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Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley have been popping up in political circles. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been advising President Trump; billionaire Peter Thiel introduced JD Vance to the president; and many more less well known folks are poised to take on positions of power in the new administration. So who are all these people and how are they connected? Bay Curious listener Anna Mistele has heard they're all part of something called the PayPal Mafia. She wants to know what that is and the extent of their influence in Silicon Valley and beyond. Additional Resources: Read the transcript for this episode Check out part 2 of the Close All Tabs Broligarchy series Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Morgan Sung and edited by Chris Egusa. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Gabriela Glueck and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Maya Cueva, Olivia Allen-Price, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Alana Walker, Holly Kernan and everyone on Team KQED.

Dimitri and Khalid continue exploring the strange apartheid-loving life of Elon Musk's grandfather and whether any faint echoes of Technocracy, Inc. might be found in today's PayPal Mafia “techno-optimist” AI slop dystopia. For access to premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Mayur Kamat is the chief product officer at N26—a $9 billion neobank serving over 7 million customers in 25 countries—where he leads product, design, data, and research. Prior to N26, Mayur was Head of Product at Binance, growing the crypto exchange to a peak $400 billion valuation. Earlier in his career, he built and scaled products at Google (Gmail Mobile, Hangouts), Microsoft, and travel unicorn Agoda.Learn:1. How to find and focus on the highest-leverage problems2. Why you shouldn't optimize for compensation early in your career3. Why you should optimize for strengths, not weaknesses4. Why you need to decide if you truly want the C-suite path5. Why working at a fintech company creates exceptional PMs6. Strategy = hypothesis × experimentation velocity7. Small, fast wins compound faster than big, slow bets—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.—Where to find Mayur Kamat:• X: https://x.com/5degreez• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayur/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction and Mayur's background(04:49) Working at Binance: An inside look(18:18) Career advice for product managers(27:00) PM career paths(33:58) Understanding fintech customers(36:00) Understanding your strengths(44:46) Creating a culture of experimentation(51:14) Hiring and developing top talent(54:50) Building a diverse product portfolio(57:08) Working in high talent density areas(59:43) Personal and professional balance(01:06:32) High-leverage opportunities and decision making(01:14:28) AI tools in the workplace(01:19:14) Failure corner(01:25:11) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Binance: https://www.binance.us/• Google: https://about.google/• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/• Agoda: https://www.agoda.com• N26: https://n26.com/• Which companies accelerate PM careers most: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/which-companies-accelerate-your-pm• Which companies produce the best product managers: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/which-companies-produce-the-best• Bezos Says Work-Life Balance is a “Debilitating” Phrase: https://www.investopedia.com/news/bezos-says-worklife-balance-debilitating-phrase/• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html• PayPal Mafia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal_Mafia• Changpeng Zhao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpzhao/• Ray Dalio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raydalio/• Porter's five forces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter%27s_five_forces_analysis• Jonathan Rosenberg on X: https://x.com/jjrosenberg• Aura: https://buy.aura.com/• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/• Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/• Revolut: https://www.revolut.com/• Chime: https://www.chime.com/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/• Alex Algard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexalgard• Hiya: https://www.hiya.com/• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app• Writer: https://writer.com/• Google Hangouts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hangouts• Sundar Pichai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundarpichai/• Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/landing• House on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/ef39603f-eb90-4248-8237-f6168d7c1be1• Big Bang Theory on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/9bde5aeb-5297-4290-b173-19a4d59cc11d• Adolescence on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81756069• The White Lotus on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus• Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/us/en/• Nikita Bier's post on X about Bible Chat: https://x.com/nikitabier/status/1915252215507210349• Bible Chat: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-chat-daily-devotional/id6448849666?mt=8• Suno: https://suno.com/home• Disfrutar: https://www.disfrutarbarcelona.com/—Recommended books:• StrengthsFinder 2.0: https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X• The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life: https://www.amazon.com/Types-Wealth-Transformative-Guide-Design/dp/059372318X—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

The Tech Bros., like Elon Musk and JD Vance puppetmaster Peter Thiel, see Trump as a means to an end: to build their own tech-state fiefdoms as they usher in the A.I. age, at the expense of us peasants. But can this unholy alliance survive Trump's disastrous trade war? And why do they fetishize hating Ukraine?  This week's special guest, Adrian Karatnycky, has been on the frontlines fighting for democracy both at home and abroad. In his critically acclaimed book Battleground Ukraine, Adrian traces Ukraine's struggle for independence from the fall of the Soviet Union to Russia's genocidal invasion today, drawing important lessons for protecting democracies worldwide. He has worked alongside civil rights legend Bayard Rustin and the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in America. He also supported Poland's Solidarity movement, which helped bring down the Iron Curtain, and played a key role, along with iconic Soviet dissident, writer, and Czech statesman Václav Havel, in preserving Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the 1990s, when many thought the Cold War had ended.  In part two, we discuss the PayPal Mafia's war on Ukraine as part of a broader global assault on "wokeism" (a.k.a. Empathy and democracy), Adrian's impressions of meeting Curtis Yarvin, and how the war in Ukraine can ultimately end. For part one of their discussion, available in the show notes, Andrea and Adrian explore how Europe and the free world can survive the chaos of Trump's America First isolationism and Russia's weaponized corruption and election interference.  Thank you to everyone who joined the Gaslit Nation Salon live-taping with Patrick Guarasci and Sam Roecker, senior campaign advisors for Judge Susan Crawford, discussing their victory against Elon Musk in the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The recording will be available as this week's bonus show.  Thank you to everyone who supports Gaslit Nation–we could not make the show without you!  Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes: Battleground Ukraine: From Independence to the War with Russia by Adrian Karatnycky https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300269468/battleground-ukraine/ Part I of Our Discussion: Can the Free World Survive Putin and Trump? https://sites.libsyn.com/124622/can-the-free-world-survive-trump-and-putin   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: April 28 4pm ET – Book club discussion of Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower   Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community   

