your product to the job, not the method.44:30 Hire people who find solutions — Good people aren't just smart — they're open-minded, willing to work, and always looking for new ways forward.45:22 Take vacations to test your systems — If the business collapses when you're gone for three days, you don't have a business — you have a job. Use time off to expose what's not yet built to run without you.Tweetable Quotes"Adversity doesn't kill you. As long as you take it in stride, whenever you run into adversity there is always a way out — you just start thinking, what's the way out?" — AJ"Don't count on anybody else. You count on yourself. That means you always have to prepare for you doing the work — and to do the work, you've got to go get the knowledge." — AJ"I'll work for free if you give me equal time on a computer. I'll sweep the floor, run errands, do whatever — just give me equal time." — AJ"There's no divine inspiration. You wanna do something, just do it." — AJ, on starting Market Circle"Had we not done the gradual approach, we would have killed the business." — AJ, on the on-premise to cloud migration"Help customers become comfortable with the change somehow. Whenever people are involved, things have to be carefully managed." — AJ"You wanna test that the business can run without you — because if it can't, you just have a job." — AJ"The job to be done — building relationships — doesn't change. The Rolodex became a CRM, and AI will change the tools again, but the job remains." — AJSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Adversity is a training ground, not a stop sign. AJ's early life as a refugee didn't break him — it gave him the mental framework that every business obstacle has a way out. That mindset compounds over time. Founders who've faced real hardship often have a quiet durability that's hard to replicate.2. Curiosity + self-reliance is a compounding advantage. AJ didn't have resources, mentors, or credentials. He had a burning need to know why things worked, and the conviction that no one else was coming to save him. Those two traits drove him to bookstores he couldn't afford, to companies that rejected him, and eventually to building a product customers love.3. Gradual > dramatic when navigating major transitions. The on-premise to cloud migration is a case study every SaaS founder should memorize. The "hard cutover" approach — common, intuitive, and fast — kills companies. The slow approach feels inefficient but it gives you the runway to fix your mistakes before they cost you everything.4. Bootstrapped? Stay close to the line and keep reinvesting. Without VC money as a buffer, the game is different. AJ's rule: stay profitable (even by a dollar), and put every spare dollar back into the product. This isn't about being conservative — it's about staying alive long enough to adapt.5. Anchor your product to the timeless job, not the current tool. "Build relationships" was the job 60 years ago and it will still be the job in 50 years. The tools evolve — Rolodex → CRM → AI-assisted CRM. If you stay anchored to the job your customers need done, you'll always have a reason to exist. If you anchor to your current feature set, you'll be disrupted.6. Build a business, not a job — test it with a vacation. AJ recommends every founder take a deliberate vacation specifically to stress-test the organization. Two to three days first. Then longer. If it falls apart, you've just identified your most important engineering project. The goal isn't the beach — it's proving the system runs without you.Guest Resourcesaj@marketcircle.comhttps://www.daylite.app/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alykhanjetha/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

This week on The Best of B Team, we're throwing it back to our episode with Jeff, owner and founder of Bike Rack Brewing Co.Imagine the sun on your shoulders, a cold pint in hand, and a reason to show up, this conversation lives where small batches meet big community energy. We crack open a limited summer release designed for poolside afternoons and talk about why keeping it scarce pushes people off the couch and out to the farm to taste it fresh. From the first sip, the strategy is clear: let the beer be a moment, not just a product, and pair it with simple, smart marketing that moves people to gather.We share how a decade in craft beer turned our taproom into a home for local artists, funding albums, pressing vinyl, and turning Friday nights into rehearsal halls for a 90s cover band. Partnerships aren't a slogan for us; they're a map. When your front door lines up with a neighbor's venue, you dream up VIP-only drops and collaborations that feel earned and close to the ground. That same “build with what's near” mindset led us to a tight, fast food menu: wings done right and a giant pretzel that keeps tables happy without stealing space from tanks in a production brewery.There's also the truth about the leap. Home brew praise is kind, but scaling demands process, fermentation control, and a willingness to rewrite plans that once felt perfect. We talk through the gap between optimism and execution, the risk of leaving safe jobs, and the grit it takes to keep learning. On the board, a balanced lineup leads the way: a West Coast IPA named after local trails, hazies for modern palates, and approachable ABVs that invite another round. Along the way, you'll hear the laughter, the near-misses, and the simple rules we live by: make beers that fit your place, keep the menu sharp, and let community be the headline.If this story of small-batch creativity and hometown loyalty hits home, you need to see the full episode! Follow the show, share it with a friend who loves craft beer, and drop a review with your favorite taproom pairing, we're taking notes for the next collab.Watch the Full Episode: https://www.bteampodcast.com/bike-rack-brewing-co-crafting-bentonvilles-beer-scene/ 

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge one of the most common assumptions in personal growth that confidence must come before success. Many people wait to feel ready, certain, or worthy before they take meaningful action, and that delay quietly keeps them stuck. This episode goes straight into the psychology of self-belief, momentum, and why progress often starts before your mindset catches up.If you've been hesitating, overthinking, or questioning your capability, this may change how you see readiness and what it really takes to level up your life. Do not wait for belief to appear. Create evidence that forces it to._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

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Guests: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Al-Qaeda veteran Ahmed al-Shara's presidency in Syria highlights the group's diplomatic manipulation and Western naivety in accepting jihadists who adopt modern suits and polished personas.1924 ALEPPO

Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's state-mandated espionage and intelligence gathering operations. With Thaddeus McCotter co-host.1963

