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    Frequent Miler on the Air
    Does product changing ruin trip protections? | Question of the Week Ep1 | 4-27-26

    Frequent Miler on the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 8:08


    Does product changing ruin trip protections? Frequent Miler reader Jay P wrote in saying:"I used my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to book a flight and hotel for a future trip. Now, I would like to product change my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card before that trip. Are there any negative impacts if I product change before travel?"We've been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Starting this week, we're turning the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Monday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you'd like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

    The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E
    507. Consumer Retrenchment or Reallocation, AI Impact on GTM and Purchase Decisions, How to Balance Consumer Sentiment vs. Behavior, and Where Smaller Funds Win (Natalie Dillon)

    The Full Ratchet: VC | Venture Capital | Angel Investors | Startup Investing | Fundraising | Crowdfunding | Pitch | Private E

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 35:36


    Natalie Dillon of Maveron joins Nick to discuss Consumer Retrenchment or Reallocation, AI Impact on GTM and Purchase Decisions, How to Balance Consumer Sentiment vs. Behavior, and Where Smaller Funds Win. In this episode we cover: Investing in the Older Adult Category Challenges for Smaller Funds in Venture Capital Consumer Investing and Market Trends Participation as a Product and Consumer Creators AI's Impact on Venture and Marketplaces Distribution and Go-to-Market Strategies Balancing Portfolio Construction and Ownership Guest Links: Natalie's LinkedIn Natalie's X Maveron's LinkedIn Maveron's Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

    My First Million
    This guy built a $1B+ brand in 3 years. The product? You'd never guess

    My First Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 65:45


    Get Shaan's guide to go from $0 to $1M: https://clickhubspot.com/etpc Episode 817: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Chad Janis ( https://x.com/chadjanis ) who just sold his gummies business for $1b+ in less than 3 years.  — Show Notes:  (0:00) Intro (1:28) origin story (8:11) $30K to $230K in 1 month (10:33) Naming Gruns (13:14) remixing formats (20:28) only looking for $10b ideas (29:25) 10-minute ecom Marketing Masterclass (41:26) $1b Idea: ACH distribution layer (48:17) Access is everything (57:16) Where Chad is going to spend his money — Links: • Gruns - https://gruns.co/  • Replo - https://www.replo.app/  • Monarch - https://www.monarch.com/  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

    Acquisitions Anonymous
    The $10M “AI Anti-Aging Bed” That Might Be Too Weird to Be Real

    Acquisitions Anonymous

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 28:33


    In this episode the hosts analyze a bizarre AI-powered therapeutic bed business with strong profits but questionable positioning, confusing pricing, and a whiff of pseudo-science risk.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/amazing-anti-aging-bed-ai-driven-may-qualify-for-e2-visa/2455345/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

    Business Pants
    CEO turnover boom, Texas rejection, and white guy leadership victimhood (man feelings)

    Business Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 61:03


    Story of the Week (DR):Apple names John Ternus as CEO to replace Tim Cook, who will become chairmanApple CEO Tim Cook is stepping downMeet John Ternus, the 51-year-old former swimming champ who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEOTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emailsTim Cook's exit is part of a CEO reckoning sweeping Corporate AmericaAre internal CEOs the way to go?Best Buy taps insider Jason Bonfig as new CEO, Corie Barry steps downShe's actually leaving the boardLululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O'Neill as CEO MMLululemon CEO Pick Heidi O'Neill Faces Skeptical Wall Street AND Lululemon shares dive on new CEO pick — as investors fear she may not have chops to save struggling companyO'Neill brings more than 30 years of experience in performance apparel, footwear, and sports, including over 25 years at Nike, where she was credited with transforming their women's business from a side-project into a global juggernaut. Her leadership spanned product creation, brand strategy, marketing, and global operations, making her one of the most influential executives in the company's modern era. Most recently, she served as President, Consumer, Product & Brand, overseeing Nike's global consumer and product engineGolden hello: $7M equity, $2M cashRoughly 75% of Lululemon's customers are womenLululemon board: 7 of 11 FChair Martha MorfittCommittees:Audit: 2 of 3 F, including chairNomination: 3 of 5Pay: 3 of 5 F, including chairAlso: CFO, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief People & Culture Officer, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Chief Brand & Product Activation OfficerNow we get why Chip is so mad: Chip Wilson, Lululemon's founder, largest shareholder and chief agitator, has not weighed in on the pick yet, although he previously advocated for waiting to name a new CEO until the board could be resetBest Buy taps insider Jason Bonfig as new CEO, Corie Barry steps downBest Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdownOil giant BP suffers shareholder revolt over climate transparency at tense AGM“BP suffered a shareholder revolt at its AGM over the election of a new chair and resolutions that included dropping some climate disclosure obligations”BP failed to get majority shareholder approval on two highly anticipated motions, which would have permitted online-only AGMs and retired two company-specific climate disclosure obligations. Each resolution received around 47% support, far short of the required 75% required to pass.Ahead of the AGM, BP's board blocked a motion tabled by Follow This that would have required the company to share plans on creating value for shareholders under future scenarios of falling oil and gas demand.Resolution 1: Annual Report and Accounts – 98% For / 2% AgainstResolution 2: Directors' remuneration report – 95% For / 5% AgainstResolution 3: Directors' remuneration policy – 95% For / 5% AgainstResolution 4: To elect Albert Manifold as a director – 82% For / 18% AgainstSome activist investors had said even a 5% vote against Manifold, who has only been in post as chair since October, would represent a severe reprimand, particularly after a historic 24% vote against outgoing chair Helge Lund last year.Resolution 5: To elect Meg O'Neill as a director – 97% For / 3% AgainstResolution 6: To re-elect Kate Thomson as a director – 96% For / 4% AgainstResolution 7: To re-elect Dame Amanda Blanc as a director – 95% For / 5% AgainstResolution 8: To re-elect Tushar Morzaria as a director – 96% For / 4% AgainstResolution 9: To re-elect Ian Tyler as a director – 96% For / 4% AgainstResolution 10: To re-elect Satish Pai as a director – 92% For / 8% AgainstResolution 11: To re-elect Dr Johannes Teyssen as a director – 89% For / 11% AgainstResolution 12: To re-elect Hina Nagarajan as a director – 96% For / 4% AgainstResolution 13: To elect Dave Hager as a director – 97% For / 3% AgainstResolution 14: Reappointment of auditor – 100% For / 0% AgainstResolution 15: Remuneration of auditor – 100% For / 0% AgainstResolution 16: Political donations and political expenditure – 98% For / 2% AgainstResolution 17: Directors' authority to allot shares – 96% For / 4% AgainstResolution 18: Special resolution: Authority for disapplication of pre-emption rights – 99% For / 1% AgainstResolution 19: Special resolution: Additional authority for disapplication of pre-emption rights – 99% For / 1% AgainstResolution 20: Special resolution: Share buyback – 100% For / 0% AgainstResolution 21: Special resolution: Notice of general meetings – 94% For / 6% AgainstResolution 22: Special resolution: New Articles of Association – 47% For / 53% AgainstResolution 23: Special resolution: Revocation of previous 2015 and 2019 resolutions – 47% For / 53% AgainstResolution 24: Special resolution: ACCR shareholder resolution – 26% For / 74% AgainstNetflix authorizes $25 billion share buyback after stock dropPopulist Math Time:Employees: As of 2026, Netflix employs roughly 16,000 people. If you took that $25 billion and distributed it directly to the workforce = $1,562,500 per employeeAlternatively: They could fund a $100,000 annual salary for 250,000 new people for an entire year.Customers: Netflix has roughly 325 million subscribers globally. If they decided to use that money to subsidize the service instead of buying back stock: $77 per person.Netflix could give every subscriber on the planet roughly 4 to 5 months of service for free.Or, they could lower the price of every subscription by about $6.40 per month for a full year.Social impact:Various estimates (including from HUD) suggest that ending homelessness in the US would cost roughly $20 billion to $30 billion.It could provide a full four-year scholarship (at an average cost of $100k total) to 250,000 students.It could fund the eradication of several neglected tropical diseases or provide clean water infrastructure for tens of millions of people globally.For perspective, the entire annual budget for NASA in 2025 was around $25 billion. Netflix is essentially spending one "National Space Program" worth of cash just to tweak its stock price.Shareholders:If Netflix successfully retires that 6.4% of shares and the market maintains its current valuation, the stock price should mathematically rise by about 7% to compensate for the reduced supply.If the price jumps 7% (from $93 to roughly $99.50), here is the wealth jump:Vanguard: $2.5BBlackRock: $2.1BFidelity: $1.4BReed Hastings: $138MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price SurgeMM: The Onion Says It Has Again Struck a Deal to Take Over InfowarsMM: Texas Capital stays incorporated in Delaware after shareholders reject 'Dexit' voteAre investors waking up??? They rejected TEXAS CAPITAL redomestication to TEXAS!Assholiest of the Week (MM):White guy victimhood DR‘The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislationWhite males are…70% of governors70% of congress60% of US corporate boards31% of US populationWhat percentage of DEI programs for companies were designed by white male CEOs? 90% of CEOs in Fortune 500 are white guys - so ALL OF THEMSo when we read: White House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managers…Even if the premise and math and methodology and concepts are literally all make believe, we SHOULD take away that “white men pretending to do DEI are bad for the economy” right?Federal Job Cuts Hit Black Women Hard—a Year Later, Unemployment Is UpDonald Trump 'Honours' UGA Women's Tennis Champions With Bizarre Photo Featuring Only Men In The ForegroundThe anti DEI, white male victimhood movement should entirely OWN DEI itself - this is the great blame transfer - somehow manage to blame black women and gays for the fact that white men running the world instituted shitty policies not meant to distribute equal opportunity, just meant for press releases - anti DEI is actually anti white male leaders. Make every company CEO a black woman and then see what DEI looks likeWhite guy manifestosPalantir published a mini manifesto calling some cultures ‘harmful' and ‘middling' and said Silicon Valley has ‘a moral debt' to the U.S.Why are tech bros so insistent we listen to everything they think? Were you not listened to as a child? Did no one ever validate you? Is this just about sex? Could you not get laid, and now because you have money you need to get everything you ever thought off your chest?Here are snippets of what Alex Karp, man who couldn't get laid, thought so important that we know:The postwar neutering of Germany and Japan must be undone.The culture almost snickers at Musk's interest in grand narrative, as if billionaires ought to simply stay in their lane of enriching themselves . . . . Any curiosity or genuine interest in the value of what he has created is essentially dismissed, or perhaps lurks from beneath a thinly veiled scorn.The ruthless exposure of the private lives of public figures drives far too much talent away from government service.Man who exposes private lives as a business model says it's badWe, in America and more broadly the West, have for the past half century resisted defining national cultures in the name of inclusivity.All very important points from a man we should clearly listen to about everything - the lane I want you to stay in is “shut the fuck up” lane where, BECAUSE you have billions, I'm not forced to listen to you as if you matterWhite guy philanthropyJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Donate $34 Million in Fashion GrantsMacKenzie Scott's latest donation takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billionMacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26 billion—but it's barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon sharesHeadliniest of the WeekDR: The blowhards:Sam Altman opens up about the Molotov cocktail attack on his home: 'The way Anthropic talks about OpenAI doesn't help'Nvidia CEO says that AI agents will make workers busier than ever—they'll ‘harass' and ‘micromanage' you, instead of take your jobMcDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says you won't lose your job to AI—you'll lose it to your coworker who uses it‘I think it's a mistake': Delta CEO Ed Bastian refuses to call it ‘artificial intelligence' because it scares peopleAI will boost productivity so ServiceNow won't have to backfill open jobs, CEO saysDR: The Nutter Chutter Butter Double: Morgan Stanley biotech banker Jessica Chutter joins Tectonic board AND Tectonic Therapeutic Appoints Jessica Chutter to Board of DirectorsI screwed up: blanked and thought that was two different companies. But then I did 3 seconds of research and found that she had joined a second board: PTC Therapeutics on March 24, 2026.MM: Apple's New CEO Needs to Be a ‘Cowboy' — But Can He With Tim Cook Still There?MM: SEC Imposes Strict Nine-Year Cap on Independent DirectorsPhillipinesWho Won the Week?DR: Jessica ChutterMM: The Philippines, whose corporate boards will no longer be allowed to have Edward Sylvester of WestAmerica Bancorp, born in 1938 and on the board for 47 yearsPredictionsDR: Nobody ever talks about Jason BonfigMM: Edward Sylvester steps down as Lead Independent Director of WestAmerica Bancorp to take the role of Non Executive Advisor to the Lead Independent Director Emeritus of WestAmerica Bancorp, says the rise of AI calls fresh blood on the board

