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i6 Group is connecting the fragmented aviation fuel ecosystem-airlines, fuel suppliers, and service providers-through a real-time digital platform that eliminates paper-based processes at over 260 airports worldwide. After launching with British Airways at Heathrow in 2015 and recently closing their Series B with German PE firm Itrium, i6 is proving that even heavily regulated, risk-averse industries can achieve step-function operational improvements through software. In this episode of BUILDERS, Alex Mattos, CEO and Managing Director of i6 Group, breaks down how they navigated decade-long enterprise sales cycles, leveraged strategic customers as Series A investors, and are now building toward profitability to maximize exit optionality. Topics Discussed: The surprising analog nature of aviation fuel operations despite advanced aircraft technology i6's pivot from defense fuel system testing to commercial aviation digitization The multi-party fuel ecosystem: airlines, suppliers, service providers, and logistics chains Strategic approach to landing British Airways and Virgin Atlantic as launch customers Fundamental differences between European fuel optimization vs. US supply chain management models Multi-stakeholder enterprise sales involving fuel teams, flight ops, pilot unions, and CFOs Strategic Series A with customer-investors: British Airways, JetBlue, Shell, and World Fuel Services Series B transition from strategic to PE backing focused on scaling operations and go-to-market Network effects driving compounding value as airport coverage expands Path to self-sustainability and exit strategy considerations GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target brand DNA, not just budget, for early enterprise customers: i6 deliberately approached Virgin Atlantic because of Richard Branson's reputation for "being entrepreneurial, taking a risk, doing something different." This wasn't naive brand worship—it was strategic targeting based on organizational risk tolerance. When selling complex infrastructure to enterprises pre-product-market fit, a prospect's innovation track record matters more than their budget size. Map your early pipeline based on cultural willingness to partner with startups, not just technical fit. Invest in non-paying reference customers as currency for tier-one deals: Virgin Atlantic became i6's first operational deployment without payment. This wasn't charity—it was strategic capital allocation. The working reference at Virgin directly unlocked British Airways: "we turned up, demonstrated what we were doing...we've done this trial with Virgin and here's the results, and it went really well." For founders selling to conservative enterprises, one live deployment at a credible brand is worth more than a dozen pitch decks. Budget 6-12 months of runway for strategic pilots that generate proof points, not revenue. Create forcing functions with specific follow-up commitments: When British Airways said "if you're still here in six months, come back," most founders would hear soft rejection. Alex heard a calendar commitment and returned "to the day" with results. This precision signaling—we take your requirements seriously enough to track them to the day—separates serious vendors from tire-kickers. When enterprises set conditional bars, treat them as binding contracts and demonstrate execution discipline through exact follow-through. Position for market disruption by maintaining warm enterprise relationships: i6 benefited when an incumbent competitor liquidated, creating urgent procurement needs at British Airways. But luck favors the prepared—they had already established credibility through their Virgin deployment. Maintain enterprise relationships even when deals seem stalled. In concentrated B2B markets, competitive exits, budget releases, and trigger events happen regularly. Your position in the consideration set when disruption hits determines whether you capture the opportunity. Engineer word-of-mouth in concentrated industries through excellence, not marketing: Four months after Heathrow deployment, Dubai airport approached i6 unsolicited: "we've heard great things." In the aviation fuel community—which Alex describes as "surprisingly small"—exceptional execution travels faster than any outbound motion. This changes GTM strategy: in concentrated industries, over-invest in customer success and operational excellence at early deployments rather than spreading thin across many accounts. Your first customers are your sales team. Segment GTM by operational model, not just geography or company size: i6 discovered European airlines optimize for fuel efficiency and real-time decisions, while US airlines (controlling their own supply networks since the late 1980s) prioritize supply chain visibility: "how much fuel did we put in the plane, how much have we had delivered, how much have we got left." These aren't feature preferences—they're fundamentally different jobs-to-be-done driven by market structure. Don't assume global enterprises have unified needs. Segment by operational model and regulatory environment, then customize messaging and roadmap accordingly. Stage investor expertise to match company evolution, not just valuation milestones: Series A brought strategic investors who were actual users (British Airways, JetBlue, Shell, World Fuel Services) for product validation and network access. Series B brought PE firm Itrium for "scaling the business...building and growing our sales and revenue teams." This wasn't opportunistic—it was deliberate staging of capital sources to match capability gaps. Don't optimize fundraising purely on valuation or dilution. Map your next 18-month bottleneck (product validation vs. operational scaling vs. market expansion) and raise from investors who've solved that specific problem. Build for profitability to control your exit timing and terms: Alex's goal is avoiding Series C entirely: "we build and establish a fully self-sustaining business...the business becomes fully sustainable in the next couple of years." This isn't conservatism—it's strategic optionality. Reaching profitability eliminates the forced march toward subsequent rounds, letting you choose between IPO or M&A based on market conditions rather than cash position. For infrastructure plays with long implementation cycles, factor sustainability into your growth model early, even if it moderates topline growth rates. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM
Read the full article at https://www.blockchaingamer.biz/features/41347/top-50-blockchain-game-companies-2026/[6:55] One of the trends is the rise of games with degen mechanics, notably YGG at #3.[8:35] YGG's positioning of LOL Land as a "Casual Degen" game - a casual game with degen rewards.[10:30] These games have been a (relative) success. Mass-market web3 games haven't been.[12:55] Also in the Top 50, Cambria, Gigaverse and Fishing Frenzy use this degen mechanic.[15:37] Even Mythical Games is moving towards this with its Pulse Arena platform. [19:35] Sky Mavis' Ronin blockchain has a lot of these degen games running on it.[27:02] Dacoco's Alien Worlds is an underappreciated web3 game for its DAO focus. [35:00] CCP's EVE Frontier is the prime example of a bottom-up, fully onchain MMORPG.[41:18] Roblox-with-blockchain Hytopia launched in 2025 with 2.5 million mobile downloads.[44:27] The #1 company is MapleStory Universe dev Nexpace (Nexon).[52:04] Also ... Bitcoin game payment company ZBD announced a $40 million Series C funding round.