Why is it that the stories that change our lives rarely begin with certainty, but with curiosity and risk?Marc sits down with author, ghostwriter, and screenwriter Platte Clark to explore why storytelling isn't just an art form—it's a survival tool. From abandoning law school for philosophy, to writing bestselling fiction, to ghostwriting more than two dozen books for thought leaders, Platte shares what he's learned about creativity, courage, and the quiet mental practices that make meaningful work possible.This episode dives into the tension between art and business, the myth that creativity must be strategic to matter, and why naivety may actually be the greatest creative advantage we have left—especially in the age of AI.Show Partners:Get your MENTAL FITNESS BLUEPRINT here! A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip SaunasPersonal Socrates: Better Question, Better LifeConnect with Marc: https://konect.to/marcchampagneTimestamps:00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”02:10 — Discovering the identity of a humanist04:20 — Leaving law behind for philosophy and meaning07:30 — Falling in love with learning (and being a lifelong student)10:15 — Writing the first book without knowing the rules13:40 — Why quitting your job to write is usually a bad idea (and why he did it anyway)17:00 — The bird and the sword: a metaphor for creative balance20:45 — Why writing the book is the easy part24:30 — Ghostwriting, abundance, and unexpected opportunity28:10 — Advice to first-time authors: protect your naivety31:40 — AI, storytelling, and what machines can't replace34:50 — Mental fitness, breathwork, and creative recovery38:30 — Music, movement, and engineering the creative environment41:20 — Who reads the first draft (and why honesty matters)43:10 — Why every human has a story worth telling45:00 — Final reflections on humanity, story, and meaning*Special props

As geopolitics reshapes trade, technology, and capital flows, Canada's long-standing economic assumptions are being stress-tested — and exposed. On this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Patrick Leblond, associate professor and senior fellow specializing in trade, geopolitics, and economic sovereignty, for a critical examination of why Canada now needs a GIGA-scale response to a changing global order. Patrick explains how economic tools — trade policy, supply chains, data, technology, energy, and capital — are increasingly being weaponized by powerful states, marking a decisive break from the post-war rules-based system Canada built its prosperity on. Together, they explore why Canada's deep dependence on the United States has shifted from advantage to vulnerability, what U.S. national security strategy means for Canadian firms, and why tariffs alone won't protect sovereignty. This is not anti-American — it's pro-Canadian realism. A serious conversation about industrial strategy, infrastructure, and what it will take for Canada to protect its interests in an era where economic power is geopolitical power.

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For 10 years, Belkins' founders never sat down on camera to talk honestly about what building this company has really cost them.Michael Maximoff and Vlad Podoliako have spent a decade building together. They took Belkins from zero to one of the world's leading B2B lead generation agencies, built Folderly, and managed a portfolio of joint investments.On paper, the story looks perfect. But a portfolio of companies doesn't show what it feels like to live through it.To close out one of the hardest years they've ever had, Michael and Vlad finally sit down — in person — to break the silence.This special episode isn't about “how we scaled an agency.” It's about what happens to two people when they spend a decade in hardcore mode: carrying a 300-person team, making painful decisions, holding impossible targets, and trying not to lose themselves (or each other) in the process.They talk about optimism turning into realism, when caring too much starts holding the company back, and why 2025 felt like a loss even with “good numbers.”If you've ever felt the weight of responsibility as a founder, co-founder, agency owner, or someone building ambitious things inside a B2B company, this conversation will hit home.In this episode, we unpack:

Passenger started as a simple lifestyle idea yet grew into a purpose led brand with a loyal community and a clear mission. This episode breaks down how it happened and what founders can learn from the journey.Speaking with Richard Sutcliffe reminded me how often founders overlook the power of building something with clear intent. Passenger began as a small lifestyle project shaped by surf trips, long drives and a need for breathing space. It grew because the purpose was honest and the community saw themselves in the story. Ritchard talked openly about the pressure of personal challenges, the role of naivety, the importance of ego control and the reality that a brand must outgrow the founder to survive. This episode is a useful listen for anyone who wants to build something that lasts and still feels grounded in real purpose.Guest: Richard Sutcliffe, Founder of PassengerKey Takeaways:Purpose creates clarity when the business hits difficult stages.Community forms when the brand story is honest and consistent.Naivety can be an advantage when it removes assumptions.Founders must step back if they want the brand to scale.

PREVIEW. Naivety in Solving the Gaza Conflict. Husain Haqqani speaks with John Batchelor about the apparent assumption that Gaza is "solved" following a ceasefire signing in Sharm el-Sheikh. Haqqani observes naivety in American negotiators who believe they are fixing the world forever. Gaza's turmoil is noted to have persisted for at least 2,000 years, resisting efforts by historical powers like the Romans.

Visit our sponsor, Wealthfront!: wealthfront.com/robinsonSlavoj Žižek is international director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities at the University of London, visiting professor at New York University, and a senior researcher at the University of Ljubljana's Department of Philosophy. This is Slavoj's fifth appearance on the show. On episode 109, he and Robinson discussed wokeness and psychoanalysis. On episode 118, he, Sean Carroll, and Robinson discussed quantum physics, the multiverse, and time travel. And on episode 206 he, Lee Smolin, and Robinson discussed quantum physics. In episode 212, Robinson and Slavoj talk about ancient philosophy, god, communism, quantum mechanics, and psychoanalysis. In this episode, they discuss current political events, marxism, quantum mechanics, and artificial intelligence. Slavoj's upcoming book is Quantum History: A New Materialist Philosophy (Bloomsbury, 2025).Quantum History: https://a.co/d/7WFcAGiVisit our sponsor, Wealthfront!: wealthfront.com/robinsonPromo terms & conditions apply. See our affiliated link for more details.Robinson Erhardt is a Wealthfront client and was compensated for the testimonial and promotion of the Wealthfront Cash Account. This compensation creates a conflict of interest. Experiences may vary among Cash Account clients, and results are not guaranteed. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of September 26, 2025, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY.If you are eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.25% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the three-month promotional period.OUTLINE00:00 Introduction01:07 Marxism and Quantum Mechanics07:34 Why We Aren't Pessimistic Enough16:29 The Wisdom of the First Philosopher29:27 The Assassination of Charlie Kirk38:10 On Curtis Yarvin49:23 The Naivety of Pete Hegseth51:06 The Contradiction in American Fascism57:43 Could a Coup Overthrow Trump?01:04:17 The Utter Shamelessness of Today's Society01:14:15 The Danger of the Disappearing Left01:18:06 AI Is a Tool of Authoritarian SuppressionRobinson's Website: http://robinsonerhardt.comRobinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University, where he is also a JD candidate in the Law School.

