Podcasts about Runtime

In questo episodio di *Techno Pillz*, Alex Raccuglia affronta il tema della guerra in tutte le sue forme, da quelle armate a quelle psicologiche che tutti combattiamo quotidianamente. In un viaggio attraverso le strade di Milano, il regista e sviluppatore di software condivide le sue riflessioni sulla condizione attuale della società e sull'inevitabile crisi che si avvicina, esplorando la metafora della guerra come un possibile momento di riequilibrio. Parlando di contrasti socioeconomici e delle aspettative della vita moderna, Alex tocca argomenti come il marketing, i modelli aspirazionali e le sfide personali che la sua generazione sta affrontando.Tra aneddoti personali e osservazioni acute, si discute anche dell'importanza di riconoscere le proprie battaglie senza addossare colpe a gruppi etnici o sociali. Il tono è provocatorio e stimolante, invitando l'ascoltatore a riflettere sulla propria realtà e sulle sue implicazioni.*Non perdere un episodio ricco di spunti di riflessione e qualche risata!*

Mike Conover started his career as a machine learning engineer. Today, he's the co-founder and CEO of Brightwave, an AI startup helping financial professionals make faster decisions with massive, unstructured data. In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Mike shares how he made the leap from technical contributor to strategic leader—and the hard lessons he learned along the way. From translating technical vision into a focused go-to-market strategy, to learning how to coach, hire, and scale intentionally, Mike unpacks the mindset shift required to move from building code to building a company. We also get into: How Brightwave validates new product bets in a high-stakes industry Why founder-market fit is emotional, not just strategic Mistakes to avoid when hiring your early team How to create focus loops and feedback channels before feature creep sets in Why emotional intelligence and execution velocity matter just as much as AI architecture If you're a technical founder — or thinking about becoming one — this conversation offers an unvarnished look at what it actually takes to scale yourself while scaling your startup. RUNTIME 55:09 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:12) Mike explains how Brightwave works. (3:49) Where the idea came from. (7:47) How he connected with co-founder Brandon Kotara. (10:58) The biggest challenges he faced shifting from an engineering role to founder/CEO. (14:22) “As a CEO, you have to do a lot of jobs that you have no preparation for.” (15:07) Working with a coach has been “such a sustaining source of inspiration, but also continuity.” (18:45) “There's a rap lyric I really like, which is, ‘you can't crush me, I'm dirt.'” (20:29) Turning “reasonable” feature requests into new products helped Brightwave build customer trust. (25:30) “ It's unusual,” but co-pilots and POC programs were not part of their early success. (30:12) Tips for building feedback loops between customers and the product team. (36:04) Seed to Series A “ was about four months.” (40:02) “ Most startups are not that defensible.” (45:54) “A lot of the product-led growth techniques that you might use don't always fit the market especially well.” (47:45) How to create a self-assessment framework for founder-market fit. (50:43) “ Brightwave — in its full totality — has material substance in my mind already.” (53:05) The one question he'd have to ask the CEO before taking a startup job. LINKS Mike Conover Brandon Kotara Brightwave Fred Kofman, Conscious Business SUBSCRIBE

Bentornati su Snap!In ueesto podcast si parla di Architettura, tecnologia e professione: proprio per quest'ultimo aspetto, vi racconto un anedotto che mi ha investito questa settimana, senza dimenticare di ringraziare tutte le persone che apprezzano ciò che faccio ed i vecchi amici ritrovati.L'elemento che unisce questi tre aspetti sta diventando un lavoro, grazie alle possibilità di dare consulenza ai tecnici per il LIvello 1 e 2 di utilizzo del BIM: se hai intenzione anche tu di approfondire con me questi aspetti lavorativi, tecnologici e professionali sai dove trovarmi!Finalmente sono arrivate sul mercato le nVidia 5060 e il rapporto OICE 2024 sul BIM, ma la novità gustosa è Motif, che riporta al centro della discussione il BIM 2.0 e l'ascesa di ARM anche su Windows.Buon ascolto!—>

Firecracker (1981) Category: Double the Ass, Cut the Runtime 3/3 Kron is under the weather so Bones blasts through the final entry of the category while Dan, feeling Weathered, takes the boys on a Creed tangent. Find your diplomas.  -Crash & Burn  JOIN THE DISCORD https://discord.gg/z2r7pcrB QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT 5dayrentalspodcast@gmail.com Theme by Dkrefft https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yxWXpxlqLE4tjoivvU6XL Sounds effects provided by  freesound.org & zapsplat.com

In questa puntata di "Techno Pillz", Alex Raccuglia si concede un'introspezione personale e professionale, condividendo le sue recenti difficoltà emotive e lavorative. Tra la creazione di un'app e il confronto con i feedback degli americani, Alex apre il suo cuore, raccontando le sfide legate all'innovazione tecnologica e all'intelligenza artificiale, riflettendo su come il processo di sviluppo possa influenzare il suo benessere. Non mancano le considerazioni sulla programmazione, il lavoro in team e le frustrazioni legate a soluzioni "facili" proposte dall'AI. 

Runway CEO and co-founder Siqi Chen shares how his team used a waitlist not just to build hype, but to engineer smarter growth. In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Siqi breaks down how Runway strategically kept customers in a holding pattern to gather feedback, qualify demand, and refine product-market fit. We also talk about: How to build trust with early users through transparency Using scarcity and access control as GTM levers Why financial planning should be accessible to everyone on the team What most founders get wrong about burn rate and cash flow Whether you're in the early stages or prepping for launch, this episode offers a masterclass in thoughtful, tactical go-to-market execution. RUNTIME 39:46 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:49) “ What if somebody worked on a Figma for finance?” (5:48) “ You have to understand what are the different levers of the machine, and how the machine works.” (8:50) Why Runway represents a cultural shift in corporate transparency. (11:51) How much financial literacy should founders try to foster across their organizations?  (14:48) How much runway should a startup aim for? (18:39) How Runway's waitlist fed directly into its GTM strategy. (21:36) The  ”very simple motivation” behind creating the waitlist. (24:35) The “negging trick” that makes sales prospects want to buy your product. (26:37) “ Your early customers join you for very different and specific reasons.” (28:55) “ Our first website, we didn't even really talk about the product.” (30:23) After opening up the waitlist, “ nothing really changed — we were doing outbound sales already.” (34:17) “People who are really motivated by your purpose and mission are willing to give you a lot more leeway.” (36:42) What the next five years could look like for Runway. (38:07) The one question Siqi would ask a CEO if he was interviewing at an early-stage startup.  LINKS Siqi Chen Runway Runway lands $27.5M to streamline financial planning for businesses As Not Seen on TV, Pete Wells, NYT Restaurant Review, 11/13/12 SUBSCRIBE