Bobby and Alex open by discussing (you guessed it) the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a jaw-dropping four year, $240 million contract. They discuss whether this has any impact whatsoever on the impending lockout and what, if anything, we should read into this about the state of baseball economics. Then, they're joined by Good Friend of the Show Jen Ramos Eisen to discuss, among other things, private equity in minor league baseball, the Joker, Series C funding, and the nascent Women's Professional Baseball League.Links:Follow Jen on BlueskyThe WPBL Has Teams and Players NowJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 17------Timestamp:with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy BaltoPhoto: Nguyen Tien / Duy BaltoScout: Nguyễn GiangPainter: Đỗ Tất LợiEquipment: Merci DigitalLocation: Chill Layla - Hookah Lounge (Tầng 5, 3 Hoàng Sa, P. Sài Gòn, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/p/Chill-Layla-Hookah-Lounge-61561453144736/---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 16------Timestamp:with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy BaltoPhoto: Nguyen Tien / Duy BaltoScout: Nguyễn GiangPainter: Đỗ Tất LợiEquipment: Merci DigitalLocation: Chill Layla - Hookah Lounge (Tầng 5, 3 Hoàng Sa, P. Sài Gòn, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/p/Chill-Layla-Hookah-Lounge-61561453144736/---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
Dexory builds data intelligence platforms for logistics, using autonomous robots to create digital twins of warehouse operations. With over $280 million raised through a recent preemptive Series C, the company has scaled from a bootstrapped startup to a full-stack robotics operation expanding across Europe and the US. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Andrei Danescu, Founder and CEO of Dexory, to unpack how the company navigated early product-market misalignment, cracked the messaging for a category-creating technology, and maintained execution velocity as a capital-intensive business. Topics Discussed: Building in logistics after observing parts tracking failures in Formula One operations The costly mistake: spending years on public space robots before committing to warehouse logistics Why bootstrapping for five to six years forced product discipline before venture funding Messaging shift from autonomous robot capabilities to inventory visibility pain points Zero infrastructure change as a strategic product constraint for live warehouse deployments Geographic expansion strategy using multinational customers for internal reference selling How the convergence of AI adoption, sensor cost reduction, and industry data appetite created market timing Maintaining commercial velocity as the primary metric for Series C readiness in full-stack businesses GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Message to the problem, not the technology stack: When Dexory led with "world's tallest autonomous robots" and "scan 10,000+ pallets per hour," prospects responded with "what does it actually do?" The shift to leading with inventory visibility and stock control—a pain point customers immediately recognized—unlocked early traction. For category-creating products, customers need to map your solution to existing problems before they can appreciate technical differentiation. Andrei's insight: start with the problem customers know they have, then layer in technical superiority once you've established relevance. Turn operational constraints into product requirements: Dexory designed around the reality that warehouses operate as "live businesses" that cannot pause for infrastructure overhauls. Zero infrastructure change became a core product spec, not a nice-to-have feature. This required autonomous navigation in complex, dynamic environments rather than controlled spaces. Founders building for established industries should identify non-negotiable operational constraints early and architect solutions that respect them rather than requiring customers to adapt their operations. Build value expansion mechanisms before closing your first customer: Dexory established infrastructure for continuous product improvement from day one, treating early deployments as ongoing collaborations rather than transactions. Customers influenced roadmap priorities while Dexory delivered incremental value increases over time. This transformed buyers into advocates who took "point of pride" in the technology. The tactical approach: structure customer agreements and product architecture to support continuous delivery cycles that compound value rather than one-time implementations. Use multinational customers as geographic expansion infrastructure: Instead of opening regional offices across territories, Dexory targeted global companies where a European deployment could generate US interest through internal reference calls. Andrei noted this creates "a lot stronger" references "because they're already part of the same company." The expansion velocity this enabled—UK to Europe to US without massive regional buildout—proved critical for a capital-intensive business. Founders should prioritize customers with multi-region operations who can accelerate geographic reach through internal advocacy networks. Treat post-raise execution velocity as your next round metric: After Dexory's Series B, investors returned a month later to find the company "already ahead of plan." This consistent over-delivery on growth targets set up their preemptive Series C. For full-stack businesses where each dollar deployed takes longer to show returns, maintaining commercial momentum signals execution capability that justifies higher valuations. Andrei's warning: the temptation to slow down and "invest a bit more in product" after raising capital is exactly when founders need to double down on commercial traction as the North Star. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM
Founder Dilution Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders raising funding incur dilution. Their ownership stake goes down as they raise more funding. Founders start with 100% ownership. Each round of funding dilutes them by 25% or more. On average, founders own 60% after the pre-seed and seed rounds. After a Series A, they own 45%. After a Series B, they own 26%. After a Series C, they own 25% After a Series D, they own 11% There are often two to three founders in a startup, so they split this amount. Investors should consider the impact of dilution on the founder's ownership stake. If they own too little of the company, they may not find the incentive to carry it to an exit. Founders should consider funding strategies that are more capital-efficient. For example, after one round of funding, the company could grow based on revenue and profits alone. This may take longer, but it will reduce the dilution. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 15------Timestamp:00:00 Intro 02:56 Sự chuyển dịch 12:05 Suy nghĩ của thế hệ trước 13:28 Đánh giá từ thế hệ trước 15:39 Hành trình của Thầy 17:37 Đời sống nội tâm 24:03 Phản tư về lối sống "Lấy hiệu suất làm trung tâm"26:42 Đối thoại liên thế hệ 34:30 Năng lực tự tạo nên cuộc đời đáng sống 36:44 Thông điệp 38:35 Kết------with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy BaltoPhoto: Nguyen Tien / Duy BaltoScout: Nguyễn GiangPainter: Đỗ Tất LợiEquipment: Merci DigitalLocation: Chill Layla - Hookah Lounge (Tầng 5, 3 Hoàng Sa, P. Sài Gòn, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/p/Chill-Layla-Hookah-Lounge-61561453144736/---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