In this episode of Brain in a Vat, we're joined by Brian Leiter, co-author (with Jamie Edwards) of a new book on Marx. We explore whether workers in contemporary capitalism are truly free—or trapped in a form of “wage slavery.” Leiter uses thought experiments to probe the limits of workplace freedom. He also examines Marx's labor theory of value—its strengths and flaws—and shows how modern capitalism both confirms and diverges from Marx's predictions.The conversation then turns to labor, technological change, human nature, and artificial intelligence—culminating in a pressing question: what futures of work await us under capitalism?Read "Marx (The Routledge Philosophers)" by Brian Leiter and Jaime Edwards here: https://www.amazon.com/Marx-Routledge-Philosophers-Brian-Leiter/dp/1138938505Chapters:[00:00] Introduction and Guest Welcome[00:18] Thought Experiment: Are You a Wage Slave?[02:10] Free Labor vs. Unfree Labor[05:11] Historical Context and Modern Implications[16:07] Capitalism's Role in Technological Progress[20:22] Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work[32:05] The Essential Nature of Human Beings[38:59] Critiques of Marx's Naivety[46:25] Technological Innovation and Labor[51:33] Marx's Labor Theory of Value[58:18] Fetishism of Commodities[01:00:59] Future of Capitalism and Human Nature[01:10:14] Concluding Thoughts on Marx and Capitalism

Dan Vahdat is the founder and CEO of Huma, a healthcare AI company valued at over $1 billion, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of digital solutions in healthcare and research.In this episode he speaks to Steve Roest, founder and CEO of PocDoc on his journey to creating Huma, his philosophies on growing complex companies in complex industries and on why he split Huma into units with their own CEO. Huma's technology has powered more than 1,000 clinical trials and is used in 4,500 hospitals and clinics across the US and beyond. Its platform has screened, triaged, and engaged over 50 million individuals, with millions of active users across its products in more than 70 countries.In 2023, Dan was selected as HealthTech Leader of the Year, and Huma has received the prestigious Prix Galien award twice. Dan is also a member of the World Economic Forum.

The most honest & vulnerable this pod has potentially gotten. Death, pain, drugs, cheating in relationships, divorce, mental health adversity, injury leading to inability, & disease, all experienced by one person, alone. That's what many of us men go through and I'm glad Steve opened up about it today.The Bodybuilding-friendly HRT Clinic - Get professional medical guidance on peptides AND optimizing your health as a man or bodybuilder: [ Pharma Test, IGF1, Tesamorelin, Glutathione, BPC, Semaglutide, Var troche, etc]http://www.transcendcompany.com/nylenaygaRP Hypertrophy Training App: rpstrength.com/nylePlease share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.To be part of any Q&A, follow trensparentpodcast or nylenayga on instagram and watch for Q&A prompts on the story  https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/Huge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Defend Cycle Support, Utilize GDA, Vital, Astragalus, Citrus Bergamot): https://www.hugesupplements.com/discount/NYLESupport code 'NYLE' 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleCode ‘NYLE' to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trensparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastPersonalized Bodybuilding Program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.comTimestamps:0:00 Intro & Starting Convo5:19 First Meeting & Bodybuilding Beginnings10:44 Lessons from Adversity15:01 Coaching Nightmare & Recovery17:41 Naivety in Coaching → Self-Education22:49 Relationship Red Flags & Cheating Signs26:10 Porn Addiction & Marriage Impact29:41 Final Confrontation & Fresh Start32:28 Coaching Philosophy & Client Focus36:18 Toxic Relationship Cycles40:54 Gaming Escape & Life Balance42:44 Bouncing Back Strong44:21 Childhood Loss & Emotional Suppression48:24 Healing Through Community51:21 Positive Mindset Shifts54:32 Losing Loved Ones & Grief1:02:10 California Escape & Life Reorientation1:06:34 Pat's Lasting Impact1:11:37 Chosen Bonds & True Friendship1:15:19 Creating Impactful Content1:19:54 Keeping It Real on Social Media1:23:15 PED Experiments & First Prep Dosages1:27:00 Mental Strength & Stoicism1:30:05 PED Effects & Genetic Factors1:44:07 Dexa Scan & Injury Struggles1:48:19 Prep Lessons & Stress Relief1:55:10 Microdosing & Health Phases1:58:13 Travel Nightmares & Food Poisoning2:03:20 Blood Work & Health Optimization2:05:14 Rural Grind & Work Ethic2:08:37 Training Revolution & Physique Evolution2:19:59 Weight Struggles & Bulking Mindset2:23:04 Client Coach Relationships2:29:14 Moderate Dosing & Low Dose Gains2:34:14 Conscious Choices & Coaching Insights2:36:54 Prep Relationship Struggles2:41:06 Relationship Support & Competitive Balance2:43:44 Nutrition Hacks & Insulin Gains2:47:20 Gut Health & Recovery2:53:42 Stretching & Injury Prevention2:56:22 Pro Goals & Offseason Strategy2:58:54 Risk Management & Blood Work3:00:48 Final Message & Positive Impact