    Startup Hustle
    Stop Hiding Behind Process (You Should Own the Product Instead)

    Startup Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 29:56


    Most product managers are just project managers with a fancier title. They make zero real decisions, answer to everyone, and wonder why nothing ships on time. Willis Jackson has been building product teams for over a decade. He's blacklisted entire companies from his hiring pool. And he moved to the Bay Area to measure himself against the best—only to find out nobody there really knows how to do product either. In this episode, Willis and I get into why product thinking is now the most valuable skill in tech, why AI didn't solve the bottleneck problem (it exposed it), and what happens when engineers can build 10x faster but nobody knows what to build. We also get into his company Middle Mile—basically the Airbnb of e-commerce fulfillment—and why stay-at-home parents running micro-warehouses out of spare rooms might be the future of how your next Amazon package gets delivered. Fair warning: if you're a product manager who hasn't talked to a customer for two weeks, this episode is going to be uncomfortable. Hit follow so you never miss an episode of Startup Hustle.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:35 Reconnecting and Early Influences03:27 The Challenges of Product Management06:34 The Role of AI in Product Development09:32 Understanding Risks in AI and Software Development12:34 Bottlenecks in Product Teams15:25 The Importance of People in Business18:17 Innovative Fulfillment Solutions21:39 The Journey of Building a BusinessLinks & ResourcesConnect with Willis Jackson III on LinkedInWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.

    Urgency of Change - The Krishnamurti Podcast

    ‘The greatest art is the art of living – not the paintings, the sculptures, the poems, the marvellous literature. That has its place, but to find out the art of living is the greatest art.' This episode on Art has four sections. The first extract (2:40) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1984, and is titled: Is Art the Product of Thought? The second extract (28:12) is from Krishnamurti's eighth talk in Ojai 1949, and is titled: Art and Sensitivity. The third extract (39:14) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1983, and is titled: What Is the Role of the Artist? The final extract in this episode (58:42) is from the first question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1984, and is titled: The Art of Living. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti's recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode's theme is Art. Upcoming themes are Competition, The Past and Challenge. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised, holistic education inspired by Krishnamurti's teachings. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnmurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

    Side Hustle School
    Ep. 3398 - Q&A: “How to go from prototype into manufactured product?”