Lawmakers in the US have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats to satellites. Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation. Fortastra has emerged from stealth and has raised over $8 million in seed financing, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading Lawmakers revive satellite cybersecurity bill to shield commercial space systems from rising threats - Industrial Cyber K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites Strength Among the Stars: Fortastra Emerges to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for National Security New Orders Signed With MBDA For Over 35m€- Avio NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development NASA JPL Unveils Rover Operations Center for Moon, Mars Missions Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Truck Tech, we catch up with John Harris, co-founder and CEO of Harbinger to dive into their recent Series C round, their big order with Fedex, and what's been going on in the medium duty EV truck space. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ireland's cybersecurity sector delivered its strongest year in 2024, closing 40% more VC deals than in 2023 while European cybersecurity funding fell 9.5%, according to a new report powered by PitchBook data and published by Enterprise Ireland. This performance helped Ireland maintain its position as first or second in Europe for cybersecurity VC deal count per capita every year since 2017. Enterprise Ireland participated in more than three-quarters of all deals over the past decade, making it Europe's leading cybersecurity investor by deal count. This sustained ecosystem support has enabled Irish cybersecurity companies to launch, scale rapidly and attract world-class global investors - most recently demonstrated by Tines' €120.7 million Series C raise in Q1 2025, which was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, one of the largest venture rounds ever secured by an Irish-founded company. Key highlights from the report: • Since 2014, Irish cybersecurity companies have raised over €450 million across more than 100 VC transactions. • Irish firms such as Tines, Siren, UrbanFox, Cytidel and Vaultree are winning global enterprise and government clients with automation workflow, investigative intelligence, AI-driven threat detection, vulnerability prioritisation and fully encrypted data-in-use solutions. • Ireland is home to over 140 pure-play cybersecurity companies and has ranked first or second in Europe for cybersecurity VC deal count per capita every year since 2017. • The sector currently employs more than 8,100 professionals, projected to grow to 17,000 by 2030. Anna-Marie Turley, Head of Fintech, Financial Services and Cybersecurity at Enterprise Ireland, commented: "Ireland continues to punch well above its weight in European cybersecurity investment, consistently attracting top-tier global investors. With Irish solutions now trusted by leading enterprises and governments worldwide for AI-driven threat detection, investigative intelligence and regulatory compliance, we are seeing unprecedented international demand. Looking ahead, cybersecurity is set to become an absolute non-negotiable priority for organisations everywhere. This positions Ireland's ecosystem for sustained high-growth investment and global leadership in the years to come." The full report, Ireland's Cybersecurity Landscape, is available for immediate download at Ireland's Cybersecurity Landscape | Enterprise Ireland See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 14------Timestamp:00:00 Intro 01:26 Miêu tả của Thầy về thương hiệu cá nhân?09:39 Làm thế nào để xây dựng thương hiệu cá nhân bền vững? 11:53 Vì sao mong cầu số likes lại xảy ra trong thời đại thương hiệu cá nhân?13:05 Làm sao để mở khoá được sự giam cầm khi theo đuổi thương hiệu cá nhân?14:08 Vì sao phần đông con người trong thời đại thương hiệu cá nhân không tôn trọng giá trị cốt lõi của mình mà chạy theo likes? 15:40 Làm thế nào để tránh khỏi rủi ro trong quá trình tạo dựng thương hiệu cá nhân?17:45 Góc nhìn về hành trình "xây dựng" thương hiệu cá nhân trên mạng xã hội? 19:20 Thương hiệu cá nhân, hình ảnh cá nhân & sự hoà hợp21:58 Thông điệp dành cho những ai dùng thương hiệu cá nhân để kiếm tiền?22:10 Kết------with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy Balto / Nguyen TienPhoto: Duy BaltoAssistant: Nguyễn Thành TrungEquipment: Pencil Studio / Merci DigitalLocation: Trúc Chỉ art gallery (51B Tú Xương, P. Võ Thị Sáu, Q.3, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/TRUCCHIGALLERY---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 13------Timestamp:00:00 Intro 01:17 Góc nhìn của Thầy về bối cảnh tinh gọn hiện tại? 04:05 Đối mặt như thế nào với mất việc? 10:02 Lời khuyên khi mất việc13:45 Tư duy trang bị khi mất việc15:46 Thử thách khi tái cấu trúc18:47 Thời gian nào Thầy biết mình sẽ tái cấu trúc?21:34 Hành động trong thời gian chuẩn bị mất việc23:32 Thử thách khi tinh gọn bộ máy25:06 Lời khuyên cho lực lượng nhân sự khi mất việc30:29 Độ tuổi 30,40 nên đối mặt thế nào trước mất việc?32:52 Sự khuyến khích34:21 Làm gì để thích nghi với năm 2025 & thời đại tương lai?37:45 Kết------with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy Balto / Nguyen TienPhoto: Duy BaltoAssistant: Nguyễn Thành TrungEquipment: Pencil Studio / Merci DigitalLocation: Trúc Chỉ art gallery (51B Tú Xương, P. Võ Thị Sáu, Q.3, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/TRUCCHIGALLERY---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
CrowdStrike fires an insider who allegedly shared screenshots with hackers. Google agrees, it wasn't Salesforce. Cox Enterprises confirms Oracle EBS breach. Alleged Transport for London hackers plead not guilty. Hackers exploit new WSUS bug to deploy ShadowPad backdoor. Iberia discloses breach of customer data. Harvard discloses voice-phishing breach exposing alumni and donor data. We have our Monday Business Briefing. Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show discussing maritime GPS jamming and spoofing. And the launderers who wanted a bank for Christmas. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Brandon Karpf, friend of the show discussing maritime GPS jamming and spoofing. Selected Reading CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers (TechCrunch) Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach (TechCrunch) Cox Confirms Oracle EBS Hack as Cybercriminals Name 100 Alleged Victims (SecurityWeek) Teens plead not guilty over TfL cyber-attack (BBC) Attackers deliver ShadowPad via newly patched WSUS RCE bug (Security Affairs) Iberia discloses customer data leak after vendor security breach (Bleeping Computer) Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors (Bleeping Computer) Doppel secures $70 million in a Series C round. (N2K Pro Business Briefing) Russia-linked crooks bought a bank for Christmas to launder cyber loot (The Register) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 12------Timestamp:00:00 Intro 02:05 Góc nhìn của Thầy về quyền lực & địa vị?03:07 Làm thế nào để những ai đang đi trên con đường trò chơi địa vị, phân tích lại, & tìm về con đường dẫn đến tạo giá trị thật sự?05:38 Làm thế nào để người trẻ đi đến con đường tạo giá trị10:35 Quyền lực đến từ người tạo giá trị14:20 Người tạo giá trị là người hấp dẫn, sự hấp dẫn dẫn đến sự quyền lực15:25 Cảm nhận của Thầy về việc Thầy đang làm17:23 Thông điệp 18:10 Kết------with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy Balto / Nguyen TienPhoto: Duy BaltoAssistant: Nguyễn Thành TrungEquipment: Pencil Studio / Merci DigitalLocation: Trúc Chỉ art gallery (51B Tú Xương, P. Võ Thị Sáu, Q.3, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/TRUCCHIGALLERY---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
Doug Bernauer, founder of Radiant (one of Giant's most exciting growth investments) joins us again on the Giant Ideas podcast. We backed Radiant in their Series C round to mass produce portable nuclear reactors.The founder, Doug, worked with Elon Musk for 12 years at SpaceX - including their reusable rocket prototype and the Mars Colonisation project. In this episode, he shares the 3 photographs that define his life, what he learnt from SpaceX, and why good companies need 'unreasonable' leaders. Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.