We ran the biggest public study on YC company's successes and failures in history. This is what we learned about the most prolific startup incubator in history.    Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Sunday and Thursday.   Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket.   Subscribe to Topline Newsletter.   Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech.   Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast!   (00:00) - The Biggest Study on YC (00:40) - Personal Updates and Banter (03:47) - What Is Y Combinator? (04:24) - Our Research's Findings (06:26) - Advantages of Joining YC (10:40) - Challenges and Criticisms of YC (14:34) - Personal Experiences and Insights (29:47) - YC's Branding and Marketing Power (30:31) - YC's Expansion and Its Impact (31:16) - The Value of YC's Brand (34:04) - Dilution and Founders' Naivety (36:04) - Branding Lessons from YC (37:44) - Challenges and Opportunities for YC (46:17) - Chat GPT-5: Initial Impressions (50:31) - AI Companies and Market Dynamics (56:23) - Concluding Thoughts and Wins  

Katie Lam became an MP in 2024 after a career in finance. She's also an accomplished scriptwriter, having co-written five musicals. She's one of the most exciting new intake MPs, and she's ruffling feathers in Westminster and beyond. She joins political editor Tim Shipman to discuss everything from her vision for the country to the ECHR, and shares her political ambitions.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

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In today's episode of Morning Manna, we explore Proverbs 7:6–10, where Solomon peers through his window and witnesses a young man drifting toward destruction. What begins as innocent curiosity leads to the very doorstep of temptation. We examine the dangers of spiritual naiveté, the seductive pull of compromise, and the need for vigilance in a darkening world. This timeless warning reminds us to guard our steps, our hearts, and the paths we choose to walk. Teachers:  Rick Wiles & Doc Burkhart.Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.FaithandValues.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today! https://tru.news/faucielf

Ray Barbee is an American skateboarder, musician, and photographer originally from San Jose, California. He started skateboarding in 1984, when he was in seventh grade, and has grown to become one of the most iconic skateboarders of his generation. His passion and do-it-yourself attitude, which distinguish him as a musician and as a skateboarder, also define his photography. He has been developing his own photos for the last sixteen years. Rarely without his Leica M6, Ray brings the same unique perspective to the art of black and white film photography that he has brought to skateboarding. His pictures manage to capture both the loud and soft sounds of life. They document explorations, discoveries and experiences, while casually speaking of his own life at the same time. Ray's seamless approach to capturing a moment while nurturing the image through the development process and bringing it to fruition in the darkroom make his photographs as humble and honest as the man behind the lens. He is also a recipient of the Transworld Skateboarding “LEGEND” Award and in 2020 was inducted into The Skateboard Hall of Fame. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How Yoshino and Ray both grew up in the Bay Area (00:02:36) Yoshino and Ray share stories about professional skateboarder Jerry Hsu (00:05:36) The origins of Ray's journey into the world of skateboarding (00:10:00) How skateboarding can transform your creative mindset 00:17:24) The art of trial and error (00:22:03) Ray's journey into becoming a musician (00:27:02) Naivety as a powerful tool, and how it has shifted due to advances in technology (00:31:06) Building resilience (00:38:09) “The gym of life” and building character through experience (00:43:39) How Ray's location influenced his skateboarding and opportunities (00:51:45) Ray's approach to photography (00:58:17) Ray's newest photography book: The Joy is in Capturing the Journey (01:10:03) Staying curious (01:20:56) artistdecoded.com instagram.com/r.barbee

Moses Williams is an 18-year-old Social/Self-Pres 5w6 who is also on the autism spectrum. Moses describes growing up feeling that adults were hiding the truth, that essential information was missing, and that everyone else somehow knew how to be human in a way he didn't. We talk about his often obsessive fascination with taboo topics—pornography, sexual deviance, violence—not to provoke, but to answer the horrifying question: “Am I stupid for not knowing this already?” He recounts a personal collapse that left him with three options: become a sanitized version of himself, disappear entirely, or dismantle and reform collective assumptions entirely. This conversation also explores intellectual separatism, the pressure to adapt to norms that feel senseless, and the slow, reluctant emergence of a heart that wants something real. This episode contains references to pornography, sexual deviance, and suicide. Listener discretion advised. LINKS Learn at The Enneagram School https://theenneagramschool.com/ Intro Course https://www.theenneagramschool.com/intro-enneagram-course Get Typed https://www.enneagrammer.com/ Sinsomnia Podcast (Dreams) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinsomnia/id1684154994 House of Enneagram https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@houseofenneagram⁩ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:56 - Introduction to enneagram, being a loner, interested in psychology to understand people 06:20 - Animals animals animals and being intrigued by fear 09:37 - Family background, being introduced to the internet, questioning traditional beliefs 13:17 - Stigmas around sex and sexuality, parsing through frameworks of deviancy 15:52 - Reading provocative books, fascination through frustration and not being naive, needing obsessions 22:56 - ‘Worst moment of life', social incompetence 28:08 - Difficulty adapting, doing it ‘my way' and making it work, “the way I do teamwork is by not working with people” 31:54 - Trying to figure out place in the world, ‘becoming sanitized', stripping out people's assumptions 35:35 - Power dynamics, finding compatibility 42:09 - Conceptualizing an ideal world, determinism, looking for something real 45:47 - Social relationships allow ‘getting to the heart', loneliness and regret 50:23 - Being more competent at relationships, fear of feelings influencing self-image 58:51 - Realizing when type 5 isn't actually talking about themselves, speaking about people in an abstraction 1:05:40 - Differing energies with self and others, divine resonating frequencies, obsessions 1:09:04 - Coming out story, viewing family as a collection of people forced to live together, “this is who I am, deal with it” 1:17:22 - Transformation of current social dynamics, ‘shutting up', finding the people who ‘tolerate me' 1:23:22 - Differences between being on the autism spectrum and being a type 5 1:30:57 - Outro CREDITS Interview by Josh Lavine Edited by Kristen Oberly Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Coma-Media: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ --- #enneagram #enneagramtype #enneagram5