„Wer die Daten hat, hat die Macht!“ Oligarchen krallen sich unsere empfindlichen privaten Daten. Sie streben nach der unumschränkten Verfügungsgewalt.Ein Kommentar von Hermann Ploppa.Disruption ist das Motto der Stunde. Alles wird umgekrempelt. Kein Stein bleibt mehr auf dem anderen. Donald Trump macht es gerade vor. Sein Zollkrieg wird von manchen Zeitgenossen als eine Art handgreifliche aber heilsame Pädagogik gedeutet. Die anderen Nationen sollen sich nicht mehr auf den Globalhandel festlegen, sondern sich auf ihre eigene Ökonomie besinnen. Eine sehr schwarze Pädagogik wäre das. Sosehr wir auch die globalisierte Weltwirtschaftsordnung verabscheuen mögen, so ist doch der Kollateralschaden solcher Umwälzungen gigantisch. Trump ließ ausrechnen, wie viel Zölle jedes einzelne Land auf diesem Globus den USA zu entrichten habe. Da ist zum Beispiel das bitterarme gebeutelte Kambodscha in Südostasien. Kambodscha soll sage und schreibe 49 Prozent Zoll an der US-Grenze für seine Exporte entrichten . Das hieße in der Praxis, dass die Textil erzeugenden Sweatshops des südostasiatischen Landes mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit von heute auf gestern schließen müssten. Statt erbärmlicher Niedriglöhne gäbe es für die Arbeiterinnen nur noch den nackten Hunger.Disruption ist ein Kultbegriff aller Freunde des entfesselten Marktes. Disruption heißt: erstmal alles zerstören, was ist. Dann mit eiserner Faust etwas Neues errichten. Früher gab es dafür den Begriff „Schöpferische Zerstörung“. Schöpferische oder Kreative Zerstörung hatte der österreichische Soziologe Joseph Schumpeter geprägt. Doch jetzt finden wir den neuen Begriff „Disruption“ sogar bei der FDP . Kalkulierte Katastrophen gab es schon bei 9/11 oder bei der Corona-Kampagne. Solche von oben verordneten Katastrophen bringen zunächst einmal immer eine enorme Verschiebung des Reichtums von unten nach oben. Und so sind auch jetzt schon die Superreichen und ihre Konzerne und Kartelle nach der Wahl von Donald Trump zum Präsidenten der USA dramatisch reicher geworden. Auf Kosten der Normalbevölkerung. Alleine bei den jetzt gerade absichtsvoll und ohne Notwendigkeit angefeuerten Kursstürzen an den Börsen haben die Kleinanleger unvorstellbare Summen verloren, während die sogenannten „Wale“ sich die Taschen voll gemacht haben.Aber es geht bei dieser aktuellen von oben verordneten Katastrophe auch um eine politische Agenda. Es geht ganz konkret darum, dass die neuen Superreichen die totale Kontrolle über den Rest der Menschheit erobern wollen. Und mag der Tiefe Staat auch noch so ekelhaft sein, so gründet er zumindest vom Anspruch her immer noch auf der Zustimmung einer demokratisch ermittelten Mehrheit. Doch das soll sich nun ändern. Denn es gibt eine Handvoll Leute, die besitzen bereits ein fundiertes und detailliertes Herrschaftswissen über uns. Diese Oligarchen kommen fast alle aus dem Stall des Bezahldienstes PayPal. Weshalb man diese Herrschaften auch scherzhaft als „PayPal-Mafia“ tituliert hat . Der reichste Mann der Welt, Elon Musk, verfügt jetzt gerade über ein Privatvermögen von 342 Milliarden US-Dollar . Als enger Berater von Donald Trump sorgt er mit seinem inoffiziellen Ministerium für Regierungseffizienz DOGE für eine radikale „Säuberung“ der Ministerien und Behörden. Keine Frage: es gibt hier ganz sicher viel Spielraum, um Steuergelder einzusparen. Unter der Biden-Regierung gab es nicht nur Arbeitsbeschaffungsprogramme, die die Arbeitslosenstatistik aufhübschen sollten. Es gab auch jede Menge Ämterpatronage für politische Weggefährten...hier weiterlesen: https://apolut.net/die-gar-nicht-so-geheime-machtergreifung-der-paypal-mafia-von-hermann-ploppa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Max Chafkin, co-host of the podcast Elon, Inc., joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss one of today's most fascinating and controversial figures: Elon Musk. The three talk about how Elon came to be the world's richest person, whether he's a brilliant entrepreneur, scam artist, or both, and whether he and the rest of the “Paypal Mafia” have helped the world or helped ruin it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's special guest, Adrian Karatnycky, has been on the frontlines for decades fighting for democracy both at home and abroad. In his critically acclaimed book Battleground Ukraine, Adrian traces Ukraine's struggle for independence from the fall of the Soviet Union to Russia's genocidal invasion today, drawing important lessons for protecting democracies worldwide. He has worked alongside civil rights legend Bayard Rustin and the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in America. He also supported Poland's Solidarity movement, which helped bring down the Iron Curtain, and played a key role in preserving Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the 1990s, when many thought the Cold War had ended.  In part one of their discussion, Andrea and Adrian explore how Europe and the free world can survive the chaos of Trump's America First isolationism and Russia's weaponized corruption and election interference. In part two, they discuss the PayPal Mafia's war on Ukraine as part of a broader global assault on "wokeism" (a.k.a. empathy and democracy), Adrian's impressions of meeting Curtis Yarvin, and how the war in Ukraine can ultimately end. A big thank you to everyone who joined the Gaslit Nation Salon hosted by our Security Committee, which shared valuable insights on protecting our digital worlds in these dystopian times. The recording will be available soon on Patreon. Our next salon is Monday, April 14 at 4pm ET, featuring Patrick Guarasci, chief political strategist for Judge Susan Crawford, discussing their campaign's victory against Elon Musk in the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The Zoom link will be available on Patreon Monday morning. Thank you to everyone who supports Gaslit Nation–we could not make the show without you!    EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: April 14 4pm ET – Live-taping with Patrick Guarasci, chief political strategist for Judge Susan Crawford, discussing their campaign's victory against Elon Musk in the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race! April 28 4pm ET – Book club discussion of Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower   Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet?: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/survey-reject-hypernormalization Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community    Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes:   Battleground Ukraine by Adrian Karatnycky https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300269468/battleground-ukraine/   Exclusive: Russia could concede $300 billion in frozen assets as part of Ukraine war settlement, sources say https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-could-concede-300-bln-frozen-assets-part-ukraine-war-settlement-sources-2025-02-21/   Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer: Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin's outreach to the Trump administration. https://kyivindependent.com/whos-kirill-dmitriev-putins-trump-whisperer/   Nerd Reich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiju_ky55EI  

In Silicon Valley, there is a group referred to as the PayPal Mafia — the founders and employees of PayPal who later started their own successful tech companies. In Charlotte, we have the Passport Mafia which springs from a company called Passport, which provided employees with experience in building a business and helped birth more than a dozen startups. Is Charlotte an entrepreneur's kind of place?

While the world's richest man steals all the spotlight in the Trump's administration, there is another billionaire behind the scenes who wields considerable influence. His name is Peter Thiel. His tech empire began when he co founded PayPal. He merged PayPal with a financial services company owned by Elon Musk in 2000. This birthed what has come to be known as the PayPal Mafia. It's a group of wealthy tech bros who all go their start from PayPal. Although Musk has emerged as the more well-known of the two, Peter Thiel casts a large shadow over the administration that many miss. *** Thanks for listening to Overnight Opinions, a recurring news show on topics the mainstream media isn't telling you. Here you'll get current events blended with spicy commentary directed at our elected leaders.You can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com. Be sure to follow the Ladies Love Politics channel on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Truth Social, Brighteon Social, Threads, and Twitter. Content also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you stream podcasts. Background Music Credit: Music: Hang for Days - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/A41A0XeU2ds *** REFERENCES: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-peter-thiel-trump-administration-connections/ https://www.businessinsider.com/godfather-of-doge-peter-thiel-elon-musk-government-funding-cuts-2025-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/peter-thiel-washington-vance-musk-trump-ramaswamy-altman-palantir-2024-11#other-elected-officials-11

Learn AI in 5 Minutes Per Day: https://www.theaireport.ai/In this episode of The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Frank Greeff, former chef-turned-tech founder who built and sold Realbase for $180M, to explore how AI, founder relationships, and radical action are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship in the AI era.Frank shares the full story behind Realbase's growth—from a garage-based signboard company to Australia's #1 real estate marketing platform. He dives into the mindset behind building a company to acquisition, why most founders struggle post-exit, and how he's now leveraging AI to build a lean, billion-dollar business with fewer than 100 employees.From creating AI-powered org charts and automating operations to hosting $55K yacht events for 8-figure founders, this episode is packed with insights on scaling, brand-building, and creating leverage through people and systems. Frank also unpacks how he uses ChatGPT like a third co-founder, why resilience is more important than routines, and what the real differentiator will be in a world where AI does everything—human relationships.But it's not just about AI tools—this episode is a masterclass in modern founder psychology: why doing what “doesn't make sense” might be your greatest edge, how to stay in the game long enough to win, and how to align business with purpose at scale.Want to understand what the future of work, leadership, and founder-led growth looks like in an AI-native world?Tune in now! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights!Over 400,000 OpenAI, Apple & NASA professionals read The AI Report. We'll teach you how to leverage AI to make money/save time in just 5 minutes.Join our free community now: https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutConnect with Frank: https://au.linkedin.com/in/frankgreeff(00:00) Intro(02:08) Realbase Origin: From Garage Startup to Market Leader(04:55) The $180M Exit to Domain: Behind the Deal(07:46) Launching The Founder's Table(09:58) Building a Network Like the PayPal Mafia(13:57) Why Top-of-Funnel Content is a Game Changer(18:34) What Successful Founders Actually Eat(23:31) Traits of Successful Founders in the AI Era(27:58) The #1 Trait Founders Need to Thrive with AI(31:36) Only 3% of Founders Are Truly Using AI(33:44) Frank's AI Org Chart Explained (Router, Agents, Managers)(36:30) Using AI as a Third Co-Founder(38:30) Designing a Lean AI-First Company(41:31) Hosting $55K Founder Dinners on Yachts(43:34) Why Relationships Are the Ultimate Moat in an AI World(45:04) Frank's New Business Vision