Learn how EV maker Harbinger secured significant capital and a key initial fleet order in Harbinger lands $160M Series C, inks initial FedEx deal for 53 electric trucks. The electric vehicle manufacturer raised $160 million in Series C funding, bringing its total to $358 million, and simultaneously received an initial order for 53 Class 5 and Class 6 electric vehicles from FedEx. Harbinger's proprietary electric platform offers competitive acquisition costs and modular batteries, ranging from 140 to over 200 miles, positioning the company to lead the mass adoption of medium-duty electric trucks. Next, we dive into the contentious rail industry merger detailed in Rail merger could raise prices, hurt US ability to compete, say GOP legislators. Dozens of Republican state legislators have warned regulators that the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail mega-merger threatens to raise consumer costs on essential goods and hinder the competitive ability of U.S. companies. Legislators argue that the combined system would control nearly 45% of U.S. rail tonnage across 43 states, creating "captive shippers" and risking widespread service disruptions and supply chain instability. Finally, discover the major strategy shift at the national carrier, covered in US Postal Service makes U-turn on last-mile delivery. New Postmaster General David Steiner announced the U.S. Postal Service must grow revenue by leveraging its unique national network to provide last-mile delivery service for large shippers, reversing the strategy of his predecessor. This reversal has led to a tentative agreement with UPS for its budget Ground Saver service, although critics like parcel industry executives worry that offering last-mile services to competitors could cannibalize existing USPS parcel products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn how EV maker Harbinger secured significant capital and a key initial fleet order in Harbinger lands $160M Series C, inks initial FedEx deal for 53 electric trucks. The electric vehicle manufacturer raised $160 million in Series C funding, bringing its total to $358 million, and simultaneously received an initial order for 53 Class 5 and Class 6 electric vehicles from FedEx. Harbinger's proprietary electric platform offers competitive acquisition costs and modular batteries, ranging from 140 to over 200 miles, positioning the company to lead the mass adoption of medium-duty electric trucks. Next, we dive into the contentious rail industry merger detailed in Rail merger could raise prices, hurt US ability to compete, say GOP legislators. Dozens of Republican state legislators have warned regulators that the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail mega-merger threatens to raise consumer costs on essential goods and hinder the competitive ability of U.S. companies. Legislators argue that the combined system would control nearly 45% of U.S. rail tonnage across 43 states, creating "captive shippers" and risking widespread service disruptions and supply chain instability. Finally, discover the major strategy shift at the national carrier, covered in US Postal Service makes U-turn on last-mile delivery. New Postmaster General David Steiner announced the U.S. Postal Service must grow revenue by leveraging its unique national network to provide last-mile delivery service for large shippers, reversing the strategy of his predecessor. This reversal has led to a tentative agreement with UPS for its budget Ground Saver service, although critics like parcel industry executives worry that offering last-mile services to competitors could cannibalize existing USPS parcel products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Enterprise Ireland is leading a 20-strong delegation of high-growth Irish technology companies to Slush 2025, Europe's premier start-up and venture capital event. Slush, widely regarded as the largest gathering of venture capital under one roof, is a key platform for Irish start-ups seeking to accelerate their expansion and secure investment. The Nordics have emerged as Enterprise Ireland's fastest-growing export region for Enterprise Ireland supported companies, with client exports reaching €2.1 billion in 2024, up 24% on 2023. Finland is leading the charge as its most dynamic market. Against this backdrop, Irish innovators are leveraging Slush to deepen commercial ties and showcase cutting-edge technologies across AI, fintech, and sustainability. With Nordic markets driving export growth and Finland emerging as a hub for tech collaboration, Enterprise Ireland's presence at Slush underscores Ireland's ambition to position its start-ups at the forefront of European innovation. Momentum in Irish Tech Investment Ireland's start-up ecosystem continues to attract global attention, underscored by strong investment flows and landmark deals. Earlier this year, Tines, the AI-powered work automation platform, became Ireland's latest unicorn following a $125 million Series C round. This success story exemplifies the ambition of Irish companies attending Slush, many of which are scaling internationally and forging strategic partnerships in the Nordics. As part of the Slush programme of events, Enterprise Ireland will host an Irish Innovation event, featuring a fireside chat with George Ardagh of Tines as well as Enterprise Ireland Head of Scaling Finance Karole Egan and leading voices from global finance. The event will spotlight Ireland's vibrant tech ecosystem and its role in shaping global innovation. Among the Irish delegation at Slush are: EVERYANGLE, whose Vision AI technology powers retail giants including H&M, Samsøe Samsøe, and IKEA franchise partners. Fresh from winning Cisco's Global AI Innovation Award, EVERYANGLE is set to unveil its new product, Horizon, designed to transform in-store behaviour into data-driven growth. Otonomee, the customer support outsourcing specialist, has partnered with Finland's Oura to scale global operations during a period of exceptional growth for the health-tech leader. JustTip, Europe's fastest-growing digital tipping platform, is expanding its footprint through a partnership with Sweden's Surfboard Payments, reinforcing its mission to deliver transparent and instant gratuity management across hospitality. Marker Video, the content marketplace platform is launching their Marker Video app. With 10,000 verified users already onboarded and pilot campaigns underway with HelloFresh and Unilever, the app combines human-verification technology with instant user payments. This enables Marker Video to deliver the scale and authenticity modern brands demand, solving one of advertising's fastest-growing challenges. Leading the Irish delegation at Slush, Finland, Viktor Wagner Heide, Senior Market Advisor at Enterprise Ireland Nordics said; "Slush is a proven launchpad for Irish innovation, offering a unique opportunity to connect with international investors and partners. With exports by Enterprise Ireland-backed companies to the Nordics growing by 24% last year, this platform turns ambition into global growth and strengthens Ireland's position as a leader in Europe's technology landscape." Other Irish company participants at Slush 2025 include, BrightBeam, Capella, Chirp, CitySwift, Coroflo, Cytidel, EVE, HR Duo, Luna Systems, Marker Video, Mavarick AI, NoFrixion, Payemoji, Peroptyx, Provizio, Recruitroo and Tines. Full profiles are available in the Irish Innovation Directory. See more stories here.
Today we are joined by Doug Bernauer, founder of Radiant – one of Giant's most exciting growth investments. We backed Radiant in their Series C round. Their vision is to mass produce portable nuclear reactors. But their vision goes far beyond that.They want to first manufacture nuclear reactors for Earth - giving clean energy to remote areas. And they then want to use this profit to develop a reactor for Mars, to send it on a Starship to power the potential future civilisation of Mars. It's a giant idea - both on this planet, and beyond.The founder, Doug, worked with Elon Musk for 12 years at SpaceX - including their reusable rocket prototype and the Mars Colonization project. In this episode, we talk about why nuclear power's time has finally come, how Radiant's approach is unique, and his long term vision to deploy nuclear power on Mars.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.