In this episode of the Operators Podcast, Mike shares his journey from founding Freshly, a meal delivery service sold to Nestle, to his current ventures in the veterinary space and venture capital. He discusses the challenges of the current economic climate for e-commerce brands, the naivety required for founders to disrupt markets, and the importance of operational efficiency. Mike also emphasizes the need for discipline in capital deployment and the complexities of strategic partnerships, particularly his experience with Nestle. The discussion also touches on the integration of AI in consumer businesses and the evolving landscape of the food industry, advocating for a balanced approach to health and safety regulations. 00:00 Introduction03:08 Mike's Journey: From Freshly to Veterinary Ventures06:04 The Naivety of Founders and Market Disruption11:43 The Challenges of Consumer Investing15:56 The Importance of Discipline in Capital Deployment21:16 Strategic Partnerships: The Nestle Experience38:07 Understanding Consumer Investment and Exit Strategies43:48 The Importance of Realistic Outcomes in Entrepreneurship49:07 Future Trends in Consumer and AI Integration56:34 Navigating the Food Industry and Consumer Behavior01:00:25 Building a Successful Veterinary Business01:06:57 Investment Strategies and Fund Management01:12:42 Understanding Wealth and Happiness01:27:10 The Duality of Building Value and Understanding LifeOperators Exclusive Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/9operators/shared_invite/zt-2tdfu426r-TepSHJP~evAyDfR29U2qUwPowered By:Fulfil.io.https://bit.ly/3pAp2vuThe Only Cloud ERP Designed to Efficiently Scale 8 and 9-Figure Brands. Northbeam.https://www.northbeam.io/Postscript.https://postscript.io/Richpanel.https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=9O&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescSaras.https://saras-analytics.typeform.com/to/T8jpuAEb?utm_source=9operator_lp&utm_medium=find_out_moreSubscribe to The Marketing Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingOperatorsSubscribe to The Finance Operators here: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceOperatorsFOPS Sign up to the 9 Operators newsletter here: https://9operators.com/

Kim (SO/SP 8w7 863) joins us for an intimate and unguarded exploration of the inner world of Eight — where sovereignty is survival, connection is a gamble, and straight talk is an act of love. From the first moments, Kim's presence is unmistakable: a force of nature, all-in from the outset, inviting others to meet her at full throttle. We explore the emotional paradox at the heart of the Social Eight — the innocent hope that others will meet her with the same raw honesty she offers, the crushing self-blame that follows when that trust proves misplaced, and the instinct to amputate not just relationships but parts of her own soul in self-protection. We delve into the Eight's preemptive numbing, the hardened stance of being the gatekeeper of her world, and the quiet grief of being valued only for what she gives — not for who she is. Kim's story is a vivid portrait of Eight's vulnerability beneath the armor, and of the slow, courageous return to wholeness. LINKS Learn at The Enneagram School https://theenneagramschool.com/ Intro Course https://www.theenneagramschool.com/intro-enneagram-course Get Typed https://www.enneagrammer.com/ Sinsomnia Podcast (Dreams) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinsomnia/id1684154994 House of Enneagram https://www.youtube.com/@UCPiABQQQE4Ret7cwmy-GmRA TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 2:08 - BOOM; here it is, 8w7 energy 6:41 - “I'm not a law of nature, I'm a force of it" 14:31 - Rejection core; cutting parts off, self-hatred 20:16 - Living as a social hexad type in a world of attachment types 26:41 - 8 and naiveté 34:35 - Social controlling, “I'm the queen of the chess board” 45:40 - Black and white mindset, 8s relationship to anger 54:07 - “You care about what I am, not who I am”, rejection and usefulness 1:02:08 - Anger vs. indifference and their role in care 1:06:52 - Understanding delusional or realistic boundaries 1:13:16 - Apologetic 8, integrity 1:22:00 - Forgiveness and innocence 1:26:11 - Outro CREDITS Interview by Josh Lavine Edited by Kristen Oberly Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Coma-Media: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ --- #enneagram #enneagramtypes #enneagram8

Today, we're diving deep into the world of electronics manufacturing from a unique vantage point—that of the press.   Mike Konrad's guest is someone who has spent decades at the forefront of reporting on the electronics manufacturing industry. Mike Buetow, president of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA), has covered everything from the latest technological advancements to the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today.  If there's a major trend shaping the industry, you can bet Mike has written about it, analyzed it, and spoken with the experts behind it.  In this episode, we'll explore the evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, from supply chain disruptions and AI-driven automation to the future of ultra-high-density interconnects and the real impact of reshoring efforts.  We'll also get an inside look at what it takes to cover this ever-changing industry—how stories are chosen, what topics are making waves, and what challenges lie ahead.   00:00:00 Insights from Electronics Manufacturing Journalism 00:03:45 The Role of Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) 00:05:00 Acquisition by PCA and Leadership Changes 00:07:17 Enhancing Careers in Circuit Board Design and Engineering 00:09:36 Collaboration in Electronics Design and Assembly 00:11:47 Unique Challenges in Board Fabrication and Design 00:14:58 The Challenges of Consistency in CM (Contract Manufacturing) 00:16:17 Diverse Strategies in Electronics Manufacturing 00:18:41 The Future of Complex Component Design 00:21:08 Understanding Moore's Law and Its Implications 00:23:39 The Impact of Tariffs on Manufacturing and Consumer Costs 00:26:09 Challenges in Relocating Manufacturing Operations 00:28:26 Challenges in Building State-of-the-Art Semiconductor Fabs 00:30:47 Supply Chain Challenges and Resiliency 00:33:15 Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Military Manufacturing 00:35:48 Impact of Trade Wars on Manufacturing Industries 00:38:12 The Role of AI in Data Analysis and Assembly 00:40:40 The Evolution of Memory Chips and Data Collection 00:43:25 AI in Pattern Recognition Across Industries 00:45:55 The Concept of Engineer Residuals: A New Incentive in Technology Adoption 00:48:33 Advice for Young Professionals in a Rapidly Evolving Industry 00:50:54 The Role of Naivety in Revolution and Evolution 00:53:15 Networking Opportunities at PCB Trade Shows