Some of the most dangerous technocrats in America came out of the same company back in the early 2000s, and after a photoshoot imitating a large Mafia family, the legend of the PayPal Mafia was born. These 19 guys went on to form, finance, influence, mentor, or control some of the largest and most transformational tech companies in the world, but not without racking up plenty of Globalist connections and World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders designations. The most alarming component is the massive and undeniable ties to the Intelligence Community, making these people the Silicon Valley franchise of the Deep State. It wouldn't be the first time that the American government worked with the Mafia. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: http://abovephone.com/?above=macro Promo Code: MACRO Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

...si dacă Elon Musk și prietenii lui, din gașca „PayPal Mafia” care a pus stăpânire pe Casa Albă, au dreptate și e cazul să „ajustăm” democrația?Dacă oamenii preferă deja să fie operați de un robot, de ce n‑ar dori, în viitor, să și voteze cu unul, în locul coruptibililor și ineficienților politicieni?Fondatorul Upgrade 100, Dragoș Stanca, dezbate tema alături de jurnalistul Radu Hângănuț, cu ajutorul Chat GPT și al ascultătorilor. Ce a ieșit, puteți asculta în podcastul rezultat în urma prelucrării emisiei în direct de la Radio Guerrilla.⚠️ WARNING: Conține „blasfemii” de tipul piese noi de la Metallica generate cu A.I. A se consuma cu moderație (si cu mintea deschisă).

During its formative years in the late 1990's, Paypal attracted an extraordinary group of young entrepreneurs, who then went on to build some of the best known companies in tech. They became known as The PayPal Mafia—and Max Levchin was one of the leaders. A computer genius from Soviet Ukraine, Max joined Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and others as they grew PayPal into a massively successful online payment service. Along the way, they encountered almost every start-up challenge imaginable, including the emotional ouster of Elon Musk as CEO. After PayPal was acquired by eBay in 2002, Max couldn't sit still, so he launched a startup lab that eventually led to another successful fintech company: Affirm.This episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music by Ramtin Arablouei. Edited by Neva Grant, with research from Claire Murashima.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. Sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump 2.0. Zelensky, Israel, Israeli genocide in Gaza, the possibility of the US abandoning NATO, the collapse of the Global Order, Gulf War I, neo-con vs. neo-lib, Bush II as catalyst for current collapse, 9/11, Iraq War 2.0, 2008 global financial crisis, crisis of authority in US both domestically & globally, how the Democrats & Republicans addressed crisis, color revolutions, color revolutions originating with Reagan, USAID, National Endowment for Democracy, color revolutions growing out of counterinsurgency, Obama as a color revolution, Obama's failure to recertify crisis of authority, MAGA as a color revolution, Tea Party, MAGA coopted by PayPal Mafia, Biden administration, Covid lockdowns, globalist hail merry, globalists as incompetent, Trump 2.0's methodical destruction of rivals, the coming brutality of the new order Music by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hügo Krüger discusses Washington's attack on South Africa which also features the weaponization of South Africa's own diaspora against it, namely the PayPal Mafia (e.g. Musk, Sacks, Thiel). The contention centers around foreign policy (e.g. Israel) and land reforms. He examines the strange history of the PayPal Mafia in South Africa and provides an update on the latest in energy news. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Hügo Krüger: Trump & PayPal Mafia's Attack on South Africa #524 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Substack https://hkrugertjie.substack.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hugo_kruger X https://x.com/hkrugertjie About Hügo Krüger Hügo Krüger is a Structural/Nuclear Engineer with working experience in a variety of energy related projects ranging from nuclear, oil and gas industry to renewable energy. Hügo is also a writer and YouTube podcaster, commenting and interviewing guests on a variety of topics relating to Engineering, Energy, Climate, Propaganda, and Geopolitical Matters. His writing has appeared on a variety of outlets including Biznews, Spiked, Rapport, Rational Standard, Quillette and New Geography. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to end all future funding to South Africa claiming that in the country, “certain classes of people” were being treated “very badly.” Trump went on to announce a new specialized refugee program which would facilitate the entry of White South Africans — Afrikaners — into the U.S., as a result of “government sponsored race-based discrimination.”It's left many wondering exactly why Trump has taken up this new interest in South Africa? The answer to this may lie in a group of white billionaires and political insiders from apartheid-era South Africa that have embedded themselves within Donald Trump's orbit, a group which includes the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, the billionaire Peter Thiel, Trump donor and official David Sacks, and well known South African golfer Gary Player. Chris McGreal is a journalist with The Guardian and a former South Africa correspondent with the paper through the final years of Apartheid. He joins the show to unpack the throughline connecting apartheid South Africa to the US today.  For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

The 2000s were a formative decade for tech. From the dot com bubble to the rise of social media, to the chaotic days of early blogging, the iMac, and emergence of the PayPal Mafia, the 00s shaped our online world in ways we're still reckoning with.Colette Shade is the author of the brand new bestselling book Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was). Today she joins Taylor to unpack the lasting impact of the 00s on our tech landscape. Colette gives a nostalgic but critical account of the decade that set the stage for the digital revolution. She discusses what we can learn from the golden age of dial-up internet and tech optimism, and how the aughts ultimately set the stage for today's hyper-surveilled, algorithm-driven world. SUBSCRIBE TO POWER USER ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/taylorlorenz 

The new political propaganda machine did not just appear overnight. It's been a long road built in a relatively short period of time, and we are speeding down it now. If you just merged onto this freeway be warned, nothing is as advertised on the billboards. Topics include: no Uncle show this week, 2009 Singularity Summit, Peter Thiel, Ray Kurzweil, NYC, MIRI, Google, Macroeconomics and Singularity, Libertarian politics, government contracts, intelligence, Palantir, PayPal Mafia, billionaires, limited government, consolidation of fringe and mainstream, alternative media, ideological shifts, political technology, social media, big data, surveillance, Big Tech, crazy wins elections, data as a commodity, analytics, Information Age, political campaigns as potential data purchasers, world of contradictions, technocracy, Trump and Musk, crypto, claims to be disclosing hidden secrets, chainsaw at CPAC, transhumanism, zero charisma spokesmen, Joe Rogan, podcasts, comedy, fake underground, Gravitron ride, online media is the new establishment, cult of personality, X, AI, Culture Wars as a distraction, executive orders made to placate the electorate, propaganda, Thiel Fellowship, powers that be now on public display, talking points, acting like automatons, Russian disinformation, confluence of interests, Hulk Hogan, Idiocracy, dumbing down of America, Ochelli Radio Network, performance art, stand up comedy, branding, There is an Us and Them however you've gotten the identities of both wrong