James Reggio (CTO @ Brex) shares the story of "Brex 3.0", an 18-month journey behind their operational evolution. We explore how they rewound their org from a Series E to a Series C mindset, and replaced siloed OKRs with seasonal "marquee initiatives." James deconstructs the “Brex Hacker House”, an AI-focused startup within a startup experiment aimed to disrupt their core business. This conversation is all about evolving operational rhythms, layers of management, product building, and culture change! ABOUT JAMES REGGIOJames Reggio is Brex's Chief Technology Officer. James is a forward thinking technology leader who currently oversees Brex's entire Engineering org. James joined Brex in 2020 as Principal Engineer and has played a vital role in building the company's mobile app and AI capabilities. Prior to Brex, James had an extensive career as a Software Engineer at leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, AirBnB, Stripe and more. Additionally, James founded two companies: Altair Management and Banter, a social discovery platform for podcasts that was later acquired by Convoy in 2018. James received his B.A. of Science from The University of Texas Austin. SHOW NOTES:The birth of Brex 3.0: Using a layoff as a "moment to refound the company" (3:38)Moving from a Series E to a Series C operational mindset (5:28)The problem with a GM model: How siloed OKRs and roadmaps created "deadlock" (6:07)New rituals: Why the CEO became "chief editor of the roadmap" (8:16)The impact on morale: "Folks just knew how their work fit into the bigger picture" (11:16)The challenge of the new model: Who do you hold accountable when you "win and lose as a team"? (13:43)The lesson for reintroducing systems: "Less is more" (15:43)The "Startup within a Startup": Launching an internal team to disrupt Brex (16:49)“What if we were founding Brex again today?” The 4 constraints for the "Hacker House" experiment (17:58)Questions eng leaders should ask when running a similar experiment to Brex (21:02)Aha moment: "With agentic coating, code is so cheap" (22:35)Managing the two narratives: "compounding" the core biz vs. “innovating" with AI (26:01)A surprising dynamic: Why the AI team struggled to see their impact (while the core team didn't) (29:38)Building alongside your customer to iterate / experiment faster (36:06)The turnaround is over: Brex hits 50% YoY growth and cash-flow positive (38:45)Rapid fire questions (42:10) This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to another episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast! This week, Ben Murray sits down with Albert Gozzi, the co-founder and CEO of Aleph, an innovative AI-driven FP&A platform transforming how finance teams operate. Originally from Argentina, Albert Gozzi shares his journey from Procter & Gamble to Bain, and later as a startup CFO, where he experienced firsthand the frustrations of spreadsheet-heavy workflows in finance. Together, they dive into the founding story of Aleph, its mission to streamline financial data and workflows, and how the company's AI-powered solutions are empowering finance and FP&A teams to work smarter and faster. In this episode, you'll get insider insights on Aleph's rapid fundraising journey—having recently closed a $30 million Series B and totaling $47 million to date. Albert Gozzi candidly discusses what investors look for at each funding round, the nuances of scaling go-to-market efforts, lessons learned from dozens of investor rejections, and why finding product-market fit is just the beginning. Plus, they uncover how Aleph's unique approach to implementation and pricing is winning fans among CFOs in mid-market and private-equity-backed businesses. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling a modern SaaS finance platform, this is the episode for you. Tune in to hear the latest on Aleph's roadmap, practical advice for SaaS founders, and where the future of FP&A is headed. Show Notes: 00:00 "AI-Powered Financial Data Management" 03:59 "Flexible Platform for Mid-Market" 08:18 "Road to Series C" 11:01 "Importance of Market Repeatability" 16:19 "Fast Implementation Drives Success" 20:24 "CAC Payback: A Cautious Metric" 22:14 "Doubling Down on AI Advancements" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/aleph-raises-29-million-in-series-b Albert Gozzi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertgozzi/ Aleph's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getaleph/ Aleph's Website: https://www.getaleph.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
NIO just secured a MASSIVE win with Mirattery's $94.2M Series C funding from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and Goldman Sachs raised their price target by 63%—here's what it means for NIO investors.In this episode, I break down:Mirattery's $94.2 million Series C financing with state-backed validationWhy Goldman Sachs raised NIO's price target from $4.30 to $7.00NIO's path to Q4 profitability and 2028 EBITDA breakevenHow the Onvo L90 and ES8 are driving record-breaking salesThe surprising lesson from Lexus that could unlock NIO's premium potentialNIO is transitioning from survival mode to sustainable, profitable growth. With 40,397 deliveries in October (a new record), state-backed institutional support, and Wall Street finally taking notice, the narrative is shifting.Whether you're a NIO bull, skeptical investor, or just want to understand the Chinese EV market, this analysis goes beyond the headlines to give you the insights that matter.#NIOStock #ChineseEVs #ElectricVehicles #StockAnalysisDISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am long NIO and this is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.NIO stock, NIO stock analysis, NIO price prediction, Goldman Sachs NIO, Mirattery funding, Chinese EV stocks, electric vehicle stocks, NIO deliveries, Onvo L90, NIO ES8, battery as a service, BaaS model, NIO profitability, EV stock news, NIO bull case, Chinese stocks, EV market analysis, NIO investment, stock market news, tech stocks, NIO 2025, electric cars, autonomous driving, Goldman Sachs upgrade, state owned enterprise, NIO battery swap, courtside financial
The FCC plans to roll back cybersecurity mandates that followed Salt Typhoon. The alleged cybercriminal MrICQ has been extradited to the U.S. Ransomware negotiators are accused of conducting ransomware attacks. Ernst & Young accidentally exposed a 4-terabyte SQL Server backup. A hacker claims responsibility for last week's University of Pennsylvania breach. The UK chronicles cyberattacks on Britain's drinking water suppliers. Monday business brief. Our guest is Caleb Tolin, host of Rubrik's Data Security Decoded podcast. Hackers massage the truth. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Caleb Tolin, host of Rubrik's Data Security Decoded podcast, as he is introducing himself and his show joining the N2K CyberWire network. You can catch new episodes of Data Security Decoded the first and third Tuesdays of each month on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading FCC plans vote to remove cyber regulations installed after theft of Trump info from telecoms (The Record) Alleged Jabber Zeus Coder ‘MrICQ' in U.S. Custody (Krebs on Security) Chicago firm that resolves ransomware attacks had rogue workers carrying out their own hacks, FBI says (Chicago Sun Times) Ernst & Young cloud misconfiguration leaks 4TB SQL Server backup on Microsoft Azure (Beyond Machines) Penn hacker claims to have stolen 1.2 million donor records in data breach (Bleeping Computer) Hackers are attacking Britain's drinking water suppliers (The Record) JumpCloud acquires Breez. Chainguard secures $280 million in growth financing. Sublime Security closes $150 million Series C round. (N2K Pro) Hackers steal data, extort $350,000 from massage parlor clients (Korea JoongAng Daily) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
YOU NOW WE NOW series / Chapter 09------Timestamp:00:00 Intro 01:57 Vì sao Thầy lại có ý tưởng về "Không Có Đá Quá Mềm"08:17 Trong quyển sách Thầy có trao một dự án quan trọng mang tính cách mạng đến một người bạn người khuyết tật với vai trò giám đốc dự án, lúc đó Thầy có suy nghĩ gì và vì sao Thầy có quyết định như vậy?14:55 Khi khởi tạo được sự bình đẳng, tiếp đến sẽ dẫn đến điều gì? 17:29 Với người trẻ hay bất kỳ độ tuổi nào, sự bình đẳng nên được nhìn nhận ở từng lớp như thế nào?18:57 Trước khi tiến đến sự bình đẳng, chúng ta có phải trải qua những giai đoạn nào khó khăn hay không?21:26 Vì sao lại là Không Có Đá Quá Mềm?23:56 Lời khuyến khích của Thầy gửi đến những người nằm trong thế giới mà chúng ta tạm gọi là người khuyết tật25:22 Kết------with a teamScreenwriter - Host: Đường Bảo NhiSpeaker: GS. Phan Văn TrườngExecutive Producer: Darius HoCam ops: Duy Balto / Nguyen TienPhoto: Duy BaltoAssistant: Nguyễn Thành TrungEquipment: Pencil Studio / Merci DigitalLocation: Trúc Chỉ art gallery (51B Tú Xương, P. Võ Thị Sáu, Q.3, Tp.HCM)https://www.facebook.com/TRUCCHIGALLERY---Đăng ký theo dõi Cấy Nền Radio: https://www.youtube.com/c/CayNenRadio---ツ Kết nối với Cấy Nền Radio:► Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caynenradio► Fanpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caynenradio► Youtube duy nhất: https://www.youtube.com/@CayNenRadio► Spotify: https://bit.ly/CayNenRadio_Spotify ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caynenradio► Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CayNenRadio/✔ Bản quyền Video thuộc về CẤY NỀN RADIO | Không re-up dưới mọi hình thức.Mọi vấn đề về bản quyền xin liên hệ:☞
Send us a textInvest in pre-IPO stocks with AG Dillon & Co. Contact aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to learn more. Financial advisors only.00:00 - Intro00:08 - Mercor $350M Series C Quintuples Valuation to $10B Amid AI Data Pivot01:47 - OpenAI Restructuring to PBC Unlocks $40B Fundraising at $500B Valuation03:14 - SoftBank Greenlights $22.5B Final Tranche to OpenAI Contingent on PBC Shift04:06 - OpenAI Advances Generative Music Tool to Rival Suno in $200B Media Market05:14 - Poolside $2B Raise at $12B Valuation Backed by Nvidia's $1B Commitment05:49 - Bending Spoons $270M Raise at $11B Valuation Funds $1.4B AOL Buy06:56 - Whatnot $225M Series F at $11.5B Valuation Drives Global GMV Doubling08:08 - Figma $200M+ Weavy Acquisition Boosts AI Media Tools Post-IPO09:07 - MiniMax M2 Tops Global Open Models in Sovereign AI Push10:00 - 1X NEO Robot Preorders at $20K Target 2026 Deliveries11:10 - SpaceX $2B Pentagon Deal Bolsters $11B Starlink Revenue12:15 - Canva Debuts Foundational Design Model in Affinity Free Shift13:28 - Grammarly Rebrands to Superhuman with 40M DAU AI Suite
BeZero Carbon's Tommy Ricketts joins ICE's Gordon Bennett to discuss how ratings offer a tool for airlines and operators to understand the spectrum of quality and build it into their decision making to make for a better market.