Can ambition be sustainable? Can AI scale without consequence?In this powerful episode of the xMonks Drive Podcast, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Gaurav Singh, founder of Verloop, for an unfiltered conversation on building in the age of AI.From growing up in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, to coding at 10, launching his first projects by 13, and now leading one of India's most ambitious AI startups, Gaurav shares what most founders won't:

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Jason Stone is a serial entrepreneur widely known as @Millionaire_Mentor on Instagram with 8 million verified followers and 15M dollars plus in revenue. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It's not about how many followers you have, it's about the quality of followers that you build your tribe with. 2. If you focus on giving value first, it's gonna be a lot easier to sell. 3. Naivety is the power of success. Follow @Millionaire_Mentor on Instagram - Millionaire Mentor IG Sponsor Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Jason Stone is a serial entrepreneur widely known as @Millionaire_Mentor on Instagram with 8 million verified followers and 15M dollars plus in revenue. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It's not about how many followers you have, it's about the quality of followers that you build your tribe with. 2. If you focus on giving value first, it's gonna be a lot easier to sell. 3. Naivety is the power of success. Follow @Millionaire_Mentor on Instagram - Millionaire Mentor IG Sponsor Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire

Are you spiritual naive? In this episode I will be discussing the reality of most believers in their faith journey that does not get address enough in church or in fellowship.

In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore sits down with Yannick Herrebaut, Cyber Resilience Manager at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, to explore his unconventional journey from intern to security leader. Yannick shares how his early passion for technology, sparked by gaming and building his own PCs, laid the foundation for his career in cybersecurity.They discuss the importance of strong internship programs, the transition from network engineering to security leadership, and the key lessons learned when stepping into a CISO role for the first time. Yannick also reflects on the challenges of building a security program from scratch and the critical skills needed to lead a growing security team.Key topics include:How internships can shape future cybersecurity leadersThe transition from network engineering to security leadershipThe importance of business alignment in cybersecurityLessons learned in managing a growing security teamAdvice for aspiring CISOs on stepping into leadership roles00:00 - Introduction & Meet Yannick Herrebaut02:30 - From Gaming to Cybersecurity: A Passion for Technology06:30 - Internship at the Port of Antwerp: A Career Launchpad10:00 - The Value of Cybersecurity Internships & Mentorship17:00 - From Network Admin to CISO: A Big Career Leap27:00 - Building a Security Program from Scratch35:00 - Lessons in Leadership & Team Growth45:30 - What It Means to Be a New CISOLinks: LinkedIn

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan gather themselves and attempt to solve where it all went wrong for Ireland in their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Slovenia in the Nations League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Paul Reiser (Mad About You, Aliens) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry from developing household classics like Mad About You, to keeping a finger on the pulse by appearing in current hits like The Boys, to reinvigorating his passion and career in standup comedy. Paul talks a lot about his early aspirations as a comic, the stress he believed it would cause his family, and the importance of the jester in keeping status quo in society. We also talk about the key to Mad About You's success, working with James Cameron in Aliens, and the complexities of Hollywood vs. simplicities of standup. Thank you to our sponsors:

The life of Michael Parenti is truly extraordinary, as he witnessed two significant cultural movements that changed the word. Growing up in Malibu, he went to school with the likes of Sean Penn and Charlie Sheen, met a young Madonna before she was an international star, hung out in Bob Dylan's house, and saw live acts like Nirvana and Red Hot Chilli Peppers long before MTV made them famous. As an internet entrepreneur, he became involved with the Bitcoin Foundation and also saw the early days of Ethereum. He attended hundreds of events, spoke with some of the people who are completely unapproachable today, and found himself in the middle of something magical, naive, and revolutionary. In this episode, we talk about the backstage politics that Michael Parenti witnessed and what it was like to believe in the cyhpherpunk dream more than a decade ago. Time stamps: Intro (00:00:48) Why Michael Is Exiled (00:01:54) Mainstream Adoption (00:02:11) Price Manipulation? (00:07:02) Debate on Bitcoin's Future (00:10:03) Ethereum as a Layer for Bitcoin (00:11:22) Bitcoin's Limitations (00:14:30) Government Surveillance and Compliance (00:16:21) Michael's Personal Experience with the Government (00:19:22) Reality of Government Power (00:21:21) Citrea (00:22:44) Room Mates at Pizza Day (00:24:34) Networking at Paralelni Polis (00:26:02) Ethereum as a Sidechain with WBTC (00:28:16) Bitcoin Foundation Experiences (00:32:06) Concerns Over Bitcoin's Direction (00:35:17) New York Agreement (00:37:28) Lightning Network & Disappointment (00:41:10) Bitcoin's Value and Community (00:45:13) Layer Two Labs and Bitcoin Maximalism (00:47:23) Challenges of Rootstock (00:52:17) Blockstream & Fear of Change (00:54:23) Incentives and Bitcoin's Stagnation (00:57:31) Self-Custody Challenges (01:00:38) Satoshi's Naivety (01:05:19) Zcash Is Satoshi's Vision (01:07:28) Historical Context of Bitcoin (01:12:10) Mt. Gox and Early Exchanges (01:14:55) Vitalik Buterin's Contributions (01:16:36) Toxicity in Bitcoin Development (01:18:35) Legal Uncertainty in Bitcoin (01:22:00) Ethereum's Development Model (01:24:19) Bitcoin's Future and Upgrades (01:29:09) SideShift (01:30:35) NoOnes (01:32:28) Dysfunction of Bitcoin Communities (01:34:06) Bitcoin Foundation: The Good, The Bad, The Corruption (01:35:36) Social Media's Role in Bitcoin's Evolution (02:01:10) Wikileaks and Bitcoin Intersection (02:02:09) Early Bitcoin Community Dynamics (02:04:20) Cypherpunks Mailing List Involvement (02:05:03) Wikileaks and Decentralized Media (02:06:45) Bitcoin as a Response to Financial Blockades (02:12:34) Transition to Bitcoin Foundation (02:15:55) Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth (02:18:08) Community Dynamics Across Cryptocurrencies (02:20:42) Samson Mow (02:23:28) Inflation and Daily Costs (02:27:00) Crisis of Conscience (02:28:56) Leaving Paralelni Polis and Event Fatigue (02:29:49) Celebrity Encounters in Malibu (02:30:36) Transition from Bitcoin to Ethereum (02:39:02) Music Journalism, Television & Editing (02:43:24) Crypto's Emergence (02:48:54) The Evolution of Crypto Communities (02:52:27) Government and Capital Accumulation (02:53:28) Bitcoin's Role in the Future (02:56:58) Critique of Stablecoins (03:02:37) The Need for Multiple Cryptocurrencies (03:03:57) The Absurdity of Bitcoin Narratives (03:05:02) The Toxicity of Crypto Tribes (03:09:25) Disillusionment with Cryptocurrency (03:20:43) The Future of Bitcoin (03:24:05) The Death of the American Empire, Climate Change & Economic Realities (03:25:19) Disruption and Change (03:31:05) Discussion on Realpolitik (03:34:00) Julian Assange's Impact (03:34:56) Podconf (03:36:10) Future of Bitcoin Forks (03:38:10) Redistribution of Satoshi's Coins (03:39:53) Privacy Magazine (03:43:17) Is Peter Todd Satoshi Nakamoto? (03:43:50) Identifying Satoshi (03:46:22) Early Bitcoin Experience (04:03:09) MultiBit Wallet (04:04:41) Advice to Younger Self (04:05:25) Bitcoin Foundation Today (04:06:00) Memes and Education (04:12:24) Influence on Ethereum Community (04:15:50) Regrets About NFTs (04:18:09) Personal Aspirations vs. Wealth (04:23:18) Trust Fund Kids in Los Angeles (04:24:50) Nabila Yacht DJing (04:27:51) Classic Cars vs. Luxury Vehicles (04:28:49) Selling Family Heirlooms (04:34:07) Being Neighbors with Mick Fleetwood and Chris Carter (04:34:40) Disinterest in AI (04:36:43) Focus on Privacy Tech (04:39:39) Concerns About Universal Basic Income (04:41:55) Geopolitical Implications of Technology (04:44:23) Fascination with Physics (04:51:00) Optimism for the Future & Aging (04:54:00) Cultural Nostalgia (04:58:00) Opportunities in the Internet Age (05:05:05) Historical Perspective on Human Advancement & Optimism (05:10:20) Current State of Layer Two Solutions (05:16:30) Concerns about Bitcoin's Transaction Fees (05:19:27) Future of Decentralized Exchanges (05:22:39) Incentives for Bitcoin Holders (05:24:49) Bringing Use Cases to Bitcoin (05:27:17) Impact of Other Blockchains on Bitcoin (05:29:43) Gold vs. Bitcoin Narrative (05:31:16) Physical Gold Demand (05:34:00) Lexus or Supra? (05:36:37) Bitcoin Flipping Gold? (05:37:30) Privacy Conference Planning (05:44:02) Live Viewership Metrics (06:09:09) Bob Dylan (06:12:45) Tom Petty Anecdote (06:19:09) Nirvana in Vienna (06:26:37) Desert Sessions (06:28:17) Early ZZ Top Albums (06:29:06) Stevie Ray Vaughan (06:31:11) Chess Records and Iconic Artists (06:31:44) Meeting Little Richard (06:32:50) Video Production Beginnings (06:32:50) Gary Busey's Music (06:35:04) Malibu Music Scene (06:36:23) The Doors Film Project (06:37:42) Meeting Robin Williams in Acting Class (06:41:00) Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfman (06:43:17) Decline of Western Civilization (06:45:52) Managing the Surf Punks (06:46:16) Fear and Punk Scene (06:47:09) Ramones Concert Experience (06:50:27) Talking Heads and Ramones (06:51:03) David Bowie's Influence (06:52:40) A Teenage Adventure with Led Zeppelin (06:54:07) David Lee Roth in Hollywood (07:04:39) Pink Floyd Tour Experience (07:10:47) Record-Breaking Podcast (07:12:02) First Big Concert Experience (07:14:47) Introduction to Hip Hop (07:17:08) Family's Music Background (07:22:21) Meeting Donald Fagen of Steely Dan (07:26:38) David Bowie Records (07:30:46) Critique of Modern Music (07:38:13) Music Journalism Experience (07:41:19) Bitcoin Takeover Podcast Theme Song (07:41:59) Girlfriend's Comment (07:43:11) Regret Over 1965 Fender Twin Reverb (07:43:28) Mesa Boogie Story (07:44:31) Promotions (07:49:24) Proof of Work Summit (07:50:05) Difficult Questions at Conferences (08:00:06) Experience in Music Journalism (08:01:29) Cultural Judgment and Values (08:02:00) Observations on Events (08:02:35) Podcast Purpose (08:03:02) American Exceptionalism (08:03:52) Interpersonal Interactions (08:04:06) Personal Growth and Change (08:04:40) Tribalism and Online Culture (08:05:04) Decentralization and Freedom (08:06:56) Critique of Monero Community (08:08:00) Record Podcast Duration (08:09:44)

Highlights from this week's conversation include:False Hope in Data Roles (1:17)Naivety of Junior Data Analysts (4:27)The Challenge of Defining Data (6:41)Struggles with Enterprise BI Tools (9:43)Career Advice for Data Professionals (12:36)Generational Shifts in Data Roles (16:51)Self-Service Data Requests (18:17)The Importance of Analysis Skills (19:46)The Broader Context of Analysis (21:44)Boring Challenges in AI Deployment (23:29)Technology Development vs. Human Absorption (26:14)VC Resolutions for 2025 (27:00)Value Addition in Leadership (32:08)Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (33:06)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

The world is hurting right now. We're all affected no matter how removed from the pain we might seem as individuals, whether it's the fires in LA, the wars in Europe and the Middle East, or the general conflicts of ideology.  It might seem like we're on the precipice of destruction, but this is nothing new. Times have never been ‘normal.'  It's so easy to say, why bother? It's a fair question. Why continue striving to be better? Why pursue your art, personal betterment, or whatever lights you up inside when we don't know if we'll be here tomorrow? Is it naïve? Foolish?  Rather, the opposite. Naivety is to believe the world is bereft of pain. To be wise is to understand that the world is cruel, yet to harbor faith that things can always get better, that life, regardless of what's happening around us, is worth living.  We must fight for the world we want to live in. Pursuing what lights us up inside, whatever brings us any semblance of joy, is to fight back and not let the darkness win. We are all artists, and the world needs what we have. We must be the light in the world, as it's times like these where we need art, creativity, color, love — the most. We can't give up, ever.  For more Dare to Dream content find us on: Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dare-to-dream-podcast/id1522983890⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/599zlweDDcmXP5YhOX6TFw⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoimyPFCjO_qrJhH4ALafcA⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedaretodreampodcast/⁠⁠ Vincent's Book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sky-Opens-Answers-Shimmer/dp/B0DSQ7MYRZ?ref_=ast_author_dp Join Vincent's Newsletter - Citoyens du Monde:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://vincentvanpatten.ck.page/⁠⁠ For Vincent's writing from Japan, travel photography, and more, check out:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://vincentvanpatten.com/⁠⁠ Join Gregory's Newsletter - Live a Story Worth Telling:⁠ ⁠⁠https://liveastoryworthtelling.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/laswt⁠ If you're feeling empty despite your “success”, book a discovery call with Gregory:⁠ https://calendly.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt-1/discovery-call⁠

Isaac French crafts micro-resorts & boutique hotels. He designed, built, and sold the massively popular Live Oak Lake in Waco, Texas for $1M per key. He also founded Experiential Hospitality, an exclusive course and community for the next generation of hospitality trailblazers.On this episode, Jake and Isaac discuss:Building and Selling Live Oak LakeWhat's next for IsaacNaivety as an advantageLinks:Isaac on XExperiential HospitalityConnect & Invest with Jake:Follow Jake on X: https://x.com/JWurzak1 on 1 coaching with Jake: https://www.jakewurzak.com/coachingLearn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8PwoTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:19) - The Nook(00:10:21) - Landscape hotels(00:14:47) - Getting into the hospitality business(00:21:44) - Building Live Oak Lake(00:44:57) - The numbers behind Live Oak Lake(01:04:02) - Selling Live Oak Lake(01:11:56) - What's next?(01:26:12) - Naivety as an advantage(01:30:50) - What is your favorite hotel?

Welcome to Lattes with Lucy, a special bonus series of The Royals of Malibu hosted by Stephanie Sherry (Lucy in The Royals of Malibu). Today, Steph, Emma, and Edgar de Santiago (Isaac) discuss how to end a relationship, how to keep your youthful positivity, and why Isaac might be the best choice for Ella. This show is different because we want to hear from you! Let us be the Lucy to your Ella Sinclair - and write to us your questions on life. Let us know what you're going through, nothing is too big or too small, too scandalous or too cringe - whatever you may be going through, we want to hear it. You can write/upload your questions at https://www.emeraldaudio.co/latteswithlucy for a chance to be featured in the show. • Follow The Royals of Malibu on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theroyalsofmalibu/) • Follow Stephanie Sherry on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/itsstephsherry/?hl=en) • Follow Emerald Audio on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/emeraldaudionetwork/?hl=en) • Follow The Royals of Malibu on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalsofmalibu) • Explore more: https://www.emeraldaudio.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter and essayist from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this conversation, we discuss how the metamodern shift impacts the way we communicate about God and the journey of faith. What do we do when the life strategies we've learned seem to fail? Is God much more boring than the mainstream Christian advertisements of him would lead us to believe? https://andysquyres.com/ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

Eoghan McCabe is the CEO and co-founder of IntercomThis was an incredible talk recorded live during the ODF22 cohort. Thanks again to Intercom for hosting.10 important ideas (and timestamps) from this conversation:1/ Innocence and Naivety Can Be a Superpower7:58 - “There was a phenomenal amount of naivety that allowed people to do things that were kind of like conventionally the wrong thing to do.”2/ Be Contrarian, but Not Recklessly So10:05 - “If you talk to 100 funds right now and you can't raise money, change the damn idea.”3/ In-Person Work is Better11:55 - “In person is better. And I think that the people who promote remote working are lazy and antisocial.”4/ Find Your True Passion—or You'll Fail17:55 - “Please follow your passion. Please do the thing that you love.”5/ Great Companies Ride Multiple Waves21:23 - “Great companies are built on successive waves… secular movements. They either create them themselves or they jump on ones that have started already.”6/ Hard Work is Under Attack—But It's Essential23:37 - “Most likely you're going to want to need to work seven days a week and 12 hours a day to get your thing off the ground.”7/ Extreme Homogeneity Early On Beats Diversity25:03 - “In early-stage startups, you want extreme homogeneity. You want people who believe what you believe.”8/ Customer Intimacy Over Everything26:29 - “They'll obsess about talking to customers… getting inside not just their heads but their hearts.”9/ Early Failure and Rejection Strengthens You29:08 - “The things that bruise our egos the most tend to eviscerate the parts of our ego that were making us so fragile in the first place.”10/ Hiring Brilliant People is More Important than the Idea41:51 - “The people who put that team together had an eye for that X factor.”--If you're exploring starting a company apply for ODF - our 23rd cohort kicks off November 8th in San Francisco