The Age of Transitions 2-21-2025AoT# 451It's a long road built in a relatively short period of time, and we are speeding down it now. If you just merged onto this freeway be warned, nothing is as advertised on the billboards. Topics include: no Uncle show this week, 2009 Singularity Summit, Peter Thiel, Ray Kurzweil, NYC, MIRI, Google, Macroeconomics and Singularity, Libertarian politics, government contracts, intelligence, Palantir, PayPal Mafia, billionaires, limited government, consolidation of fringe and mainstream, alternative media, ideological shifts, political technology, social media, big data, surveillance, Big Tech, crazy wins elections, data as a commodity, analytics, Information Age, political campaigns as potential data purchasers, world of contradictions, technocracy, Trump and Musk, crypto, claims to be disclosing hidden secrets, chainsaw at CPAC, transhumanism, zero charisma spokesmen, Joe Rogan, podcasts, comedy, fake underground, Gravitron ride, online media is the new establishment, cult of personality, X, AI, Culture Wars as a distraction, executive orders made to placate the electorate, propaganda, Thiel Fellowship, powers that be now on public display, talking points, acting like automatons, Russian disinformation, confluence of interests, Hulk Hogan, Idiocracy, dumbing down of America, Ochelli Radio Network, performance art, stand up comedy, branding, There is an Us and Them however you've gotten the identities of both wrongFRANZ MAIN HUB:https://theageoftransitions.com/PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/aaronfranzUNCLEhttps://unclethepodcast.com/ORhttps://theageoftransitions.com/category/uncle-the-podcast/FRANZ and UNCLE Merchhttps://theageoftransitions.com/category/support-the-podcasts/KEEP OCHELLI GOING. You are the EFFECT if you support OCHELLI https://ochelli.com/donate/The Age of Transitions 2-21-2025

Retrouvez l'épisode en version française ici : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/reid-hoffman-fr/Reid Hoffman is a giant in the world of entrepreneurship. A founding member of the “PayPal Mafia,” he went on to create LinkedIn in 2003, firmly establishing himself as one of the OGs of the world's biggest tech companies.According to Reid, a startup can hardly succeed if its founding members work less than 80 hours per week, as Silicon Valley imposes a "fast and aggressive" pace upon the rest of the world.He was on a board member of some of the world's most important tech companies, including Airbnb, OpenAI, and Microsoft.Since AI's breakthrough to the public in 2022, he has already co-founded two companies in the sector (Inflexion AI and Manas AI). Reid has already co-founded two companies in the field—Inflexion AI and Manas AI. But his fascination with AI goes way back to 1990, when he studied AI and philosophy at Oxford to explore the nature of intelligence and language.His approach is fundamentally humanistic, and his goal is crystal clear:How can we leverage technology to become better people?A staunch tech optimist, Reid advocates—both politically and entrepreneurially—for humanity to embrace new technologies and harness their full potential.In this episode, Reid shares:Why 80-hour weeks are key to thriving in the startup worldTips for smart hiring and building a strong, healthy cultureHis take on AI regulation and how it might stifle innovationHow to use AI like a pro in everyday lifeA philosophical look at the relationship between humans and technologyThe entire GDIY team is thrilled to bring you this conversation with one of the most influential figures in global tech. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the business and get inspired to build tomorrow's great companies.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : How to maintain an "esprit de corps" and a healthy corporate culture00:10:15 : Homo technicus : the influence of technology upon humanity00:15:29 : AI and philosophy : using tech to become better humans00:25:03 : How to use the different AIs like a pro00:34:07 : The PayPal adventure and the never-ending concerns towards technology00:44:43 : The biggest European mistake : "regulation kills innovation"00:50:04 : A good hire can learn, iterate and work in teams00:55:10 : The best use cases for AI01:03:45 : Why governments have to care about the tech industry01:10:10 : The easiest way to be successfulWe referred to previous GDIY episodes :#210 - David Gurlé - Symphony - Apprendre aux côtés de Bill Gates à son apogée, le succès fou et les apprentissages d'un entrepreneur méconnuWe spoke about:LinkedInworkdayAneel BhusriPeter ThielInflection AIManas AIGreylock PartnersAI Action SummitReading Recommendations : SuperagencyBlitzcaling ou la croissance éclairBlitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable CompaniesThe Start-up of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow Your Network, and Transform Your LifeImpromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AIMasters of Scale: Surprising truths from the world's most successful entrepreneursThe Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked AgeThe Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future: The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the ultimate AI insiderLa Déferlante: Technologie, pouvoir et le dilemme majeur du XXIe siècle (fr)SapiensAll Systems Red: The Murderbot DiariesYou can contact Reid on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.Do you like the theme music? It's thanks to Morgan Prudhomme! Contact him at: https://studio-module.com. Interested in sponsoring Generation Do It Yourself or proposing a partnership? Contact my label Orso Media through this form.

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It's News Day Tuesday! Emma speaks with Molly White, crypto & tech researcher & critic, author at the websites Citation Needed & Web3 Is Going Great, to discuss her recent writing on the Trump administration and its relationship to the crypto industry. First, Emma dives into Elon Musk and Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt lying about social security and the supposed tens of millions of dead people receiving benefits, debunking those outlandish claims. Then Emma speaks with Molly and they discuss the Trump administration and its associates' connections to the crypto industry, in particular their animosity towards regulatory agencies like the FDIC & CFPB. Molly explains how crypto stakeholders, folks like Marc Andreessen and other members of the "PayPal Mafia", have, under the guise of the specter of "de-banking", lobbied and pushed for traditional finance to embrace the crypto industry, in ways such as integrating crypto into exchange traded funds or ETF's, so there are other avenues for people to interface with Bitcoin and crypto without having to actually go through all of the hoops it takes to do so (converting funds into BitCoins, storing them in BitCoin wallets, etc.) Molly dives further into how the crypto industry lobbies traditional financial institutions and banks to get what they want, and explains further what people like Andreessen really want out of defanging regulatory institutions like the FDIC and CFPB. And in the Fun Half, Emma & the MR Crew take a look at Trump border czar Tom Homan's recent obsession with AOC, as well as the underreported fact that a significant number of deportees since the beginning of the Trump administration have been-you guessed it!-people without a criminal record. They then take a look at some of the heartbreaking anecdotes surrounding the Trump administration's federal worker layoffs, as well as some words of warning from a retired air traffic controller as to what may happen after so many probationary employees leave the federal workforce. Plus, your calls & IM's! Find out more about the "Save Our Services Day Of Action" here: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/save-our-services-day-of-action Donate to friend of the show Annie Fitzgerald's GoFundMe if you can: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annie-fitzgerald-afford-lifesaving-treatment Check out Emma's appearance on the "Crimson Misery" podcast here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7eZ4KWDmho&ab_channel=CrimsonMiseryPod Follow Molly on Twitter here: https://x.com/molly0xFFF Check out Citation Needed here: https://www.citationneeded.news/ Check out Web3 Is Going Great here: https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Factor: Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://FactorMeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at https://FactorMeals.com/FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TMR. Find out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. That's https://Nutrafol.com, promo code TMR. Sunset Lake CBD: Head on over to https://SunsetLakeCBD.com and use code NewFlower to save 30% on all CBD smokables. This sale ends February 23rd at midnight. See their site for additional terms and conditions. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Headlines for February 10, 2025; Constitutional Crisis: Who Is Musk’s ”DOGE Army,” Gutting Gov’t Agencies as Courts Question Legality?; In Bid to Help White Landowners, Trump Cuts Off Aid to South Africa, Putting Millions of Lives at Risk; “The PayPal Mafia”: Meet the South African Oligarchs Surrounding Trump, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel; Mustafa Barghouti on Trump, Ethnic Cleansing & Israel “Moving the War” from Gaza to the West Bank