Igor Taber has sat on both sides of the table: first as a VC at Intel Capital, then as an operator at high-growth AI startup DataRobot. Now, as co-founder of Cortical Ventures, he's backing the next generation of AI-first startups. In this episode, Igor shares how his operating experience reshaped his investment lens, what most VCs still miss about early-stage execution, and how founders can break through the AI noise to build something that actually lasts. We also get into: What it really takes to build conviction at the seed stage How Cortical Ventures defines “defensibility” in AI The questions every founder should ask an investor (but usually doesn't) Why your biggest advantage may not be your model — it's your momentum If you're building in AI, fundraising, or trying to turn early traction into a long-term advantage, download this episode. RUNTIME: 39:52 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:19) Igor: My investor-operator-investor path was “ a really interesting progression.” (3:33) Previously, a lot of his opinions were rooted in the “VC echo chamber.” (6:56) “ You just try to do your best to be a good partner and be helpful.” (7:43) Why he and co-founder Jeremy Achin started Cortico. (13:39) What makes an early-stage AI team stand out? (17:15) When it comes to solo vs. team, “ we haven't seen any like material difference in outcome.” (18:56) “ I think the biggest company on LinkedIn is called ‘Stealth.'” (22:17) Why TAM isn't a major consideration when evaluating new opportunities. (24:18) His framework for evaluating and validating seed-stage startups. (26:03) The biggest red flags in founder discovery meetings. (28:21) Top mistakes founders make in the first year after closing a seed round. (33:16) How Cortical advises AI founders to build more resilient companies. (35:55) A few things to keep in mind before quitting a secure job to launch a startup. (38:07) How to make yourself more investible in 2025. LINKS Igor Tabor Jeremy Achin Cortical Ventures SUBSCRIBE

In honor of Month of the Military Child, we're spotlighting the power of storytelling to reflect the lives and resilience of military kids. In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Quincy Martin—Jones-Onslow employee, US Marine veteran, and proud uncle—whose children's book "Breezy's World Adventure" draws deeply from his global travels and military service.The story follows Breezy, a curious 10-year-old girl, as she explores Japan, London, Australia, and Dubai—mirroring the journeys of many military children who grow up moving from place to place. Inspired by his own adventures and his spirited niece, Martin brings to life the wonder, adjustment, and cultural curiosity that define the military child experience.Martin, who also illustrated the book, shares how his Marine Corps background helped him authentically shape Breezy's journey—offering a touching tribute to the adaptability and creativity of military kids. His message to young readers echoes throughout the episode: embrace every new place, capture memories beyond the camera, and stay open to the beauty of the unknown. Listen now!Run Time: 24 Minutes

Bentoranti su Snap!Tempo di ringraziamenti dopo i festeggiamenti! Alex, iMartinis, Gianluca, Giuseppe, Matteo ed un donatore (che vuol restare) anonimo, siete tutti grandissimi!Intananto sul mio canale YouTube Architetto Digitale potete trovare i mio nuovo video: disegnare un particolare costruttivo con Procreate, Michele Bondanelli pubblica un bell'elenco di sodtware per la gestione delle nuvole di punti e tocca fare alcune precisazioni su un agomento toccato nella puntata scorsa.Se non sai cosa sono i NIM, lo scoprirai in questa puntata che ha anche come argomento il nuovo Lenovo Yoga Solar PC e quanto sta impattando l'AI nel mondo delle costruzioni.Buon ascolto!—>

Game of Pleasure (1998) Category: Double the Ass, Cut the Runtime 2/3 Kron brings the craziest, sexiest and coolest thing to ever be made on Windows 95. LD's heart beats out of his chest and Bones can't stop hacking. Sit back because this one is a total thumbs up from a trash can.  -Crash & Burn JOIN THE DISCORD https://discord.gg/z2r7pcrB QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT 5dayrentalspodcast@gmail.com Theme by Dkrefft https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yxWXpxlqLE4tjoivvU6XL Sounds effects provided by  freesound.org & zapsplat.com

interessante arrivata da un ascoltatore, S, che si trova ad affrontare la sfida del montaggio di video per eventi come matrimoni e battesimi. Da videomaker con una lunga carriera, Alex condivide i suoi pensieri sulla necessità di utilizzare soluzioni automatizzate per semplificare il lavoro, liberando così spazio per la creatività.Durante la puntata, Alex esplora le potenzialità dell'intelligenza artificiale nel settore del videomaking, discutendo di strumenti come **BeatMark 2** e **BeatMark Pro**, progettati per facilitare il montaggio video a ritmo di musica. Il suo obiettivo? Creare un sistema, "AI Movie", che possa semplificare il processo di montaggio, permettendo a videomaker come S di concentrarsi maggiormente sulle scelte creative anziché sulle tecniche.Un episodio ricco di spunti e riflessioni su come l'innovazione tecnologica possa incidere sul lavoro creativo, offrendo pratici suggerimenti per gli aspiranti videomaker.