Today we're thrilled to get to know Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer of OpenEvidence. OpenEvidence is the world's leading medical information platform and the fastest growing applications for physicians in history. Over 40% of US clinicians leverage OpenEvidence for evidence based practice support that is directly embedded into their workflows.Through an array of strategic content partnerships (including the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of the American Medical Association, and all eleven JAMA specialty journals—such as JAMA Oncology and JAMA Neurology) OpenEvidence gives clinicians the power to search once, skip the scavenger hunt, and surface the science in seconds. Most recently, OpenEvidence has raised $200M in its Series C from Top Investors like Sequoia, GV Thrive, Kleiner Perkins and others!In this episode, we discuss how OpenEvidence is transforming access to medical evidence, the company's rapid growth and adoption by clinicians, its business model and journal partnerships, and the future roadmap for AI-powered clinical decision support.
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners. Also, Mercor, which connects AI labs with domain experts for training their foundational AI models, is close to raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:07 - Kalshi Fields $10B+ Valuation Offers Post-$5B Raise01:12 - Crusoe $1.38B Raise at $10B+ Valuation Fuels AI Infra Expansion02:31 - Redwood Materials $350M Series E at $6B Valuation Boosts Battery Recycling04:04 - OpenEvidence $200M Series C at $6B Valuation Drives Medical AI Adoption05:35 - Cohere $7B Tender Offer Amid $150M ARR Enterprise LLM Growth06:40 - Synthesia $4B GV-Led Round Talks Post-Adobe $3B Acquisition Bid08:05 - Suno $100M+ Raise at $2B+ Valuation in AI Music Surge09:04 - Anduril Acquires AIRS to Bolster Multi-Domain Infrared Sensing10:13 - Revolut Mexico Banking Launch Amid $4B Revenue Expansion11:18 - X Launches Inactive Handle Marketplace for Premium Monetization12:10 - Anthropic Tens of Billions Google TPU Deal Expands Compute Footprint13:08 - OpenAI $15B Wisconsin Data Center Partnership with Oracle14:17 - OpenAI Acquires Sky AI Mac Interface Team in Consumer Push
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're delving into a series of fascinating updates that underscore a period of significant scientific advancement, strategic partnerships, and regulatory developments in the industry.Starting with Dianthus Therapeutics, which has taken a bold step by investing up to $1 billion to license a bifunctional fusion protein from Nanjing Leads Biolabs. This protein targets autoimmune disorders, a field of immense interest due to the unmet medical needs and potential for breakthrough treatments. Such substantial financial commitments highlight the ongoing trend in the biotech sector towards innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases. In parallel, Sanofi has secured a $500 million agreement with Evoq Therapeutics, continuing its strategic focus on next-generation autoimmune technologies. This partnership aligns with Sanofi's broader strategy to leverage cutting-edge science in managing autoimmune conditions more effectively. Sanofi's engagement with Evoq Therapeutics stands out as a significant step forward in conquering autoimmune diseases through nanodisc technology designed to facilitate the development of curative treatments for disorders like celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. This collaboration reflects a growing trend among pharmaceutical giants investing in advanced biotechnologies that promise transformative impacts on disease management and patient care.Meanwhile, AstraZeneca's renewed collaboration with Immunai, valued at $85 million, seeks to enhance therapies for inflammatory bowel disease through artificial intelligence. This collaboration is part of a wider industry movement towards utilizing AI in drug discovery and development, particularly for complex diseases like IBD. AI's ability to process large datasets and identify potential therapeutic targets faster and more accurately is revolutionizing how companies approach drug development.In clinical trial news, Praxis Precision Medicines has reported positive Phase 3 results for ulixacaltamide in treating essential tremor. This outcome reverses prior concerns from interim analyses and illustrates the persistent innovation in neurological disorder treatments. Similarly, AiCuris has announced successful results from its Phase 3 trial of pritelivir for refractory herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients. This success paves the way for an FDA filing, demonstrating ongoing progress in antiviral therapy development.Novartis is also making strides with favorable outcomes from its Phase 3 trial of fabhalta for IgA nephropathy. As a complement factor B inhibitor, fabhalta has shown efficacy in slowing kidney function decline, which may lead to a new standard of care for this chronic kidney disease. Novartis plans to file these findings with regulatory bodies soon, highlighting its strategic focus on diversifying into rare kidney diseases.Turning to industry trends, there is significant investment activity in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). French biotech company ADCytherix has raised $122 million to advance these targeted therapies into clinical trials. ADCs are gaining traction due to their precision in targeting cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Such advancements signal a potential shift in cancer treatment paradigms toward more targeted and less toxic therapies. Similarly, Tubulis raised an impressive Series C funding round to advance work on ADCs targeting ovarian and lung cancers, underscoring the growing interest in the potential of ADCs engineered to deliver cytotoxic drugs specifically to cancer cells.In another intriguing development, research has shown that a common diabetes drug can alleviate brain inflammation in female mice with multiple sclerosis. This finding exemplifies the growing interest in drug repurposSupport the show
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In the episode, we sat down with ClickHouse Co-Founder Yury Izrailevsky to unpack how one of the fastest open-source databases in the world became the analytics engine of choice for 2,000 customers including Harvey, Canva, HP, and Supabase. From its Yandex origins to powering AI observability, Yury shares how ClickHouse balances open-source roots, cloud innovation, and a remote-first culture moving at breakneck speed.ClickHouse's Series C valued the company at $6.35B earlier this year, and just yesterday they announced an extension to that round, just months after it was raised. In this episode, we dig into:Origins & Founding StoryClickHouse began as an internal project at Yandex to power a Google Analytics–style platform, focused on performance and scale.Open-sourced in 2016 - rapid global adoption laid the foundation for ClickHouse the company. Yury first discovered ClickHouse while at Google; impressed by its speed, he later co-founded the company in 2021 alongside Aaron Katz (ex-Elastic) and the original creator Alexey Milovidov.Why ClickHouse Stands OutColumn-oriented, open source OLAP database designed for massive-scale analytical processing.Excels in performance, efficiency, and cost - ideal for large data volumes and real-time analytics (and now AI workloads). Architectural choices:Columnar storage = better compression and faster execution.Separation of compute and storage enables elasticity, scalability, and resilience in the cloud.Open Source vs. CloudOpen-source version offers freedom and flexibility.Cloud product delivers much lower total cost of ownership and fully managed experience.Architectural parity between the two ensuring no vendor lock-in for customers. Customers can run the same queries on both; most stay with cloud due to simplicity and cost efficiency.Use Cases & Ecosystem4 main use cases:Real-time analyticsData WarehousingObservability AI / ML WorkloadsCompany Building & CultureFully remote from day one.Prioritized experienced, self-sufficient engineers over early-career hires.Built and launched GA version in less than a year - insane pace of innovation.Innovation & CommunityMonthly release cadence.Hundreds of integrations and connectors.Strong open-source and commercial communityAdvice for FoundersFocus on what matters most Hire mature, independent thinkers.Move fast but maintain quality; ClickHouse Cloud achieved production-grade quality in record time.
Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 09/19/2025Note: we transitioned to a new RSS feed and it seems this did not make it to there, so this may be posted about 2 weeks past the release date.Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Michelle LeeFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code.Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China's Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems.Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / BanterTools & Apps(00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5(00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED(00:06:14) Anthropic's Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge(00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNETApplications & Business(00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch(00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch(00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report(00:13:52) China's Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation as humanoid robot race heats up(00:15:45) Tesla's robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit | TechCrunch(00:17:48) Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch(00:19:27) Replit hits $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue | TechCrunch(00:21:14) Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:22:08) [2509.07604] K2-Think: A Parameter-Efficient Reasoning System(00:24:31) [2509.09614] LoCoBench: A Benchmark for Long-Context Large Language Models in Complex Software EngineeringResearch & Advancements(00:28:17) [2509.15155] Self-Improving Embodied Foundation Models(00:31:47) [2509.13805] Towards a Physics Foundation Model(00:34:26) [2509.12129] Embodied Navigation Foundation ModelPolicy & Safety(00:37:49) Anthropic endorses California's AI safety bill, SB 53 | TechCrunch(00:40:12) Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney, Joins Studios' AI Copyright Battle(00:42:02) Rolling Stone Publisher Sues Google Over AI Overview SummariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Med-Tech Startup Reality Check: Capital, Competition & Life-Saving Innovation | Top Global StartupsJoin Eric Goslau, President & CEO of Transverse Medical (Series C stage), as he shares unfiltered insights from 30+ years navigating med-tech startup challenges - from competing with Big Corp incentives to defining "good enough" products that save lives.
Discover what Jesus teaches about humble service, faith, and the Gospel in this expository sermon on Luke 17:1-10. Learn why Christ calls us "unworthy servants" and how this truth sets us free from pride and performance-based Christianity.This Lutheran sermon explores forgiveness, faith, and faithful service in God's kingdom. We examine how Jesus Christ, the perfect Servant, saves us through His cross and resurrection, not through our own works or righteousness. Perfect for pastors, Bible study leaders, and Christians seeking deeper understanding of Scripture.Topics covered: servant leadership, Christian humility, justification by grace through faith, Law and Gospel, Lutheran theology, sacramental living, and the Lord's Supper. Based on the lectionary readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22, Series C, October 5, 2025).Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalph buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphSubscribe for weekly sermons, Bible studies, and Lutheran theological content. God's blessings in Christ alone!Hashtags#LukeChapter17 #ChristianSermon #LutheranTheology #SundaySermon #FaithAndService
In this powerful sermon, “The Chasm Fixed by Unbelief” (Luke 16:19–31), Pastor David Balla proclaims the sobering parable of the rich man and Lazarus for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21, Series C). Discover the eternal reality of heaven and hell, the unbridgeable gulf created by sin, and the hope found only in Jesus Christ. This Christ-centered Lutheran sermon explores the Law and Gospel with clarity, calling hearers to repentance and faith in the Savior who has bridged the chasm by His cross and resurrection.Whether you are searching for solid biblical preaching, Lutheran sermons, expository messages, or insights on Luke 16, this sermon will strengthen your faith and point you to Christ's gifts in Word and Sacrament. Pastor Balla proclaims that wealth, works, and human effort cannot span the gulf of sin—only Christ crucified and risen gives peace, forgiveness, and eternal life.
Elizabeth Gore has always believed that all entrepreneurs deserve equitable access to capital. But pursuing that mission landed her in the middle of a federal class action lawsuit. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I'm joined by Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice, which has helped 1.6 million small businesses and distributed over $65 million in grants. She talks candidly about being sued for funding Black business owners, surviving the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and a health scare that nearly took her out. Through it all, Elizabeth shares the lessons she's learned about resilience, leadership, and staying rooted in purpose—even when the stakes couldn't be higher. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice (06:37) Building an AI platform before it was mainstream (09:29) Getting sued for funding Black entrepreneurs (13:18) How they lost ⅔ of their Series C funding (15:03) The health crisis that stopped her cold (20:23) Learning to truly rest as a founder (28:48) What's next for women and AI in business (31:37) The decision that nearly broke Hello Alice (33:43) Raising millions without a CFO (36:03) What Elizabeth would do if everything fell apart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens to Silicon Valley when the world's best founders and engineers can no longer afford to work in the US? Today, Chris and Yaniv break down why the massive new work visa fee is a tech talent crisis waiting to happen. They discuss how Trump's surprising $100K H-1B fee could reshape startup hiring and the tech sector at large, along with the nitty gritty of Meta's new smart glasses launch, and Figure AI's billion-dollar Series C robots. They also unpack OpenAI's unexpected jobs platform, and what it reveals about the future of AI work.In this episode, you will:Understand how the new $100K H-1B visa fee could drain Silicon Valley of global talentExplore why immigrant founders and startups may shift to Canada, the UK, or AustraliaDiscover how Meta's new Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses bring AR into the mainstreamCompare Meta's “bottom-up” approach to Apple's Vision Pro strategy and timingExamine Figure AI's $1B+ raise and the coming battle with Tesla and Chinese robotics firmsEvaluate why OpenAI is launching a jobs platform amid fears of AI job lossLearn actionable insights for founders navigating talent shortages, AR hardware, and AI disruptionThe Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/ Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/ Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/
Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 09/19/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Michelle Lee Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/ In this episode: OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code. Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China's Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon's Zoox. New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems. Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics. Timestamps: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter Tools & Apps (00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5 (00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED (00:06:14) Anthropic's Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge (00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNET Applications & Business (00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch (00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch (00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report (00:13:52) China's Unitree plans $7 billion IPO valuation as humanoid robot race heats up (00:15:45) Tesla's robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit | TechCrunch (00:17:48) Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch (00:19:27) Replit hits $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue | TechCrunch (00:21:14) Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation | TechCrunch Projects & Open Source (00:22:08) [2509.07604] K2-Think: A Parameter-Efficient Reasoning System (00:24:31) [2509.09614] LoCoBench: A Benchmark for Long-Context Large Language Models in Complex Software Engineering Research & Advancements (00:28:17) [2509.15155] Self-Improving Embodied Foundation Models (00:31:47) [2509.13805] Towards a Physics Foundation Model (00:34:26) [2509.12129] Embodied Navigation Foundation Model Policy & Safety (00:37:49) Anthropic endorses California's AI safety bill, SB 53 | TechCrunch (00:40:12) Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney, Joins Studios' AI Copyright Battle (00:42:02) Rolling Stone Publisher Sues Google Over AI Overview Summaries
How do you scale finance operations to keep pace with a business that's doubling in size every few months? In this episode of The CFO Show, Carta CFO Charly Kevers shares how he has navigated constant change while helping the company grow from Series C to Series G and reach a $7.4B valuation. Charly opens up about the tactical lessons he has learned leading finance in a high-growth environment, from building a team of engineers dedicated to finance systems, to embedding innovation into everyday workflows, to experimenting with AI use cases that free teams from repetitive tasks. He also reflects on the cultural side of scaling, explaining why curiosity, adaptability and surfacing issues early are non-negotiable traits for his team. The audience will walk away with practical ideas for leveraging technology, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, and making space for innovation, even when the pace feels overwhelming. In This Episode: Why adaptability and curiosity are must-haves for finance talent How Carta scaled operations without endlessly increasing headcount The role of a dedicated finance engineering team Partnering across IT, HR, and go-to-market for systems alignment Embedding innovation into day-to-day work (and making time for it) Using hackathons and AI pilots to uncover new efficienciesFor CFO insights, episode show notes and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.
