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Latest podcast episodes about shift4 payments

Closing Bell
Closing Bell Overtime: Shift4's Jared Isaacman on Earnings, Space Policy Under Trump; Ares Top Private Market Ideas 11/12/24

Closing Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 43:27


Stocks had their first down day since the election as investors took a breather and Treasury yields rose. Earnings Instacart, Skyworks, Cava, Flutter. Top analyst, Mark Mahaney of Evercore ISI, takes a deep dive on Spotify earnings and why he likes the company. Ares Global Head of Wealth Management Raj Dhanda on top opportunities in private markets and how to allocate under Trump 2.0. Shift4 Payments founder and CEO Jared Isaacman on earnings, the consumer and space policy. 

Mondays with Mover
Special Guest - Jared "ROOK" Isaacman! S3 E3

Mondays with Mover

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 125:12


Jared "ROOK" Isaacman is an American entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut. He is the founder of Draken International, a private air force provider, and the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, a payment processor. Isaacman was the commander of Inspiration4, a private spaceflight using SpaceX's Crew Dragon Resilience, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 16, 2021. The crew returned to Earth on September 18, 2021, after orbiting at 585 km (364 mi) in altitude. The mission was part of a fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, to which Isaacman pledged to donate $100 million.[8] Isaacman commanded the Polaris Dawn mission, the first private spaceflight in a series of missions named the Polaris Program. During this mission, on September 12, 2024, Isaacman became the first private citizen to perform a spacewalk. Every Monday at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. Send your voice message for the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cw-lemoine/message Looking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.com Kids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDS4C68Y Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5684470357426176 *The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.* *Views presented are my own and do not represent the views of DoD or its Components.*

The Water Tower Hour
Shift4 Payments Initiating Coverage of Emerging Leader in Next-Gen Payment Technology Episode

The Water Tower Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 11:47


Send us a textTune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR CEO & Co-Founder, Shawn Severson and Technology Analyst, Curtis Shauger as they discuss WTR's initiation of coverage on Shift4 Payments (FOUR).

The Jacob Buehrer Show
Jared Isaacman First Private Citizen Spacewalk

The Jacob Buehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 19:35


On September 12th 2024, Jared Isaacman made history being the first private citizen to complete an EVA (Space Walk). During my interview with Jared he goes into detail how it happened. Jared also founded Shift4 Payments and many other ventures and has an entrepreneurial background. Jared shared some advice about teamwork, confidence and how he's used it to benefit him throughout his life.

Alles auf Aktien
Die Aktien des Billionen-Fonds und Renditekiller fürs Depot

Alles auf Aktien

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 21:28


In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über die Mega-Snack-Fusion, Sorgen um RWEs Ökostrategie und eine Cisco-Überraschung. Außerdem geht es um Nvidia, Micron Semiconductors, Crowdstrike, Oracle, Microsoft, Hannover Rück, Eon, Calpine, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nestlé, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, ASML, Tesla, SAP, Vonovia, Alibaba, Shift4 Payments, Molina Healthcare, Hudson Pacific Properties, HCA Healthcare, Citigroup, Block, Cigna Group, ishares MSCI World (WKN: A0HGV0), ishares Core MSCI World (WKN: A0RPWH), UBS ETF MSCI World (WKN: A2PK5J) und UBS MSCI World (WKN: A1JVCA). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Chip Stock Investor Podcast
Episode 162: Hot Stocks Of Summer 2024: Top Picks And Mid-year Update!

Chip Stock Investor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 22:24


Join us at Chip Stock Investor as we dive into our mid-year review for 2024, assessing the performance of our non-chip stock top picks. What will help Amazon (AMZN) stock continue to outperform? How did Crocs (CROX) surge nearly 70%? What's behind Arcadium Lithium's (ALTM) dumpster fire status, and Salesforce (CRM) stock's recent dip? We review what happened, our expectations for the second half of 2024, and some of our favorite buy stocks now.

Stock Market Today With IBD
Market Rally Showing Constructive Action; Embraer, AMD, Shift4 In Focus

Stock Market Today With IBD

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 19:35


The major indexes are pausing at record highs while small caps are running back to two-year best, just what the market rally needs. There aren't many stocks to buy, though Brazil's Embraer flashed an early entry. AMD and Shift4 Payments showed positive action.

Stock Market Today With IBD
Market Rally Resilient; Netflix, Shift4 Payments, Samsara In Focus

Stock Market Today With IBD

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 8:11


The stock market rally retreated from highs, but erased solid losses by the close, helped by Treasury yields reversing lower. Netflix moved back into a buy zone. Shift4 Payments and Samsara flashed buy signals, rebounding from key support levels like many leading stocks.

The Daily Business & Finance Show
Pfizer-Seagen Deal, Costco's $15 Dividend & S&P 500's Detractors (+5 more stories)

The Daily Business & Finance Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 7:27


The Daily Business and Finance Show - Friday, 15 December 2023 We get our business and finance news from Seeking Alpha and you should too! Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium for more in-depth market news and help support this podcast. Free for 14-days! Please click here for more info: Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium News Today's headlines: Pfizer closes Seagen acquisition Costco declares $15.00 special dividend Biggest detractors to the S&P 500 from the past 2 years - UBS Costco tops profit estimates, doles out $6.7B in special dividends AbbVie, Amgen among firms targeted for latest Medicare inflation penalties Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp, PNC, Truist raised to Buy at Odeon The auto sector could enter a bearish territory in 2024 - analyst Shift4 Payments jumps on report Global Payments weighing acquisition Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast provides information only and should not be construed as financial or business advice. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview
Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 3-Oct

FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 4:27


US futures are indicating a slightly higher open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened in the negative territory, following lower levels in Asian markets. Bond yield backup continues to weigh on risk sentiment. Rate volatility also leading to tightening of financial conditions as consumers and businesses face higher borrowing costs. Markets now pricing in ~45% probability of another Fed rate hike by year-end.Companies Mentioned: Meta, Brookfield, Shift4 Payments

Chit Chat Money
Shift4 Payments (Ticker: FOUR) Not So Deep Dive

Chit Chat Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 57:20


Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is a leading payment processing company that provides secure and seamless solutions for businesses across multiple industries in our cashless society. At the end of the month, we will publish an Arch Capital episode that will cover the company: Airbnb. Listen closely as Brett and Ryan go through the history, financials, and future prospects of Shift4. Enjoy the show! ****************************** Subscribe to our Substack to receive free show notes and charts that go along with every episode: https://chitchatmoney.substack.com/ Want updates on future shows and projects? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chitchatmoney Contact us: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Timestamps Company Background | (2:23) Industry | (14:13) Management & Ownership | (19:12) Earnings | (26:51) Balance Sheet | (32:52) Valuation | (36:26) Our Analysis | (38:04) Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show.

Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q1 2023 Earnings Call, May 04, 2023

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 63:39


Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q1 2023 Earnings Call, May 04, 2023

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Stock Market Today With IBD
Indexes Can't Hold Gains; First Solar, Freeport-McMoRan, Shift4 In Focus

Stock Market Today With IBD

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 17:51


The major indexes couldn't hold early gains in the stock market today, which is yet another sign of weakness. Underneath the surface, several watchlist-worthy stocks are showing strength. First Solar surged on earnings, breaking out of a base. FCX moved higher on strong economic data out of China, retaking its 50-day line. Shift4 Payments added to its gains after moving above the 50-day line on strong earnings Tuesday.

Closing Bell
Closing Bell Overtime: Earnings onslaught, Big biotech movers, Payments CEOs share consumer insights 2/28/23

Closing Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 44:33


Stocks were mostly lower on the final day of February to close out a downbeat month. Aaron Dunn from Eaton Vance and Jack Ablin from Cresset Capital break down the action and give their outlooks for March. The CEOs of Shift4 Payments and Klarna discuss their read on the consumer and the credit markets. Two biotech movers – Novavax and Sarepta – saw big moves post-market on breaking headlines. Plus analysis of a slew of companies that reported results in the after-hours session, including Ross Stores, Urban Outfitters, First Solar, HP, Virgin Galactic, AMC and Rivian. 

The Astro Ben Podcast
Jared Isaacman: CEO of Shift4 Payments, entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut (commander of inspiration 4 mission and the upcoming Polaris Dawn missions).

The Astro Ben Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 36:27


Jared Isaacman is an American entrepreneur, pilot, philanthropist, and commercial astronaut. He is the founder, CEO of Draken International and Shift4 Payments. As well as being commander of the iconic inspiration 4 mission last year, Jared will command the Polaris Dawn mission, the first private spaceflight in a series of missions named the Polaris Program which starts early next year. In this episode, Ben and Jared discuss the upcoming Polaris missions, his entrepreneurial journey and his relationship with SpaceX. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor: Spaced Ventures: https://www.spacedventures.com/ to invest into shares of actual space startups! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 0:16 Spaced Ventures 00:40 Jared Isaacman 01:22 The importance of reflection 02:52 Shift 4 Payments  05:22 Where did Jared's passion for space start? 07:42 Telling board about space dreams 10:18 Hand over business responsibility when in space? 12:08 Inspiration 4 success 15:08 When did SpaceX conversation start? 17:20 Polaris Dawn conception 18:35 Timing for Polaris Dawn 23:34 What to look for in a crew?  25:15 Upcoming Polaris missions 26:40 Moon & Mars 28:02 Family Life 29:44 Advice to budding space entrepreneurs 34:00 Wrap up and socials Follow the Polaris Program Website: https://polarisprogram.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rookisaacman & https://twitter.com/polarisprogram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarisprogram/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

Interviews: Tech and Business
How to Create Software Development Excellence

Interviews: Tech and Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 18:39


#digitaltransformation #softwaredeveloper Modern software development and engineering excellence requires more than just technical skills. True excellence is built on a foundation of values, principles, and processes that all support the organization's business strategy and goals.For a review of practical steps to create engineering excellence in software development, we spoke with Dan Drasin, Chief Development Officer of the payment processing company Shift4.The discussion includes these topics:● About software engineering at Shift4● What is “engineering excellence”?● How Shift4 aligns software engineering and product development with company business strategy● Working with Intevity to align business strategy and software development● What are important KPIs to achieve engineering excellence in an agile development environment?● Software governance to achieve engineering excellence● Advice to technology leaders on agile software development successRead the full transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/how-create-software-engineering-excellenceDan Drasin is the Chief Development Officer for Shift4 Payments and is responsible for all Software Development across the organization. Mr. Drasin has nearly three decades of experience leading and transforming product development organizations in the hospitality, healthcare, and telecommunications industries.

Overwhelmed
Dr. Samantha "Combo" Weeks - Never Give Up!

Overwhelmed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 34:25


Combo is a wife, mother, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Chief Transformation Officer for Shift4 Payments, and Mission Director for Science & Research for the Polaris Dawn Commercial Spaceflight. Before all that she was the first-female solo demonstration pilot on the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. Pretty damn cool... Samantha has had a storied life. From knowing her purpose at the age of six to having to make a gut wrenching life and career decision in her early 40's a few years short of a possible "potential" dream job destination teaching Air Force cadets as a General Officer. The simple (not easy) choice was to be something, or do something, she chose the harder, to do something. Please consider a donation to the polarisprogram.com/our-cause/. To reach Samantha Weeks for keynote pubic speaking or interviews visit drsamantahaweeks.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overwhelmedpod/support