Bentornati su Snap!Definire questa puntata SPECIALE è dire davvero poco. Una puntata in cui gli argomenti trattati sono davvero molti e trasversali, una puntata ricca di riflessioni e spunti per il futuro, una puntata come pietra miliare di ringraziamento per tutte le persone che mi hanno accompagnato in questo progetto, per tutte le persone che hanno ascoltato tutte queste puntate, per tutte le persone che hanno contribuito.Una puntatona, non solo per la durata: lusingato ed onorato di averla potuta registrare!Un ringraziamento speciale a Michele, Daniele e Mariano che hanno reso epico (almeno ai livelli di Sparta) festeggiare insieme questo traguardo!Buon ascolto!—>

Ayelet Noff has spent more than two decades helping startups land meaningful press — but she's also seen how the game has changed. In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, the founder of SlicedBrand and new PR tech startup Dazzle shares what still works, what doesn't, and how founders can earn meaningful attention in today's fractured media landscape. We get into: – What makes a pitch actually land with reporters – How to build credibility before you have traction – The biggest mistakes founders make when trying to “get press” – How AI tools are shaping the future of PR Whether you're early-stage or scaling, this episode is packed with practical advice for telling your story with clarity and credibility. RUNTIME 49:49 LINKS Ayelet Noff @AyeletNoff (X) SlicedBrand Dazzle SUBSCRIBE

In questo episodio di Techno Pillz, il nostro conduttore Alex Raccuglia ci regala un flusso di incoscienza digitale durante il tragitto verso l'Selunga. Tra riflessioni personali e approfondimenti tecnici, Alex esplora il suo ultimo progetto: **Discontent AI** e il motore di ricerca **Quiri**. Parla di sfide, filosofie di design e ottimizzazione della performance, mentre condivide il proprio approccio alla gestione delle richieste di ricerca asincrone.

Double Threat (1992) Category: Double the Ass, Cut the Runtime 1/3 LD doubles down the on the sleaze of Season III. The Dirty Dudes get into all kind of sexy twist and turns on this one. So jump in the BMW, pump up those arms and take care of that butthole because it's a wild start to Double the Ass, Cut the Runtime.  -Crash & Burn  JOIN THE DISCORD https://discord.gg/z2r7pcrB QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT 5dayrentalspodcast@gmail.com Theme by Dkrefft https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yxWXpxlqLE4tjoivvU6XL Sounds effects provided by  freesound.org & zapsplat.com

Sahitya Senapathy, founder and CEO of Endeavor AI, joins Fund/Build/Scale to talk about launching a solo-founded startup at the intersection of AI and heavy industry. From building FEMA apps at age 11 to raising $7M before finishing college, Sahitya shares the hard lessons behind the headline. We dig into: – Selling AI solutions to manufacturers with no network and no co-founder – What enterprise customers actually care about in early-stage tech – Navigating credibility as a first-time founder in hard tech – Building while still learning — on the floor, in the pitch, as a leader This is a candid look at what it means to hustle in deep tech without shortcuts or safety nets. RUNTIME 46:18 LINKS Sahitya Senapathy Endeavor AI Forward deployment model SUBSCRIBE

Sophie Bakalar, partner at Collaborative Fund, joins Fund/Build/Scale for a candid conversation about early-stage investing in climate tech, consumer AI, and deep tech hardware. She shares how she evaluates “green” founders with limited experience, what kind of traction she looks for in pre-revenue companies, and why a passion for solving a real-world problem outweighs having a stacked resume. We also cover: Tactical funding strategies for capital-intensive startups The value of adaptable teams and fractional CFOs How to avoid overspending before product-market fit The mindset shifts needed before approaching VCs This episode is packed with advice for founders navigating long development timelines, technical risk, and early go-to-market strategy — especially if you're looking to raise money while keeping burn low and momentum high. RUNTIME 48:59 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:24) “Like a lot of people in venture, I have sort of a windy path.”   (6:47) Inside Collaborative Fund: “We all roll up our sleeves on everything here.”   (7:55) Which industries and founder profiles Sophie is watching in 2025.   (10:37) Where consumer AI hardware may be headed.   (12:03) What her typical work week looks like.   (15:05) In a people-driven industry, inexperienced founders need to de-risk themselves before doing investor outreach.   (17:37) “We don't necessarily create a hard line or a clear box around what makes a climate tech investment.”   (22:43) “There are a few things that investors in climate and energy tech are looking for.”   (26:23) When it comes to solo founders, “expectations from funders [are] a little bit higher.”   (28:28) What excites Sophie about working with first-time founders.   (30:17) The most common reason why a team with a strong idea fails to execute.   (33:31) Why a founder's “adaptability quotient” is so critical to their success.   (36:53) Personalities (and business models) that should avoid venture capital.   (40:16) “I hope I've managed to retain a good amount of empathy.”   (42:11) One piece of advice for VCs she returns to frequently.   (44:37) “The only real seismic changes are going to happen when you start to see more female entrepreneurs build really successful companies.”   (46:52) The blogger you need to read “before you kick off your fundraise.”   (47:39) The one question Sophie would have to ask a CEO before accepting an offer from an early-stage startup. LINKS Sophie Bakalar Craig Shapiro Collaborative Fund Fred Wilson, AVC archive SUBSCRIBE

Luca Casanato, member of the Deno core team, delves into the intricacies of debugging applications using Deno and OpenTelemetry. Discover how Deno's native integration with OpenTelemetry enhances application performance monitoring, simplifies instrumentation compared to Node.js, and unlocks new insights for developers! Links https://lcas.dev https://x.com/lcasdev https://github.com/lucacasonato https://mastodon.social/@lcasdev https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-casonato-15946b156 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Luca Casonato.

Recorded in July 2024, Aimi founder Edward Balassanian joins Fund/Build/Scale to share how his AI-powered platform creates generative, copyright-safe music for enterprise clients. He explains how customer discovery with DJs shaped Aimi's tech, why compliance is core to their strategy, and why the company downsized after hitting product-market fit — all while inventing a market where AI music solves problems humans can't. RUNTIME 30:47 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (4:17) “ I consider myself a platform person. I build operating systems.” (7:39) “ It's incumbent on a founder in a space like this to be well-versed in not only the art of the music, but the science of the music as well.” (9:14) “ We see a song as a medium between fans and artists. We're not in the song business.” (11:03) How Aimi is building a library of licensed content: “We've been pretty methodical.” (14:59) “ We see ourselves as kind of uniquely in the business of music AI for creation, not for imitation.” (16:46) “ We de-risk the use of music. That's one of the biggest selling points for enterprise customers.” (18:44) “ Like most tech people, I would say we're always going to be in beta.” (21:58) Why Aimi raised its $20M Series B in 2021. (24:01) Downsizing after reaching PMF “ was the best decision that we that we could have made.” (28:05) “ I think what's really interesting is building platforms, and any platform today is going to have to incorporate AI into it.” LINKS Edward Balassanian (Crunchbase) Aimi AI-Powered Music Platform Aimi has raised $20 million in a Series B round of funding SUBSCRIBE

