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In episode 103 of The Neon Crew Podcast, Kyle and Mac discuss their first kid-friendly episode, how Tim Allen's got that dog in him, and the best way to seal the Honmoon.LISTEN TO PODCAST HERE:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AI17IdYnujCrtSc7M5EKG?si=58d599af20514ae8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neon-crew-podcast/id1585795358SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeonCrewPodcastYouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neon_crew_podcast/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNeonCrewPodcast?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1374844203&from_page=listing Night Call with Sam ParkerSam's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockPartyAcademy/featured Music by Gideon HunterGideon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wakerisefall Logo design by Lauren HunterLauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineandsun/?fbclid=IwAR1zgGnVTNcnK6lji2A5NhDj-NCmD3f1PLqj1ckjr220HiWvsFJisfy9n8g Timestamps:00:00 | Intro7:18 | KPop Demon Hunters (SPOILERS)59:53 | The Shaggy Dog (SPOILERS)2:05:17 | Mac's recommendation for episode 104

A full founder's arc: starting small, building global SaaS companies from Hyderabad, taking one to IPO, another to a billion-dollar exit, and then choosing to begin again (and again).Kiran Darisi began at Zoho, founding team member of Freshworks at 25, and stayed twelve years till the company went public. Today he is building Atomicwork, reinventing service management in the AI era. Sreedhar Peddineni started with Host Analytics back when SaaS was still called application service provider, went on to create the customer success category with Gainsight, and is now on his third venture with GTM Buddy.In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build companies that last for decades. We discuss how startups can find the “Goldilocks zone”,why smaller teams are creating more value than ever, and the mistakes founders often make when moving from SMB to enterprise.Both founders share how AI is reshaping every layer of SaaS, why it's both eating the pie and expanding it and what's left for entrepreneurs when the biggest AI companies are chasing every vertical.This conversation looks back at some of India's iconic SaaS companies, shares lessons from two decades of building, and looks ahead to the future of SaaS from India.0:00 — Atomicwork x GTM Buddy1:17 — Why They Chose to Be Founders Again8:27 — How to generate pipeline predictability at a startup?16:46 — Becoming Freshworks' Co-Founder at 2519:43 — How Atomicwork Co-Founders Connected & Chose Their Problem23:25 — Building Companies That Last for Decades27:18 — Why Smaller, High-Quality Teams Win30:21 — 1st vs 2nd Founders: What They Get Wrong31:56 — Scaling: SMB → Mid-Market → Enterprise33:36 — Category Creation at Gainsight40:03 — Disrupting vs Expanding Large Categories44:08 — How to Choose the Right Market49:08 — Why Atomicwork Chose This Category53:11 — The 'Goldilocks Zone' for a Startup Category57:11 — Can Salesforce Be Replaced?58:26 — Neon Fund x Atomicwork1:01:27 — Neon Fund x GTM Buddy1:03:44 — If Big AI Goes Everywhere, What's Left for B2B SaaS?1:07:36 — What to Build in the AI Era?1:10:35 — Is AI Expanding the Pie While Eating It?1:17:03 — How Useful Are Custom GPTs for Companies?1:20:34 — Workflows vs AI Workforce-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Tannis Blaine isn't gone. Not yet. He's stuck in limbo, tethered to his broken body, begging Clarence for help to finally pass over. Back at the hideout, they remember that no one has rescued Wolf from prison. Now it's their mission to get him back… unless he's been reached by someone else already...When crush is around, the stakes are extremely high and- wait… who just ate that?PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2Dust world RPG Podcast is an actual play Role-playing podcast like the Adventure Zone Podcast or Critical Role. The setting is a sci-fi western a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter into dust creating the wastelands.Dust World RPG is a Powered By The Apocalypse game. Dust World is a Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell Copywrite 2020. The setting was created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar. The game was written by Paul-Thomas Parnell and Dumaresq de Pencier.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Of The Week actually play roleplaying podcast inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. It takes place in a small strange town called Pine Forge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA, and follows, the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries of the Strangers in the Pines.https://www.therpgempire.com/strangers-in-the-pinesCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord Server to chat with us and talk all things RPGs: https://discord.gg/2jnyGv9Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempireJoin the Empire!

Guess who's back? No, not Generalissimo Francisco Franco, he's still dead. We've got someone much better than him: the Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell has returned to join John and El'Ahrai as they review "The Roses", "The Conjuring: Last Rites", "Dangerous Animals", and "Twinless"! Sounds like a rip-roaring good time! You should listen! There's sinning in my heart, there's evil in the world but when I got no one, I talk to God. I ask for strength, I ask for forgiveness, not peace at the end of my days when I got no more life to live or no more good to do but today, right now... What's your heaven?