#205 | Samuel und Alex reden über die Tech-Szene und pitchen sich Geschäftsideen.St. Gallen Mafia, Berlin Mafia oder PayPal Mafia, nicht die killen die Startups sondern AI. Auch Longevity ist auf dem absteigenden Ast laut Alex, und Samuel präsentiert AI Granny, das Telefon-Scammer in den Wahnsinn treibt. Und wie immer pitchen wir 2 neue Geschäftsidee - welche ist besser?Finde eine Geschäftsidee, die perfekt zu dir passt in 1 Minute:digitaleoptimisten.de/quizKapitel:(00:00) Intro(02:15) Berlin versus St. Gallen(16:15) Elon Musks Hardcore-Modus(21:00) Open AI killed Podcasts?(25:07) 2025: Ende des Longevity-Trends?(33:24) Yolo-Idee: AI Granny(35:58) Roast my Geschäftsidee: Pickle, das Zoom Body Double(47:32) Geschäftsidee von Alex: Audit24(53:51) Geschäftsidee von Samuel: HomeFitMehr Kontext:In dieser Episode diskutieren Samuel und Alex die Startup-Kultur in St. Gallen, die Bedeutung von Netzwerken und die Entwicklung des Start Summit. Sie reflektieren über die Einflüsse der sogenannten 'Mafia'-Strukturen in der Startup-Welt und ziehen Parallelen zu Elon Musk und dessen Arbeitsweise. In dieser Episode diskutieren Alex Mrozek und Samuel verschiedene Themen, die von Krisenproduktion in Unternehmen über die Rolle von AI in der Kommunikation bis hin zu aktuellen Trends in der Longevity-Bewegung reichen. Sie reflektieren über persönliche Prozesse, die Auswirkungen von AI auf die Geschäftswelt und die Notwendigkeit, Nischenmärkte zu finden. Zudem werden innovative Geschäftsideen im digitalen Zeitalter vorgestellt, einschließlich der Entwicklung von AI-Voice-Agents und der Idee eines digitalen Avatars für Zoom-Calls. In dieser Episode diskutieren Samuel und Alex verschiedene Geschäftsideen und deren Marktvalidierung. Sie reflektieren über die Skepsis gegenüber neuen Technologien und die Qualität von Social Media Plattformen. Zudem präsentieren sie ihre eigenen Geschäftsideen, darunter ein Audit-Service für Startup-Investitionen und eine innovative Lösung zur Wohnraumgestaltung, die auf individuelle Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten ist.Keywords:St. Gallen, Startups, Netzwerkeffekte, Startup-Kultur, Elon Musk, Beast Mode, Start Summit, St. Gallen Mafia, digitale Agenturen, Innovationsförderung, Krisenproduktion, persönliche Prozesse, AI, Kommunikation, Longevity, Geschäftswelt, vertikale AI, Nischenmärkte, digitale Innovation, Geschäftsideen, Geschäftsideen, Marktvalidierung, Technologie, Remote-Arbeit, Social Media, Pitching, Wohnraumgestaltung, Startups, Venture Capital, Audits

In this episode, Clay explores The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby and uncovers the secret behind venture capital's astonishing success. The Power Law is a fundamental law of the universe that explains why just a handful of disruptive companies, like Google and Tesla, generate the lion's share of returns. To win in the world of venture capital, investors must seek out bold, unconventional founders to back the next big idea. Tune in to learn how understanding the Power Law can transform your perspective on investing and help you spot tomorrow's breakout winners. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - The critical role of the Power Law in venture capital and why a few outliers drive most of the returns. 30:54 - How venture capitalists identify and back bold, unconventional founders like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. 30:54 - The fascinating history behind the rise of venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and their game-changing investments. 36:22 - Why early-stage companies delay going public and the shift in bargaining power from VCs to founders. 01:06:47 - Insights into the mistakes investors make when exiting too early or dismissing "crazy" ideas that turn into trillion-dollar companies. 01:08:16 - Lessons for public equity investors on spotting disruption and understanding the potential of emerging innovators. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Mallaby's book: The Power Law. Jim Sinegal's interview with the Motley Fool. The Science of Hitting Blog. Email Shawn at shawn@theinvestorspodcast.com to attend our free events in Omaha or visit this page. Related Episode: Listen to TIP481: Our Story w/ Stig Brodersen & Clay Finck. Related Episode: Listen to TIP686: Big Tech Stocks w/ Adam Seessel. Related Episode: Listen to TIP417: The Incredible Story of the PayPal Mafia w/ Jimmy Soni. Related Episode: Listen to TIP667: Why Most Stocks Will Lose You Money w/ Hendrik Bessembinder. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock Found Unchained Fintool The Bitcoin Way Onramp Bluehost Vanta PrizePicks Fundrise TurboTax HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

(2:00) Pardons — MSM & GOP Senators Criticize Trump's J6 PardonsTrump pardons Ross Ulbricht (Silk Road) after refusing to do it 4 years agoMainstream media is livid about J6 pardonsJoe Biggs prison sentence commuted — You won't believe they gave him 17 yrs for these charges…(and DoJ angrily appealed wanting more)The difference between pardon & commutationTwo of those pardoned talk about whatitwas like and how people have reacted to their pardonMcConnell and many other GOP Senators are outraged over pardons.  Very revealingMarco Rubio came after J6ers, now demurs: “I work for Donald Trump”(36:08) LIVE comments from listeners (48:30) Some Remember Their Loved Ones His Jab Killed While MAGA Cheers TrumpA look at two people — both seriously injured by TrumpShots — one comes to grips with what was done to her, the other defiantly cheers the vaccine even as doctors tell him the TrumpShot caused what is killing himTurns out that curiosity is the best antidote to propaganda liesIn the UK Covid Inquiry a government official says they knew the TrumpShotws were going to be an astronomical cost to the health system from adverse effects — 300 BILLION pounds.  They continued anyway(1:14:23) LIVE comments from listeners (1:23:44) Trump Doubles Down on mRNA.  Lays Groundwork for AI Combined with Genetic Injections with StarGateWhat happens if you roll all the worst aspects of BigPharma/BigCancer, and BigTech/AI together? The promise of individual, customized mRNA vaccines for cancerThey say they're proving $500 Billion — what is Trump doing for them?People focusing on Elon's raised hand are missing the point of his celebration(1:39:08) “Predictive Health”: Palantir, PayPal Mafia, CIA and DARPATechnocrats — see themselves as both prophets and priests of a new religion where they are creating godCDC and Palantir already linked up in the scam-demicIt's all coming together — DoD's health database will also be addedJust like 5 years ago, it's a militarized psyop — and MAGA thinks they're “winning”CIA wants NYT to tell that they're using AI to protect us by profiling foreign leaders.  That's not their key concern(1:59:34) LIVE comments from listeners (2:11:31) Davos — Is Klaus Panicking Over Trump?Or is Trump the WEF's Manchurian Candidate, at the center of the globalist plan — AGAIN?Occult influences of WEF and the true meaning of PsyOpPeople ask if Trump is using crypto to undermine the dollar as global reserve currencyMark Cuban says we should pay off government debt with a meme coin!Mark Carney — WEF's “golden boy”. Poilievre calls him Carbon Carney(2:20:25) At Davos, Talk of Crypto and Bitcoin ReservesCoinbase CEO at Davos talks about meme coins and various countries' interest in Bitcoin Reserve (2:36:28) Call to Restructure the Financial System Around StablecoinWill Trump's crypto policies prop up the US dollar or erode its position as the global reserve currency? A crypto advocacy group says stablecoins will not be stabilized by the dollar, but the dollar will be stabilized by crypto.  And guess who is the king of stablecoins?  Trump's Commerce Secretary pick (2:48:56) “Conservative” GOP & UK's Labour liberals are taking virtually the SAME path to Digital ID  (2:57:46) A 2,000 year old lesson on DNA and transgenderism that the Washington Post can't see in their story about Cleopatra's assassination of her sisterIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) Pardons — MSM & GOP Senators Criticize Trump's J6 PardonsTrump pardons Ross Ulbricht (Silk Road) after refusing to do it 4 years agoMainstream media is livid about J6 pardonsJoe Biggs prison sentence commuted — You won't believe they gave him 17 yrs for these charges…(and DoJ angrily appealed wanting more)The difference between pardon & commutationTwo of those pardoned talk about whatitwas like and how people have reacted to their pardonMcConnell and many other GOP Senators are outraged over pardons.  Very revealingMarco Rubio came after J6ers, now demurs: “I work for Donald Trump”(36:08) LIVE comments from listeners (48:30) Some Remember Their Loved Ones His Jab Killed While MAGA Cheers TrumpA look at two people — both seriously injured by TrumpShots — one comes to grips with what was done to her, the other defiantly cheers the vaccine even as doctors tell him the TrumpShot caused what is killing himTurns out that curiosity is the best antidote to propaganda liesIn the UK Covid Inquiry a government official says they knew the TrumpShotws were going to be an astronomical cost to the health system from adverse effects — 300 BILLION pounds.  They continued anyway(1:14:23) LIVE comments from listeners (1:23:44) Trump Doubles Down on mRNA.  Lays Groundwork for AI Combined with Genetic Injections with StarGateWhat happens if you roll all the worst aspects of BigPharma/BigCancer, and BigTech/AI together? The promise of individual, customized mRNA vaccines for cancerThey say they're proving $500 Billion — what is Trump doing for them?People focusing on Elon's raised hand are missing the point of his celebration(1:39:08) “Predictive Health”: Palantir, PayPal Mafia, CIA and DARPATechnocrats — see themselves as both prophets and priests of a new religion where they are creating godCDC and Palantir already linked up in the scam-demicIt's all coming together — DoD's health database will also be addedJust like 5 years ago, it's a militarized psyop — and MAGA thinks they're “winning”CIA wants NYT to tell that they're using AI to protect us by profiling foreign leaders.  That's not their key concern(1:59:34) LIVE comments from listeners (2:11:31) Davos — Is Klaus Panicking Over Trump?Or is Trump the WEF's Manchurian Candidate, at the center of the globalist plan — AGAIN?Occult influences of WEF and the true meaning of PsyOpPeople ask if Trump is using crypto to undermine the dollar as global reserve currencyMark Cuban says we should pay off government debt with a meme coin!Mark Carney — WEF's “golden boy”. Poilievre calls him Carbon Carney(2:20:25) At Davos, Talk of Crypto and Bitcoin ReservesCoinbase CEO at Davos talks about meme coins and various countries' interest in Bitcoin Reserve (2:36:28) Call to Restructure the Financial System Around StablecoinWill Trump's crypto policies prop up the US dollar or erode its position as the global reserve currency? A crypto advocacy group says stablecoins will not be stabilized by the dollar, but the dollar will be stabilized by crypto.  And guess who is the king of stablecoins?  Trump's Commerce Secretary pick (2:48:56) “Conservative” GOP & UK's Labour liberals are taking virtually the SAME path to Digital ID  (2:57:46) A 2,000 year old lesson on DNA and transgenderism that the Washington Post can't see in their story about Cleopatra's assassination of her sisterIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