This week's Espresso covers news from Arvo, Infleet, Cub, Mercado Pago, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – A5X raises $37.6M in Series C[00:40] – Arvo raises $20M Series A[00:55] – Infleet raises $7.5M Series A[01:12] – CUB raises $5.5M Series A [01:26] – Layers raises $3.9M pre-Series A round[01:39] – RevisaPrev raises $700K[01:58] – Olho do Dono raises $410K[02:12] – Chefia raises $190K[02:28] – Mercado Pago acquires Brazilian Nikos DTVMResources & people mentioned:Startups: A5X, Arvo, Infleet, CUB, Layers, RevisaPrev, Olho do Dono, Chefia, Mercado Pago, Nikos DTVMVCs: Kaszek, Base10 Partners, Canary, Indicator, Citrino Ventures, Alexia Ventures, Upload Ventures, Domo VC, Bossa Invest, BR Angels, Investidores.vc
Welcome to today's sermon: Faithful with What is Not Yours (Luke 16:1–15). In this powerful message for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20, Series C), Pastor David Balla unpacks one of Jesus' most puzzling parables—the dishonest manager. What does it mean to be a faithful steward of what ultimately belongs to God? This Christ-centered sermon emphasizes that everything we have—time, talents, treasure, even life itself—is entrusted to us by the Lord, not owned by us.Discover how Jesus Christ is the perfect Steward in our place: He bore our sin, our debt, and even our death on the cross, that we may inherit eternal dwellings. Through Word and Sacrament, especially the Lord's Supper, Christ entrusts His very presence to His people, equipping us for faithful living.If you're looking for Lutheran preaching, Bible-based teaching, and practical applications of Scripture, this sermon will encourage, challenge, and point you to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, we're joined by Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer at Remote, the Series C company with 1800 employees across 85 countries building an end-to-end global HR platform. Barbara shares how her team compressed a 6–8 week performance cycle into 48 hours using monthly manager “trend” nudges, lightweight pre-calibration, and AI-generated self/manager summaries, while scaling a transparent, high-performance culture in a fully async org. We spoke with Barbara about designing performance to be continuous, objective, and fast, and how you can align leaders on what “good” vs. “great” looks like, avoid surprises for employees, and turn HR from a slow ritual into a real-time operating system. Here are some of the key questions we address: How do you build a high-performance culture (with transparency) across 85 countries without burning people out? What does it take to shrink performance reviews to 48 hours, and what's the exact sequence from self-assessments to calibrations, promos, and comp? How do monthly nudges and a simple 5-point trend score improve alignment and reduce end-of-cycle thrash? Where does AI add the most value in performance, and where should humans stay firmly in the loop? What is pre-calibration, and how do you align managers on role expectations so ratings are fair and consistent? How do you keep feedback truly continuous in an async environment - training managers, closing loops, and avoiding “annual surprise” syndrome? When promotions aren't available, what retention levers can be used to keep top talent engaged and growing?
Ivan Novikov is the CEO of Wallarm, which recently closed a $55 million Series C funding round that will be used to "transform API security for the AI era." In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss the announcement, the company's mission, their future plans, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
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Ry Walker, serial entrepreneur and founder of Tembo.io, walked away from his first company, Astronomer.io (yes the Coldplay one) during their $213 million Series C in 2022. The company was doing tens of millions in revenue. Now, he's building Tembo.io, an AI developer teammate that's already processing 1,000+ merged pull requests for 200 organizations just 2 months after pivoting. He previously co-founded Astronomer in 2015, which has raised $380-390 million total and is now estimated at $80-100 million ARR, but took a rare secondary exit in 2022 to return to his true passion: early-stage building. In this episode, Ry reveals how he went from zero to 30 paying customers in 60 days, why he believes AI agents will 10x the software development market, and his strategy to land million-dollar Fortune 50 contracts by letting non-technical teams create pull requests without bothering their developers.
Franchise Tech Disruptor Alert! Welcome to Eye on Franchising Friday, where today's guest is pioneering the smart home revolution through franchising and acquisition. Meet Hagan Kappler, CEO & Co-Founder of Daisy, and Gavin Lantzy the franchise growth expert building the first nationwide home automation service franchise.Think Apple. Think Tesla. Now meet Daisy — the franchise of the future.
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Joseph Landes, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Nerdio, to explore how one conversation at a Microsoft conference led to a billion-dollar cloud automation company. From his 23-year career at Microsoft to building a fully remote team now supporting over five million users, Joseph's story blends strategic risk-taking with deep industry insight. We unpacked how Nerdio grew from a startup idea in 2018 to a company that just secured 500 million dollars in Series C funding. Joseph walked me through the early days of building the business alongside co-founder Vadim Vladimirsky and how they focused on simplifying Microsoft Azure for IT professionals and MSPs. Their goal was clear: make cloud management easier, faster, and more cost-effective through automation and policy-driven governance. But this episode wasn't just about cloud optimization. We also dug into Nerdio's fully remote culture and the intentional design behind it. Joseph shared how initiatives like appointing city mayors, launching the Nerdio Break Room, and hosting an annual global kickoff have helped maintain a strong sense of community and accountability across 350 remote employees. We also discussed why Nerdio does not compete with Microsoft. It enhances and extends Microsoft's products, helping customers navigate Azure complexity while staying aligned with Microsoft's fast-changing roadmap. This customer-centric strategy, coupled with deep product knowledge and agility, has been key to Nerdio's ability to scale without losing focus. Looking ahead, Joseph shared his perspective on why AI and continuous cost optimization will shape the future of enterprise IT. He made a strong case for simplifying IT operations, empowering professionals, and turning savings into reinvestment opportunities. In an era of complexity and noise, Nerdio's growth story is a reminder of what can happen when you combine deep platform expertise with a culture that truly listens. How is your organization turning cloud complexity into an advantage rather than a barrier?