Welcome back to another episode of The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. Kawhi and The Clippers find themselves in hot water over his contract history, Ben Simmons may retire from the NBA at an early age, and Pat cut his dreads off. Pat linked up with Neon for another livestream, Pat and Rone debate the level of criticism Trae Young gets compared to Luka, and the WNBA drama picks up. Make sure to subscribe to the pod and if you're a kid, listen to your parents. ADS: -- DraftKings: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Get 1 promo code to redeem discounted NFL Sunday Ticket subscription and max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. NFL Sunday Ticket: YouTube TV base plan (not included in this offer) required to watch Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Subscription autorenews yearly at then-current price (currently $378 for YouTube TV subscribers, or $480 for YouTube subscribers); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, embargoes and eligibility requirements apply. No refunds. Commercial use excluded. Addt'l terms: https://tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket/draftkings/. Offer ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. -- Vuori: Go to https://vuori.com/patbev for 20% off your first purchase. -- Blue Chew: Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code PATBEV at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping. https://BlueChew.comYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/patbevpod

2025 marks 30 years since the birth of the Nike Air Max 95, we've seen a slew of collaborations with the likes of Levi's, Corteiz, A Ma Maniere and OG re-releases like the Neon's, the Mandarins etc but is this the 95's best year ever or are we experiencing recency bias?TheStockroom also took the time to look back on some of the best parts of 2025 from footwear, fashion and music as we've had a jam packed year from Tyler The Creator, Paris Fashion Week, BBK x Corteiz etc, and we're here to discuss it all so make sure to tap in!Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear#fashion #music #footwear CHAPTERS00:00 - Getting Complaints Off Our Chest09:36 - What's On The Table? - The Awake NY Air Jordan 522:08 - What's On Foot?24:38 - How Did We Feel About The Air Jordan 5 Rollout?27:32 - What Are The Best Sneakers That Have Released This Year?34:39 - Best Campaign Of The Year So Far?41:40 - What's Been The Most Wearable Shoe Of This Year? & What Have We Been Wearing The Most?49:29 - Block P Put Together A Manifesto & Got A Job At Nike52:43 - Has Any Shoe Had A Better Year Than The Air Max 95? (2025)1:00:34 - Slawn's Kaws Collab Created A Lot Of Noise On Socials1:11:27 - Kicks You Need Before You Go To University

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Jen Gatien - Men Of WarMen of War Is the Wild but True Tale of a Mississauga Mercenary. Released through Neon on demand September 9th.Men of War is a 2024 documentary film directed and produced by Jen Gatien and Billy Corben. It follows Jordan Goudreau and Operation Gideon (2020).It had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. It was released in a limited release for awards consideration on May 30, 2025, prior to video on demand on September 9, 2025, by Neon.Operation Gideon (Spanish: Operación Gedeón) was an unsuccessful attempt by the Active Coalition of the Venezuelan International Reserve, Venezuelan dissidents, and a private security firm, Jordan Goudreau's Silvercorp USA, to infiltrate Venezuela by sea and remove Nicolás Maduro from power. The plan executed from 3 to 4 May 2020 was for expatriate Venezuelan former military personnel living in Colombia to enter the country by boat at Macuto, take control of an airfield, capture Maduro and other high-level figures in his administration, and expel them from the country.Website InstagramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Grab a poncho because things get messy when Joe & Graham sit down to discuss Joe Begos' latest neon-drenched splatterfest, Jimmy & Stiggs. Will the fellas make it out alive or will they suffer a fate worse than being trapped in an aparment with killer aliens and enough booze & drugs to kill 13 Keith Richards? Tune in to find out!!

THE SWIMMER (1968) We dive deep in to The Swimmer and discuss and analyze, maybe just a little bit the glorious film directed by Frank Perry, based on a screenplay by Eleanor Perry, from the 12 page short story by John Cheever. "Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town."If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

Jen Gatien - Men Of WarMen of War Is the Wild but True Tale of a Mississauga MercenaryMen of War is a 2024 documentary film directed and produced by Jen Gatien and Billy Corben. It follows Jordan Goudreau and Operation Gideon (2020).It had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. It was released in a limited release for awards consideration on May 30, 2025, prior to video on demand on September 9, 2025, by Neon.Operation Gideon (Spanish: Operación Gedeón) was an unsuccessful attempt by the Active Coalition of the Venezuelan International Reserve, Venezuelan dissidents, and a private security firm, Jordan Goudreau's Silvercorp USA, to infiltrate Venezuela by sea and remove Nicolás Maduro from power. The plan executed from 3 to 4 May 2020 was for expatriate Venezuelan former military personnel living in Colombia to enter the country by boat at Macuto, take control of an airfield, capture Maduro and other high-level figures in his administration, and expel them from the country.WebsiteInstagramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Benjamin Niespodziany is a Chicago-based writer, editor, curator, and folklorist. The author of two books, his writing has appeared in HAD, Fence, Bennington Review, Wigleaf Top 50, X-R-A-Y, and elsewhere. Along with hosting the Neon Night Mic reading series, he recently launched Piżama Press. You can find more at neonpajamas.com. https://asterismbooks.com/publisher/pizama-press https://www.neonpajamas.com/

Episódio 115 – Wilton Pinheiro Lima Neto: CTO da Neon e os desafios de liderar uma das maiores fintechs do BrasilNeste episódio do podcast OsProgramadores, conversei com Wilton Pinheiro Lima Neto, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) do Neon.Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia, Wilton já passou por empresas globais como Microsoft e Amazon antes de assumir a liderança de tecnologia no Neon, fintech pioneira no Brasil, que nasceu em 2016 como a primeira conta digital do país e hoje já atende mais de 30 milhões de clientes.Falamos sobre os desafios de liderar tecnologia em uma organização em hiper crescimento, a importância da inovação em soluções financeiras acessíveis e escaláveis, além da construção de equipes globais, diversas e de alto impacto.