    Side Hustle School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 6:07


    This listener wants to sell non-screen entertainment kits for kids. How can she go from concept to on-the-shelf product? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

    WSJ Minute Briefing
    Apple Taps Product Veteran to Take Over in the AI Era

    WSJ Minute Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 2:21


    Plus: Amazon is plowing an additional $5 billion into Anthropic. And the potential for another round of Iran-U.S. peace talks is perking up the markets today. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Radio Advisory
    295: How to keep patients on Medicaid amid looming cuts

    Radio Advisory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 31:02


    The U.S. healthcare system is approaching a major inflection point. Nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts are set to take effect in January 2027, driven by new work requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, and tighter limits on state financing. While the policy changes are months away, their consequences are already clear: millions of Americans are at risk of losing coverage, and provider organizations — many operating on margins near zero — will absorb the downstream impact through rising uncompensated care. In this episode, hosts Rae Woods and Abby Burns are joined by former Optum Executive Director of Product and Strategy Sunay Shah to help healthcare leaders move from “scramble” to strategy. Drawing on lessons from past Medicaid shifts, including redeterminations and state level work requirement experiments, they explain why administrative disenrollment —not ineligibility — is the biggest threat facing patients and providers alike. Together, they break down what health systems can do now to keep eligible patients covered: redesigning workflows earlier in the patient journey, using technology more thoughtfully, partnering with community organizations, state agencies, and operational support partners, and rebuilding trust with patients during moments of vulnerability. We're here to help: Episode | 288: Health policy update: VBC, site-neutral payments, and 340B Playlist | Radio Advisory health policy playlist Ready-to-Use Resource | Your guide to CMMI's 25+ innovation models Expert Insight | How policy changes will impact your bottom line White Paper | Navigating the next era of Medicaid On-Demand Webinar | Adapting to the changes in Medicaid policies Want to learn more about how Optum can help? Connect with our team today Register today for the 2026 Advisory Board Summit in Washington, D.C. 2026 State of Healthcare Procurement: Cost, Quality, Resilience A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

    Track Changes
    Roll around in the problem: Designing “phygital” experiences with Hilton's Jackie Talbot

    Track Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 40:35


    This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Jackie Talbot, Vice President of Product at Hilton. Jackie has a talent for turning frustrating experiences into moments of joy, and she's bringing that mindset to her work at Hilton. There, she's leading the use of AI-powered tools to improve both employee and customer experiences. Jackie explains the idea of “phygital,” which combines digital tools with human interaction to create smoother, more seamless experiences. She also shares lessons from her own podcast, reflects on why authenticity matters in leadership, and highlights the importance of staying curious as you grow your career.Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATA.Links: Jackie Talbot How do I navigate this shit Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman
    Breaking News: Molly Seidel signs with SATISFY

    The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 58:03


    Molly Seidel is a pro runner and Olympic medalist living in Flagstaff, AZ. Currently transitioning from road marathons to trails, Molly recently finished 4th place at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the 2026 Western States 100, which will serve as her much anticipated 100-mile debut.   Today, we're announcing Molly's signing of a long-term contract with SATISFY, a disruptive running brand based in Paris, France. This move represents a huge piece of free agency news in the sport.    Topics:   - How Molly came to be connected with the brand - Brand/athlete fit: Molly and SATISFY attitude alignment - Bigger offers on the table? - Product development plans including WS kit - Black Canyon reflections - Racing against a new cohort of athletes after her road career - Molly's training and support team  - Developing trail specific skills - A lot more!     REGISTER FOR TRAILCON   Sponsors:   Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at HealWithHeat.com Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ   Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

    Latina to Latina
    Remix: Why Marjorie Garcia Advocates for Recording Artists

    Latina to Latina

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 20:10


    The entertainment attorney behind J. Balvin, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Carla Morrison and Snow the Product shares how she forewent a performing career of her own to advocate for others, what she's learned about protecting artists' rights, and the necessity of studying and understanding the entire entertainment industry. Follow Marjorie on Instagram @pajareezy. If you liked this episode, listen to Why Doris Anahí Brings a 'Heart of Service' to Her Art and How Melania Luisa Marte Became a Word Weaver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Business of Home Podcast
    Arteriors is betting on product

    Business of Home Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 51:15


    Founded in the 1980s by designer Mark Moussa, in four decades Arteriors has grown from a boutique decor company into a global brand focused on the trade. CEO John Hart joined the company in 2024, after the Covid home boom had faded away—he's revamped the C-suite, re-focused Arteriors on product, and is looking to make a big splash at High Point Market this spring.    In this episode, Hart speaks with host Dennis Scully about why tariffs didn't change the company's business as much as you'd think; why he's not betting on a housing turnaround; and why, in a time where everyone else is trying to go further up the market, he's happy for Arteriors to stay exactly where it is.  This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSArteriorsDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

    Supra Insider
    #107: How synthetic users are changing product decision making | Tom Charman (Co-founder @ Blok)

    Supra Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 63:49


    What if you could know whether your product change was going to work — before a single real user ever saw it?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Tom Charman, co-founder of Blok, a synthetic user simulation platform that lets product teams test interfaces, onboarding flows, and product changes against AI-powered behavioral personas, not just to predict conversion, but to model second and third order effects like churn, confusion, and long-term retention. Tom opens by naming what's changed: shipping is faster than ever, but the tools PMs use to decide what to build haven't kept up. AB tests still take two to three weeks. Traditional user research still skews toward power users. And as personalization gets more complex, getting to statistical significance gets harder. That's the gap Blok is trying to close.They explore how Blok's behavioral personas go beyond demographics to model psychographics, emotional state, and memory, including what happens when a user has a bad first experience and comes back to your product skeptical. Tom walks through the ICP trap that kills retention, why the “show don't tell” principle protects against confirmation bias, and why he thinks the biggest shift happening in product right now is the move from reactive to proactive, replacing AB tests and feature flags with pre-ship simulation that gets you to directional confidence in 12 minutes instead of three weeks.If you're a PM tired of going to battle in product reviews without data to back your intuition, a founder trying to understand how synthetic users actually work and whether they're worth it before Series A, or a product leader looking to understand how the entire feedback loop from idea to deployment is about to be rebuilt, this episode is for you.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

    The WP Minute
    Using AI for Product Improvement

    The WP Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 7:36


    Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today, we're sharing a segment from our episode about vibe coding. Stranger Studios co-founder Kim Coleman and Matt Medeiros joined Eric to discuss the pros and cons of AI code generation. You'll also find plenty of tips to ensure quality and maintainability. You can check out the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/managing-your-vibe-coding-junk-drawer/ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xajq2Xv7rW0 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/supportGet the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

    Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/Podcast
    Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast #399 "Picture Book"

    Seibertron.com Transformers Twincast/Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 124:27


    Play NowThe Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast is back with Episode 399. The crew starts with a deep dive into the Takara Tomy web comic providing some insights on how G2 Menasor fits into their New Legends line. Age of Primes Commander Class Armada Jetfire, including the Requiem Blaster, then moves the discussion into new toy talk. Studio Series discussion follows, prompted by the launch of new pre-orders for upcoming products in that lineup. Leak lists then get some attention as they always seem to this time of year, with early indicators of what fans and collectors can expect in 2027. Listener questions then start conversation about how Megatron should be handled in any future installments of the live-action movie franchise, before deciding who the most canine Transformer would be that doesn't turn into a dog. "Bragging Rights" then brings this show to a close.

    Insurance Pro Blog Podcast
    Are Whole Life Dividends Finally Rising Again? A 10-Year Analysis of the Top Six Mutual Insurance Companies in 2026

    Insurance Pro Blog Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 35:29


    After years of declining dividend rates during the low-interest-rate era, every major mutual life insurance company in our latest analysis is trending upward. This is the first update to our flagship whole life dividend analysis since 2020, and the shift is hard to miss. We walk through 10 years of dividend interest rate data for Guardian, MassMutual, Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, Penn Mutual, and Lafayette Life. You'll hear why you can't directly compare one company's rate to another's, and why the intra-company trend is what actually matters. We talk through what's driving the recovery, including the higher interest rate environment that's letting insurers reinvest at meaningfully better yields. You'll also hear which carriers are recovering fastest, which are lagging, and where the warning signs would appear if a company's next announcement fell outside its normal range. A few things we cover along the way: why standard deviation tells a different story than average change, why Penn Mutual's famous flat streak ended the way it did, and why Lafayette Life's recent acceleration puts them in a category of their own. Just remember, dividend performance is one data point among several. Product design, policy structure, and how the contract is used matter just as much, and often more, for cash value outcomes. ______________________________________ If you want to talk through how any of this applies to a specific situation, you can schedule a call or if you prefer to write us first, just click right here.  

    Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas
    You Are The PRODUCT (By Adeline Atlas)

    Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 5:36


    Adeline Atlas 11 X Published AUTHOR Digital Twin: Create Your AI Clone: ⁠https://www.soulreno.com/digital-twin⁠SOS: School of Soul Vault: Full Access ALL SERIES⁠⁠https://www.soulreno.com/joinus-202f0461-ba1e-4ff8-8111-9dee8c726340⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soulrenovation/⁠Soul Renovation - BooksSoul Game - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/vay2xdcp⁠Why Play: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2eh584jf⁠How To Play: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ad4msf3⁠Digital Soul: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3hk29s9x⁠Every Word: ⁠⁠⁠http://tiny.cc/ihrs001⁠Drain Me: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/bde5fnf4⁠The Rabbit Hole: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3swnmxfj⁠Destiny Swapping: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/35dzpvss⁠Spanish Editions: Every Word: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/ytec7cvc⁠Drain Me: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3jv4fc5n

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    How Corporate Giants Are Quietly Taking Control of America's Food Supply w/ Casey Parker

    The "What is Money?" Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 70:42


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    The No Name RC Podcast
    Show #349 The No Name RC Podcast - RC Hobby Shop to Power Wheels Modification PowerHouse ML Toys

    The No Name RC Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 85:08


    00:00 Intro 00:37 Episode overview 05:27 Alan's RC beginnings 08:10 Hobby shop & early RC racing 13:06 Northeast RC history 21:43 EMS career & return to hobby 23:18 Decline of hobby shops 30:15 Birth of ML Toys 34:51 Product growth & R&D 38:25 Leaving the hobby shop 42:07 ML Toys today 44:19 Power Wheels industry insight 49:30 Racing vs bashing 57:55 Power Wheels shutdown (Mattel) 1:00:43 Building new ML Toys cars 1:07:12 Back to RC racing 1:11:08 Motorama & racing scene 1:15:50 Battery swap innovation 1:20:24 Final thoughts

    Now We Know
    NEW SHOW ALERT! Pod My Children Episode One (You're a Waste Product)

    Now We Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 45:54


    SUBSCRIBE HERE: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Browser (Hey all, it's Chris. I got a new show out! If you like Now We Know this could be right up your alley, I'll push a few promos over the NWK feed in the next couple of weeks. I hope you like it, and if you do, help me out and subscribe!) From one-half of the duo that made Now We Know no worse than your third-favorite show (Kevin has no taste in old soap operas) comes POD MY CHILDREN, the PREEMINENT number ONE QUALITY ALL MY CHILDREN PODCAST! Join Chris and a barrage of familiar guests as he dives into an unwilling pastime of his youth — his grandmother's non-negotiable "TV's busy for the next hour" daily soap opera — with a commitment and granularity few can match. We start off with the first episode of All My Children's 21st season, original air date January 2nd, 1991. If you like what you hear, subscribe! Now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    Finovate Podcast
    A conversation around consumer-focused AI in finance and EVA, Experian's new AI platform

    Finovate Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 19:48


    In this episode, host Greg Palmer sits down with Debbie Hsu, EVP of Product at Experian, to discuss the company's innovative approach to empowering consumers through technology. Debbie shares insights into her role at Experian, where she leads product development for North America's consumer services.She highlights Experian's mission to bring financial power to all by leveraging data and technology responsibly, creating tools that help consumers better understand and manage their financial situations with confidence. Debbie's passion for solving meaningful problems at scale shines through as she explains how Experian is working to make a real impact on consumers' financial lives.The conversation focuses on Experian's virtual assistant, EVA, a consumer-first AI tool designed to simplify complex financial questions and provide actionable guidance. Available through the Experian app and website, EVA helps users navigate tasks like improving credit scores with Experian Boost, freezing credit files during data breaches, and understanding spending and cash flow insights.Debbie emphasizes the importance of finance-specific AI tools like EVA, which are built on trusted data and domain expertise, as opposed to generic AI solutions that may provide misleading or incomplete advice. She also shares how real-world consumer interactions with EVA have revealed a strong need for clarity on financial fundamentals, such as credit scores, debt management, and identity protection.Debbie concludes by discussing the critical role of trust in AI-driven financial tools. She outlines Experian's commitment to transparency, high-quality data, and strong governance to ensure EVA acts in consumers' best interests. By empowering users to stay in control of their financial decisions and providing personalized, explainable recommendations, Experian aims to build lasting trust with its customers. This episode offers valuable insights into how consumer-centric AI can address real financial challenges and create a more inclusive financial ecosystem.More info:Experian: https://www.experian.com/; https://www.linkedin.com/company/experian/EVA: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-eva/Debbie Hsu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-hsu/Greg Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/Finovate: https://www.finovate.com; https://www.linkedin.com/company/finovate-conference-series/FinovateSpring: https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/#Finovate #FinovateSpring #Banking #banks #Experian #EVA #consumer #credit #lending #digitaladoption #cx #podcast #fintechpodcast #financialservices #innovation #digitraltransformation #fintech #finserv #modernization

    RWorldTalk - South Florida Real Estate
    What If Your Buyer Could Take Over a 2.25% Mortgage?

    RWorldTalk - South Florida Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 26:48


    What if your buyer could lock in a 2.25% mortgage on a home that's available right now?On this episode of RWorld Talk, Chris Krzemien sits down with Andy Taylor, CEO & Co-Founder of RetroRate and former Head of Product at Redfin and Credit Karma, to break down one of the most underused strategies in real estate: assumable loans.70% of all current listings have a sub-5% mortgage sitting on them and almost nobody is marketing them. Andy explains how RetroRate, now built directly into the BeachesMLS dashboard, automatically detects and surfaces assumable listings for agents, notifies listing agents they have a hidden asset, and even offers a concierge service to get deals across the closing line in as few as 33 days.We cover:➡️ What an assumable loan actually is (and why most lenders will give you the wrong answer)➡️ Why non-veterans can assume VA loans (and so can investors)➡️ The equity gap problem and how to solve it➡️ How to find the RetroRate icon in your BeachesMLS dashboard right now➡️ Why only 25 assumption transactions happened in the Beaches system last year and how that number could hit 1,000If you're a real estate agent in South Florida, this episode could change the way you market every single listing.

    Finding Fertility
    IVF, Control & Time Pressure: Why You Still Feel Behind During Infertility :: Week 16

    Finding Fertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 9:14


    “You are not responsible for everything that happens… but you are responsible for how you meet it.” Topics Discussed The quiet ways control hides inside being responsible, organized, and “on top of it” How overdoing becomes identity without you even realizing it The internal pressure of time and the feeling of constantly being behind The nervous system's attachment to urgency and why slowing down feels unsafe The difference between reacting from default patterns and responding from awareness Why radical responsibility is not blame, shame, or self-judgment The moment you start noticing yourself in real time and everything shifts How small shifts in awareness begin to change your default frequency The gap between noticing your patterns and criticizing yourself for them Letting yourself be human while still choosing something different next time “The hardest part of this journey is remembering to break the pattern.”   Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be… And this week… we go there. Not the surface-level stuff. Not the “just stay positive” nonsense. We're talking about the patterns that have been quietly running your life for years. The ones that look like responsibility. Like being on top of things. Like doing everything right. But underneath… it's control. It's pressure. It's that constant hum of feeling behind. And I know this one can feel a bit confronting. Because when we start talking about radical responsibility, it can tip straight into blame if you're not careful. That old energy of “this must be my fault.” It's not that. It's the moment you realize… you might not control what's happening, but you are shaping how you meet it. And that changes everything. Because this isn't about doing your fertility journey better. It's about getting honest with how you're showing up inside of it. And once you see it… you can't unsee it. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and grounding into the deeper fertility journey 02:06 The hidden layers of control most women don't see 03:34 How time pressure creates urgency and tightness in the body 04:30 What radical responsibility actually means 05:55 Forgetting, looping patterns, and removing self-judgment 06:51 Why shifting patterns feels unsafe in your body Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/week-16%20IVF,%20Control%20&%20Time%20Pressure:%20Why%20You%20Still%20Feel%20Behind%20During%20Infertility Let's Do This Together

    92.9 Featured Podcast
    J&J LIVE - With Jordan Frison, Overton product/UT Chat player transfer to Wich State with Representative Zach Lucchesi from Memphis

    92.9 Featured Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 18:17


    J&J LIVE - With Jordan Frison, Overton product/UT Chat player transfer to Wich State with Representative Zach Lucchesi from Memphis

    Delivering Marketing Joy Webshow
    Kim Kardashian Was Right (And We Called It)

    Delivering Marketing Joy Webshow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 26:53