The cloud security landscape may have just shifted — and we're here to break it down.In this special panel episode, host Ashish Rajan is joined by an all-star group of cloud and cybersecurity experts to discuss one of the most important conversations in cloud security today: the changing nature of security architecture, SOC readiness, and how teams must evolve in a multi-cloud world.Guests include:Chris Hughes – CEO at Acqui & host of Resilient CyberJames Berthoty – Cloud and AppSec engineer, known for sharp vendor analysis and engineering-first content and Latio TechMike Privette – Founder of Return on Security, expert in cybersecurity economicsFrancis Odum – Founder of Software Analyst Cyber ResearchWe Cover:Why cloud security is now beyond CSPM and CNAPPThe impact of major market moves on enterprise cloud strategyWhat vendor lock-in really means in a multi-cloud eraHow runtime and real-time security are taking center stageThe rise of AI-SPM and AI-powered SOCsWhat CISOs and practitioners should actually be doing nowGuest Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David's Linkedin⁠Podcast Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CloudSecPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloud Security BootCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AI Cybersecurity PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction(02:05) A bit about our panelists(04:24) Current Cloud Security Landscape(09:36) Challenges with Multi-Cloud Security(18:06) Runtime Security for Cloud(23:34) Can SOC deal with CNAPP Alerts(26:23) CISO planning their cybersecurity program(32:38) Regulatory requirements in public sector(36:27) Success Metrics for Modern Cloud Security Program

ITS TIME!Saki and Sharpie cover the heavily anticipated launch for Animation VERSUS : a new indie fighter created by Alan Becker and developed by Muno. The FGC Cast duo draws up a pretty positive future for this project while also showcasing exclusive gameplay footage.

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Jason Bourne rights being shopped aorund Hollywood, WB shaking up its 2025 slate and the PTA teaser for his new film, Colin Farrell circling the Sgt Rock DC project, new details on the SUPERMAN movie and on Quentin Tarantino's new film, Ted Sarandos's victimhood over Netflix not winning Best Picture at the Oscars, a WB possibly selling Coyote vs Acme update, the Together and Ther Materialists trailers, Darren Aronofsky in line for Cujo, Saw 11 updates, Karen Read documentary series review and more!#marvel #Superman #DC #WB #Netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:36 Jason Bourne Rights Are Up For Sale, Will Universal Nab Them Again?10:55 Warner Brothers Shakes Up Its 2025 Slajte20:38 SUPERMAN Updates with Runtime and New Test Screenings22:10 More Warner Brothers Movie Announcements25:41 Sneider Drops Some Buffy the Vampire Slayer News26:35 Coyote vs Acme Update and Is WB 34:00 Colin Farrell for Sgt Rock Reactions and Does It Make Sense?37:24 Darren Aronofsky Rumored to Be Directing CUJO Remake41:35 Ted Sarandos Suggests The Oscars Having a Bias Towards Netflix46:13 Quentin Tarantino Updates on His New Film49:57 Thoughts on SAW 11 Controversy 52:51 The Materialists and Together Trailers Conversation57:14 The Wrap Calls Out VALNET For Their Treatment of Freelancers1:14:05 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions2:00:00 Gal Gadot Hollywood Walk of Fame Controversy 2:05:05 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Nectir co-founder and CEO Kavitta Ghai shares how she turned her frustration as a college student into a fast-growing, VC-backed edtech startup. Kavitta discusses the leap from student to founder, how she built an AI-powered tool for classrooms without a technical background, and the tactics that helped her and her co-founder land paying customers early. She also opens up about navigating the venture world as a first-generation founder and reframing risk as a competitive advantage. RUNTIME 59:59 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:57) “ One day we said, ‘what if we stopped complaining and we actually did something about it?'” (5:57) “ The idea for Nectir initially just sort of fell into my lap.” (10:29) “ I was a communication major. He was an environmental studies major. We had no technical background at all.” (12:50) “ To go from a broke college student to being a broke founder really doesn't feel like that big of a difference.” (14:12) How they landed Nectir's first customer — UC Santa Barbara. (20:50) “ We have this philosophy that I call our ‘zones of genius.'” (23:46) Why customer discovery should “ every single person on the team for as long as you possibly can.” (27:03) “ When I go back and think about what we did best in that beginning period of time, it was starting with a very basic MVP.” (30:47) “ It was a huge surprise and it was terrifying when I realized, ‘oh shit, I'm the salesperson.'” (34:47) Kavitta shares her top recommendation for free founder advice — and one she had to pay for. (38:43) “ I actually came into building Nectir with zero understanding of what VC funding even was.” (43:38) “ You have to be willing to ask for what you want and it's the only way to get it.” (47:24) “ Right this second is the best possible time to start your company.” (51:50) “ It's not the thought of me sitting on a yacht one day that motivates me.” (53:09) Nectir's pilot program with the California Community College system. (56:49) The one question Kavitta would have to ask a CEO before she'd take a job at their startup. LINKS Nectir Kavitta Ghai kavitta.com How to Crash the Silicon Valley Party California Community Colleges Launches Groundbreaking Pilot with Nectir AI Paul Graham essays What is FERPA?, U.S. Dept. of Education Entrada Ventures SUBSCRIBE