A 14-year journey from bootstrap to scale.Exotel's story is one of India's most remarkable SaaS journeys. Shivakumar Ganesan, started Exotel in 2011, bootstrapping it from the ground up. In 2012, he raised a seed round of ₹2.5 crore, but for the next eight years, the company grew without any external funding. Then came COVID and revenue went from $10M to $5M and what followed were bold strategic moves.3 funding rounds, 2 major acquisitions, and the decision to stay focused on the Indian market despite advice to go global first. Today, Exotel powers calls for delivery executives, cab drivers, and banking relationship managers across the country.In this conversation, Shivku shares what it's like to tackle India's unique AI challenge of building voicebots in 30+ languages, and how automation could reduce contact center jobs by as much as 80%. He talks about the tough transition from serving SMBs to enterprise customers and how he has built a ₹2500 crore+ business without leaving India.If you're interested in B2B companies built from India, this episode is full of insights on timing, reading the market, and creating deep moats in overlooked opportunities.0:00 – Trailer0:42 – Exotel enabling 2 Billion Calls Monthly5:04 – 4 Fundraises & 2 M&A's in 18 Months12:06 – How Acquisitions Affect Company Finances18:11 – Why 90% of M&As Fail22:02 – Why Acquisitions Are Extremely Hard22:59 – How AI Will Change Customer Relations26:46 – How Customer Spending Will Shift with AI29:10 – AI Could Reduce 80% of Jobs30:27 – Where AI Offers Hope31:47 – India's Unique AI Challenges34:60 → Actually 35:00 – Building in India for the US Market38:17 – Why Exotel Didn't Enter the US Market39:49 – Indian SaaS Co's Should Go Public42:50 – The Mega Cycles of Tech Transformation45:37 – Customer Segments: SMBs to Startups to Enterprise56:45 – Find Large Uniquely Indian Markets to Solve59:44 – India's Shift from Price to Quality Is 20 Years Away-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review comedy-thriller Fight or Flight (2024) in cinemas now, documentary My Mom Jayne (2025) streaming on Neon, and sci-fi Ad Astra (2019) streaming for free on TVNZ+.

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And now for something completely different! This is my new show which will be short, sweet and to the point. Video lives on Youtube and is worth the watch so be sure to subscribe HERE As long as those pesky werewolves don't come around anymore. Artist Spotlight - Shwa Laytart (author/publisher) Book of the Week - The Gray Areas Podcast - Ep.1 by Shwa Laytart and illustrated by Blue Mango johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead YouTube johnwayeisdead Patreon

New ep and more dang werewolves. Our reporter in the field checks in, we take a shower, and watch cartoons. Artist Spotlight - Cat's Pajamas Book of the Week - Our Family Home by Joseph Pesavento johnwayneisdead YouTube johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead Patreon

Like a spurned lover, September is here to wreak its vengeance. Before the axe falls, El'Ahrai and John are here to supply you with their lists of the Top 5 Movies They're Anticipating Until The End of 2025! (More airtime than is really warranted for "Five Night at Freddy's 2"? History will be the judge of that.) Plus! Reviews of "Caught Stealing" and "Eenie Meanie"! You should listen! PMS isn't real Needy, it was invented by the boy-run media to make us seem like we're crazy.

"Splitsville" is a comedy film directed by Michael Angelo Covino, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Kyle Marvin. The pair previously worked together on "The Climb," but this time around, they also looped in stars Dakota Johnson (who also serves as the film's producer), Adria Arjona, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda, O-T Fagbenle, Charlie Gillespie, and Simon Webster to tell the story of two couples whose friendship erupts into conflict when the husband of the divorcing couple sleeps with the wife of the open marriage couple. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to lots of laughs and positive reviews. Johnson, Arjona, Covino, and Marvin were all kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON and will expand nationwide on September 5th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey y'all! Neon Heat is switching release days to Wednesday rather than Monday, we realized it's a better rhythm with our current work/life balance. We're, as always, jazzed to get you new stories to help you through your day

In this episode, Kenny breaks down every new Neon Series card in MLB The Show 25. Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@kdjtv611.

In episode 102 of The Neon Crew Podcast, Kyle and Mac discuss the various severity of war crimes, how Josh Brolin didn't tell his son “I love you” enough, and how Mac has never experienced a classic 2006 movie.LISTEN TO PODCAST HERE:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AI17IdYnujCrtSc7M5EKG?si=58d599af20514ae8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neon-crew-podcast/id1585795358SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeonCrewPodcastYouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neon_crew_podcast/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNeonCrewPodcast?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1374844203&from_page=listing Night Call with Sam ParkerSam's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockPartyAcademy/featured Music by Gideon HunterGideon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wakerisefall Logo design by Lauren HunterLauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineandsun/?fbclid=IwAR1zgGnVTNcnK6lji2A5NhDj-NCmD3f1PLqj1ckjr220HiWvsFJisfy9n8g Timestamps:00:00 | Intro / KPop Demon Hunters (NON SPOILER discussion)10:00 | Weapons (SPOILERS)1:05:42 | The Captain (SPOILERS)2:02:17 | Kyle's recommendation for episode 103