    Kim Kardashian said if you are not on social media, you are failing. Kirby and Jade's reaction? Of course she's right — now here's what to do about it. This week on Better Merch...Better Marketing, they break down the physical and digital marketing trend you need to know, share tips for creating social media content that actually builds your brand, and unpack why Alex Hormozi's simple answer about always wearing his logo might be the most underrated marketing move out there. Plus, the Scribbler Go Notebook and Whiteboard is this week's Product of the Week. Get FREE access to the 5 Day Business Bootcamp at https://Bootcamp.HassemanMarketing.com

    A SEAT at THE TABLE: Leadership, Innovation & Vision for a New Era

    One of the most difficult things to do is  build  successful tech products.  That seems counterintuitive at a time when its seems that everyone - from tech giants to a guy in his bedroom - is rolling out apps, setting up platforms and launching what they hope will be the next big thing.In reality, developing a product that can both attract users - and keep them - is a massive challenge, that most developers are not able to meet.Today we're joined by the brilliant Riddhi Bhasker, a product manager focused on building 0 to 1 products in early-stage startup environments. She's   led product development across consumer social platforms, AI-driven tools, B2B applications, and marketplace platforms, with hands-on experience in user retention design, gamification systems, onboarding optimization, and conversational AI architecture.On this episode of A Seat at The Table podcast Riddhi will be discussingWhy most gamification kills the products it's supposed to saveHow to build AI products that don't fail quietlyKnowing when not to build somethingThe one thing most people get wrong about building products in early-stage companiesLet's take an insider's look behind the scenes at what's its really like to build a successful tech product.USEFUL LINKS:Connect with Riddhi BhaskerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riddhi-bhasker/Substack: https://substack.com/@riddhibhaskerThe Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    Restoration Pros Unplugged
    Your Data Is Broken & Why AI Can't Save You "Yet," with Andrew Wirick of Docusketch

    Restoration Pros Unplugged

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 47:55 Transcription Available


    If your field techs are juggling four, five, even eleven different apps on a single water mitigation job — you've got a data problem. And that data problem is going to follow you everywhere: estimating, compliance, team performance, and especially AI.In this episode, Clinton James sits down with Andrew Wirick, VP of Product at DocuSketch, to talk about one of the most overlooked challenges in restoration right now — fragmented field data. Andrew's spent the last eight months in the trenches with restoration companies across the country, riding along with techs and talking directly to owners about what's actually breaking down in their workflows. What he found might surprise you.Here's what you'll take away from this conversation:- Why the average restoration company uses 4.5 apps just to capture data on a single water mitigation job — and what that's costing your team- Where fragmentation hurts most — it's not where most owners think- Why AI can't fix bad data — and what actually happens when you layer AI on top of incomplete field documentation (hint: it's called a hallucination, and it's bad for compliance)- Two simple habits techs can start today — two 360 shots per room and 10 extra seconds of photos — that will protect your margins and reduce callbacks- Why true industry-wide standardization is still years away — and what you can do right now without waiting for the whole industry to catch upAndrew also shares what DocuSketch is building to make data capture more intuitive in the field, how their partnership with Verisk is helping connect the dots between capture and estimating, and what the future of restoration tech could look like.-----Want to connect with Andrew or see what DocuSketch has been building? Watch the webinar replay covering their latest product vision — including AI-powered floor plan measurements and intuitive field capture — at https://www.docusketch.com/post/instant-floor-plan-estimates-launch-event-webinar-replay-----Subscribe to Restoration Pros Unplugged and visit restorationprosunplugged.com to catch every episode.-----Running a restoration company and want to get more jobs from your online marketing? Book a free discovery call with Water Restoration Marketing at https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/

    Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast
    Are Tariffs Here To Stay? And What Does That Mean To Supply Chain Strategy? With Guest Alex Chauvsosky

    Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 79:00


    What happens to wholesale distribution when geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and AI all collide at once?In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Alex Chausovsky, Founder of 3DM Consulting, to unpack how Middle East conflict, energy volatility, tariff policy, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the economic landscape for distributors and manufacturers. This episode explores what business leaders must understand about diesel pricing, supply chain risk, margin compression, labor shortages, and AI augmentation in order to protect profitability and make smarter, data driven decisions in a volatile global environment.What You'll Learn:Why producer price index trends and diesel costs matter more to distributors than headline oil pricesHow Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs are structurally changing U.S. trade policyWhat tariff refund timelines realistically look like and why downstream distributors may never see reliefHow to protect margins by analyzing profitability at the product line, customer, and regional levelWhat labor shortages and immigration policy mean for future workforce dynamicsEpisode Highlights:03:12 – What “Data Driven Decision Making” really means for wholesale distributors14:45 – Why oil price headlines don't tell the full logistics story21:57 – The hidden diesel risk facing owner operator trucking capacity27:26 – Why tariffs are not going away, regardless of administration32:48 – The truth about tariff refunds and who actually qualifies51:49 – Margin protection strategies during inflationary pressure57:45 – Will AI eliminate jobs or increase productivity?1:13:17 – Why universal basic income debates miss the human purpose of workMeet the Guest:Alex Chausovsky is the Founder of 3DM Consulting, specializing in economic forecasting, geopolitical analysis, and strategic advisory for small and mid sized businesses. He delivers 75 to 100 keynotes annually and helps organizations translate global disruption into actionable business strategy.Tools, Frameworks, and Strategies Mentioned:3DM Consulting: Data Driven Decision Making frameworkSection 232 tariffs: Product category based trade enforcementSection 301 tariffs: Country specific anti dumping tariffsWhite space analysis for margin expansionAI augmentation strategy for productivity growthGeopolitical scenario planning for supply chain resilienceClosing Insight:“In business, you are not here to grow revenue. You are here to grow profit.”In a world defined by geopolitical volatility, tariff uncertainty, energy disruption, and AI acceleration, wholesale distribution leaders must focus on margin discipline, operational intelligence, and strategic agility.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

    Beyond A Million
    224: How One Consulting Client Led to an 8-Figure SaaS Product with Chris Taylor

    Beyond A Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 63:47


    Today I'm talking with Chris Taylor, an entrepreneur who turned a consulting engagement with Nissan into a software company serving half the automotive industry—then sold the business for multiple eight figures without ever raising outside capital. In this conversation, Chris shares how a consulting project with Nissan became the foundation of his company, how that journey ultimately led to an acquisition, and the earn-out lessons every founder should understand before selling their business. We also talk about building culture, why founder communities like YPO and EO can accelerate growth, and how AI is changing the economics of software and services.   Key Takeaways with Chris Taylor (00:00) Intro (01:23) Bootstrapping vs Venture Capital (02:17) Is Every Growth Stage Equally Hard? (04:26) Why Founder Communities Change Everything (09:41) Is SaaS Dead in the Age of AI? (12:30) Why Outcome-Based Billing Could Kill SaaS Seats (15:28) How Chris Got Nissan to Fund His Next Startup (23:09) Turning Consulting Into a Scalable Product (33:11) Why Everything in Business Is Negotiable (40:43) The Real Path to Getting Acquired (48:30) Building Culture in an Unconventional Office (59:20) Earn-Out Lessons Every Founder Should Know   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vca63g-kq7k      Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

    In the Sauce
    Building Relationships with Your People

    In the Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 58:21


    Pierson Krass is the founder and managing partner of Lunar Solar Group, a full-service growth agency and technology studio that has helped scale brands like Olipop, Vita Coco, Carbone, and Chomps. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Pierson talk direct response principles - once confined to DTC brands - and how Lunar Solar helps brands like Liquid Death apply them across retail, wholesale, loyalty, and lifecycle channels.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Entreprendre dans la mode
    [CLIP] The Product Obsession: What Other Brands Get Wrong | Ronnie Fieg (Kith)

    Entreprendre dans la mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 12:01


    AI Chat: ChatGPT & AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning
    Anthropic Ships Opus 4.7, $2B With No Product & Google AI Deals

    AI Chat: ChatGPT & AI News, Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Machine Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 14:22