Ryto garsai
Ryto garsai. Seimui teikiamas kitų metų biudžeto projektas

Ryto garsai

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 119:23


Ukrainoje po praėjusios paros raketų smūgių vyksta restauravimo darbai. Ukrainos prezidentas sako, kad jo šalis nebus įbauginta raketų smūgių, o Ukraina bus dar labiau suvienyta. Apie tai diskusija su Lietuvos ambasadoriumi Ukrainoje Valdemaru Sarapinu, Rytų Europos studijų centro direktoriumi Linu Kojala, žurnalistu Benu Gerdžiūnu.Ligonių kasos, patikrinusios, kaip gydymo įstaigose laikomasi vaistų skyrimo tvarkos – sukėlė nemažą šurmulį gydytojų gretose. Šeimos gydytojų profesinė sąjunga sako, jog šiuo metu nemažai jų rašo pasiaiškinimus dėl to, kad pagrįstai skyrė kompensuojamą vaistą gydymui tęsti pacientams, sergantiems krūtinės angina.Rubrikoje „Aktualus klausimas“ – ar parduotuvės turėtų atiduoti privalomai maistą labdarai? Seime kilus idėjai įpareigoti didžiuosius prekybos centrus nebetinkamą parduoti maistą paaukoti labdarai, ja besirūpinantis „Maisto bankas“ tikina kol kas neturintis pajėgumų visą jį surinkti.Lietuvos verslo kultūra smarkiai pakito į gerąją pusę - pastebi Amerikos verslo rūmų Lietuvoje valdybos pirmininkas Tadas Vizgirda. Apie socialinę atsakomybę ir lietuvių įvaizdį už Atlanto, Jungtinių Valstijų saugių mokėjimų sprendimų lyderės „Shift4 Payments“ padalinio Lietuvoje vadovą kalbino Darius Matas.Vyriausybė Seimui šiandien teiks kitų metų deficitinį biudžetą. Prezidentas Gitanas Nausėda sako, kad Vyriausybės siūlomas 2023-ųjų biudžeto projektas – rimtas žingsnis į priekį, tačiau pasigenda taiklesnių priemonių pažeidžiamiausioms grupėms. Plačiau apie teikiamą biudžetą kalbamės su finansų ministre Gintare Skaiste.Pasikeitus „Smiltynės perkėlos“ keltų grafikams kilo neringiškių pasipiktinimas. Žmonės sako, kad susisiekimas su žemynine dalimi jiems gerokai pasunkėjo, o po vidurnakčio grįžti į Neringą galimybės apskritai nebėra. Perkėlos atstovai aiškina, jog grafikas po vasaros sezono keisdavosi kasmet, tačiau šiemet dar labiau retinti reisų skaičių privertė visą Europą kaustanti energetinė krizė.Ved. Rūta Kupetytė

52 Weeks of Hustle
52 Weeks of Hustle with Brendan Kirsch

52 Weeks of Hustle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 22:06


All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 3 Episode 11, Travis sits down with Brendan Kirsch, Head of Sponsorships for Sports & Entertainment at Shift4 Payments.  Brendan started his career in the TV and Movie space before transitioning into corporate partnerships with several NBA teams.  Tune in to hear how has continued to think innovatively on helping brands and partners think outside the box. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Utilizing Technology to Drive Revenue ✅ Acquiring Companies of Top Brands  ✅ Upcoming Trends in Sponsorship www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motley Fool Money
Fintech's Future, Underrated Investing Metrics

Motley Fool Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 40:07


Earnings season has begun! (0:30) Emily Flippen and Jason Moser discuss: - Latest results from the Big Banks and tough comments from JPM's CEO Jamie Dimon - Pinterest shares rising on an activist buying 9% - Amazon's potential for dropping in-house brands - Unity Software buying Ironsource - BMW launching a SWaaS (seat warmers as a service) subscription - The latest from Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, Disney, and The Trade Desk (20:17) Rachel Warren and Auri Hughes talk with Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 Payments, about the future of fintech. (32:35) Emily and Jason answer mailbag questions about new "Night Effect" ETFs and underrated investing metrics, then share two stocks on their radar: Vail Resorts and Outset Medical. Got a question about investing? Our email address is podcasts@fool.com Stocks discussed on the show: JPM, WFC, C, PINS, TWTR, DIS, TTD, NFLX, MSFT, AMZN, U, IS, BMW, FOUR, SQ, PYPL, SHOP, NSPY, NIWM, OM, MTN Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Emily Flippen, Rachel Warren, Auri Hughes, Jared Isaacman Engineer: Dan Boyd

FYI - For Your Innovation
Space, Business, and the Business of Space with Jared Isaacman from Shift4 Payments

FYI - For Your Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 50:39


The FinTech industry has had its fair share of young entrepreneurs, but few are quite as interesting as Jared Isaacman, a New Jersey native and high school dropout who founded his first startup when he was just 16. Today, Jared is the CEO and Chairman of Shift4 Payments, a publicly held leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions, and a cofounder of Draken International, which provides mission-critical commercial military flight services to the US Department of Defense. While others reach for the sky, Jared aspires to infinity and beyond as a commercial astronaut, with his personally funded Inspiration4 venture becoming the first all-civilian mission to space when it launched in September 2021. Inspiration4 doubles as a worldwide charity campaign, calling attention to the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, for which Jared has raised over $240 million. In today's episode, you'll learn more about the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022. Listen in as Jared shares his passion for spaceflight to further human space exploration, some of the tangible philosophies that he took from SpaceX, and the additional business models he believes could arise from reusable rocket ships, as well as his recommended reads and more! Every single thing that SpaceX builds along the way can be monetized and opens up new [business] opportunities.” — @rookisaacman Key Points from this Episode An introduction to Jared Isaacman: entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civilian astronaut. When his journey into aerospace began and the timeline from pipe dream to space mission. The important role that philanthropy played in the Inspiration4 mission. Three tangible philosophies that Jared took from SpaceX and implemented at Shift4. Insight into Starlink and how the Polaris Program fits into their objectives. Intrinsic motivations for the Polaris Dawn mission and the private investment dollars that make it possible. Polaris' responsibilities, including testing the spacesuits manufactured by SpaceX. The interest that the Polaris Dawn mission has garnered from the public. Speculating on the additional business models that could arise from reusable rockets. Justifying the investment it would take to get to Mars and the many social and psychological issues that would need to be resolved beforehand. Why Jared says the least enjoyable part of the Inspiration4 mission was coming home. How a multi-talented entrepreneur like Jared juggles his numerous responsibilities. The flexibility (and scrutiny) he experienced as a public company CEO going to space. Find out how Shift4's employee base responded to going public. Jared's perspective on the strategic landscape in the payment space, given the crosscurrents that are occurring. Why he believes FinTech business owners go to space: pure fascination, not pure capital. An appreciation for checklists and being procedurally driven, both in business and in life. Recommended reads, including the SpaceX story, Liftoff, and Mercury Rising. Jared shares one of his ‘white whales'; a challenge he is still seeking to overcome.