With AI taking over the tech industry, its role in game development is slowly shifting from novelty to potential necessity. Host Devin Becker sits down with Francois Courset, Senior Consultant at Naavik with experience around using AI in game development, to explore the current and near-future landscape of AI in game creation. The conversation covers everything from Francois' high-level perspective on AI's role in the industry to specific tools that are already proving useful, alongside those that show promise but still need refinement.The episode dives into where AI is making the biggest impact today, such as content generation and workflow automation, as well as less obvious areas that might benefit from AI with more maturity or experimentation. Francois also weighs in on whether studios should build internal AI expertise or lean on external support, and what developers should be doing now to prepare for what's coming. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round on the worst, best, and most exciting AI use cases in games.Whether you're hands-on in production or thinking strategically about the future, this episode provides a grounded look at AI's growing role in game development.We'd like to thank Levellr — the Discord community intelligence platform — for making this episode possible. Learn more about unlocking real-time community insights at levellr.com.We'd also like to thank Neon – a merchant of record with customizable webshops optimized for conversion – for making this episode possible! Neon is trusted by some of the biggest names in gaming and can help you sell direct without the typical overhead. To learn more, visit https://www.neonpay.com/?utm_source=naavikIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe

The software that powers 25% of India's e-commerce transactions, processes a billion orders each year, and in 2025 alone fulfilled 20 million quick-commerce orders: Unicommerce sits at the core of India's digital retail ecosystem. It is one of the few SaaS companies from India to go public, doing so after nearly a decade of steady growth without fresh primary capital until its IPO in 2024.In this episode of The Neon Show, we sit down with Kapil Makhija, CEO of Unicommerce, the company quietly running India's $60B E-retail market (set to hit $2 Trillion in the next two decades). The conversation goes beyond the company's journey to unpack how perceptions of Indian SaaS customers are changing: from the old belief that they “don't pay” to a more nuanced reality where they value communication, support expectations, and long-term relationships define success.We also look ahead to the future of SaaS in India: from the impact of AI, to the challenges of scaling from zero to $100M, to the balance between pricing and value, and identifying the sectors most ready for building large SaaS companies.This episode is for anyone curious about the story of SaaS in India, from how it is being built, scaled & the opportunities ahead.00:00 – Trailer01:15 – India makes you product-ready & pressure-tested03:45 – GTM: India doesn't reward size, it rewards focus05:00 – Joining Unicommerce the week Snapdeal acquired it10:10 – Digital-first brands vs. traditional brands12:36 – Why Excel and manual ops were the real competition?14:25 – The acquisition of Shipway17:02 – How will the company achieve 1000 Cr Revenue?19:40 – How the decision to go public was made23:40 – Success in SaaS isn't sign-ups, it's retention29:31 – The myth that Indian customers don't pay33:30 – Do Indian customers want Enterprise support but SMB pricing?36:40 – The impact of AI on SaaS39:10 – Founder vs. CEO: Is there a difference?47:29 – White spaces in e-commerce waiting to be built50:35 – Q-commerce vs. E-commerce: where are brands betting?52:07 – How SaaS companies decide if they're IPO-ready?55:10 – Can India build billion-dollar SaaS companies at home?58:15 – How long does the 0 → $100M journey really take?01:01:15 – How to build a ₹100 Cr SaaS company today?01:09:53 – Are pricing advantages in SaaS sustainable?01:12:22 – How much do brands actually spend on tech?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Atomic Two civilians get caught up in a cartel's uranium smuggling across North Africa. Facing a nuclear threat, they must decide whether to save themselves or stop the bomb delivery while evading agencies and traffickers (TVNZ+). King & Conqueror In the mid-11th century, noblemen Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are exploited as pawns in royal plots on both side of the Channel. The coronation of King Edward in England leads to the pair's first encounter. Harold warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery - but he is ignored (Neon). Hostage When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is aging. Let us exult with reviews of films! This week, John and El'Ahrai review "Highest 2 Lowest" and "Monster Island" (which is not actually a peninsula)! Plus a bit of news, video picks, and, y'know, more. Listen and you might even learn something! I am to be described as "robust" and "healthy."  

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California, what are you doing? Rain in the summer? Hail in Tahoe? Absolute chaos. At least Steven's chickens are thriving in this strange new climate—they've started laying eggs. A LOT of eggs. So many, in fact, that we're considering a new Patreon tier: Egg Delivery from Steven. Fresh, farm-to-door… assuming you live close enough for him to walk them over. Gaming Corner: From Voyager to Vaults Ben dove deep into nostalgia this week with a first look at the Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown game. It's got exploration, it's got starships, it's got Janeway energy. Check it out for yourself: ▶ Trailer