In this episode, we sit with security leader and venture investor Sergej Epp to discuss the Cloud-native Security Landscape. Sergej currently serves as the Global CISO and Executive at Cloud Security leader Sysdig and is a Venture Partner at Picus Capital. We will dive into some insights from Sysdig's recent "2025 Cloud-native Security and Usage Report."Big shout out to our episode sponsor, Yubico!Passwords aren't enough. Cyber threats are evolving, and attackers bypass weak authentication every day. YubiKeys provides phishing-resistant security for individuals and businesses—fast, frictionless, and passwordless.Upgrade your security:https://yubico.comSergj and I dove into a lot of great topics related to Cloud-native Security, including:Some of the key trends in the latest Sysdig 2025 Cloud-native Security Report and trends that have stayed consistent YoY. Sergj points out that while attackers have stayed consistent, organizations have and continue to make improvements to their securitySergj elaborated on his current role as Sysdig's internal CISO and his prior role as a field CISO and the differences between the two roles in terms of how you interact with your organization, customers, and the community.We unpacked the need for automated Incident Response, touching on how modern cloud-native attacks can happen in as little as 10 minutes and how organizations can and do struggle without sufficient visibility and the ability to automate their incident response.The report points out that machine identities, or Non-Human Identities (NHI), are 7.5 times riskier than human identities and that there are 40,000 times more of them to manage. This is a massive problem and gap for the industry, and Sergj and I walked through why this is a challenge and its potential risks.Vulnerability prioritization continues to be crucial, with the latest Sysdig report showing that just 6% of vulnerabilities are “in-use”, or reachable. Still, container bloat has ballooned, quintupling in the last year alone. This presents real problems as organizations continue to expand their attack surface with expanded open-source usage but struggle to determine what vulnerabilities truly present risks and need to be addressed.We covered the challenges with compliance, as organizations wrestle with multiple disparate compliance frameworks, and how compliance can drive better security but also can have inverse impacts when written poorly or not keeping pace with technologies and threats.We rounded out the conversation with discussing AI/ML packages and the fact they have grown by 500% when it comes to usage, but organizations have decreased public exposure of AI/ML workloads by 38% since the year prior, showing some improvements are being made to safeguarding AI workloads from risks as well.

Would you leave a stable, high-paying job at Google to build something that competes with NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD? That's exactly what Tim Davis, co-founder and president of Modular, did. Since then, his company has raised $130M to reimagine AI compute infrastructure — but are AI startups really desperate for a new compute layer? And what's it like to build a startup when your biggest competitors are trillion-dollar giants? In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Tim shares his vision for the future of AI compute, why talent is the real key to success, and some of the tough lessons he's learned from three startups. RUNTIME 46:27 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:26) “We are building a new accelerated execution platform for compute.” (6:41) “ It will exist all over the place and it already does, but AI will be everywhere that compute is.” (11:18) “ You only you only have so much time in a week. What is the thing that you're best at?” (15:13) “ We have decided to start from the hardest part of the software stack.” (22:44) “For the most talented people in the world, the risk is actually not as great as what you think.” (30:24) “ Growing up in Australia, my view of the of the United States was very much driven from the media and from Hollywood.” (33:26) “ I sat in a room for six weeks and just met everyone that I could. And that really was the beginning of a journey to the United States.” (37:48) “ I still think there's a special place in the Bay Area, and in the United States, there is a different risk appetite.” (40:41) The one question Tim would have to ask the CEO before he'd take a job at someone else's early-stage startup. LINKS Tim Davis, co-founder, president timdavis.com Chris Lattner, co-founder, CEO Modular AI startup Modular raises $100 mln in General Catalyst-led funding, 8/24/2023, Reuters  SUBSCRIBE

Ready for warmer weather? Your home's energy needs are about to shift, and we've got you covered with essential tips to make the transition smooth and cost-effective.The winter-to-spring changeover in eastern North Carolina brings unique energy challenges. That's why we invited our energy services representative TJ Smith to share expert advice on preparing your home for the warmer months while keeping your energy bills in check. TJ walks us through the critical importance of spring HVAC maintenance after those brutal 18-degree days we experienced this winter. Just like your car needs regular service, your heating and cooling system requires attention to run efficiently as we switch to cooling mode.We dig into practical strategies that make a real difference, from proper ceiling fan direction settings to the ideal thermostat temperature ranges recommended by the Department of Energy. TJ also explains how your landscaping choices impact energy efficiency, particularly around outdoor HVAC units, and offers money-saving tips for pool owners facing potentially high pump operation costs. And, of course, tune into the end of the episode to catch Watts Happening at your co-op this month. Listen now!Run Time: 12 minutes

Manufacturing efficiency is key, but is there such a thing as the perfect run time? In this episode, we explore why variability in production is inevitable and how shops can optimize processes without chasing an unrealistic ideal.

Journey founder and CEO Stephen Sokoler appeared on Fund/Build/Scale in June 2024 to talk about how his startup pivoted from B2C meditation services to a B2B mental health platform, along with what that shift revealed about selling to enterprise clients. He breaks down the challenges of high customer acquisition costs, the trade-offs of venture capital, and the key lessons founders should know before making a major business model shift. RUNTIME 38:28   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:20) Why Stephen decided to found Journey — identifying the need for accessible mental health solutions. (5:07) “We probably had five or six different products that worked and didn't work until we got to where we are today.” Lessons from early iterations and failures. (7:32) Pivoting to B2B “was definitely a safer bet than to continue doing consumer, which just seemed like a dead end.” (9:26) Landing early customers like Warby Parker — how this helped de-risk Journey for enterprise clients. (11:37) Why he sought out venture capital in the company's early days — and what he learned from the process. (13:56) Knowing what he knows now, would he still have pursued VC? (17:11) Reaching product-market fit “changes the fundamentals of the business significantly.” (19:00) “One of our core pillars is that it's a global offering rooted in diversity and inclusion.” (23:17) We think it's really important to make mental health part of the fabric of working at a company, versus a random benefit.” (25:17) The three key data points Journey tracks to measure impact and effectiveness. (28:25) “You can decide: Do you want it to be a lifestyle business? Do you want it to be a unicorn?” (31:49) Work-life balance vs. work-life integration — “I don't like the term ‘work-life balance,' because then it feels like something's always kind of out of whack.” (34:29) How Stephen has learned to manage the mental toll of entrepreneurship. (37:25) “Not every business should be a venture-backed business.” Key insights on whether VC is the right path. LINKS Stephen Sokoler Journey   SUBSCRIBE  

Building a startup in Europe presents a unique set of challenges, like fragmented markets, cultural differences in risk-taking, and a VC ecosystem that's still maturing compared to Silicon Valley. But things are changing fast. For this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, I sat down with Lucile Cornet, partner at Eight Roads, a global VC firm that invests across Europe. We dive into:

It was a good run...Unexpected news from Hidden Variable, developers of Skullgirls: Second Encore and Skullgirls Mobile, makes both Saki and Sharpie get serious for a second. An upcoming indie fighter "draws" the duo's attention, despite being a literal stick figure. The popular series, Animation vs.  is being turned into a fighting game called "Animation VERSUS"!

Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124065295 Hi listeners — Beatrice and Artie are currently on parental leave. (We were planning to be able to telegraph the announcement more this week, but "baby death panel" had other plans, and came early!). While we're away, we'll still have episodes in the feed, like today's episode; a mix of some old favorites we haven't revisited in a while and some unlocks. We'll be back as soon as it's safe and reasonable for us to do so, because with everything going on right now we want to make sure we're here for everyone. We also want to thank each and every one of you, because without support from our patrons it wouldn't be possible for us to take this kind of time. So if you can, now is a great time to support the show at patreon.com/deathpanelpod — either by becoming a patron or increasing your membership. Original episode description: In today's episode, we survey the extremely messy history that led to the passage of original Medicare, the role private insurers and other industry groups played in its creation, and some of its unintended consequences we live with to this day. Runtime 1:14:40

When you accepted the offer, maybe you imagined being in the group photo when your boss rang the bell at NASDAQ. But five years later, your company just raised its Series C, and an IPO isn't on the horizon. Meanwhile, you need liquidity — whether it's for a down payment on a house, starting a family, or another major life event. The stock options you've earned are fully vested, but they're just sitting there. So how do you turn them into cash? If your company allows it, you can sell your shares to an accredited investor, assuming you can find a buyer who'll meet your price. That's where the secondary market comes in. I spoke with Phil Haslett, founder and Chief Strategy Officer at EquityZen, a platform that helps startup employees sell a portion of their equity to investors looking to get in on high-growth companies before they go public. We took a deep dive into how the secondary market works, its risks and rewards, and how aspiring founders can even use it to bootstrap their own startups. Disclaimer: This interview is for informational purposes only. Nothing Phil says should be interpreted as financial advice. RUNTIME 41:54 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (0:00) I used Descript to create an elaborate cold open for this episode, please listen. (3:19) The specific pain point that led Phil and Atish to start EquityZen. (5:11) “ I've kind of gone through maybe two or three evolutions of the IPO markets since EquityZen started.” (7:57) All things being equal, early-stage tech workers take on more risk than founders or investors. (9:12) Few workers are well-informed about the secondary market, “but it's not their fault.” (11:38) “ At some point, employees start to decide that maybe where they want to work — or maybe where they want to keep working — might be informed a bit by what they can or can't do with their equity.” (13:06) Should we keep the traditional four-year vesting schedule, or scrap it for something new? (14:14) Typical reasons why sellers turn to the secondary market. (16:25) EquityZen's typical selling size and average investment size, as of November 2024. (18:52) ” You're probably not gonna get a billion-dollar valuation for your shares purely based on structure alone.” (20:45) Keep close track of your equity, especially if you think you're going to be laid off. (22:20) Consult a financial services professional before you start the process. (24:16) “ The first steps are kind of just also learning if you can sell your shares.” (27:04) “ The company that you held shares in, if it went to zero: would you regret that you didn't sell?” (30:10) A framework for figuring out whether the secondary market is worth the time and trouble. (33:25) Offer your employees liquidity without jeopardizing morale or financial stability. (36:27) Phil's founder pitch: “ We're gonna support you all along the way. We can help you with liquidity in the future.” (39:16) Tips for approaching your CEO to ask about liquidity options. LINKS Phil Haslett, co-founder/Chief Strategy Officer Atish Davda, co-founder/CEO EquityZen Descript stock library: Music: She Was In Hawaii (Lap Steel) SFX: Bar Background Ambience 01 SFX: Ocean Waves Crashing Ambience SUBSCRIBE

In an effort to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table, America has paused military help to the war-torn country. What will this mean on the ground? Our correspondent explores a new cryptocurrency craze, visiting Turkey's bazaars to meet people trading goods using stablecoins (9:43). And why the Louvre is staging its first fashion gala (16:00). Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Runtime: 22 min Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an effort to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table, America has paused military help to the war-torn country. What will this mean on the ground? Our correspondent explores a new cryptocurrency craze, visiting Turkey's bazaars to meet people trading goods using stablecoins (9:43). And why the Louvre is staging its first fashion gala (16:00). Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Runtime: 22 min

In this episode, Tor and Romain chat with Leland and Chuck from the Compose team about performance -- recent optimizations, upcoming optimizations, and challenges. Leland: @intelligibabble.bsky.social Chuck: @chuckjaz.bsky.social Tor: @tornorbye.bsky.social Romain: @romainguy, @romainguy.dev, romainguy@androiddev.social Catch videos on YouTube → https://goo.gle/adb-podcast   Subscribe to Android Developers  → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs  #Featured #Compose #AndroidDevelopersBackstage   

Evan, Pat, and returning guest Tom Aznable just saw the latest Gundam anime in the theater (showtimes still available!), so they jumped on the mics to chat about G-Quacks and what to expect from the full TV series when it airs in April. Big-time spoiler alert on this one, the movie has a twist that we couldn't avoid talking about. Runtime: 1 hour, 22 minutes Direct Download RSS Feed iTunes Spotify Google Music Send us Feedback! Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord server! More episodes Show Notes Opening/Ending Song: “Blues Machine” by Scott Gratton Episode edited by Patrick Sutton. The Review: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning Name drops: “First” Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam from 1979), Sunrise, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Khara, Trigger, Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL, Yoji Enokido, Ikuto Yamashita, Animator Expo, The Dragon Dentist, The Witch from Mercury, 0080: War in the Pocket, Gundam SEED Destiny Behind-the-scenes materials referenced during the show: Interview with the staff: Part 1, Part 2 Design Works artbook (hosted on E-Hentai so the ads surrounding it might not be safe for work!) BlueSky: Ani-Gamers, Evan, Pat, Tom Mastodon: Ani-Gamers, Evan Evan runs Azuki, a manga publisher and subscription app

Do you want to know the difference between marketing and PR? Marketing is when you say something nice about yourself; PR is when other people say nice things about you. Jenna Guarneri is the founder of JMG Public Relations and author of the bestseller "You Need PR." In this episode, she shares DIY PR tactics that help founders establish themselves as experts, attract customers, and raise their profile with investors — without spending a fortune on an agency. If you've ever wondered why reporters never get back to you, we cover that, too. Key takeaways from this episode: ✅ Why PR comes before PMF in the startup playbook ✅ The biggest PR misconceptions founders have (and how to avoid them) ✅ How to craft a media pitch that actually gets responses ✅ DIY PR strategies for building credibility before you hire a firm ✅ The right way to engage with journalists without being ignored ✅ How PR can help secure funding and drive startup growth If you're trying to take control of your PR strategy and attract positive attention, listen in. RUNTIME 31:28 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:52) How Jenna sets client expectations on what PR can and cannot accomplish. (5:14) Key signals that indicate an early-stage startup is ready to hire outside PR. (6:41) “The founders usually are amenable to PR and doing media interviews. It kind of comes with the territory of being a founder.” (7:59) How to get started with DIY PR by sharing thought leadership that creates value. (11:35) “PR should be done at the very beginning, right from the very start.” (12:20) The right way for stealth startups to approach PR. (13:02) The top reasons why reporters ignore pitches — and how to avoid them. (15:21) Crafting a news hook that genuinely engages journalists. (17:33) How your world changes when PR starts working. (18:50) “Effective public relations will drive the business in a number of ways.” (20:50) How to interview and vet a PR firm before making a commitment. (22:46) PR is a long game: “We can't work miracles in three months.” (25:22) Why using ChatGPT to pitch reporters is a terrible idea. (27:42) “Content creation does take a lot of time, a lot of energy, but it goes a long way really quickly for brand awareness.” (30:14) The one question Jenna would have to ask before hiring a PR firm. LINKS Jenna Guarneri JMG Public Relations You Need PR SUBSCRIBE

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was the first of the Marvel TV series to tie in with the MCU and it was almost the last to air before the collapse of Marvel’s TV division. In this episode we look back at the final season of the series. Along the way we discuss whether the time-travel McGuffin... The post The 42cast Episode 229: Run Time appeared first on The 42cast.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was the first of the Marvel TV series to tie in with the MCU and it was almost the last to air before the collapse of Marvel’s TV division. In this episode we look back at the final season of the series. Along the way we discuss whether the time-travel McGuffin […] The post The 42cast Episode 229: Run Time appeared first on The ESO Network.

"Unmasking Treason & Triggering the Lazy: Bongino's FBI Role, DOGE Shake-Up, and Drag Queen Confessions" MG Show Episode – February 25, 2025 Hosted by Jeff and Shady In this explosive episode, Jeff and Shady dive into the latest hot topics shaking up the political and cultural landscape. The duo kicks off with a deep dive into Dan Bongino's new role at the FBI, unpacking the tension between personal issues and professional respect while adopting a wait-and-see stance on his next moves. Meanwhile, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) stirs the pot with a bold question: “What do you do here?”—a challenge that's rattling bureaucrats and sparking debate. Jesse Watters takes center stage as we air his fiery segment on DOGE's latest move: a “What did you get done this week?” email demanding staff list five accomplishments. Jeff and Shady break it down, exploring how this simple question is triggering the left and exposing the lazy. The stakes get higher as the spoiled, entitled intelligence community threatens to leak state secrets to Russia if President Trump doesn't play nice—pushing treason into the public spotlight. DOGE's investigations and referrals to top law enforcement and Congress are peeling back layers of generational fraud that's drained America's wealth into a hidden machine. The hosts also spotlight a jaw-dropping “Why do you want to be a drag dancer?” segment, featuring a drag queen's candid admission about the perverse push to expose kids to their culture. Plus, Alina Habba joins FOX to explain DOGE's mission—we play the clip and weigh in with sharp commentary. Expect more hard-hitting insights and unfiltered takes as Jeff and Shady connect the dots on today's biggest stories. Tune in for a rollercoaster of truth, outrage, and revelations—you won't want to miss this one! Keywords: Dan Bongino, FBI, DOGE, government efficiency, Jesse Watters, intelligence community, treason, President Trump, fraud, drag queen culture, Alina Habba, corruption, accountability, state secrets, political commentary Runtime: 2 hr 0,min Subscribe now and join Jeff and Shady as they expose the hidden truths shaping our world—live weekdays at https://rumble.com/mgshow | 12:05p EST! GO SEE DR KIRK! https://mgshow.link/kepm

What Is This Episode - Top of Show WELCOME SCOTT FEINBERG OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER! . THE FEINBERG FINAL W/ SCOTT FEINBERG!: Who's Scott's Best Picture Winner? - 3:11 How Scott Forecasts in Feinberg + The Role of SAG This Year - 10:40 So Lead Actress Will Be…?? - 16:40 . What Happened at DGA, and The Brutalist's Burden - 20:43 Why This Year's Ratings Will Dive - 24:40 . How Netflix Didn't Guard Against The Emilia Perez Debacle - 27:08 And Gascon's Plans to Attend Sunday - 31:50 . Post Fires, The “Weirdness” of Hollywood- 34:35 Controversy-less Conan - 38:10 So Just How Much Did The Brutalist's Controversy Matter? - 41:31 . Awards Chatter's Format + Working in the Music - 44:40 Story vs Run Time - 51:47 . Did Dune 2 Hurt Its Awards Chances by Announcing Dune 3? - 54:36 Why Aren't More Animated Movies In Best Picture? - 56:13 Which Win or Loss is the Biggest Indicator For BP Sunday? - 57:32 Can This Year's Show Be Without Controversy? - 1:01:15 . Where to Find Jazz's Work - 1:03:22 . . WHAT'S NEXT/LEAVE US 5 STARS/WORDS OF WISDOM - 1:05:20

Join us as we continue our conversation surrounding Black History and minority-owned businesses with LaShea Cavers! Unlock the stories behind Jacksonville's thriving minority businesses and learn how these vibrant enterprises are shaping the community's cultural and economic landscape. First, LeShae dives into the growing trail of historical sites celebrating African-American achievements. This episode peels back the layers of Jacksonville's diverse culture, highlighting how minority-owned businesses—from bustling food trucks to dynamic retail spaces—are not only fueling economic growth but also building bridges for cultural exchange and creating pathways to generational wealth and philanthropy. Plus, stick around as Natalie Oldani keeps you up-to-date on cooperative happenings for the month!Run Time: 17 minutes.

This week we talk to David Blass, the creator of ArkType, a runtime validation library for TypeScript. ArkType goes against the mold of other TypeScript validation libraries by using a syntax that is as close to native TypeScript as possible. It's packed with interesting features and has made David a TypeScript performance expert. https://bsky.app/profile/ssalbdivad.dev https://arktype.io/ https://github.com/ssalbdivad https://arktype.io/docs/blog/2.0Apply to sponsor the podcast: https://devtools.fm/sponsorBecome a paid subscriber our patreon, spotify, or apple podcasts for the ad-free episode. https://www.patreon.com/devtoolsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devtoolsfm/subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devtools-fm/id1566647758 https://www.youtube.com/@devtoolsfm/membership

Quick announcement from Evan: Unfortunately, Seasonal Sampler is going on indefinite hiatus. Continuing the host the show solo was getting to be too much work, especially with how Evan's busy schedule prevents him from keeping up with enough shows every season. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show over the past four years, and look forward to more anime reviews on the regular Ani-Gamers Podcast in the future! Runtime: 3 minutes Direct Download RSS Feed iTunes Spotify Stitcher Google Music Send us Feedback! Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord server! More episodes Show Notes Opening/Ending Song: “Dancing & Assuming Consequences (digital edit)” by Llamame La Muerte Episode Edited by: Evan Minto Twitter: Evan, Ani-Gamers Mastodon: Evan BlueSky: Evan Evan has written for Anime News Network. Sign up for Evan's official manga subscription service, Azuki.

Building a startup in Africa isn't the same as doing it in Silicon Valley. Some challenges overlap, but many don't, like currency volatility, limited early-stage funding, and investors who expect you to scale faster than the market allows. So how do you grow beyond your home market? How do you raise funds when VC is scarce? And what do African founders need to do to make their startups more venture-backable? To find out, I spoke with Mobola da-Silva, a partner at Capria Ventures who's based in Nairobi, Kenya. She's been investing in Africa and other emerging markets for nearly two decades and knows exactly what separates startups that thrive from those that stall. She shares practical insights on navigating currency risk, securing funding, and preparing for Series A — even if you don't have a deep-pocketed network to lean on. If you're an African founder trying to build a company that investors take seriously, this episode is for you. RUNTIME 46:19 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:03) How Mobola got her start in VC and the path that led her to Capria Ventures. (4:09) Capria Ventures' investment thesis. (5:32) The regions and sectors where generative AI is creating real value. (10:41) The best way to pitch Capria Ventures — and what investors want to see. (12:26) “A venture-backable business has to be able to achieve significant scale.” (15:13) “We're getting a bit more creative in Africa around funding for startups.” (16:20) How currency volatility impacts valuations — and strategies for mitigating risk. (22:18) “To pitch successfully, you have to be able to tell a story, right?” (23:51) Why Capria Ventures avoids solo founders and what investors look for in teams. (28:33) “Many investors don't think of product-market fit as a binary thing.” (31:29) The key metrics that signal true product-market fit. (33:49) “Make sure that you have a strong business before you try to start to move it to another market.” (37:49) “Silicon Valley looms larger than life in Africa.” How founders should interpret this influence. (42:46) Mobola's top advice for early-stage founders in Africa looking to scale and raise capital. LINKS Mobola da-Silva Capria Ventures Investment inquiries SUBSCRIBE LinkedIn Substack Instagram Thanks for listening! – Walter.

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Eric Ly is the CEO of KarmaCheck, where he's tackling a problem he first noticed years ago as a co-founder of LinkedIn: People don't always tell the truth about themselves. To address this, KarmaCheck — launched in 2019 — automates key aspects of the background check process. By reducing complexity, employers can speed up hiring, while job applicants experience less friction along the way. “This is one of the first touch points with the employer: experiencing pain and frustration having to go through this process,” said Eric. “For us to show up with something new and different and better was frankly a breath of fresh air for the employers, the customers that we work with.” In this episode, we discuss: Jumping into a highly regulated industry with no prior domain expertise Why customer discovery should focus on patterns, not one-off insights The benefits of selling new features before they exist How to balance customer requests without losing focus We also talk about stepping out of LinkedIn's shadow, resisting the temptation to build for a single customer, and knowing when to say “no” to feature requests. RUNTIME 40:20 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:37) “Several years ago, I became really interested in this whole concept around trust and trust online.” — How Eric first recognized the problem that led to KarmaCheck. (3:22) Entering a highly regulated industry without prior experience — where Eric found the confidence to take the leap. (5:30) A look back at KarmaCheck's first hires — who they brought in early and why. (6:47) How KarmaCheck convinced early customers to take a chance on an unproven solution. (10:36) “Where employers don't even meet the people that they interview in person, there's an opportunity for the wrong things to happen.”  (12:21) “We identified a pain point in corporate America that people often experience frustration with.”  (14:34) How Eric used early customer feedback to shape KarmaCheck's product strategy. (16:11) The role of proof-of-concept programs in building customer trust. (21:16) “Make sure that whatever you commit to in your product is going to be applicable for more than one customer.”  (24:47) When customer feedback leads you down the wrong path — how to recognize it and recover. (27:46) Why it's important to keep track of rejected product ideas.  (29:49) The lessons from LinkedIn that Eric chose not to apply at KarmaCheck. (32:54) Advice for founders who want to step out of a shadow and build something completely new. (35:54) How to find a mentor when you don't have a built-in network — Eric's tips for making meaningful connections. (38:24) The one question Eric would ask a CEO if he were interviewing for a job at an early-stage startup. LINKS KarmaCheck Eric Ly KarmaCheck Raises $45 Million Series B to Modernize Background Checks and Credentialing (Press release. 6/27/2024) SUBSCRIBE LinkedIn Substack Instagram Thanks for listening! – Walter.

In episode 1804, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by poet, lawyer, and co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, Emily Galvin-Almanza, to discuss… Executive Orders: Now That They Seem to Run the US… How Do Those Work? NYTimes Trying to Manufacture Consent for Trump Policies? Kroger X Microsoft Collab To Make Surge Pricing Groceries A Thing, A Connecticut Bill Would Force Movie Theaters To Admit When The Movie Actually Starts and more! NYTimes Trying to Manufacture Consent for Trump Policies? Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump A Connecticut Bill Would Force Movie Theaters To Admit When The Movie Actually Starts When does a movie really start? Connecticut official wants theaters to post accurate times ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ Introduced Trailer Culture 20 Years Ago LISTEN: wiggy by Young Miko L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.