FYI - For Your Innovation
Space, Business, and the Business of Space with Jared Isaacman from Shift4 Payments

FYI - For Your Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 50:39


Progress, Potential, and Possibilities
Dr. Samantha Weeks, Ph.D. - Polaris Dawn - Science & Research Director

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 41:57


Colonel (ret) Dr. Samantha "Combo" Weeks, Ph.D. is the Science & Research Director, of the Polaris Dawn Program (https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/), a planned private human spaceflight mission, operated by SpaceX on behalf of Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman, planned to launch using the Crew Dragon capsule. Polaris Dawn is the first of three planned missions in the Polaris Program (https://polarisprogram.com/), which endeavors to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities by demonstrating new technologies and conducting extensive scientific research to expand our knowledge of humans adapting, living and working in space. Much of this research also has purpose and applicability to improve life here on Earth. Colonel Dr. Weeks, is a retired United States Air Force Colonel, with over 2,200 hours flying the F-15C, F-16, and T-38, including 105 combat hours. She commanded at the squadron, group, and wing level in the Air Force, and today also serves a corporate Vice President at the Shift4 Payments company, focusing on transformation and change management. Her position as Science & Research Director with Polaris comes after two and a half decades of focus on human performance in aviation. Colonel Dr. Weeks has a BS in Biology from the United States Air Force Academy, a Masters in Human Relations from University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Military Strategy / Leadership from the United States Air Force, Air University.

Motley Fool Money
The Art of Pricing Power

Motley Fool Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 27:26


Both Amazon and Costco are expected to increase their membership fees this year. Will they surprise customers (and investors) by increasing their fees by more than they have in the past? Maria Gallagher analyzes what's expected and why pricing power is harder for entertainment businesses like Spotify, Netflix, and Disney+. She also discusses the expansion of McDonald's partnership with Beyond Meat, the anticipated IPO of Impossible Foods, and why she's not as bullish as others on the plant-based protein industry. Plus, Jason Moser and Matt Frankel dig into Shift4 Payments and share why it's more than simply a payments processing business. To get a free copy of our Investing Starter Kit go to www.fool.com/StarterKit.   Stocks: AMZN, COST, WMT, NFLX, DIS, SPOT, MCD, BYND, UL, FOUR, TOST, SQ Host: Chris Hill Guests: Maria Gallagher, Jason Moser, Matt Frankel Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd

Casual Space
148: Inspiration from Erin and Chris Sembroski

Casual Space

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 65:31


Erin Sembroski didn't know her husband Chris had entered a contest to fly to space. Then he won the Generosity seat on the Inspiration4 on a SpaceX, rocket and had to tell her the news. On this episode of the Casual Space Podcast, Erin shares her experience -from learning that Chris' would be going to space as part of the first all-civilian crew- to how she worked to navigate the intensity of the obligations and emotions as an astronaut's spouse.  This is Erin's story, told along side her husband Chris, to Beth and Chad. Their adventure together will warm your heart, and it's one that's only just begun.   Inspiration4 was a human spaceflight mission in 2021, operated by SpaceX on behalf of Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman.[3] The mission launched the Crew Dragon Resilience on 16 September 2021 from the Florida Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A atop a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, placed the Dragon capsule into low Earth orbit,[4] and ended successfully on September 18  when the Resilience splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean. About Erin Sembroski  Erin was born and raised in Montana. She grew up with a love for all things outdoors: hiking, camping, floating the river with her brother and sister…She attended Montana State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Erin's first teaching position was in Great Falls, MT, where she met Chris while he was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base.  After three years, they decided to move to the Pacific Northwest (PNW) for the water, outdoors, and Seattle life. Erin went on to attend University of Washington and graduated with a Masters in Teaching. She has taught north of Seattle for over 8 years now, and loves her smart, sarcastic, and big-hearted middle schoolers.   Her proudest accomplishment is being Mom to two brave, strong, and brilliant girls and best Beagle buddy, Franklin. Erin and Chris have been married for 12 years, and she couldn't be any prouder than to see him live his dream of flying in space.  About Chris Sembroski, Inspiration4 astronaut   Chris Sembroski grew up with a natural curiosity about outer space. Stargazing late at night on the roof of his high school and launching high-powered model rockets in college cemented this passion. As a U.S. Space Camp counselor, he conducted simulated space shuttle missions and supported STEM-based education designed to inspire young minds to explore these areas and find their passions. As a college student, Sembroski volunteered with ProSpace, a grassroots lobbying effort that promoted legislation in Washington, D.C., to help open space travel and allow companies like SpaceX to exist. He then served in the U.S. Air Force, maintaining a fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles and deploying for service in Iraq before leaving active duty in 2007. Following his education from the Air Force, Sembroski earned a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In his career, Sembroski has sought innovative, industry-disrupting methods to monitor and maintain mechanical equipment, making everything from data centers to hospitals more efficient. He now resides in Seattle, WA, and works in the aerospace industry. Chris held the Generosity seat on the Inspiration4 launch on September 16, 2021.   About Inspiration4 https://inspiration4.com/  Inspiration4 is the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit. The mission is commanded by Jared Isaacman, the 38-year-old founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shift4 Payments and an accomplished pilot and adventurer. Inspiration4 launched from Earth from Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A, the embarkation point for Apollo and Space Shuttle missions, and traveled across a low earth orbit on a 3-day journey in space. Named in recognition of the four-person crew, the mission raised more than 210 million in funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a milestone that represents a new era for human spaceflight and exploration.  

Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q3 2021 Earnings Call, Nov 10, 2021

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 65:04


Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q3 2021 Earnings Call, Nov 10, 2021

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Jon Taffer: No Excuses
Orbiting Earth ft. Jared Isaacman

Jon Taffer: No Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 45:06


When an astronaut says they were star-struck, he has your undivided attention! Astronaut, entrepreneur, and long-time friend Commander Jared Isaacman joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. Jared has been a friend of mine for well over a decade as the CEO of Shift4 Payments – parent company to Bar Rescue regulars Harbor Touch, POSiTouch, etc. This time when we got together, we had a topic to discuss that was out of this world. Commander Isaacman recently returned to Earth as part of the Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian mission to space. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW!

Jon Taffer: No Excuses
Orbiting Earth ft. Jared Isaacman

Jon Taffer: No Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 45:06


When an astronaut says they were star-struck, he has your undivided attention! Astronaut, entrepreneur, and long-time friend Commander Jared Isaacman joins The Jon Taffer Podcast. Jared has been a friend of mine for well over a decade as the CEO of Shift4 Payments – parent company to Bar Rescue favorites Harbor Touch, POSiTouch, etc. This time when we got together, we had a topic to discuss that was out of this world. Commander Isaacman recently returned to Earth as part of the Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian mission to space. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer/support

Water Cooler Talk Podcast
Episode Sips: Space Bets

Water Cooler Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 19:22


From "Pay Me w/ John Holden"   Tech Billionaire Puts Money On Eagles Winning Super Bowl LVI In First Sports Bet From Space   If you have money to spend on private space travel, you certainly have money to bet on the incredibly long odds that the Philadelphia Eagles will win Super Bowl LVI next February. And if you put those two things together, you can make a little history. In early September, the first-ever sports bet was placed from outer space aboard SpaceX's Inspiration4, the first all-private orbital mission around Earth. The three-day trek, led by four American crew members, was part of a charitable effort to reach a fundraising goal of $200 million dollars for St Judes Children Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The commander of Inspiration4, Jared Isaacman, is the billionaire founder of payment processor Shift4 Payments and has made a habit of pursuing world records and world firsts. From space, Jared approached BetMGM about placing two NFL bets, each in the amount of $4,000; with the first bet being an over/under on the score of the New York Giants/Washington Football Team Thursday Night Football game and the second being the long odds on the Eagles. All proceeds from both bets, plus an additional $100 million dollar personal donation from Jared, and a few items taken into space for auction; will go towards St Judes $200 million dollar goal. As for why Jared chose the Eagles to win the Super Bowl? It's not entirely sure, he's a North Jersey guy, but Shift4 Payments headquarters is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Or maybe Jared just thinks the Eagles are that good and will shock the NFL…   "Pay Me" Full Episode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zI7FYI Apple: https://apple.co/39M8VzA PodBean: https://bit.ly/3kPn0lO

Casual Space
137: Insights and Impressions from the Inspiration4 Launch

Casual Space

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 63:01


On Sept 15, 2021, our friend and colleague Dr. Sian Proctor achieved her life-long dream of launching into space and becoming an astronaut on the Crew Dragon as part of the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission! My fellow analog astronauts Dr. Brandy Nunez and Makiah Eustice share our impressions and insights of this historic flight in an intimate conversation together- 24 hours after witnessing the launch live from the Kennedy Space Center at historic Launch complex 39-A.  Together, we discuss what this means for a new generation of space explorers, what this flight means for women, and what Dr. Sian Proctor brings to every interaction she has.  Buckle in, because THIS episode allows us to showcase, from our own perspectives, the journey our friend has been on, and why we're oh-so-proud and can't contain our excitement for Sian's successful mission, and her many future endeavors!!!     About Dr. Sian Proctor: Sian is an American geology professor, science communicator, and commercial astronaut. She was launched into Earth orbit, on September 15, 2021, as the pilot of the Crew Dragon space capsule. This mission is the Inspiration4 private orbital spaceflight. She served as the pilot on the Inspiration4 mission, the first Black woman to serve as the pilot of a spacecraft.   Share your Support for Dr. Proctor and her Artwork Here: https://myspace2inspire.com/   About Inspiration4  Inspiration4 is the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit. The mission will be commanded by Jared Isaacman, the 38-year-old founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shift4 Payments and an accomplished pilot and adventurer. Inspiration4 will leave Earth from Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A, the embarkation point for Apollo and Space Shuttle missions, and travel across a low earth orbit on a multi-day journey that will continually eclipse more than 90% of the earth's population. Named in recognition of the four-person crew that will raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, this milestone represents a new era for human spaceflight and exploration. https://inspiration4.com/    About Dr. Brandy Nunez: Dr. Brandy Nunez is a practicing small animal  veterinarian, a modular synth musician and an aspiring astronaut.  She is also Director of outreach for the Sensoria Program (www.Sensoria.space), dedicated to making space accessible to all.  She applied to NASA in 2020 for the Astronaut candidate program and has completed two analog simulation missions at the HI-SEAS habitat on Mauna Loa. She hopes to continue her research on future missions and eventually in low earth orbit.  Her love and appreciation of the cosmos infiltrates her work in both the scientific and creative realms.   About Makiah Eustice: Makiah is an aerospace engineer, songwriter, and Officer in the US Air Force. She's been on 3 analog missions, the latest with Sian as part of the first all-women Sensoria crew at HI-SEAS. You can find her on twitter and instagram at @Astro_Eustice   About Beth Mund:  Beth Mund is an Analog Astronaut, Podcast Host, and Space Communications Evangelist.  Beth has 20+ years of speech writing and executive coaching for Fortune 50 companies including Motorola, Allstate and United Airlines.   Beth began her NASA career as a Public Affairs Officer for the Johnson Space Center, and later served as a Communications Officer for the International Space Station program.  She received her Master's Degree in Journalism at Marquette University, and served an adjunct professor at Elgin Community College. She is the CEO of Stellar Communications, providing speech writing, narrative discovery & design, voice overs, communication workshops & training, and keynote speaking.    Beth served as the host and emcee of the 2020 Space Com Expo global space commerce event. She currently serves on the Space Camp Alumni Board, and is a founding member of the Loras College Women's Leadership Board, and the Space Drinks Association Board. Beth's analog adventures include a MARS simulation mission at the HI-SEAS research facility on the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii, and most recently a LUNAR simulation and space isolation study at the LunAres Space Research Facility in Pila, Poland.  Her latest projects, analog missions and podcast episodes can be found at www.BethMund.com    How to continue the mission and donate to St. Jude: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/inspiration4.html