Summer Box Office Report Cards are the episode's centerpiece. Until then, we discuss Daniel Day-Lewis' return, JLO's latest musical and new animated feature contenders during our Trailer Reviews segment. We review new movies like K-Pop Demon Hunters, Honey, Don't, Relay and Eenie Meenie during our Box Office Report and What We're Watching segments. Plus, AlsoMike turns heel with a shockingly bad review of a beloved classic. Clayton Davis' latest piece on “No Kings” in the Race Thus Far - 1:50 TRAILER REVIEWS: Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis - 5:04 Arco, a new animated feature contender from NEON - 9:04 The Mastermind, a future MMO classic from Kelly Reichardt - 12:26 Hedda, a new YouTube trailer hit gives us Saltburn & sexy Downton Abbey vibes - 15:14 Eleanor The Great, a hope that this movie might not actually be another Goldfinch - 17:31 Kiss of the Spider Woman, a JLO starrer with a 2nd trailer that gives us pause - 19:48 BOX OFFICE REPORT: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Also Mike's Review + Netflix's #1 Box Office Sing-A-Long - 23:20 Talking Weapons' holding strong and the rest of the Top 8 - 24:13 Reviewing Honey, Don't - 25:51 Reviewing Relay, starring Riz Ahmed and discussing the rest of the Top 15 - 27:28 SUMMER BOX OFFICE REPORT CARDS (BY GENRE & SINCE MAY): Superhero Films: Thunderbolts*, Superman & The Fantastic Four - 30:44 Pure Action like Mission Impossible, Ballerina, etc. + A Lone Sports Film Hit in F1 - 34:34 Comedies from Friendship to The Naked Gun - 37:01 Dramas like The Life of Chuck & Eddington + Romances like Materialists - 40:13 Horror is still crushing it at the box office from Clown in a Cornfield through Weapons - 44:06 Family Films are buoying it all from Lilo & Stitch through Jurassic World - 46:55 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Other than what we've reviewed already… Eenie Meenie + a Sinners rewatch - 50:35 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It + The Last Detail revisited by M1 - 52:34 M2's slander filled heel turn for a beloved classic. What has he done?! - 55:55 OUTRO: Make sure to throw your rotten vegetables at AlsoMike via social media. You can find all our links here https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar Otherwise, if you're somehow still taken with us, do please support our show by liking, subscribing, rating, and reviewing our podcast favorably in the eyes of all the algorithms out there. We certainly thank you for sticking by us during these contemptible times.

Tonight on Triple Feature we are doing a director focus on Joel Schumacher. We are reviewing The Lost Boys, Falling Down and 8mm!Most people only remember Joel Schumacher for Batman & Robin. Neon lights, Bat-nipples, toy commercials. He did what Warner Bros. told him to do, and he got crucified for it. But if you actually look at his career, Schumacher wasn't a hack. He was a stylist with something to say—especially about male power.Take The Lost Boys. It looks like a teenage power fantasy—motorcycles, leather jackets, eternal youth. But it's really about the seduction of that brotherhood, and how it traps you.Then Falling Down. A middle-aged man, angry at the world, trying to take back control. It feels like vigilante wish-fulfillment, but Schumacher shows it as a breakdown. Male power here isn't noble—it's pathetic and dangerous.And finally 8MM. The darkest version: power as voyeurism, where wealthy men turn suffering into a commodity. No fantasy, no cool factor—just exploitation laid bare.Put together, these three films form Schumacher's real trilogy. They're about how men chase power, how it seduces them, and how it destroys them. And that's a far richer legacy than just being the guy who put nipples on the Batsuit.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

The best time of year is quickly approaching and you know what Sophia and Nick are counting down to… Fall festival slates have been (mostly) revealed and with trailers and release dates also being shared, it's time to figure out which films will become each studio's big players. Listen as they list a number of films premiering or being shown at Venice, Telluride, Toronto, and New York and debating which may rise to the top before the next Academy Awards. Will Timothee reign “supreme” this time around? It's surely no “accident” that Neon and Mubi each collected a stacked roster out of the Cannes Film Festival. Which films are you most excited to see this fall? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan AdamichMore content including updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

The 21st century has shattered old assumptions about diplomacy.Relationships between nations are no longer guided by ideology or morality, but driven by pragmatism and national interest.This week, former diplomat Rajiv Sikri who served 36 years in the Indian Foreign Service, offers a deep dive into how global power dynamics are shifting. We discuss why the United States still remains the only true great power, yet its tariff policies are reshaping global trade and forcing countries like India to rethink their strategies. And explores how the Russia–Ukraine conflict has reshaped security and political choices. For India, Russia remains a vital partner, while Europe has chosen to cut ties despite its heavy dependence on Russian energy and Britain continues to commit billions to Ukraine even with its own economy struggling. Rajiv also examines China's growing alignment with Pakistan and what this means for India's long-term security and economic positioning. Rajiv also argues that a future global conflict may not involve every country, but rather regional conflicts with worldwide consequences.This episode provides a clear-eyed analysis of global diplomacy; its complexities, evolving alignments, and the choices India faces in navigating an increasingly multipolar world.0:00 – Why US remains the world's true great power3:35 – Has the WTO collapsed?5:23 – How US Tariffs have destabilised the world7:12 – Can India become an Agri-exporter?11:32 – Why Trump puts the MAGA base first13:21 – The Russia-Ukraine war explained22:24 – Diplomatic relationships are no longer based on ideology25:22 – Why Europe cutting ties with Russia may backfire27:52 – Why Britain funds Ukraine despite its weak economy29:57 – Did Operation Sindhoor reveal open Chinese support to Pakistan?33:32 – What China risks from India's rise?37:24 – Why morality doesn't exist in global politics38:30 – Will China's attitude towards India change?39:28 – How China dominates global manufacturing44:40 – Why global investors should bet on India49:20 – Israel's War Acts53:17 – How will WW3 actually be?56:07 – Can the world create an organisation not dominated by the West?59:29 – Why India must act cold-blooded in its national interest1:01:13 – Are India's global moves headed in the right direction?1:03:43 – Lessons from 36 years as a diplomat-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

The crew stumbles into a tunnel designed to kill. Pod racers - turbo-charged hover engines screaming at breakneck speed - tear through every 30 seconds. A mysterious Guild agent is watching. Wrecking Ball Johnston is alive (somehow). And Grin… might finally be gone. His face fades from Doc's palm. But is he truly finished?Who is this? Stealing his essence... Tannis?PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2Dust world RPG Podcast is an actual play Role-playing podcast like the Adventure Zone Podcast or Critical Role. The setting is a sci-fi western a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter into dust creating the wastelands.Dust World RPG is a Powered By The Apocalypse game. Dust World is a Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell Copywrite 2020. The setting was created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar. The game was written by Paul-Thomas Parnell and Dumaresq de Pencier.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Of The Week actually play roleplaying podcast inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. It takes place in a small strange town called Pine Forge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA, and follows, the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries of the Strangers in the Pines.https://www.therpgempire.com/strangers-in-the-pinesCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord Server to chat with us and talk all things RPGs: https://discord.gg/2jnyGv9Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempireJoin the Empire!