    Anthropic dropped Claude Opus 4.7 today, but the bigger story is the model they didn't release. We break down Project Glasswing, why Mythos stays locked up, and what it signals about where frontier AI actually is right now. Plus: a 7-month-old AI startup is raising at a $2 billion valuation with zero product, a robotics startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI, Google used AI to block 8.3 billion ads last year (and cut false positives by 80%), and Gemini is coming to professional video editing. Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiHow I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    Let's Talk AI
    #240 - Project Glasswing, Claude Mythos, GLM-5.1, emotion concepts

    Let's Talk AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 104:30


    Our 240th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 04/08/2026 (sorry I keep releasing stuff late, will get better with it soon!)Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie HarrisFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at andreyvkurenkov@gmail.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:Anthropic launched Project Glasswing and previewed Claude Mythos, a general-purpose model withheld from broad release due to dramatically stronger autonomous offensive cybersecurity performance (including zero-day discovery), alongside concerning bio/virology uplift results and documented deception/containment-escape behaviors; pricing is far higher than Opus and most discovered vulnerabilities remain unpatched.Product and platform updates included Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Live for real-time multilingual voice conversation, Suno v5.5 personalization features, Anthropic tightening Claude Code/OpenClaw access and usage limits, OpenAI canceling an “adult mode,” and Microsoft releasing MAI models for speech-to-text, audio generation, and image generation.Business and market developments featured Anthropic's revenue run rate surpassing $30B and a major Google/Broadcom TPU compute expansion, SoftBank taking a $40B short-term loan to fund OpenAI commitments, Granola reaching a $1.5B valuation, Anthropic buying Coefficient Bio for $400M, and OpenAI acquiring the TBPN business talk show.Policy, open-source, and geopolitics included Z.ai releasing open-weight GLM 5.1 and a multimodal GLM model, Google open-sourcing Gemma 4 under Apache 2.0, a judge blocking the Pentagon's “supply chain risk” label against Anthropic, research on LLM “emotion vectors” and OpenAI meta-gaming during RL, China restricting Manus founders amid Meta deal review, scrutiny of Nvidia's chip-smuggling claims, China chipmakers gaining market share, and Iran framing cloud data centers as military targets.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / BanterTools & Apps(00:01:58) Anthropic debuts ‘Project Glasswing' and new AI model for cybersecurity | The Verge(00:18:22) Gemini Live gets ‘biggest upgrade yet' with Gemini 3.1 Flash Live(00:20:40) Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage | TechCrunch(00:25:36) OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT's erotic mode | TechCrunch(00:26:16) Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch(00:31:25) Suno leans into customization with v5.5 | The VergeApplications & Business(00:32:53) Anthropic announces deal with Google, Broadcom, says revenue has tripled(00:37:53) Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? | The New Yorker(00:40:18) OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Unite to Combat Model Copying in China - Bloomberg(00:41:45) Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks(00:45:20) SoftBank secures $40 billion loan to boost OpenAI investments(00:47:23) Granola raises $125M at $1.5B valuation for its AI note-taking app - SiliconANGLE(00:48:17) Anthropic acquires stealth startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal(00:50:20) OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:53:04) Z.AI Introduces GLM-5.1: An Open-Weight 754B Agentic Model That Achieves SOTA on SWE-Bench Pro and Sustains 8-Hour Autonomous Execution - MarkTechPost(00:55:14) Google announces Gemma 4 open AI models, switches to Apache 2.0 license - Ars Technica(01:01:26) Z.ai Launches GLM-5V-Turbo: A Native Multimodal Vision Coding Model Optimized for OpenClaw and High-Capacity Agentic Engineering Workflows EverywherePolicy & Safety(01:04:45) Judge blocks Pentagon's effort to ‘punish' Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk(01:10:05) Emotion concepts and their function in a large language model(01:21:12) China bars Manus co-founders from leaving country amid Meta deal review, FT reports(01:25:38) US lawmakers ask whether Nvidia CEO's smuggling remarks misled regulators(01:27:48) How far does alignment midtraining generalize?(01:32:20) Metagaming matters for training, evaluation, and oversight(01:39:31) Iran says it has struck Oracle data center in Dubai, Amazon data center in Bahrain — country has threatened to attack Nvidia, Intel, and others, tooSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Glossy Beauty Podcast
    Wonderskin CEO Michael Malinsky on turning a viral product into a thriving beauty brand

    The Glossy Beauty Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 44:47


    Michael Malinsky's 6-year-old brand Wonderskin could have easily become a one-hit wonder.  Wonderskin launched in 2020 with a peel-off lip stain that immediately went viral on TikTok for its metallic blue formula and social media-friendly reveal. Since launch, the brand has sold more than 6 million units of the $22 Wonder Blading Lip Stain Peel-Off Mask, according to Malinsky.  “The unique visual ‘wow factor' helped us tremendously in capturing attention, but just standing out is a small part [of success],” Malinsky said. “Delivering curiosity, entertainment and ultimately the desire to try a product is what we spent the first two years of the business really honing in on.”  In fact, Wonderskin's viral success took years to build. “Our virality curve wasn't instant and up into the right; it was a slow-building momentum while we figured out the right messaging, the right visuals, the right branding, the right communications, the right packaging, the right pricing,” he said. “Only when we were very, very confident in the complete package were we more comfortable in activating the bigger partnerships and shouting a little bit more loudly about our product.”  As early adopters of TikTok Shop and live selling, Wonderskin leveraged seller tools to grow an online community and saw a 328% increase in return on ad spend, plus a 182% increase in click-through rate, according to a TikTok case study on the brand.  “The digital entrepreneurs' anxiety is always there, because whenever something is working well in digital, there's always the concept of the half-life, because at some point, it will be less efficient. At some point, it will be less viral,” Malinsky said. But what happened next could be considered the more novel part of Wonderskin's rise: The brand successfully launched into several more categories, including eye and complexion; took on $50 million in funding led by Insight Partners; and launched into traditional retail with Sephora.  This growth is partially fueled by Malinsky's data-first approach to performance marketing, including a test-and-learn philosophy to new product launches. "We are confident and comfortable enough to move away from things that don't work," he said. Wonderskin's sales revenue grew by 300% in 2023 and 2024, and in 2025, the brand did more than $125 million in revenue, according to Malinksy. Today, Wonderskin sells DTC and through Amazon and TikTok Shop, plus Sephora, Boots, Nordstrom and Revolve.  Malinsky joined the Glossy Beauty Podcast to discuss the challenges in turning a viral product into a full-fledged beauty brand, including learnings along the way and advice for fueling the fire behind a viral product. 

    The Manufacturing Marketer
    The new wave in product visuals w/ Mark Worger

    The Manufacturing Marketer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026


    Today, we've brought on Mark Worger from MarTech3D to talk more about product visuals. When we're thinking about product illustrations, we're often talking about photos and videos. But Mark does work bringing these kinds of products for industrial companies to life, and we want to find out more. Learn more about MarTech3D: https://www.martech3d.com/