Razones siderales
El primer viaje privado al espacio de la historia

Razones siderales

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 16:10


La semana pasada ocurrió un hecho histórico para la reconquista del espacio exterior: una nave tripulada por cuatro personas sin afiliación a ninguna agencia espacial gubernamental orbitó tres días alrededor de la Tierra. Se trata de la misión Inspiration4, financiada por Shift4 Payments y operada por Space X. Néstor Espinoza, astrofísico del Space Telescope Science Institute de Baltimore comentó los detalles de la primera misión turística al espacio.

Bichicori.
31 | SPACEX: Inspiration4 // La primer tripulación CIVIL en el ESPACIO.

Bichicori.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 6:48


El miércoles 15 de septiembre, el Falcon 9 de SpaceX lanzó con éxito la misión Inspiration4, el primer vuelo espacial humano totalmente civil del mundo en órbita. Aproximadamente tres días después del despegue, la tripulación aterrizará en uno de los varios posibles sitios de aterrizaje frente a la costa de Florida. La tripulación de Inspiration4 orbitará la Tierra aproximadamente cada 90 minutos. Inspiration4 está comandado por Jared Isaacman, fundador y CEO de Shift4 Payments y un consumado piloto y aventurero. Junto a él están la oficial médica Hayley Arceneaux, asistente médica en St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® y sobreviviente de cáncer pediátrico; el especialista de la misión Chris Sembroski, veterano de la Fuerza Aérea e ingeniero de datos aeroespaciales; y el piloto de la misión, el Dr. Sian Proctor, geocientífico, empresario y piloto capacitado.

NegociosNow
Cápsula de SpaceX despega con la primera misión de civiles al espacio

NegociosNow

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 4:31


Cápsula de SpaceX despega con la primera misión de civiles al espacio La primera misión espacial compuesta completamente por civiles, sin astronautas profesionales y a cargo de la empresa privada SpaceX, despegó el miércoles con éxito desde el Centro Espacial Kennedy en Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) para orbitar la Tierra durante tres días. El histórico lanzamiento de la llamada misión Inspiration4 ocurrió a las 20.02 horas del miércoles, como estaba previsto, a bordo de una cápsula Dragon, impulsada por un cohete Falcon 9 de la compañía de Elon Musk. Dragon and the @inspiration4x astronauts are now officially in space! Dragon will conduct two phasing burns to reach its cruising orbit of 575km where the crew will spend the next three days orbiting planet Earth — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 16, 2021 En medio de gritos y aplausos desde el centro de control se cumplieron todas las etapas del lanzamiento de la misión, gracias a unas condiciones meteorológicas favorables. Esta vez los tripulantes no son astronautas profesionales sino el multimillonario Jared Isaacman, el ingeniero aeronáutico Chris Sembroski, la asistente médica Hayley Arceneaux, quien es una superviviente del cáncer, y la científica, piloto y educadora Sian Proctor, que fueron entrenados durante seis meses para esta misión científica. La parte reutilizable del cohete Falcon 9 se posó pocos minutos después del despegue en la plataforma "Just Read the Instructions" de SpaceX, en el Océano Atlántico. Dragon has separated from Falcon 9's second stage — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 16, 2021 Los cuatro civiles, que recibieron entrenamiento durante seis meses sobre maniobras en gravedad cero, entre otras materias, surcarán la Tierra a una velocidad de unos 28.160 kilómetros por hora y darán una vuelta a este planeta cada 90 minutos. Crew of @inspiration4x arriving at Launch Complex 39A for flight — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 15, 2021 Alcanzarán un altura de unos 575 kilómetros de la Tierra (357 millas), unos 160 kilómetros (100 millas) más que la Estación Espacial Internacional (EEI), "más lejos que cualquier otro vuelo espacial humano desde las misiones del Hubble", según SpaceX. También es una distancia superior a la de los viajes suborbitales que realizaron este año los millonarios Jeff Bezos y Richard Branson a bordo de sendas naves de sus respectivas compañías espaciales privadas. Durante la transmisión previa al lanzamiento, Arceneaux, quien fue diagnosticada a los 10 años con cáncer de huesos y con 29 años es la estadounidense más joven en ir al espacio, se mostró orgullosa de la misión Inspiration4, que también busca recaudar fondos para el hospital infantil St. Jude, en Memphis (Tennessee), donde fue tratada de niña. Arceneaux, también la primera persona con una prótesis en viajar al espacio (que reemplazó parte de su fémur), dijo hoy que se siente orgullosa de representar a aquellos "que no son perfectos físicamente". La misión, la cuarta tripulada para SpaceX, tiene la meta de recaudar 200 millones de dólares para el hospital infantil. Por su parte Proctor, la otra mujer de la tripulación, se mostró feliz de ser la "primera mujer piloto de raza negra" en ir al espacio. Tanto la cápsula como el cohete ya habían sido utilizados en otras misiones, como parte de una estrategia de la empresa de SpaceX que ha abaratado los costos de las exploración espacial. El viaje orbital, comandado por Isaacman, fundador y director ejecutivo de Shift4 Payments, durará tres días y terminará con la caída de la cápsula Dragon al océano Atlántico en la costa de Florida con ayuda de paracaídas.