Together is a 2025 supernatural body horror film written and directed by Michael Shanks, in his directorial debut. The film stars real-life married actors Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple who move to the countryside and find themselves encountering a mysterious force that horrifically causes changes in their bodies.Together premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025, and was released in the United States by Neon on July 30, 2025, and in Australia by Kismet Movies on July 31. It received positive reviews from critics and has grossed $23 million worldwide.

In this world of woe and wonder, isn't it nice to know that there's a new Neon Movie Bunker episode this week? El'Ahrai and John are here to review and discuss "Nobody 2" and "Alien: Earth"! Doesn't that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside? It doesn't? Well, the episode is still happening. You should listen! Ollie, you know my feelings about arming morons: You arm one, you gotta arm 'em all, otherwise it wouldn't be good sport.

Hey movies that don't suckers! In this episode, Chris and Neil talk about movies that maybe flew under the radar for you. First, after an intro, they talk about the newest Stephen King adaptation (and King approved)- The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Chitwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Mark Hamill. Then, after a robust news segment, they talk about Neon's newest horror offer- Together starring real life married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie. Should your take of your crown and hail The Life of the Chuck? Will you want to separate yourself from the seat if you watch Together? They answer all that and more. Neil talks about hairy toe knuckles at some point. Chris mutters things you can't quite make out at times. It's fun. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast

What if YouTube bought the broadcast rights to the Academy Awards? We discuss the latest rumors via Bloomberg. Otherwise, we also break down trailers for Marty Supreme, It Was Just An Accident, Ballad of a Small Player, Keeper, etc. We discuss the Lineup for Fantastic Fest & other movie news before reviewing / revisiting some new releases from Highest 2 Lowest & Freakier Friday to Superman & Weapons. OSCAR NEWS: Bloomberg report on YouTube vying for the rights to broadcast the Oscars - 1:46 Best International Feature Selection Announcements begin - 10:36 TRAILER REVIEWS: Marty Supreme enters the race with our allegiance - 13:33 It Was Just An Accident seems like an tense thriller - 19:08 Ballad of a Small Player from Mr. Burger & starring Colin Farrell - 23:23 Peter Hujar's Day featuring the beautiful words of Owen Gleiberman - 27:38 The History of Sound from Oliver Hermanus + Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor - 30:22 Steve stars Cillian Murphy ala Half Nelson & Stand and Deliver - 32:55 Keeper proves we love Osgood Perkins & Neon's trailers for Oz Perkins films - 35:11 Good Boy deserves all the Oscars because he is such a good boy!!! - 37:36 FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: Wicked 2 buzz as Cynthia Erivo set for the Santa Barbara Kirk Douglas Award - 40:11 Fantastic Fest Lineup Highlights - 44:25 FUTURE MOVIE NEWS: Frankenstein, Fairyland & Urchin Release Date Updates - 49:00 Sandra Huller to star in Pawel Pawlikowski's 1949 - 52:32 Guy Pearce may play Rupert Murdoch for Danny Boyle - 53:50 BOX OFFICE UPDATE & WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Weapons Rewatch & 2nd Week atop the Box Office - 55:02 A positive Freakier Friday Review - 57:33 Nobody 2 disappoints - 58:35 The Rest of the Top 10 include a Fantastic Four disappointment - 1:00:30 M1's catches up with Superman - 1:02:23 Sydney Sweeney's Jeans controversy & Americana bomb - 1:05:18 AM reviews East of Wall - 1:07:31 The brothers' road trip to see Highest 2 Lowest - 1:09:22 Alien: Earth early review - 1:14:22 OUTRO: Hopefully you heed these words of wisdom as we head into film festival season. Plus, we refuse to jinx ourselves. Please sprinkle some salt. Also, if you enjoy our work, do please feel free to join us in our movie conversations this fall via our social media, and you can also help us by spreading the good word about our podcasts with positive ratings, reviews, likes, and subscribes. Here's a linktree: https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

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We're a mere 11 days before the 52nd Telluride Film Festival kicks off on Labor Day weekend and we have a packed show. On episode 303 AwardsWatch Editor-In-chief Erik Anderson is joined by Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, contributors Mark Johnson and Jorge Tenreiro and Christina Birro of Pop Culture Confidential to break down what we think will be at Telluride this season, who might be getting Silver Medallions and much more. On this episode the crew looks at how Toronto and New York film festival designations give us the clues we need to see what will, or might, be showing up at Telluride including coveted world premieres, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and Edward Berger's Ballad of a Small Player with Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton among them. Telluride is also full of Cannes winner carryovers and we expect to see Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winner It Was Just an Accident, Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value (Grand Prize winner) and Kleber Mendonça Filho's double winner The Secret Agent (Best Director, Best Actor Wagner Moura) -- all NEON films -- in the lineup. There's also a certain amount of sleuthing involved in the guessing game and is there a chance that A24 debuts Mother Mary here? We'll have to wait and see... You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h4m. We will be back in next week to talk about Spike Lee's newest film Highest 2 Lowest and talk about our Top 5 Spike Lee joints. Till then, let's get into it.