From ‘make your bed' to ‘stand up straight', Jordan Peterson returns with some more radical rules to revolutionise love, sex, and marriage   Dr Jordan Peterson is a world-renowned former Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of the online education platform Peterson Academy. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' and ‘We Who Wrestle With God: Perceptions of the Divine'.  In this conversation, Dr Jordan and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden dangers of pornography, how to overcome loneliness, the real reason divorces happen, and why society has become sexless.  00:00 Intro 02:14 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:32 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:44 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital Relevant to Your Story? 15:25 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:36 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:42 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:04 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:07 Why Were There So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:21 The Importance of Sales 49:09 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:14 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:40 Elon Musk's Approach to Business 1:03:14 Work-Life Balance in Startups 1:08:22 Stepping Back as CEO of LinkedIn 1:12:15 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 1:13:55 Political Stance as a Billionaire 1:18:09 Trump's Redeeming Qualities 1:22:30 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 1:24:59 Freedom of Speech Explained 1:33:01 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 1:38:55 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 1:41:10 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 1:51:20 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 1:59:37 How Do We Learn About AI? 2:01:19 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 2:02:43 How Important Is Networking? 2:03:28 Underappreciated Qualities of a Good Entrepreneur 2:06:55 The Qualities You Look For in an Entrepreneur 2:16:19 What Is Happiness to You? 2:20:06 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 2:21:53 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 2:29:48 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 2:32:53 How Do We Know When to Quit? 2:35:22 LinkedIn's Deck 2:38:42 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 2:41:14 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 2:43:26 Last Guest's Question Follow Jordan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3WeVNeS  Twitter - https://bit.ly/429DFXn  Website - https://bit.ly/4fNbWiF  You can purchase Jordan's book, ‘We Who Wrestle With God', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/7BvitOAI2Pb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible' Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale' and ‘Blitzscaling'.  In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn't enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia's success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.  00:00 Intro 02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story? 15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:23 The Importance of Sales 49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:43 Elon Musk's Approach to Business 01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups 01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn 01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire 01:18:11 Trump's Redeeming Qualities 01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X 01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI? 02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 02:01:45 How Important Is Networking? 02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur 02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur 02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You? 02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit? 02:34:25 LinkedIn's Deck 02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 02:42:28 Last Guest's Question Follow Reid:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OVphKO  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3OSw33O  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZP4GxT  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/IqXyrFoeiPb  You can pre-order Reid's book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/6iAtlcEeiPb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into Walter Isaacson's latest biography, Elon Musk, an in-depth exploration of the visionary entrepreneur's life, challenges, and unrelenting drive for innovation. This detailed review highlights the meticulous research and storytelling that captures Musk's complexity, motivations, and impact on industries ranging from space exploration to social media.(00:00) - Welcome & Book Introduction(00:30) - Comparing Isaacson's & Vance's Biographies(01:10) - Walter Isaacson: The Biographer's Credentials(02:15) - Book Structure: A Deep Dive into 95 Chapters(03:50) - The Early Years: Childhood and PayPal Mafia(04:40) - SpaceX Beginnings: Overcoming Challenges(06:20) - The Second Half: A Day-to-Day View of Musk(08:00) - "Demon Mode": Musk's Work Ethic Explored(09:15) - Relationships & Personal Life: A Brief Look(10:10) - Comparing Isaacson's Work to Others(10:40) - Final Thoughts & Personal TakeawaysValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastWelcome back to Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

In this episode of Market Mondays, we cover a range of critical topics impacting the market and investment landscape. We begin by analyzing the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, discussing its potential effects on the company's stock and market confidence, while questioning whether companies need to rethink their policies to prevent similar incidents. Next, we dive into the potential TikTok ban and explore how it could influence the tech sector, along with the investment opportunities and risks it may create. We also examine the PayPal Mafia's possible political aspirations, speculating on the impact of a tech-driven White House takeover on financial and tech markets. For those seeking exposure to space technology, we discuss investing in Cathie Wood's ARK ETFs, like ARKVX, as a potential alternative to direct investment in SpaceX or Starlink. We highlight the sectors investors should monitor for significant stock price movements and offer a breakdown of the top 5 stocks to hold for long-term portfolio growth.  Additionally, we interview Bitcoin investor and advocate Chris Johnson to discuss Bitcoin's future, including its price trajectory over the next 5 to 10 years, the growing adoption of Bitcoin as a payment method, and predictions on the duration of the current crypto bull market. With Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs, we debate whether now is the optimal time for investors to enter the market.  #MarketMondays #Investing #Bitcoin #CryptoBullRun #CathieWood #ARKInvest #TikTokBan #StockMarket #TechInvesting #FinancialMarkets #TopStocks #ChrisJohnson #UnitedHealthcare #CryptoInvestingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump recently announced the appointment of Silicon Valley entrepreneur David Sacks as "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar" in his incoming administration, while celebrating Bitcoin's rise to $100,000. Continuing to work from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Mr. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to herald Bitcoin's milestone price. "CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU'RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great Again!" Trump posted. In naming Sacks to the advisory position, Trump outlined plans to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and position the United States as a leader in both artificial intelligence and digital currencies. "He will work on a legal framework so the Crypto industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the U.S.," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Sacks brings significant tech industry experience to the role. As PayPal's founding-era COO and member of what is referred to as the "PayPal Mafia," he later founded Yammer, which was sold to Microsoft for $1.2 billion. Trump said Sacks will also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology, noting that he "has the knowledge, business experience, intelligence, and pragmatism to MAKE AMERICA GREAT in these two critical technologies." The appointment is one of many Trump continues to announce via his social media platform and comes weeks before his second inauguration, with cryptocurrency regulation emerging as a key focus of his upcoming administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Dixon is back with us today to discuss the political paradigm shifts we are in the midst of. Ben is an Orthodox Chritstian and writes over at . His piece, , is where we pull some of our discussion from. Many folks across all religious and political spectrums are having issues understanding the winds of change that we are witnessing, and Ben is here to break much of it down from his perspective. We get into the PayPal Mafia, RFK Jr, Donald Trump, JD Vance, environmentalism, voting, Orthodox Christianity, and more. Donate to the show here:   Visit my website:   Audio Production by Podsworth Media:   Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

2024 US Presidential election, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, matriarchy vs patriarchy, the missteps of Kamala & the Democrats, what MAGA did right, Trump as trickster archetype, Michael Flynn, JD Vance, Trump's security, Elon Musk, the importance of Musk in Trump's victory, PayPal Mafia, Peter Thiel, Kamala's political future, where do the Democrats go?, blockchain, Trump's cabinet, Mike Gaetz, allegations concerning Gaetz, Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth, Hegseth's background in civil affairs and counterinsurgency, intrigues within the military, China, Taiwan, Iran, Israel, is Iran trying to avoid war at all costs?, Ukraine, North Korea, does Ukraine spark WWIII?, what surprises does Biden have left, will Trump survive presidency, 12 years of JD Vance?, The Onion's take over InfoWarsMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From shooting themselves up with boys' blood to starting their own countries, “techno-optimism” has taken a decidedly dark turn. It turns out Silicon Valley is going through a midlife crisis — and while us peasants might address that with a motorcycle or a long vacation, the dudes in the PayPal Mafia are facing their mortality by inflicting pain on the rest of us. Taylor Lorenz joins the pod to dissect what's caused so many billionaires to lose their minds, and the implications for humanity.Our guest Taylor Lorenz is a journalist. She hosts the podcast Power User, and writes about tech and online culture for her Substack, User Mag https://www.usermag.co/. You can follow her everywhere else @taylorlorenz.Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld.Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠.Credits- Host: Ryan Broderick- Producer: Grant Irving- Researcher: Adam Bumas- Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From shooting themselves up with boys' blood to starting their own countries, “techno-optimism” has taken a decidedly dark turn. It turns out Silicon Valley is going through a midlife crisis — and while us peasants might address that with a motorcycle or a long vacation, the dudes in the PayPal Mafia are facing their mortality by inflicting pain on the rest of us. Taylor Lorenz joins the pod to dissect what's caused so many billionaires to lose their minds, and the implications for humanity. Our guest Taylor Lorenz is a journalist. She hosts the podcast Power User, and writes about tech and online culture for her Substack, User Mag https://www.usermag.co/. You can follow her everywhere else @taylorlorenz. Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld. Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠. Credits - Host: Ryan Broderick - Producer: Grant Irving - Researcher: Adam Bumas - Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Hoffman isn't just one of the most influential entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon Valley — he's also one of the most important mega-donors supporting the Democratic party. A member of the so-called PayPal Mafia, Hoffman is a VC partner at Greylock Ventures and Microsoft board member who co-founded LinkedIn and InflectionAI and was a founding investor in OpenAI. He is one of the leading voices in tech fighting against former President Donald Trump, and he puts his money where his mouth is — which doesn't always sit well with progressives, and is even more upsetting to former friends, like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who have gone full MAGA.   In this live interview at the Masters of Scale Summit, hosted by Hoffman in San Francisco, Kara and Reid discuss everything from the upcoming election, and the business community's response to Trump, to Elon, Peter Thiel, Lina Khan and artificial intelligence.   Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram as @onwithkaraswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today, Paypal is a 70+ billion dollar company, but how did it start out? And why are the founders sometimes referred to as the Paypal Mafia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

94 MinutesPG-13Tim Kelly invoted Pete to come on his show and talk about Kamala Harris, the PayPal Mafia and the Spanish Civil War.Our Interesting Times podcastPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

102 MinutesPG-13Marty Bent from the TFTC podcast asked Pete to come on and talk about everything from the Paypal Mafia to what the future will look like if the regime continues.TFTC PodcastPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

In this episode of The Founder Hour, we have an insightful conversation with Max Levchin, a true trailblazer in the tech world. Max's journey began in Ukraine, where he grew up in a family of scientists who instilled in him a deep respect for knowledge and discovery. After his family relocated to Crimea to escape the fallout from the Chernobyl disaster, Max discovered his passion for programming at a young age. With no computer at his disposal, he began teaching himself to code by writing programs on paper.In 1991, Max's family moved to the U.S., settling in Chicago. It was here that he found his footing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a pivotal moment that set the stage for his future success. Immersed in the early internet scene, Max's path eventually led him to Silicon Valley, where a chance meeting with Peter Thiel at Stanford's lecture halls sparked the creation of what would become PayPal. Initially conceived as a secure way to store and transfer encrypted data, PayPal evolved into a groundbreaking online payment system that transformed the way we conduct financial transactions.Max takes us through the early days of PayPal, sharing stories of tackling complex challenges like document encryption and fraud prevention. But his entrepreneurial journey didn't stop there. He went on to found Slide, and later Affirm, a company dedicated to providing honest financial products that align with consumers' best interests. Throughout the conversation, Max discusses his guiding philosophy of HVF—hard, valuable, and fun—and how it shapes his approach to building companies that aim to make a positive impact on the world.We also explore Max's thoughts on the future of technology, exploring AI's potential, the evolving landscape of fintech, and the importance of aligning financial interests with customers. Tune in to uncover the story of an engineer at heart, a visionary leader, and a man who continues to shape the future of finance and technology.***CHA-CHING! Customers are rushing to your store. Do you have a point-of-sale system you can trust or is it (ahem) a real P.O.S.? You need Shopify for retail.Shopify POS is your command center for your retail store. From accepting payments to managing inventory, Shopify has EVERYTHING you need to sell in person. Get hardware that fits your business. Take payments by smartphone, transform your tablet into a point-of-sale system, or use Shopify's POS Go mobile device for a battle-tested solution.Plus, Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way.Do retail right with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/founderhour. Once again, go to www.shopify.com/founderhour to take your retail business to the next level today.***It's 2024 - are you still using your personal phone number for your startup?One of the most common founder mistakes we see is using your personal phone for business. OpenPhone makes it super easy to get business phone numbers for your team. It works through a beautiful app on your phone or computer, and integrates with CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce.Here's a feature we love: With OpenPhone's AI-powered call transcripts and summaries, you can have a summary of your phone call with action items right when you hang up. No more note-taking, or forgotten to-do's.What's more, every employee that's sharing that phone number with you has access to it, too. Total recall across your entire team. OpenPhone is already affordable at a starting price of $15/user/month. But, The Founder Hour listeners can get 20% off for 6 months. And if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge.Head to https://www.openphone.com/founder to start your free trial and get 20% off!***The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply. ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

(2:00) Allegations that James O'Keefe (OMG) and Project Veritas were controlled opposition during Covid scam (32:20) Big Talk from BigTech — Fakery & HubrisYou'll own nothing — not even a computer mouse says LogiTech CEO.  The "forever" mouse that you RENT FOREVERDon't have enough time for "social" media? Create a fake AI to impersonate yourselfCybertruck "Ambulance"?  Where does the patient go?City refuses to pay woman $200,000 after her Supreme Court victory(54:28) Crashing Markets inflation, debt, and the $TRILLION CoinJa-PANIC — Japan is the first (not the last) country where markets panicFiat-back-at-you.  Could government mint a TRILLION DOLLAR Coin and use it to pay off government debt to the Federal ReserveNC Democrat candidate for Governor — another Democrat who wanted to live in a marxist country (Zimbabwe) — and TAUGHT ECONOMICS in the country famous for property theft and hyperinflationCentral banks aren't interest in fiat TRILLION coins, they're collecting gold — and it's STILL a relatively small portion of the Chinese PBOC portfolioEd Snowden warns about Bitcoin's non-private transactionsWhitney Webb warns about how Trump & PayPal Mafia's embrace of Bitcoin may lead to a CBDC BY THE BACK DOOR using Bitcoin as a stablecoin(1:36:59) Same Pig, Different Lip-SchtickBigAg has a role in the Climate MacGuffin — but this author is mistaken about the ultimate purpose of Covid/Climate MacGuffins"Deplorable" eco/criminals/terrorists of "Just Stop Oil" are Hillary's favorite causeTyson Chicken shows how BigAg is pushing a pandemic to enhance its monopoly(1:54:51) Here Comes the Sun — Big Boost in Solar Activity But Giant Solar Panel Company Goes BUSTSun spots, solar flares, EMP and Solar Cycle 25$10 BILLION solar company goes bustDARPA's connection to Bill Gates' All Things Bugs ProjectGates' CO2 "butter"Methane attacked as #2 "greenhouse gas" after CO2 — WRONG.  The biggest greenhouse gas is not under man's control and is SEVERAL ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE LARGER(2:22:02) Olympics in Seine, GenderWhat the Olympics and the Paris Marxist Mayor trying to establish with the low-protein diets and insufferable living conditions for athletes — there IS a purposeAthletes talk about the disgusting Seine river that has hospitalized at least one athlete from E. ColiNow the transgender boxing issue is being spun as "intersex".  Here's why that's irrelevant and it's still man vs woman(2:31:26) Lala's Cloudy "Understanding" of "The Cloud"Another comment, BEYOND STUPID, from LalaOn CNN, black men in a barber shop debate whether Lala is blackLala won't debate Trump on Fox, Trump won't debate Lala on ABC — Here's how the partisan media present both sidesOne of Lala's leading candidates for VP served in Israel's military, not US military.  Remember Trump's pick for PA Senate, Dr. Oz?(2:48:57) BREAKING…markets crashing globally (2:50:28)  The "Worker Freedom of Speech Act" is exactly the opposite of its name, just as the "Patriot Act"Illinois breaks new ground in violation of the First Amendment6th Circuit says school can compel students to use "preferred pronouns".  Discrimination against viewpoint and religious libertyBLOWBACK: Anti-Christian group tries to weaponize CPS against a homeschooling family and the governor says they've opened themselves up to a FELONY crimeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) Allegations that James O'Keefe (OMG) and Project Veritas were controlled opposition during Covid scam (32:20) Big Talk from BigTech — Fakery & HubrisYou'll own nothing — not even a computer mouse says LogiTech CEO.  The "forever" mouse that you RENT FOREVERDon't have enough time for "social" media? Create a fake AI to impersonate yourselfCybertruck "Ambulance"?  Where does the patient go?City refuses to pay woman $200,000 after her Supreme Court victory(54:28) Crashing Markets inflation, debt, and the $TRILLION CoinJa-PANIC — Japan is the first (not the last) country where markets panicFiat-back-at-you.  Could government mint a TRILLION DOLLAR Coin and use it to pay off government debt to the Federal ReserveNC Democrat candidate for Governor — another Democrat who wanted to live in a marxist country (Zimbabwe) — and TAUGHT ECONOMICS in the country famous for property theft and hyperinflationCentral banks aren't interest in fiat TRILLION coins, they're collecting gold — and it's STILL a relatively small portion of the Chinese PBOC portfolioEd Snowden warns about Bitcoin's non-private transactionsWhitney Webb warns about how Trump & PayPal Mafia's embrace of Bitcoin may lead to a CBDC BY THE BACK DOOR using Bitcoin as a stablecoin(1:36:59) Same Pig, Different Lip-SchtickBigAg has a role in the Climate MacGuffin — but this author is mistaken about the ultimate purpose of Covid/Climate MacGuffins"Deplorable" eco/criminals/terrorists of "Just Stop Oil" are Hillary's favorite causeTyson Chicken shows how BigAg is pushing a pandemic to enhance its monopoly(1:54:51) Here Comes the Sun — Big Boost in Solar Activity But Giant Solar Panel Company Goes BUSTSun spots, solar flares, EMP and Solar Cycle 25$10 BILLION solar company goes bustDARPA's connection to Bill Gates' All Things Bugs ProjectGates' CO2 "butter"Methane attacked as #2 "greenhouse gas" after CO2 — WRONG.  The biggest greenhouse gas is not under man's control and is SEVERAL ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE LARGER(2:22:02) Olympics in Seine, GenderWhat the Olympics and the Paris Marxist Mayor trying to establish with the low-protein diets and insufferable living conditions for athletes — there IS a purposeAthletes talk about the disgusting Seine river that has hospitalized at least one athlete from E. ColiNow the transgender boxing issue is being spun as "intersex".  Here's why that's irrelevant and it's still man vs woman(2:31:26) Lala's Cloudy "Understanding" of "The Cloud"Another comment, BEYOND STUPID, from LalaOn CNN, black men in a barber shop debate whether Lala is blackLala won't debate Trump on Fox, Trump won't debate Lala on ABC — Here's how the partisan media present both sidesOne of Lala's leading candidates for VP served in Israel's military, not US military.  Remember Trump's pick for PA Senate, Dr. Oz?(2:48:57) BREAKING…markets crashing globally (2:50:28)  The "Worker Freedom of Speech Act" is exactly the opposite of its name, just as the "Patriot Act"Illinois breaks new ground in violation of the First Amendment6th Circuit says school can compel students to use "preferred pronouns".  Discrimination against viewpoint and religious libertyBLOWBACK: Anti-Christian group tries to weaponize CPS against a homeschooling family and the governor says they've opened themselves up to a FELONY crimeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

It used to be that Silicon Valley was considered a blue bastion, and supported social causes like education, public health and climate action. But, if that perception wasn't already crumbling before now, then it was utterly shattered in 2024. This past month has seen countless tech elites flock behind Donald Trump as their candidate of choice in the presidential election, leaving many in the media scratching their heads—and wringing their hands. But not for Roger McNamee, the veteran venture capital investor, who, on the latest episode of Inside the Hive, breaks down all the financial incentives at play and unpacks why tech leaders are “abandoning” the values they seemingly once held. “Their belief in cryptocurrency and their belief that low taxes and lack of regulation are essential to the prosperity of the tech industry,” he says. “These guys historically had an omerta. They did not speak ill of each other. And basically over the past six weeks or so, the political disagreements have come out into the open.”

90 MinutesPG-13Tom is the proprietor of the Gold, Goats, and Guns blog and has written for everyone from LewRockwell.com to NewsMax.Tom asked Pete to come on his show and talk about JD Vance and the PayPal Mafia.Gold, Goats and Guns BlogTom's PatreonTom on TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

90 MinutesNSFWHere's Pete's livestream from Sunday, July 21st. Pete invited Matt Erickson on to talk about the breaking news that Joe Biden will not seek re-election. They also continue their discussion on the PayPal Mafia's takeover of the Trump orbit.KingpilledMatt on TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'VideoVIP Summit 3-Truth To Freedom - Autonomy w/ Richard GroveSupport Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.