    Run The Numbers
    Inside Figma's Financial Playbook with CFO Praveer Melwani

    Run The Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 46:29


    In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Praveer Melwani, CFO of Figma, to unpack the financial model behind one of tech's most iconic product-led companies. They cover viral growth, forecasting without a traditional sales pipeline, AI credit pricing, margin tradeoffs, and the metric Praveer believes matters most in the long run: free cash flow per share.—SPONSORS:EY works with high-growth tech companies to navigate the messy realities of scaling—from regulatory requirements to IPO readiness. By helping teams get it right early and often, EY lets founders stay focused on building while reducing risk as they grow. Learn more at https://www.ey.com/techstartupsSpendHound is a SaaS spend management platform built for finance and procurement teams that want visibility and leverage in every deal. By tracking all your software, benchmarking pricing across thousands of vendors, and surfacing contracts and renewals, SpendHound helps you stop overpaying and negotiate with confidence. Trusted by teams at ZoomInfo and Hootsuite. Get started at https://www.spendhound.comBrex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metricsAleph is a modern FP&A platform built for teams that want more than another planning tool. By connecting your ERP, CRM, and other systems into one trusted data layer with AI workflows, Aleph helps you move faster with real-time insights. Get a personalized demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform built for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets and billing tool workarounds. It handles high-volume subscriptions, usage-based contracts, and mid-cycle upgrades, so you can scale without scrambling at month-end. For RevRec that keeps your books clean, visit https://www.rightrev.com/CJRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to close faster without fighting legacy systems. Designed to support complex revenue recognition, multi-entity operations, and real-time reporting, Rillet helps teams achieve a true zero-day close—with some customers closing in hours, not days. If you're scaling on an ERP that wasn't built in the 90s, book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cj—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveer-melwani/Company: https://www.figma.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and intro1:21 Welcome and guest intro2:55 From banking to Dropbox to Figma5:04 Inflection points: building trust early8:36 TAM expansion thinking10:31 Sponsors — EY | SpendHound | Brex13:38 Two-thirds of Figma users aren't designers14:36 Forecasting product led growth16:22 Cohorts and NDR discovery17:39 LTV to CAC philosophy18:57 Product signals for account expansion20:22 How Figma achieved hypergrowth with 90%+ margins22:14 AI expands TAM: time to hit the gas23:22 AI credit pricing model24:50 Sponsors — Aleph | RightRev | Rillet28:13 Outcome based pricing consideration29:00 Where AI margins settle: gross profit dollars30:08 Free cash flow per share as north star31:04 NDR and pricing volatility32:13 Bundled vs. unbundled seats34:50 Being engaged in sales to understand admin pain35:17 IPO day experience36:27 Keeping employees focused beyond the stock price37:19 Employee stock pressure and lockup reality39:37 Kitchen cabinet of advisors41:44 How to ask better questions of advisors41:47 Lightning round41:50 Advice to younger self42:47 Finance software stack44:09 Claude WTF moment: forecasting model throughput45:13 Craziest expense story: the haircut45:59 Credits

    Predictable Revenue Podcast
    423: How Passion and Validation drive SaaS Success with Olga Voigt

    Predictable Revenue Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 27:07


    Most conversations about product-market fit stay abstract. This one didn't. In this episode of the Predictable Revenue podcast, host Collin Stewart sat down with Olga Voigt, co-founder of Zibble AI, to break down what it actually takes to build and sell a product in today's market, especially in AI. What emerged was an entirely different lens: focus on value first, and let the product catch up. Highlights include: Building a Team of Experts (06:51), Understanding Value Market Fit (08:41), Transitioning from Services to Product (13:00), Gathering Feedback and Iteration (16:37), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

    Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran
    $0 To $1M in 12 Months: How He Turned 9 Million Followers Into A Potential $10M Business

    Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 81:07


    In this episode, we're talking with Irick Wiggins about how he transitioned from monetizing his massive audience through brand deals to building his own product business. Irick achieved $1 million in sales in nearly 12 months with a pasta product, and now he's on a mission to scale to $10 million. We break down the exact playbook behind his success and map out the strategy for seven-figure to eight-figure growth. For partnership opportunities building seven-figure brands into eight-figure assets, visit https://capitalism.com/partners Timestamps (0:00) Intro: $1M in 12 months case study breakdown (1:00) Irick's background as content creator in low-carb space (2:00) Why Irick decided to build his own product (3:00) The math of renting attention vs building equity (5:00) The audience size advantage in content creation (10:00) Product development and first steps (15:00) Launch strategy to an 8-million person audience (20:00) Month-by-month growth and sales peaks (25:00) The algorithm myth: stopping content posts (30:00) Cash flow and inventory management strategy (35:00) The backup plan before scaling (50:00) Debt financing and inventory payoff process (55:00) Margins and the cost of scaling (1:00:00) Hiring operators and building the team (1:05:00) What breaks when you scale operations (1:10:00) Sales channels: TikTok vs Amazon strategy (1:15:00) Revenue distribution across platforms

    Born Or Made
    The Sleep Product That Changes Everything w/ Dave Gatto | Kreatures of Habit

    Born Or Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 54:30


    In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with Dave Gatto, CMO of Oslo, to explore the future of sleep, recovery, and premium product innovation. After working with iconic brands like Red Bull, Lululemon, and Oura, Dave shares why he chose to focus on one of the most overlooked pillars of performance—sleep.They break down the problem most people ignore: noise as a major disruptor of deep, restorative rest—and how Oslo Sleepbuds were designed specifically to solve it. Built from Bose technology, these ultra-comfortable earbuds are engineered for sleep, featuring long battery life, seamless audio transitions, and smart features like in-ear alarms and automatic sound switching.Beyond the product, the conversation dives into what it really takes to build a premium brand today—from word-of-mouth growth and product seeding to cultural timing and community-driven marketing. Dave also shares practical tools for better sleep, including the “10-3-2-1-0” framework, and how optimizing recovery can elevate every area of your life.This episode is a powerful blend of performance, innovation, and lifestyle design—perfect for anyone looking to sleep better, recover faster, and build at a higher level.00:00 Why Sleep Matters04:02 AirPods vs Sleep Buds12:11 Sleep And Midlife Recovery13:20 The 10 3 2 1 O Rule16:25 Bedtime Routine With Kids22:23 Manufacturing And Tradeoffs30:17 Lululemon Ambassador Origins36:51 Innovation Lab And White Space40:15 Why Product Seeding Works43:19 Timing Paid Media And Bets47:05 Word Of Mouth In Restaurants51:45 Oslo Sleepbuds Where To Buy

    HVAC Know It All Podcast
    How HVAC Owners Can Fix Broken Ops and Build Smarter Teams with AI - Andrew Blair

    HVAC Know It All Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 18:37


    In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with Andrew Blair, Director of Product and Market Development at Helix Earth and Advisor / Angel Investor at various startups, the conversation dives into the journey of scaling an HVAC and commercial refrigeration business from early scrappy operations to a multi-million dollar company.    Andrew Blair is an experienced HVAC and commercial refrigeration professional who transitioned from hands-on fieldwork into business leadership. He played a key role in growing Kensington into a ~$6M operation, optimizing systems, and building team culture. Andrew is now the Director of Product and Market Development at Helix Earth Technologies, where he focuses on innovative HVAC solutions, bringing both field and business expertise into product development. Expect to Learn How to transition from technician to business leader (and the mistakes to expect) The real challenges of implementing service software like Jobber and ServiceTitan Why company culture and individualized management matter at scale Practical ways AI is already improving HVAC operations and technician performance What the future of AI and innovation looks like in the trades industry   Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction  [00:01:36] - Early Business Challenges [00:03:11] - Scaling Operations & Growing Pains [00:05:18] - Leadership & Managing People [00:09:35] - Getting the Most Out of Software Tools [00:14:52] - The Future of AI in the Trades [00:16:00] - New Chapter: Helix Earth Technologies [00:18:04] - Closing Thoughts & Takeaways   This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: PartsTown: https://www.partstown.com/hvac-parts   Follow our Guest Andrew Blair: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-blair-/ Company Website: https://www.helixearth.com/ Company LinkedIn: - Helix Earth: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helixearth/   Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/  Follow Furman Haynes:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/  WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/

    Inside the ICE House
    ETF Central: Capital Group Head of Product Holly Framsted

    Inside the ICE House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 37:57


    Holly Framsted, Head of Product at Capital Group, joins Bilal Little to discuss her unexpected journey into investing and her role leading product strategy at one of the world's largest active asset managers. Framsted explains how Capital Group has expanded from zero to a large, fast-growing ETF franchise by bringing active management, tax efficiency, and advisor-focused education into the ETF wrapper. The conversation highlights Capital Group's long-term, research-driven investment philosophy, its multi-portfolio-manager approach, and how advisors are increasingly using ETFs, models, and diversified strategies to build resilient portfolios.

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
    How Healthcare Organizations Can Elevate Rounding From a Routine Task to a Strategic Driver of Patient Loyalty, Experience, & Care Outcomes

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 17:03


    In this episode, Katie Haifley, CPXP, Director of Product and Strategy at NRC Health, and Ashley Nelson, M.S., BSN, RN, Strategic Advisor, Nursing at NRC Health, discuss how intentional, high-impact rounding can strengthen patient trust, improve experience, and drive measurable gains in loyalty. They share insights on moving beyond check-the-box approaches to create meaningful human connections and real-time improvements in care.This episode is sponsored by NRC Health.

    Banking Transformed with Jim Marous
    6 Digital Strategies Banking Must Learn from the Oura Ring

    Banking Transformed with Jim Marous

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 9:26


    The data exists. The technology exists. What's missing is the will to act. In this Insight Video, Jim Marous explores why a $300 health ring is out-innovating the banking industry. With an $11B valuation and $1B in annual revenue, Oura has mastered the Platform over Product strategy that most financial institutions are still struggling to commit to. Jim breaks down his personal experience with the Oura Ring and translates its success into 6 executable strategies your team can scope, pilot, and launch right now — moving from reactive transactions to daily proactive intelligence. Key Strategies Covered: Strategy 1: The Financial Readiness Score — Moving beyond credit scores to daily financial health signals. Strategy 2: Proactive Cash Flow Alerts — Intervening before a crisis hits, not after the fee posts. Strategy 3: The Wellness Subscription — Shifting the business model to incentive-aligned intelligence. Strategy 4: Platform over Product — Connecting data sources into a single, useful guidance engine. Strategy 5: Workplace Wellness — Taking financial wellness into the workplace through existing commercial relationships. Strategy 6: Designing for Daily Life — Being present in the 95% of daily moments, not just occasional transactions. The Monday Morning Test: Jim closes with three critical questions every FI leader must answer to determine if their organization will still be relevant in ten years. Subscribe to Banking Transformed for weekly insight on the future of financial services. #DigitalBanking #BankingTransformed #Fintech #BankingInnovation #CustomerExperience #AIinBanking #Personalization #RetailBanking #FinancialWellness #JimMarous #OuraRing #BankingStrategy #FutureOfBanking #CreditUnion

    Second Nature
    Bikes Are Bigger Than the Bike Industry Thinks

    Second Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 67:01


    What if bikes could transform cities, create economies, and solve problems nobody thought they were for? We're joined today by Peter Abraham, one of the most connected strategic minds in the bike industry, just ahead of Sea Otter Classic. We cover a lot of ground: the state of the bike industry after a brutal few years, why e-bikes are reaching people the legacy brands never could, what London and Paris figured out about infrastructure that LA hasn't, and why Bentonville might be the most important proof of concept in outdoor sports right now. Plus: the $21 million Scotland Mountain Bike Innovation Center, the LA Olympics bike infrastructure push, and why the brands at Sea Otter with just a tent and a couple of bikes on stands are leaving a lot on the table. Show Notes: Popfly for Brands: https://www.popfly.com?growsurf_campaign=jpeg2o&grsf=x4d7gg Popfly for Creators: https://www.popfly.com/creators?growsurf_campaign=wovvt7&grsf=3jh7ss   Peter Abraham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterabraham2/ Sea Otter Classic: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/ Bicycle Leadership Conference: https://www.bicycleleadershipconference.org/ People For Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Modern Elder Academy: https://www.meawisdom.com/ The Algorithm (Book): https://amzn.to/41ROQTg Rivian's e-Bike: https://ridealso.com/ Amsterdam, The Bike City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKbRL6Opifg Abundance (Book): https://amzn.to/4caqpFt Why Can't We Build Bike Lanes?: https://peterabraham.medium.com/why-cant-we-build-bike-lanes-1115b713a5cf Festival Trail: https://www.festivaltrail.org Runway Group: https://runwaynwa.com/ Scotland's MTB Innovation Center: https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/thanks-to-a-21-million-investment-the-worlds-first-mtb-innovation-centre-is-breaking-ground-this-spring-in-scotland/ Atherton Bikes: https://www.athertonbikes.com/ BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Bicycle Diaries (Book): https://amzn.to/4e48iDA Barbarian Days (Book): https://amzn.to/4csxC4W Levrack: https://www.levrack.com Kitworks: https://alnk.to/hsyF2FO Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    Post-RSAC Conference 2026 Recap: Agentic AI, Data Sovereignty, and the New Security Perimeter | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Thyaga Vasudevan, EVP, Product of Skyhigh Security

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 12:15


    If you walked RSAC Conference 2026 expecting incremental updates, you left with something very different. Thyaga Vasudevan, EVP, Product at Skyhigh Security, describes this year as unlike any prior conference -- not because of a single announcement, but because the customers asking how to secure agentic AI were the same customers already building and deploying it. The urgency was real, immediate, and universal across organization sizes. The defining theme was agentic security. Vasudevan frames it around three core questions every security team now needs to answer: who is acting (agent identity), what are they accessing (data and APIs), and what are they trying to do (actions and permissions). The ChatGPT launch in November 2022 marked a generational shift -- and at RSAC 2026, Skyhigh Security observed that the industry had moved decisively from data-in and data-out protection to governing the actions of autonomous agents themselves. Data sovereignty was the other major conversation thread, driven by geopolitical realities and tightening regional data regulations. Vasudevan spoke with CISOs from financial services, healthcare, public sector, and not-for-profit organizations, each with different infrastructure approaches -- from on-prem data centers to sovereign clouds to full cloud deployments -- but all navigating the same fundamental challenge. DSPM and hybrid architectures are no longer optional for global enterprises. And quietly but significantly, browser security emerged as a front-and-center priority, reflecting the browser's growing role as a primary cloud endpoint. This is a Brand Highlight. A Brand Highlight is a ~5 minute introductory conversation designed to put a spotlight on the guest and their company. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#highlight GUEST Thyaga Vasudevan, EVP, Product, Skyhigh Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyaga12/ RESOURCES Skyhigh Security: https://www.skyhighsecurity.com RSAC Conference 2026 Coverage: https://itspmagazine.com/rsac26 Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS Thyaga Vasudevan, Skyhigh Security, Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand highlight, agentic AI security, data sovereignty, SSE, Security Service Edge, DSPM, zero trust, browser security, cloud security, RSAC Conference 2026, RSAC 2026, AI agent security, MCP security Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Am I the Genius?
    What Product PROMISED EVERYTHING... But It Crashed and Burned HARD?

    Am I the Genius?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 22:37


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    The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show
    1132. The Street Team Strategy Behind the Miracle Hour Book Launch: What We're Doing, Why It's Working, and How to Model It For Your Next Book, Product, or Program Launch

    The Unstoppable Entrepreneur Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 16:02


    There is a person on the other side of every dream. There is a person that can open every million dollar door. And when you are trying to get a book, a product, program, or movement into 10,000 hands, you cannot do it alone. In this week's episode, Kelly pulls back the curtain on the exact street team strategy powering the Miracle Hour book launch, breaking down every element in enough detail that you can build your own version for your next big launch or campaign. From the weekly activation calls where Kelly walks street team members through the Miracle Hour live, to the tiered reward structure that includes private masterminds, brand photo shoots, podcast features, and 1:1 strategy sessions, this episode is a masterclass in how to activate your community, reward your most loyal supporters, and build a movement that has real momentum behind it. And the best part? None of this requires a massive audience, a big budget, or a team of fifty people. It requires just one person willing to share something they believe in. If you have a big goal coming up and you want to know how to get other people genuinely excited to help you achieve it,  this episode was made for you. Timestamps: 00:45: What the Miracle Hour Street Team actually is  02:30: Why your top of funnel has been stealing from your middle and bottom for years 05:00: What makes this street team different from anything we've ever done 07:15: The tiered reward system 13:30: How to apply this exact model to your own product launch, program launch, or campaign 14:45: Your personal invitation to join the street team before launch day Resources: Join the Miracle Hour Street Team and get your customized affiliate link, full toolkit, and access to weekly activation calls: https://www.themiraclehourbook.com/street-team-signup-pag  Pre-order the Miracle Hour book and get instant access to the audiobook: https://go.thekellyroach.com/single-miracle-hour-book  Register for the April 29th Miracle Hour Live Immersion Event: (in person or virtual options available) https://www.themiraclehourbook.com/april-29th-live-experience 

    Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
    Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)

    Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 82:39


    Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—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 to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—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. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com