Glaretum
La misión Inspiration4 ya listo para su despegue

Glaretum

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 1:56


Inspiration4 será la primera misión espacial con una tripulación formada completamente por civiles. El multimillonario Jared Issacman , fundador de Shift4 Payments, compró el vuelo como parte de un esfuerzo por recaudar millones para el St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Lo acompañan Haley Arceneaux , Sian Proctor y Chris Sembroski.

The Daily Brief Podcast | Promax
Episode 197: Known Preps Inspiration4 for Lift Off

The Daily Brief Podcast | Promax

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 41:16


On September 15, Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space, will blast off in a SpaceX Dragon capsule to spend three days orbiting around the Earth. Creative agency Known worked with mission commander Jared Isaacman and his company, Shift4 Payments, to brand the mission, produce a docuseries for Netflix and lead the marketing. Known Co-Founders Mark Feldstein and Brad Roth discuss the sprawling project from conception to literal launch in this episode. "Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space" premieres on Netflix Sept. 6.

St. Jude Mission of a Lifetime
Solving for space solves for earth

St. Jude Mission of a Lifetime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 22:33


In our first episode, we'll learn how the Inspiration4 mission came to be and get to know three of the crew members: Dr. Sian Proctor, Chris Sembroski and Jared Isaacman. Proctor is an explorer and a geoscientist who's participated in experiments that mimic habitats on other planets. Sembroski is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who works in the aerospace industry. Isaacman is the founder of Shift4 Payments and the commander of Inspiration4. He's committed $100 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of the fundraising effort associated with the mission.

Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q2 2021 Earnings Call, Aug 05, 2021

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 61:36


Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q2 2021 Earnings Call, Aug 05, 2021

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Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q1 2021 Earnings Call, May 06, 2021

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 72:35


Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q1 2021 Earnings Call, May 06, 2021

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Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q4 2020 Earnings Call, Mar 04, 2021

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 68:46


Shift4 Payments, Inc., Q4 2020 Earnings Call, Mar 04, 2021

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A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann
41 - Inspiration 4: The First Commercial Space Mission (Jared Isaacman, Inspiration 4 Mission Commander and Shift4 Payments CEO)

A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 43:30


In late January, SpaceX announced that they would launch the first civilian-only commercial flight no earlier than Q4 2021. Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 Payments, was named as the mission commander and sponsor. Dubbed Inspiration 4, Jared is crewing his mission with 3 other individuals. The first is a front-line medical worker. The second will be drawn from donors to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. And the 3rd will be selected from an inspiring group of entrepreneurs who leverage the Shift4Shop platform. In this episode, Jared takes us deep into his background as a civilian fighter pilot, entrepreneur, the inspiration behind Inspiration 4, and why commercial space flight matters as humanity reaches deeper into our solar system. You can register for your chance to head into space at https://inspiration4.com/ - where you can also contribute to the fantastic lifesaving work of St. Judes.

Glaretum
Primera misión civil al espacio

Glaretum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 1:32


Inspiration4 es la primera misión totalmente civil del mundo al espacio. La misión estará comandada por Jared Isaacman, el fundador y director ejecutivo de Shift4 Payments, de 37 años, y un piloto y aventurero consumado. Nombrado en reconocimiento a la tripulación de cuatro personas que creará conciencia y recaudará fondos para el Hospital de Investigación Infantil St. Jude, este hito representa una nueva era para la exploración y los vuelos espaciales tripulados. ¿Deseas escuchar nuestros comentarios sobre esta nota? Te invitamos a que escuches el programa completo en el capítulo 5 de la temporada 4.

Business of Giving
First All-Civilian Voyage to Space to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Business of Giving

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 26:52


The following is a conversation between Jared Isaacman, the Commander of the First All-Civilian Voyage into Space which will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Denver: There are people in this world who strive to achieve incredible things. And then there are those who, while embarking upon those grand feats, seek to create an impact for even greater good. My next guest would be the latter. He is Jared Isaacman, co-founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments and the commander of the first all-civilian mission to space later this year.

The CMO Podcast
Superbowl LV Marketing Roundtable Discussion

The CMO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 71:02


The biggest day in advertising just passed, and on this special episode of the CMO Podcast, we are recapping it. This episode was recorded in front of a virtual audience with marketing executives from the biggest companies and brands. In this three-part episode, Jim and guests are discussing the themes of this year's ads during the big game—and how they were different than years past. The first discussion is with Julie Haddon, NFL's Senior Vice President of Global Brand & Consumer Marketing. Julie shares how the NFL met their fans during this unique year and how the brand became stronger amongst its fans, players and partners.In the second discussion, Jim speaks with the team behind the Inspiration4 commercial which featured an opportunity to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This panel includes Founder and CEO at Shift4 Payments, Jared Isaacman, and Rick Shadyac, President and CEO at ASLAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Hospital.Lastly, Jim recaps the night with some of the game's biggest advertisers, including:Monica Mody, VP Marketing, Budweiser at ABITodd Kaplan, VP Marketing at PepsiCoJohn Sass, VP of Advertising at Scotts Miracle-GroJack Hollis, SVP, Automotive Operations at ToyotaCasey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer-Rocket Mortgage + Detroit's In House AgencyAnda Gansca, CEO at KnotchGary Vaynerchuk, Chairman at VaynerXSupport our sponsor Deloitte and experience their guidance on resilience for brands in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Deloitte.comSupport our sponsor Deloitte and experience their guidance on resilience for brands in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Deloitte.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fil de Science
Fil de Science #10 : Implants cérébraux, touristes spatiaux et lézards géants