Greetings from the graveyard! You may or may not have heard on a recent episode of Death By DVD that your favorite show will unfortunately be taking a break to move. The bad news is there will not be new episodes for a while but the good news is that Death By DVD studios is getting an upgrade so we can bring you bigger and better shows. Hear this new episode updating you on what's going on with Death By DVD as well as some shout outs to friends of the show that have sent us some wonderful supportive messages. DEATH BY DVD WILL B.R.B! BE RIGHT BACK!!!Follow Mr D's Movies on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mrdsmovies/Watch AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT hosted by John Horgan here : https://www.youtube.com/@johnhorgan1713If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Don't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

In episode 101 of The Neon Crew Podcast, Kyle and Mac discuss how delicious Paul Dano's milkshake must be, why a coin toss is the best way to make any decision, and the best movie mustaches of all time (possibly).LISTEN TO PODCAST HERE:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AI17IdYnujCrtSc7M5EKG?si=58d599af20514ae8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neon-crew-podcast/id1585795358SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeonCrewPodcastYouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/@theneoncrewpodcast/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neon_crew_podcast/ MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNeonCrewPodcast?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1374844203&from_page=listing Night Call with Sam ParkerSam's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockPartyAcademy/featured Music by Gideon HunterGideon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wakerisefall Logo design by Lauren HunterLauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineandsun/?fbclid=IwAR1zgGnVTNcnK6lji2A5NhDj-NCmD3f1PLqj1ckjr220HiWvsFJisfy9n8g Timestamps:00:00 | Intro10:21 | There Will Be Blood1:25:22 | No Country for Old Men29:29 | Batman Begins (SPOILER discussion)2:45:16 | Mac's recommendation for episode 102

Ashok Atluri founded Zen Technologies in 1993, bootstrapping from Hyderabad at a time when India was importing 70% of its defence equipment and private players contributed just 5% of procurements. It took Zen five years to win its first contract from the Indian Army in 1998.Today, the company builds simulators and anti-drone systems, and has grown its market cap from ₹40 crore to over ₹13,000 crore.Ashok shares that India needs to make it easier for private, self-funded R&D companies to succeed in defense tech and why the focus should be in building technology with India's own IP. We also discuss the policy shifts he has seen in India's defense tech over the last 32 years, and how policies like IDDM and Make-II have reshaped India's defense manufacturing.This is an episode with a founder who has spent over three decades turning India's defence technology from an import-dependent sector into one that can build defense tech with its own IP.0:00  – Trailer  1:18  – Why entering defense tech must be easier  8:48  – Building simulators for the army  10:53 – Zen's entry into anti-drone systems  12:26 – 400x growth in 12 years  13:41 – Policy shifts in defense tech  15:42 – How Indian-owned IP can transform defense?  19:24 – How big is India's defense simulations market?  22:06 – From ₹60 Cr to ₹930 Cr in 4 years  25:27 – How are simulations built for future weapons?  29:15 – India's defense budget (foreign tech vs. local tech)  30:23 – The entry barriers in the 1990s and even today  31:43 – Is doing business with the government harder for some sectors?  36:06 – Surviving 32 years being financially conservative  37:29 – How Indian government is pushing exports in defense tech  40:35 – Zen's anti-drone systems used in Operation Sindhoor  42:31 – Will there be an India–China conflict?  43:15 – Where does China stand in defense tech?  44:08 – How India should back its wealth creators  49:12 – Policies that are enabling Indian defence companies today  49:37 – Parrikar's influence on private sector role in defense tech-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

A merchant vessel enters a system with rigid laws about visitors, and almost succeeds in making a lucrative delivery, when it encounters a potentially deadly obstacle. Genre: Science Fiction    Excerpt: We had obtained the means of shielding certain sections of engineering and the crew quarters. Cargo, I was happy to be transparent about. But there were things aboard my ship that I needed to hide. And I couldn't expect the crew to remove every questionable item. Our chief engineer would have disembarked if we didn't fly with a sufficient supply of his favorite snack, mokkie-bars.   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode?Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story is connected to the Year Seven story entitled “A Tale of Nine Lemons,” in which a young man, whose parents have given his siblings all manner of wondrous parting gifts to help them make their fortunes in the world, is given a basket of lemons to make his fortune. That story was the result of a writing prompt about…lemons.  MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “The Lemonuclear Conductor” Copyright © 2020 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Neon god” by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro & Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY “Them droids” “Neon god” “Reloaded” “Negociation” “MDK” “Bio hazard” “Men in black” “Under the mask” “Trojan horse” “Master” “Virtual reality”   All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a humanoid person with a long-haired mohawk and scaly skin at left, facing away and looking at multiple glowing holographic displays with various readouts. The person points at the main display, which shows a containment or reactor vessel. Some text is readable. The word “engineering” at top, and “Lemonuclear Conductor: LNC Version 5.5.” Horizontal rectangular image is made square with borders at top and bottom with a textured pattern of square confetti and vertical bars in the same orange and yellow colors of the main image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along left side of reactor vessel.

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There are big titles on the horizon this week, as John and El'Ahrai talk "Weapons" and "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story"! You can bet there's some good stuff there, Gladys! Plus newsbits and the other stuff. Look, I'm not a crackhead! I'm someone who's escaped being captured! What do you want me to say?

The guys talk about some of the information coming out of fall camp with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Plus we now have light up flamingos! Keeping it classy.

Neon couldn't burn any brighter than it is now. The film production and distribution company acquired the rights to six consecutive Palme d'Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival: Parasite (2019), Titane (2021), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Anatomy of a Fall (2023), Anora (2024), and It Was Just an Accident (2025). Parasite was the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2020. Longlegs became the highest-grossing independent film in 2024. Director Sean Baker won 4 Oscars for his film Anora tying with the one and only Walt Disney for most Oscar wins in a single night. All of this from a studio that's only been around for 8 years. Film industry veteran Tom Quinn cofounded Neon in 2017 and has marked a distinct lane for himself in a crowded and, let's be honest, less-than-innovative industry. In this episode of Creative Control, Quinn traces his journey from actor to executive and explains how he's positioned Neon to be the "anti-algorithm" in a streaming world. He also gives his perspective on what's holding the wider film industry back and what Neon needs now to make their success sustainable.  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control

If your child is anxious, reactive, or easily dysregulated, it might be time to look at what's on their plate. I talk with parents every day who feel stuck, not realizing that diet can be a fast, powerful way to regulate the nervous system.In this episode, I share the top 3 foods that make anxiety worse—and how small swaps can lead to big changes in behavior, mood, and emotional control.Why does my child crash after eating sugary snacks?Sugar and processed carbs are everywhere. And honestly? They're one of the most common triggers I see in anxious kids. These foods cause blood sugar spikes, followed by a crash that fuels anxiety, irritability, and mood swings.They also disrupt neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, which are key for staying calm and focused. And let's not forget the gut—simple carbs and added sugars increase inflammation, which affects both digestion and brain function.I've seen families swap out cereal and juice for things like turkey roll-ups or apples with nut butter—and notice calmer behavior that same day.What works: Combine healthy fats and proteins with carbs to avoid blood sugar crashes. That might look like yogurt with berries or a smoothie made with real fruit and nut butter.If you're tired of walking on eggshells or feeling like nothing works…Get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit and finally learn what to say and do in the heat of the moment.Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP at www.drroseann.com/newsletter and take the first step to a calmer home.Are food dyes and additives making my child's anxiety worse?Yes. Dyes like Red 40 and additives like aspartame and MSG can overstimulate the nervous system, especially in sensitive or neurodivergent kids. These ingredients are commonly found in snacks, drinks, and even vitamins—and they've been linked to:Poor sleepDifficulty focusingIrritability and mood swingsOne mom told me her daughter would be “out of control for days” after eating just one candy with dye. After cutting it out completely, she saw a major shift in her child's mood and behavior.What to avoid: Neon-colored snacks, sodas, artificial sweeteners, and anything with a long ingredient list.What to try instead: Naturally colored fruits, freeze-dried snacks, or a simple homemade trail mix with seeds, coconut flakes, and a bit of dark chocolate.Can gluten really affect anxiety symptoms?In short—yes. Gluten, especially in the U.S., is often sprayed with pesticides that disrupt the gut and trigger inflammation, which can worsen symptoms of anxiety and even panic attacks.I've seen kids with undiagnosed gluten sensitivity deal with years of anxiety before we finally traced it back to their diet. My own nephew's anxiety improved after discovering he had celiac disease.The good news: There are tons of gluten-free options now—from brown rice to almond flour crackers to coconut wraps. You don't have to go without—just make smarter swaps.Can changing diet actually help reduce anxiety?Absolutely. Making food changes doesn't mean perfection or doing everything at once. But removing just one of these triggers—sugar, additives, or gluten—for 30 days can help your child sleep better, focus longer, and feel less anxious.Stick with whole foods, healthy fats, protein, and complex carbs. Be consistent. Even small changes, when done regularly, can have a powerful calming effect on the nervous system.

It's medium to small size movie week! We're talking Neon's latest horror entry, Together. Plus we discuss the Warner Bros Discovery split and the huge cost associated, the Superman 2025 mural reveal, Robert Downey Jr's Avengers payday, the lagging The Fantastic Four: First Steps box office, an update on MCU's Blade, Deadpool 4 and Black Panther 3, our first look at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit and Hulk and Scorpion joining the project, trailers for Avatar 3: Fire & Ash, Primal War and Peacemaker Season 2, a new James Boon writer and the future of the Predator franchise. Thanks for listening!New bonus ep of the clickbait special podcast also out now! Plus entire back-catalogue of let's play videos, bonus podcasts, movie commentaries, early access and ad-free episodes all available on https://bigsandwich.coPLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start04:46 The Warner Bros Split09:41 Superman Movie Mural Reveal15:14 RDJ Pay Day for Doomsday17:21 Box Office for Fantastic 4: First Steps18:47 No Rush for Blade Movie & Deadpool 420:11 Black Panther 3 & Harrison Ford MCU Return22:48 Hulk & Scorpion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day23:18 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 1st Teaser26:36 Avatar: Fire and Ash Trailer32:20 Primal War Trailer35:01 Peacemaker S2 Trailer38:13 New James Bond Writer42:20 Future of The Predator Franchise46:52 Together Movie Review (some spoilers)59:56 Together Big Spoilers Segment01:17:21 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:27:16 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.