Fil de Science

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 4:48


Pour cette semaine du 1er février, nous nous aventurerons sur des territoires futuristes avec des implants cérébraux greffés sur des animaux ; nous visiterons des terriers de varans puis nous prendrons des nouvelles du coronavirus, avant de faire un tour dans l'espace et de finir avec la météo du futur. Bonne écoute, et bon week-end !Retrouvez les articles complets sur FuturaNeuralink : un singe capable de jouer par la pensée grâce à l'implant cérébral d'Elon MuskDes chercheurs découvrent des terriers géants abritant des centaines d'animauxLe variant anglais possède une nouvelle mutationSpaceX va envoyer quatre touristes dans l'espace en 2021 dont trois tirés au sortRéchauffement climatique : ce qui nous attend à l'horizon 2050, 2070 et 2100 en FranceTranscription du podcast :Bonjour à tous ! Bienvenue dans Fil de Science, le podcast Futura où nous retraçons l'actualité de la semaine.Nous commençons cette semaine aux frontières de l'éthique avec une nouvelle expérience de la société Neuralink. Après un premier test de son implant cérébral chez une truie baptisée Gertrude, l'entreprise d'Elon Musk s'attaque cette fois-ci au singe. D'après ses dernières annonces, l'implant permettrait au primate de contrôler le déroulement d'une partie de Pong sur un écran devant lui. Si l'exploit, aussi controversé soit-il, est déjà impressionnant en soi, il n'est qu'une première étape dans le programme de développement de Neuralink. En effet, l'équipe a annoncé qu'en dépit des problématiques éthiques soulevées par ces expérimentations, celles-ci visent au développement d'interfaces patients-médecins toujours plus développées, avec un bénéfice pour l'humain dépassant le coût imposé aux animaux. Est-il pour autant bien nécessaire de faire jouer un singe aux jeux d'arcade pour s'attirer les bonnes grâces du public ? Nous laisserons nos auditeurs en juger.Les varans ne sont certes pas les créatures les plus sympathiques à première vue. Et pourtant, il s'avère que ces gigantesques lézards d'un mètre quarante de long participent, bon an mal an, à la préservation des écosystèmes. En effet, en creusant les terriers destinés à accueillir leurs œufs, les varans construisent par là-même un véritable complexe sous-terrain où se rencontrent des dizaines d'animaux : geckos, lézards, serpents, crapauds, mille-pattes, coléoptères, fourmis et même des marsupiaux. Ces souterrains communautaires offrent à leurs résidents un abri pour hiberner et se protéger des prédateurs, et plus étonnant encore, un abri contre les varans eux-mêmes. Ainsi que le note Sophie Cross, écologue à l'université de Perth, bien que les créatures logeant dans ces tunnels constituent des proies faciles, il semblerait que le reptile géant n'y voit pas l'occasion d'un buffet gratuit, mais se contente plutôt d'y incuber ses œufs durant la saison sèche. Une belle façon pour la nature de nous prouver que la cohabitation est toujours possible.Du côté du coronavirus, les dernières découvertes continuent d'attiser l'inquiétude des chercheurs. Un récent rapport des autorités sanitaires britanniques fait état d'une nouvelle mutation sur le variant anglais, déjà observée auparavant chez les variants brésilien et sud-africain. Ce constat porte le nombre de mutations de ce variant à neuf sur la seule protéine spike du virus, celle sur laquelle ont été modélisés plusieurs des traitements actuellement en circulation. Compte tenu de sa capacité à se faufiler entre les mailles de notre système immunitaire, cette nouvelle mutation fait redouter une moindre efficacité des vaccins, mais trop peu de données sont pour l'instant disponibles pour se prononcer avec certitude. De retour chez Elon Musk, SpaceX s'apprête à envoyer quatre touristes dans l'espace d'ici la fin de l'année. Ce coup médiatique s'inscrit dans le cadre de la mission Inspiration 4 initiée par Jared Isaacman, le fondateur et patron de l'entreprise Shift4 Payments. Ce dernier participera au voyage et partagera sa cabine avec les trois candidats qui seront tirés au sort. Pour ceux qui souhaiteraient tenter leur chance, seules deux conditions sont requises pour postuler : résider aux États-Unis et être âgé de plus de 18 ans. Les heureux gagnants voyageront à bord de la même capsule qui transporte les astronautes à bord de la Station spatiale internationale avant d'embarquer pour un séjour d'une durée approximative de cinq jours.Et enfin pour finir, un point sur la météo... pour les 80 années à venir. Si l'on en croit les dernières estimations, la France pourrait subir une hausse de 3,9 degrés en moyenne sur son territoire par rapport à la période 1976 – 2005, d'ici 2100. Une hausse largement supérieure aux objectifs fixés par les accords de Paris, qui ne laisse rien présager de bon sans la mise en place de mesures adéquates. Selon les experts, une réduction rapide et drastique des émissions pourrait permettre, dans le scénario le plus optimiste, de stabiliser cette progression à environ un degré d'ici 2050. Faute d'une action immédiate, des conséquences climatiques inquiétantes seront à déplorer pour notre pays qui s'inscrit pourtant au rang des bons élèves en terme d'énergie. Les explications de Nathalie Mayer et toutes nos autres actualités sont à découvrir sur Futura, bien entendu.Pour ne rien manquer de l'actualité scientifique, rendez-vous sur les plateformes de diffusion pour vous abonner à Fil de Science. Découvrez notre nouvel épisode de Chasseurs de Science samedi à 11h, et Bêtes de Science, notre nouveau podcast dédié à l'intelligence animale, fraîchement sorti des presses. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésitez pas nous laisser un commentaire et cinq étoiles sur vos applications audio préférées. On se retrouve vendredi prochain, à 18h30, avec toujours plus de nouveautés scientifiques. Bon week-end à tous ! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Earnings Season
Shift4 Payments, Inc. - Q3 2020 Earnings Call - Nov 05, 2020

Earnings Season

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 73:13


Shift4 Payments, Inc. - Q3 2020 Earnings Call - Nov 05, 2020

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Jon Taffer: No Excuses
American Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman

Jon Taffer: No Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 66:32


Jon chats with American entrepreneur, pilot and philanthropist, Jared Isaacman. Jared breaks down how he was able to start Shift4 Payments in 1999 when he was 16 years old.. Plus Jon talks current events, upcoming holidays, and historical facts on a new segment, Today w/ Taffer! Jon also takes your calls and answers your questions. Shut it down with another amazing podcast... RIGHT NOW! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-taffer-no-excuses/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices