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Auf der OMR wurde es gerade erst wieder gefeiert: Die Zukunft des Marketings gehört AI-Agents und smarten Automatisierungen, die uns völlig neue Hebel eröffnen. Damit aus den inspirierenden Keynotes echte Erfolge im Daily Business werden, braucht es im Hintergrund jedoch ein entscheidendes Detail: eine absolut verlässliche Datenbasis. Ohne dieses Fundament droht laut meinem Gast „Konfidenz ohne Korrektheit“ – eine KI, die zwar extrem selbstbewusst antwortet, aber auf unvollständigen Logiken basiert. Wie schlagen wir also erfolgreich die Brücke von den großen Visionen zur realen Umsetzung im E-Commerce? In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Yves Lüthi. Yves verantwortet als Head of Tech & Data die Commerce-Architektur sowie die digitale Transformation bei X-Technology (die Marke hinter X-Bionic und X-Socks). Nach dem strategischen Neustart des Unternehmens hat er die gesamte Systemlandschaft auf der sprichwörtlichen „grünen Wiese“ neu hochgezogen. Yves blickt dabei nicht aus der reinen Marketing-Perspektive auf Daten, sondern bringt die ganzheitliche Systembrille eines stark wachsenden E-Commerce-Unternehmens mit. Wir sprechen darüber, -wie man den Sprung vom Excel-Chaos zu einer verlässlichen Single Source of Truth schafft. -warum AI keine unsaubere Datenbasis ersetzen kann - und wie eine gut vorbereitete Infrastruktur zum echten KI-Enabler wird. -warum Datenprojekte keine reinen IT-Projekte sind, sondern nur durch die klaren Prioritäten des Managements echten Business Value stiften. Eine erfrischend praxisnahe Folge für alle, die verstehen wollen, wie der erfolgreiche und nachhaltige Weg in die KI-Zukunft abseits des reinen Marketing-Hypes wirklich aussieht. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro und Vorstellung von Yves (03:30) - Hauptteil AI & Marketing (24:45) - Abschluss und Tipps für Marketing-Teams Hier findest du Yves Lüthi auf Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yves-luethi/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yves-luethi/) Connecte dich mit mir auf LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlmatysik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlmatysik/) Unsere Website findest du hier: [https://analyticsfreaks.com/](https://analyticsfreaks.com/) Ich freu mich immer über Anmerkungen, Fragen oder einfach deine Gedanken zum Podcast! :) Schreib mir gern eine Mail an marialena.matysik@analyticsfreaks.com oder auf Linkedin:[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlmatysik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlmatysik/)

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Susanne Lauda, an engineering and smart manufacturing leader specializing in PLM and Configuration Management. With roots in Germany and a career that began on the Space Shuttle manufacturing team, she spent 13 years at AGCO Corporation leading global PLM and Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives. A 2017 STEP Ahead Award recipient and board member of Women in Manufacturing, Susanne now serves on the advisory board for INP Sales, LLC, supporting major industrial projects across North America.  Susanne shares a refreshingly practical and experience-driven perspective on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). From starting her journey with zero PLM knowledge to leading global initiatives, Susanne unpacks what truly makes PLM work in real-world organizations.⚉ PLM as a Strategy, Not Just a Tool⚉ The Complexity of System and Vendor Selection ⚉ Data Quality: The Hidden Challenge ⚉ Overcoming Resistance to Change ⚉ Vision vs. Pain: Why You Need Both ⚉ Rethinking the “Single Source of Truth” ⚉ The Power of Networks and Mentorship CONNECT WITH SUSANNE: ⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lauda-1390a61a/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Euer ERP-System verwaltet Finanzen, steuert den Vertrieb und bildet die Grundlage für unternehmerische Entscheidungen – doch in der operativen Praxis stoßt Ihr damit schnell an Grenzen. Ob im Lager, in der Produktion oder im Field Service: Überall dort, wo die eigentliche Wertschöpfung stattfindet, fehlen oft spezialisierte Funktionen. In diesem Video zeigen wir Euch, wie Ihr diese ERP-Funktionslücken gezielt schließt – ohne Euer bestehendes System zu ersetzen.

In "Single-Source Supply Chains in a Fragmenting World", Joe Lynch and Abe Eshkenazi, Chief Executive Officer at ASCM, discuss the shift from low-cost efficiency to resilient, regionalized networks. They emphasize that visibility and talent are now the primary tools for navigating global disruption.  About Abe Eshkenazi Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE is chief executive officer at ASCM, the largest organization for supply chain and the global pacesetter of organizational transformation, talent development and supply chain innovation. During his tenure, ASCM has significantly expanded its services to corporations, individuals and communities; its revenue has more than doubled; and three mergers were completed in response to heightened industry awareness and the vast and ongoing global impact of supply chains. A trusted industry leader, Abe has served as a longstanding source of thought leadership on emerging trends impacting the supply chain space. He's championed supply chain careers via upskilling and pushed for a broader understanding of supply chain space to those outside of the industry. He was a driving force in the development of the documentary, The Chain: How the World Works, a six-part series aimed to demystify the supply chain industry and highlight its importance in everyday life. Previously, Abe was managing director of the Operations Consulting Group of American Express Tax and Business Services. Abe holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management; a Master of Business Administration from DePaul University; and a bachelor's degree in business from Northeastern Illinois University. About the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global pacesetter of organizational transformation, talent development and supply chain innovation. As the largest association for supply chain, ASCM members and worldwide alliances fuel innovation and inspire accountability for resilient, dynamic and sustainable operations. ASCM is built on a foundation of world-class APICS education, certification and career resources, which encompasses award winning workforce development, relevant content, groundbreaking industry standards and a diverse community of professionals who are driven to create a better world through supply chain. About The Chain: How the World Works – ASCM Docuseries "The Chain: How the World Works" is a new docuseries produced by The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), available now on Amazon Prime. "The Chain" is a bold, engaging exploration of the global supply chain and the people who keep it moving. Through expert interviews, real-world stories, and cinematic storytelling, it offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the systems that power our world. The six-part series dives deep into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of supply chains revealing the hidden infrastructure behind everyday life, from the food in your supermarket to the journey of your favorite pair of jeans. Each episode focuses on a unique topic, for example "The Sports Industry Isn't All About the Game—It's a High-Stakes, Global Supply Chain" and "The Hidden Journey of Pain Relief: How the World's Morphine is Made, Tracked, and Unequally Shared" ASCM's docuseries aims to educate the public, elevate the profession, and highlight the critical role supply chains play in global stability and sustainability. How to watch: The Chain: How the World Works docuseries on Amazon Prime or learn more at ASCM.org. Key Takeaways: Single-Source Supply Chains in a Fragmenting World In "Single-Source Supply Chains in a Fragmenting World", Joe Lynch and Abe Eshkenazi, Chief Executive Officer at ASCM, discussthe shift from low-cost efficiency to resilient, regionalized networks. They emphasize that visibility and talent are now the primary tools for navigating global disruption.  The Shift from Invisible to Visible: Historically, supply chains were only noticed when they failed. Abe emphasizes that we are moving toward a world where the "invisible" story of a product—its origin, environmental impact, and labor conditions—is now a core consumer and regulatory demand. Defining the "Choke Point" Risk: A single-source supply chain creates a critical vulnerability where an entire operation depends on one supplier, region, or facility. While efficient for cost, these "choke points" (like Taiwan for chips or China for pharmaceutical ingredients) offer no alternatives when geopolitical or environmental disruptions occur. The "Visibility Gap" Beyond Tier 1: Most organizations lack insight into their Tier 3 and Tier 4 suppliers. Abe notes that while visibility at the top level has improved, the deepest disruptions often happen deep in the sub-tiers where vendors lack the resources to handle shocks. Digital Transformation vs. Talent Investment: While companies are heavily investing in technology like AI and ERP systems for better data, there is a significant gap in human talent. Technology is only as effective as the professionals who possess the critical thinking skills to leverage it. The Re-balancing of "Just-in-Time" to "Just-in-Case": The industry is moving away from a pure focus on speed and low cost toward "risk-adjusted" decision-making. This includes building inventory buffers, creating flexible contracts with "tariff clauses," and ensuring optionality in logistics routes. Regionalization and Shorter Supply Chains: Geopolitical fragmentation is pushing the world toward a "multipolar" model. Supply chains are becoming shorter and more regional (nearshoring) to improve security and sustainability, even if this results in higher costs that must be absorbed. Collaboration as a Strategic Skill: Supply chain management is no longer a siloed back-office function. Success now requires "soft skills" to lead cross-functional collaboration between the Chief Supply Chain Officer, CFO, and Chief Sustainability Officer to balance financial health with operational resilience. Learn More About Single-Source Supply Chains in a Fragmenting World Abe Eshkenazi | Linkedin Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) | Linkedin Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) The Chain: How the World Works | Docuseries on Prime Video The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

“I built SPOT to get it to this level, I want to shoot it past to where everyone has a 3D model that's all baked in.”Join Devon as he chats with John Brock of SPOT! John is a custom home design/build contractor, an expert 3D modeler, author of “SketchUp for Builders,” and a SketchUp Extension Developer, specializing in building highly detailed 3D models of construction projects—both his own projects and now for builders across North America. His 3D models are used during the pre-construction phase to identify any issues, design mistakes, clashes, and other potential problems, saving time and money.From SPOT's website: "SPOT was built by a custom home builder for BUILDERS! We experienced firsthand the frustration of juggling multiple disconnected tools, losing data in the gaps, and dealing with constant communication breakdowns between the office and the field. We saw builders struggling with fragmented software solutions that forced them to enter the same data multiple times, made it impossible to see the big picture, and left field teams without the information they needed when they needed it. Our mission is simple: create a true Single Point of Truth for residential construction. One platform where drawings, models, schedules, estimates, and field documentation all work together seamlessly. Because builders deserve tools that work as hard as they do."Take a listen to the mentioned episodes (listed in order mentioned in this episode): AOC 376: The AI revolution in constructionAOC 136: Buildertrend Series: How Client Communication Can Change Your BusinessAOC 157: How a Video Game Became Architecture's Most Powerful New ToolAOC 275: Building a System Built Factory in the Colorado MountainsAOC 241: How a Robot Dog Creates a Single Source of Truth on ProjectsKeep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Jeffrey Freedman, Executive Vice President at Evolution Health Group, joins Disruption/Interruption to reveal how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing pharmaceutical marketing. For decades, the pharmaceutical industry has been "data rich but insights poor," drowning in information while struggling to connect doctors, patients, and meaningful medical education. Freedman's personal healthcare experiences with his family drove him from Wall Street to pharma, where he now builds platforms that help pharmaceutical companies identify key opinion leaders, cut through the noise, and deliver life-saving information more efficiently. In this candid conversation, he demystifies the pharmaceutical industry, explains why the shift from direct-to-consumer to direct-to-physician marketing matters, and shares how his team is using technology to get treatments to patients faster while reducing costs. Four Key Takeaways: The Pharma Data Problem (9:04) - The pharmaceutical and medical industry is "data rich, but insights poor." Until recently, without AI and machine learning, massive amounts of data were simply growing without being properly analyzed. The ability to extract actionable insights has now shrunk dramatically, transforming how pharma companies can respond to patient needs. Creating a Single Source of Truth (14:50) - Pharmaceutical companies have historically operated on disconnected spreadsheets across different regions and employees, causing critical information loss. Evolution Health Group's SaaS platforms aggregate data into a single source of truth, ensuring insights aren't lost when employees leave and enabling global coordination. From Direct-to-Consumer to Direct-to-Physician (23:53) - Freedman advocates for lowering pharma's reliance on direct-to-consumer advertising and instead focusing budgets on educating physicians. Rather than patients self-prescribing based on commercials, doctors should be equipped with comprehensive education to prescribe the right treatments for the right patients, improving outcomes and reducing confusion. Accelerating the Bench-to-Bedside Pipeline (29:46) - Through AI-powered insights and streamlined communication, the goal is to move products from the research bench to patients faster and more cost-effectively. This technology is already enabling treatments for rare diseases that were previously too expensive to develop, demonstrating how innovation can expand access to care. Quote of the Show (23:48):"Pharma is not this big scary monster that's put out there in the media. It's a bunch of people that really care.” – Jeffrey Freedman Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Jeffrey Freedman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfreedman/Company Website: https://evolutionhealthgroup.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enterprise legal departments are currently navigating a breakdown in AI adoption caused by scattered data, inconsistent global regulations, and a lack of clear governance for grading automated workflows. In this episode, Christo Siebrits, Senior Associate and General Counsel at AbbVie, outlines how a validated internal large language model environment combined with a forced-ranking strategy for use cases can mitigate risk while focusing technical resources on high-value initiatives. The discussion focuses on practical frameworks for cross-functional training, aligning with the EU AI Act, and integrating legal oversight into early-stage technical development to ensure scalable and compliant innovation. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click go.emerj.com/expert.for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!

This week, we're joined by Buğra Gündüz, Co-Founder and CEO of HockeyStack, an AI-native GTM platform that unifies data and deploys agents to execute across sales and marketing.Buğra breaks down why the future of GTM is shifting from dashboards and attribution toward systems that can actually take action. As companies accumulate more fragmented data and increasingly complex workflows, visibility alone is no longer enough. Teams need infrastructure that understands their pipeline, identifies what matters, and automates execution across the revenue org.We discuss how HockeyStack went from a single product to a multi-layer platform spanning data, intelligence, and workflow agents, why owning the underlying data layer is critical before introducing AI, and what it takes to convince organizations to move off legacy GTM stacks. Buğra also shares lessons from scaling from $1M to $11M ARR, how they approached early distribution, and why the real moat in GTM may come down to data gravity and workflow dependency rather than features.Episode chapters:1:55 - Dropping Out of College3:27 - Acquiring Early Users6:50 - Building a Single Source of Customer Truth9:20 - Product Marketing Strategy14:35 - Enterprise Deals and Security17:07 - Building a Generalized Platform20:18 - Choosing the Right LLM22:28 - The Future of the Sales Org26:21 - Hiring at HockeyStack29:10 - Building Company Culture32:50 - Learning Through Trial and Error34:44 - Quick Fire Round This episode is brought to you by Grata, the leading deal sourcing platform for private equity. Grata's AI powered search, investment grade data, and intuitive workflows help you find and win the right deals faster. Visit grata.com to book a demo.This episode is also sponsored by Overlap, the AI powered app that uses LLMs to surface the best moments from any podcast. Overlap reads full transcripts, finds the most relevant clips, and stitches them into a personalized stream of insights. Tap into podcasts as a real information source with Overlap 2.0, now available on the App Store.

Compliance and regulatory reporting used to mean endless spreadsheets, fragmented data sources, and teams drowning in manual work. Today, AI is transforming how the world's largest companies manage financial reporting, sustainability disclosures, and audit workflows—not by replacing humans, but by giving them time back to do strategic work. In this episode of IT Visionaries, host Chris Brandt sits down with Kim Huffman, CIO of Workiva, the platform used by 85% of the Fortune 100 for critical financial and compliance reporting. Kim shares her unique perspective as both a former Workiva customer and now the CIO steering the company into an AI-powered future. They explore how the office of the CFO is evolving under pressure from new sustainability regulations, how AI governance actually works in practice, and why collaboration between IT, finance, sustainability, and risk teams has become essential. Kim also discusses the changing role of the CIO, the coming wave of autonomous agents in the workplace, and why having more data doesn't always mean making better decisions.   Key Moments: 00:58 – The State of Compliance Today 02:18 – Why Standards and Regulations Matter 05:48 – The Complexity of Global Compliance 07:36 – Data Collection Across Teams 08:36 – Single Source of Truth 10:20 – The Sustainability Data Challenge 13:36 – The Endless Spreadsheet Problem 16:12 – What's Driving the CFO Office 19:46 – AI's Strategic Role at Workiva 23:02 – Beyond Repetitive Tasks 25:20 – Transforming How Teams Work 27:03 – Will AI Replace Jobs or Create Capacity? 30:00 – Measuring AI's Business Impact 33:06 – Speed vs. Data Overload 36:25 – The Evolving Role of the CIO 40:00 – Technology Leadership in Transition 43:09 – The Next Five Years for CIOs 46:14 – Managing the Coming Wave of AI Agents 50:02 – AI Will Create Its Own Security Industry 52:26 – The Sustainability Reporting Reality 55:31 – Resource Constraints and AI Consumption 57:34 – Why ESG Data Is Now Critical Business Intelligence 59:23 – Keeping NPS High While Innovating   -- This episode of IT Visionaries is brought to you by Meter - the company building better networks. Businesses today are frustrated with outdated providers, rigid pricing, and fragmented tools. Meter changes that with a single integrated solution that covers everything wired, wireless, and even cellular networking. They design the hardware, write the firmware, build the software, and manage it all so your team doesn't have to.That means you get fast, secure, and scalable connectivity without the complexity of juggling multiple providers. Thanks to meter for sponsoring. Go to meter.com/itv to book a demo.---IT Visionaries is made by the team at Mission.org. Learn more about our media studio and network of podcasts at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Gore, VP of Sales & Marketing at Beer30, to talk about the upcoming American Craft Beer Hall of Fame induction ceremony  and what today's high-performing breweries can learn from the legends of our industry.We explore how leading breweries are using data management not just to “keep records,” but to gain a true competitive edge. From tighter inventory control and margin visibility to AI-powered forecasting and smarter decision-making, data discipline is separating the breweries that survive from those that thrive in a maturing market.Aaron also shares insights on three major initiatives coming soon from Beer30  and what they signal about the future of operational intelligence in craft beer.✅ Actionable Takeaways1️⃣ Treat Data as a Strategic Asset — Not Just RecordkeepingHigh-performing breweries don't just collect data — they structure it, review it consistently, and use it to drive pricing, production planning, inventory control, and profitability decisions.2️⃣ Build a Single Source of TruthDisconnected spreadsheets and siloed systems create confusion. The best breweries integrate accounting, production, and inventory data so everyone operates from the same numbers.3️⃣ Use AI as an Assistant, Not a ReplacementAI tools can help analyze trends, forecast demand, flag anomalies, and generate insights faster — but they work best when clean, organized data feeds them. Garbage in, garbage out still applies.4️⃣ Create a Weekly Data Review RhythmCompetitive breweries establish weekly operational and financial huddles where key metrics are reviewed, variances are discussed, and decisions are made quickly — before small issues become big problems.5️⃣ Invest in Systems That Scale with YouWhether it's inventory management, production planning, or forecasting tools, investing in scalable systems early allows breweries to grow efficiently instead of rebuilding their back office every few years.ResourcesConnect with Aaron - aaron.gore@the5thingredient.com Get the Brewery Profit Bulletin - tips, tactics and strategies to build a more profitable breweryReady to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Amar Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Mantle, a revolutionary platform designed to transform the private investing landscape. As a serial entrepreneur with experience as both a General Partner (GP) and Limited Partner (LP), Amar offers a rare, dual perspective on the world of investment. His background spans multiple industries, including mobile, connected vehicles, and now private market infrastructure, where he is tackling one of the most persistent pain points: the fragmented, manual world of LP operations.Amar dives deep into how Mantle is positioned at the intersection of chaos and clarity, automating the heavy lifting to help investors make better decisions without drowning in documents. From global scaling and customer obsession to the parallels between today's AI transformation and past tech waves like mobile, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Whether you're an investor, allocator, or founder, there's something for everyone in this episode.Amar Varma's Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Spirit (00:02:15)Amar shares his journey from growing up in Ottawa to becoming a serial entrepreneur. He talks about his first exposure to tech industries and how a global perspective shaped his career. The experience of being raised in a government and tech hub like Ottawa gave him early access to innovation and a deep curiosity about the world.The Power of Perseverance and Growth Mindset (00:06:16)Growing up with an immigrant background, Amar reflects on the importance of perseverance and a growth mindset in overcoming struggles. His belief in the value of individual and team struggles is evident in his journey as a founder, investor, and parent.The Shift from Founder to Investor (00:13:50)Amar explains the transition from being a founder to taking a break and exploring the world of investing. His time working as an LP and angel investor gave him insights into the challenges faced by investors, especially when trying to scale operations without sufficient data or structure. This led to his founding of Mantle, which solves many of these problems.The Birth of Mantle: Revolutionizing LP Operations (00:25:40)Mantle is designed to automate and streamline the process of managing private market investments. Amar breaks down how Mantle's software works to track investments, capital calls, K-1s, and investor reports. He discusses the challenges of managing unstructured data and how AI-powered features have allowed Mantle to offer LPs and family offices a more seamless experience.The Power Law of Venture Capital (00:15:49)In the world of venture capital, Amar talks about the concept of the power law, how a few investments end up driving the majority of returns. He also discusses the importance of knowing when something is truly working in early-stage investments and how understanding this can lead to better investment decisions.Family Offices and LP Tech Stacks (00:29:00)Amar explains how Mantle is helping family offices and LPs with managing their investments, especially when dealing with the unstructured documents that are common in private markets. He shares how Mantle is creating a single source of truth for private assets, helping LPs track their investments across multiple funds, and how AI is helping improve efficiency in this space.AI-Driven Insights and Workflows (00:32:01)AI plays a major role in Mantle's value proposition, helping automate workflows, track financial data, and ensure accuracy across private market investments. Amar dives into the layers of AI that are stitched into Mantle's platform to help LPs and family offices gain more insight into their portfolios.The Future of Private Market Investments (00:40:00)Amar discusses the ongoing evolution of private market investments and the role technology, particularly AI, will play in shaping the future of LP operations. He also reflects on how private market infrastructure is moving towards a more standardized and efficient process, making data more accessible and reliable.About Amar VarmaAmar Varma is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mantle, a private market infrastructure platform designed to streamline the operations of LPs and family offices. With a background spanning semiconductor design, mobile technology, connected vehicles, and AI, Amar has built multiple successful startups. As an investor and founder, he has gained invaluable insights into the challenges of scaling and managing private market investments.Connect with Amar Varma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amar-varma-8041b9/?originalSubdomain=caVisit the Mantle website: https://withmantle.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

The sharpest operators in predictive modeling, signal engineering, and post-ATT user acquisition unpack what actually breaks when campaigns scale. This is a dive deep into ROAS curves, attribution loss, modeling vs reality, SKAN-era signal decay, and why UA performance often collapses right when it looks like you've cracked growth. A must-read or listen for founders, growth leaders, and UA teams.links: www.kohort.io/Chapters:02:45 Understanding the ROAS Iceberg: Paid vs. Organic05:55 Incrementality Testing and Blended ROAS09:48 Gross vs. Net ROAS: The Misalignment Dilemma12:49 CPI and LTV Elasticity: Teaching Teams to Adapt16:42 The New UA Meta: Signals and User Behavior19:29Collaboration Between UA and Product Teams22:31 Evolving Strategies in LiveOps and Personalization26:05 The Evolution of Live Operations in Gaming31:05 the Single Source of Truth35:40Key Metrics for User Acquisition Success42:00Pacing Rules for Effective User Acquisition45:53The Future of Predictive ROAS and Automation

Today Xiao Mao joined us to discuss his groundbreaking work, Breaking the Sorting Barrier for Directed Single-Source Shortest Paths. It's not every day you beat Djikstra at something. This was a good one. Thank you for talking to us, Xiao!

[Original air date: June 5, 2025]How can finance leaders identify where their capital is silently going to waste and where it can be better used to drive growth? In this episode, CJ interviews Russell Lester, the CFO of Tropic, where capital allocation is both the product and the mission. Russell introduces the concept of “spoilage”, deployed capital that fails to deliver its intended value. He also talks about “levers”, positive actions that force multiply your efforts, and “leakages”, headwinds or detractors that sap momentum. Russell believes it is the job of the CFO (or “Chief Alignment Officer”) to proactively go looking for these levers and leakages. He then explains how he uses his “center of the table” framework to redeploy the freed-up capital to fuel growth. Russell also covers how to address misalignment, what helicopter skills are and why you need them, what a data safari is and why you should take one daily, and why every CFO needs a spend management tool.—SPONSORS:Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runFidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Sage Intacct is a cloud financial management platform that replaces spreadsheets, automates workflows, and keeps your books audit-ready as you scale. It unifies accounting, ERP, and real-time reporting for finance, retail, logistics, tech, and professional services. With payback in under six months and up to 250% ROI, and eight years as the customer-satisfaction leader, Sage Intacct helps you take control of your growth: https://bit.ly/3Kn4YHtMercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.—LINKS:Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-lester-aa98463/Tropic: https://www.tropicapp.io/CJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:Wasted Capital and Where to Find It The CFOs Guide to Spoilage Levers Leakageshttps://youtu.be/xOby7CcdljI—TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Mostly Classics: Russell Lester on Capital and Alignment00:00:48 Sponsors — Tipalti | Aleph | Fidelity Private Shares00:04:07 Russell Lester Joins the Show00:06:45 Capital Spoilage and Wasted Spend00:08:34 Why Spoilage Goes Unnoticed Inside Companies00:10:16 Creating Accountability for ROI00:11:08 Spoilage Beyond Tools and Software00:13:04 Strategy Drift and the Sunk Cost Trap00:14:14 Sponsors — Sage Intacct | Mercury | RightRev00:17:44 Levers and Leakages: A Framework for Momentum00:19:27 Identifying Levers Across the Funnel00:21:48 Efficiency Levers Inside the P&L00:23:31 Common Spend Leakages in Practice00:24:21 The Center of the Table Framework00:26:47 Budget Ownership vs Corporate Stewardship00:28:49 The CFO as Chief Alignment Officer00:31:31 Trust, Tact, and Executive Leadership00:33:35 Helicopter Skills for Finance Leaders00:35:41 Curiosity as a CFO Superpower00:36:02 Data Safaris and Asking Better Questions00:38:16 Breaking Down Net Dollar Retention00:40:32 Navigating Data Overload00:42:16 Building a Single Source of Truth00:43:03 Intelligent Spend Management in Action00:44:44 Capital Allocation as the CFO's Core Job00:46:04 How Spend Management Drives Growth00:49:14 Why Companies Delay Spend Tools00:50:49 A Career Mistake with Investors00:52:49 Auto-Renewals: Revenue vs Leakage00:54:07 Advice to a Younger CFO#RunTheNumbersPodcast #CFOLeadership #CapitalAllocation #FinancialStrategy #SpendManagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

In Episode 449 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Gianfranco De Girolamo, Esq. to discuss how AI, automation, and human-centered service are reshaping immigration law practice. They cover AI tools for admin and marketing, data centralization, prompt engineering, social media strategy, live video, and why human connection—not machines—will define successful firms in the years ahead. A must-listen for lawyers building future-ready practices. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Learn more about Gianfranco's marketing support service: https://nextlevellawyer.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Introduction 02:00 – Will AI Replace Immigration Lawyers? 05:01 – The Right Way to Use AI 06:20 – AI for Managers & Leadership 07:36 – Understanding the Nature of AI 09:00 – Does AI Make You Less Intelligent? 10:44 – AI as a Single Source of Truth (Mistake to Avoid) 12:09 – Implementing AI Agents in Your Business 12:42 – The Master Prompt: How to Guide AI Effectively 13:53 – Mid-Episode Break 14:54 – Using AI for Social Media Scriptwriting 16:10 – How AI Multiplies Creativity 17:11 – How Social Media Algorithms Are Changing 18:34 – Why Going Live Still Matters 21:39 – The Impact & Advantages of Going Live 26:48 – AI's Global Impact: A World Wide Open 28:05 – Outro 28:18 – Final Closing Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

In this episode, Mike Ryan and Chris dive into the fundamental issue plaguing advanced performance advertisers: the lack of data integrity between ad platforms and a retailer's backend systems. Why are sophisticated retailers taking optimization decisions on ad platform data when their final bottom-line evaluation comes from a different source? Mike calls this the "optimization gulf".The hosts argue that this disconnect is a major tactical issue that is driving platforms like Google and Meta to pursue cross-channel solutions to regain trust.Key discussion points include:The Single Source of Truth (SSOT) Problem: Why using last-click attribution and optimizing within channel silos led to platforms taking 100% credit for the same purchases.The iOS 14.5 Inflection Point: How Apple's anti-tracking policies broke Meta campaigns, leading to the rise of "magic pixels" (Triple Whale, Northbeam) to fix reporting.Marginal ROAS vs. Average ROAS: Why optimizing only for average ROAS is a "massive flop" and why you need to understand the concept of marginal return to avoid spending beyond your optimal point.Google's Contradiction: We break down Google's claim that its bidding system (PMax) finds the cheapest conversion across all networks, and the subsequent contradiction of why the performance of those individual channels often looks bad in segmented reports.About smec (Smarter Ecommerce): At smec - Smarter Ecommerce, we specialize in transforming business goals into optimized ad campaigns. With over 16 years of experience in Google & Microsoft Ads, our intelligent software and expert services help retailers achieve superior results. We're committed to giving you the tools and insights needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital advertising. Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights: smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

Jeff Greenfield is a three-time entrepreneur, advisor, and innovator with 30 years of experience driving growth at the intersection of marketing, measurement, and strategy. Today, he's leading Provalytics, a privacy-centric, AI-driven attribution platform designed to solve marketing's most pressing challenge: there is no single source of truth.For CFOs and finance leaders, this isn't just a marketing problem—it's a business problem.  Without reliable attribution, companies struggle with budget allocation, wasted media spend, and proving ROI. Jeff bridges the gap between marketing data and financial clarity.CONTACT DETAILSEmail: jeff.greenfield@provalytics.com Company: ProvalyticsWebsite: https://provalytics.com Social Media:LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/provalytics/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services. 

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/243 http://relay.fm/focused/243 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. clean 4885 Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Thom Gibson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Work-From-Home Dads Kolbe A™ Index Takes Two Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Plus Minus Next Journaling | Ness Labs Moleskine Notebooks Pilot G2 0.7mm Black Fine Retractable Gel Ink Pen Rollerball | Amazon Day Pass by Sling TV Explore Stream Deck | Elgato Sparky's BIonics | YouTube The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/243 http://relay.fm/focused/243 The Single Source of Truth is On the Fridge, with Thom Gibson 243 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. clean 4885 Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Thom Gibson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Work-From-Home Dads Kolbe A™ Index Takes Two Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Plus Minus Next Journaling | Ness Labs Moleskine Notebooks Pilot G2 0.7mm Black Fine Retractable Gel Ink Pen Rollerball | Amazon Day Pass by Sling TV Explore Stream Deck | Elgato Sparky's BIonics | YouTube The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, host Colleen Gallagher sits down with Denny Lengkong, President of IntelliData, for a candid, jargon-free conversation about turning association data into decisions. From “Dashboarding 101” to building a culture that breaks down silos, Denny shares practical ways teams of any size can start small, prove value, and scale their analytics—without blowing the budget or waiting on IT.

Episode 27110 Tips for Clearer Trade CommunicationDive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!Ever come home from a renovation trip to find something very different from what you imagined?That's exactly what happened to Bernadette, a tiling mix-up that left one of her bathrooms looking nothing like the plan.

In today's fast-paced advertising world, it's more important than ever to connect your advertising spend to actual sales growth. In this episode, Rick Ducey, Managing Director of BIA, and Senan Mele, VP of Forecasting and Data Analysis, welcome Jay Loeffler, Chief Sales Officer at Valpak. Together, they explore how data-driven planning is revolutionizing local advertising, providing a single source of intelligence that makes ad buying smarter. If rapid advertising growth is on your radar, you'll want to tune in—this conversation provides a roadmap. Here are some highlights from the discussion:  The advertising landscape is shifting from traditional CPM to effective CPM, which focuses on cost after cutting out the waste. Jay shares an interesting case study about a garage door brand that saw a sevenfold increase in engagement by strategically targeting single-family homes with tailored offers. Jay emphasizes the enduring role of linear TV, alongside the growth of connected TV and digital out-of-home advertising.  Additionally, Jay explains how small businesses can leverage aggregated data to gain better insights and develop more effective marketing strategies. Senan shares BIA's forecast for 2026, highlighting flexible budgeting, the shift from upfront media buys to backloading strategies, and the importance of incorporating non-digital touchpoints. The podcast concludes with a strategic guide: share CRM data with trusted partners, establish a weekly optimization schedule, use effective CPM as your planning metric, and develop a multi-channel strategy that enhances the entire customer journey, not just the final click.  Curious to learn more about effective CPM? Visit www.Valpak.com/BIA. And if you bring a month's worth of CRM data, Jay and his team will help you develop a tailored plan. Enjoying the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast, share it, and leave us a review.   

In this episode, CJ sits down with Brandon Sullivan, CFO at 2X, to unpack one of the most enduring tensions in business — the uneasy relationship between finance and marketing. From the myth of clean ROI to the chaos of martech spend, Brandon explains why measuring marketing impact is far harder than most CFOs think, and how spreadsheet logic can lead to bad decisions. He shares what it's like to run finance inside a 1,200-person marketing org, why cutting too deep in downturns can backfire, and what it takes to actually bridge the gap between teams that speak different languages. Along the way, he reveals lessons from scaling 2X across time zones, building global reporting rhythms, and redefining how finance and marketing can finally pull in the same direction.—LINKS:Brandon Sullivan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsullivan2x/2X: https://2x.marketing/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:From Facebook's Hypergrowth to Daffy's Disruption: A CFO's Playbook for Saying Yes—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Preview and Intro(00:02:28) Sponsor – Aleph | Rillet | Fidelity Private Shares(00:05:55) Behind Enemy Lines: Finance Meets Marketing(00:07:00) Why CFOs and CMOs Clash(00:08:12) The Myth of Marketing ROI(00:10:19) Why Marketing Is So Hard to Measure(00:11:23) The Single Source of Truth Problem(00:15:29) Sponsor – Mercury | RightRev | Tipalti(00:19:35) The Three Buckets of Marketing Spend(00:21:26) The Long-Term Cost of Cutting Program Spend(00:23:27) How AI and ChatGPT Are Changing Marketing Attribution(00:25:43) Building a Modern Finance Team(00:27:55) The First-Time CFO Learning Curve(00:31:05) From Solo Operator to Scaled Finance Org(00:32:41) Why Weekly Reporting Beats Monthly Reviews(00:40:10) Working with Private Equity Partners(00:43:43) The Founding Story of 2X(00:48:12) Running a Global Team Across Time Zones(00:54:00) Long-Ass Lightning Round(00:57:00) Advice to Younger Self(00:58:58) Finance Stack and Craziest Expense Story(00:59:58) Credits and Sign-Off—SPONSORS:Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metricsFidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Mercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.#RunTheNumbersPodcast #FinanceVsMarketing #CFOInsights #MarketingROI #BusinessStrategy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

In this episode, we explore why many e-commerce brands struggle with tracking their finances and what they can do to fix it. We are joined by Barbara Malisz-Talha, Product Manager at Synder, who shares how her company helps businesses turn messy, complex financial workflows into clean, intuitive automation. She explains the risks of "flying blind" with your numbers and how automation, AI, and proper data management can provide a clear, accurate picture of your business's financial health.Topics discussed in this episode:  How to avoid driving blind with your business's numbers. Why multi-channel selling complicates financial tracking. What messy data does to your financial statements. How to handle multiple payment processors. Why automation is key to accurate bookkeeping. What to do when reconciling different data sources. How to onboard and clean up your finances. Why a cash settlement is not the same as revenue. What AI brings to the world of financial tracking. How to use financial data to optimize your business. Links & Resources Website: https://synder.comShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/synderLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synder/posts/?feedView=allFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SynderHQ/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/c3cjjdb5Support the showMORE RESOURCES Get Free Insights: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!

After you listen:Listen to the latest episode of the Choiceology podcast, "How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several."To learn more about Katy Milkman and her work in behavioral economics, visit her website or check out her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/FinancialDecoder. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Reach out to Mark on X @MarkRiepe with your thoughts on the show.Follow Financial Decoder on Spotify to comment on episodes.Important DisclosuresThe comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.The book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the books and makes no representations about its content.(0825-X4DK)

¿Por qué el trabajo de cuidado no está en los informes sobre el futuro del trabajo?¿Qué es el Furoshiki y cómo podría sustituir al packaging? Te lo contamos todo.Hemos llegado al inicio de una era de smart toys, te platicamos por qué es importante la alianza entre OpenAI y Mattel.Analizamos el Reporte sobre el futuro de la gestión de la innovación 2025 de la compañía brasileña Inventta.Estamos viendo la serie Matabot en Apple TV+ y nos tiene fascinados.Y para nuestros Patreon, analizamos qué es el Single Source of Truth y cómo se fusiona con el concepto de AI Concierge.

Join Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman on the Identity at the Center podcast as they welcome Lalit Choda, founder and CEO of the Non-Human Identity Management Group. Lalit, also known as "Mr. NHI," shares his journey from investment banking to becoming a leading expert in non-human identities. This episode delves into the critical and often overlooked world of NHI, exploring why it's such a hot topic now, the challenges practitioners face in managing these identities, and how to approach the problem from a risk-based perspective. Lalit discusses the limitations of traditional PAM and IGA tools for NHI, the importance of foundational controls, and the alarming implications of AI on non-human identity management. Plus, hear a fun segment about vinyl records and some surprising finds!Chapter Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Lalit Choda and the NHI Community00:02:31 - Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast & IdentiVerse Discussion00:06:18 - Lalit Choda's Identity Origin Story: From Mr. SOX to Mr. NHI00:12:03 - Why Non-Human Identities Are a Big Deal Right Now00:15:37 - Defining NHI and the Practitioner's Framework00:19:13 - The Scale and Challenges of NHI Management00:23:01 - New Types of NHI and Tooling Limitations00:27:12 - The Lack of a Single Source of Truth for NHI00:33:57 - Prioritizing NHI Management and the Role of PAM00:38:58 - A Risk-Based Approach to NHI and Foundational Controls00:48:15 - What Scares Lalit Most About NHI (and AI)00:50:54 - Lalit's Impressive Vinyl Collection00:56:38 - Jim and Jeff's First, Best, and Favorite Albums01:01:15 - The Intersection of Music and Non-Human Identities01:02:00 - Wrapping Up & Where to Find More InformationConnect with Lalit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalit-choda-5b924120/Non-Human Identity Management Group: https://www.nhimg.org/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comKeywords:Lalit Choda, Non-Human Identity, NHI, Machine Identity, Workload Identity, Identity Management, Cybersecurity, PAM, IGA, Privilege Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Secrets Management, Cloud Security, AI, Artificial Intelligence, DevSecOps, Risk-Based Approach, Identity Security, Service Accounts, Identity at the Center, IDAC, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, IdentiVerse, Vinyl Collection, Podcast, Mr. NHI#idac #nonhumanidentity #machineidentity #cybersecurity #identityaccessmanagement #IAM #infosec #digitalidentity #workloadsecurity #devsecops #cloudsecurity #privilegedaccessmanagement #identitygovernance #zerotrust #nhi #mrnhi

NOW IN 22 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. CLICK ON THE LOWER LEFT HAND CORNER “TRANSLATE” TAB TO FIND YOURS! By Jeff J. Brown Pictured above: some of the 300 mostly unarmed People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers, who were murdered by CIA/MI6 “peace loving” protesters. Like this patriotic martyr, many were torched to death. Sixteen years on the streets,... The post 100s of 1,000s of people, including researchers, journalists and authors have accessed this largest single source covering the Tiananmen Square protests. Join the club. New entries for 2025! Radio Sinoland 250604 appeared first on CHINA RISING RADIO SINOLAND.

Did you know that homeschool families aren't the only ones who benefit from Veritas Press curriculum? We have an entire service called Single Source that serves brick-and-mortar schools, too! Today, Gene Liechty joins us to talk about what Single Source is and how it makes curriculum purchasing easier for schools of all sizes. If you're friends with a school administrator, be sure to send them this episode - they'll thank you!This episode is from the Veritas Vox Archive and originally aired on March 18, 2024.

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00:00 Introduction06:21 Understanding Data Challenges in Mid-Market Companies08:43 The Need for Data Consolidation12:55 Building a Single Source of Truth17:04 Managing Complexity in Multi-Channel Operations25:25 When to Invest in Data Infrastructure29:53 Off-the-Shelf Solutions for Smaller Businesses35:50 The Cost-Benefit of Investing in Technology39:36 Operational Mistakes and Their Costs47:10 Precision in E-commerce Operations49:15 Effective Team Meetings and Communication54:00 Understanding and Utilizing Data01:01:08 Hiring for Data Competence01:16:33 The Future of Data and AI in BusinessOperators Exclusive Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/9operators/shared_invite/zt-2tdfu426r-TepSHJP~evAyDfR29U2qUwPowered By:Fulfil.io.https://bit.ly/3pAp2vuThe Only Cloud ERP Designed to Efficiently Scale 8 and 9-Figure Brands. Northbeam.https://www.northbeam.io/Postscript.https://postscript.io/Richpanel.https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=9O&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescSaras.https://www.sarasanalytics.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=operators+podcast&utm_id=9operatorSubscribe to The Marketing Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingOperators

Points of Interest01:00 – 01:45 – Guest Introduction: Marcel welcomes back his co-founder, Ben Zittlau, highlighting his expertise in data operations and agency growth strategies.03:35 – 05:50 – Scaling Data Operations: Lessons from Jobber: Ben shares insights from his experience at Jobber, detailing the challenges of building and scaling a data operations team in a fast-growing company.08:43 – 13:14 – Why Agencies Struggle to Get Insights from Their Data: Discussion on how agencies collect vast amounts of data across multiple tools but fail to derive meaningful insights due to fragmentation and inconsistency.13:15 – 16:05 – The Myth of a “Single Source of Truth: Marcel and Ben challenge the common belief that pushing all data into a single platform solves reporting issues, highlighting the reality of messy operational data.19:26 – 21:48 – The Limitations of All-in-One Software Solutions: Exploring why all-in-one agency management tools often fail to deliver on their promise of seamless reporting and data integration.24:43 – 27:44 – The Hidden Costs of Locking into a Single Platform: Discussion on how agencies become “trapped” by software providers, making it difficult to switch tools without major operational disruptions.30:29 – 35:53 – How to Integrate Data Without Sacrificing Flexibility: A deep dive into the challenges of stitching data from various tools while maintaining adaptability and historical accuracy.35:54 – 41:14 – Accuracy vs. Precision: Why Clean Data is a Myth: Why agencies should focus on broader trends instead of pursuing impossible data perfection, and how to handle data inconsistencies effectively.41:15 – 44:15 – A Modern Data Approach: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL): Introduction to the ETL process, which allows agencies to clean and transform data before reporting, improving reliability and flexibility.50:14 – 52:00 – Lessons from Finance: What Agencies Can Learn from Accounting: Marcel compares data operations to bookkeeping, explaining how structured financial workflows can serve as a model for better agency data management.Show NotesConnect with Ben via LinkedInFree ToolkitParakeeto Foundations CourseLove the PodcastLeave us a review here.

How can finance leaders overcome fragmented systems and create a single source of truth? In this episode, we explore how disconnected processes hinder efficiency, trust, and transparency—and how OneStream's unified platform solves these challenges. Hear inspiring stories from OSI Group and Johnson Outdoors, who partnered with Nova Advisory to revolutionize their financial operations, cutting reporting times and improving decision-making through OneStream Software. Don't miss this actionable guide to streamlining your finance function and driving smarter, faster decisions. Plus, download our free CPM Software Evaluation Workbook to kick-start your transformation: http://www.NovaAdvisory.com/podcasts Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes focused on enhancing your corporate performance management.

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with a founder who is building mission-critical software for private equity firms.I sat down in Citywire's London studio with Venkat Subramaniam, the Co-Founder of DealsPlus, to discuss why he has built a digital solution to streamline, digitize, and automate the management of complex holding and capital structures for private equity firms.Historically, private equity firms have relied on humans and manual processes to manage and track cap tables, transactions, and entities. This process has required significant human intervention and has often been rife with errors, making deals harder to consummate and transactions. Venkat has taken his 15 years of experience advising private equity managers on cross-border transactions, most recently as an Associate Partner at EY UK, to build DealsPlus to create a single source of truth for capital structures for private equity firms. DealsPlus works with a number of industry-leading private equity firms and is backed by a private equity firm with $38B in AUM.Venkat and I had a fascinating conversation about the challenges private equity firms face with managing and tracking transactions and portfolio companies. We discussed:Why it's been so hard to create a cap table management solution for private equity.Why it's much harder to build software for private equity firms than venture capital firms.How private markets can move from the Excel Age to the Digital Age.How to build software that provides a single source of truth.The atomic unit of value in private markets.Building an end-to-end platform versus building a point solution.What's next in post-investment ops tech innovation?Thanks Venkat for coming on the show to share your thoughts and wisdom on private markets tech.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and message from Ultimus01:59 Introducing Venkat Subramaniam and DealsPlus03:57 Venkat's Career Journey05:07 The Genesis of DealsPlus05:09 Challenges in Transaction Management06:25 The Lack of Uniformity in Private Equity Processes06:54 The Impact of Technology on Private Equity07:33 The Role of Cloud Computing08:24 The Consumerization of Enterprise Software09:04 Excel vs. Specialized Software09:34 The Importance of Cap Table Management10:04 Connecting Front Office and Back Office10:30 Building Effective Software Solutions13:24 Recurring Pain Points in Private Equity14:47 The Complexity of Private Equity Cap Tables15:44 Building a Platform for Private Equity16:43 Stakeholder Management in Private Equity18:50 Impact of Technology on Fund Operations20:25 Integrating DealsPlus into Workflows21:06 Best-in-Class Applications and Data Integration23:33 The Impact of Fund Size on Complexity25:42 Technology Adoption in Private Equity27:09 Network Effects in Private Equity Technology37:41 The Future of Private Markets Technology39:14 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beers from Burgeon Beer Co (Carlsbad, CA) Beer 1 - "Single Source" // Fresh Hop IPA // 6.5% // Max - 6. Jonny - 4.6. Beer 2 - "Grow All Out" // DIPA // 8% // Max - 8. Jonny - 7.9. Film : "Gladiator 2" directed by Ridley Scott. Ratings: Jonny - 6.5, Max - 4. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "Venom: The Last Dance" // "Sideways" (2004) - Jonny: "Twisters" (2024) // Gladiator (2000) // The Great Vudu Fiasco of 2024 -------------------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 7:00 - Beer 1 18:00 - Film (No Spoilers) 33:00 - Film (DANGER ZONE) 54:30 - Beer 2 1:04:20- Hot & Bothered

Kevin McHale, along with his brother Steve, founded McHale Landscape Design in 1981 upon graduation from West Virginia University. Kevin is President of McHale Landscape Design and has served on the University of Maryland Landscape Advisory Board, The Penn St Landscape Advisory Board and as LCA President in 1996 and again in 2006. Kevin was recognized by the LCA last year with the Landscape Leadership Award which is presented to landscape professionals who have shown exceptional leadership and have positively impacted the landscape industry. McHale Landscape Design is a “Residential Design Build/Estate Gardening Firm” serving the Washington DC market including Northern Virginia, Maryland and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The company operates 6 locations throughout the region and also maintains a 50 Acre Nursery which caters only to the McHale client base. The firm has won over 400 local and national Landscape Awards. The McHale business model focuses on the “Single Source” philosophy and the company employs “In House” carpentry and masonry crews to assure the clients experience is exceptionally seamless.

Tom Solid and Paco Cantero are the minds behind the Paperless Movement, a consultancy and educational program for people who aspire to high performance in a fast-changing digital landscape.Which is to say, they're here to help us get shit done in a world of infinite bits and bytes, a world of 24/7 access to information, and a world which will grab our calendar by the short and curlies and impose a zillion external agendas upon us if we don't learn how to defend our time, our priorities, and our purpose.Rather than focus on the latest and greatest individual tools (the "it girls" of the productivity world), Tom and Paco emphasize the need to understand systems, and use tools for particular purposes to achieve desired results.We dive into their ICOR framework, and encounter such things as the Capturing Beast, the Single Source of Truth, and the pitfalls of using the internet as a "Second Brain."We also explore the difference between Deep and Shallow work, and why it's crucial to be deliberate in building time and space for the former. Here are the key takeaways, according to AI:Productivity is about performing at your best without burning out.Understanding that everything is a system can enhance productivity.Busy professionals can be productive if they have clarity in their tasks.Switching tools frequently can lead to confusion and inefficiency.A structured approach to productivity is essential for busy professionals.Continuous improvement happens naturally when systems are in place.Clarity in goals and tasks leads to better tool usage.It's not the tools that matter, but how you use them.A combination of small changes can lead to significant improvements.Ultimately, productivity is simply a means to achieve What Matters Most to us. Joyfully.With peace of mind.And on purpose.LinksPaperlessMovement.comICOR® Journey: Learn how to build your ultimate productivity system with any tools!

On today's sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, vice president of product management at Optimal Blue, about the broad role of pricing engines in the lending landscape. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Erin Wester | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's a DTC-themed week on the show, as Dave speaks with Matt Gehring.  Matt has held leading marketing positions at several DTC brands that have become household names, including Dutch, Hims, Rothy's and Everlane.Matt provides an overview of his career DTC experiences (2:10), shares some analytics rules of the road (7:19), highlights the importance of channel diversification (16:22), provides 3 key content creation tips (22:22), and shares the people who have influenced his professional life the most (29:31).Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gehring/Take advantage of a special offer from It'sRapid and get a free image, video or banner ad by emailing sales@itsrapid.io with code "BEYOND2024"Learn more about ItsRapid: https://itsrapid.ai/Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

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“What's interesting in financial services is that third-party risk management is very different than supplier risk management. When a financial institution looks at risk, they look at risk at the relationship level, not just at the supplier level.” - Arnaud Malardé, Director of Product Marketing, Ivalua In the highly-regulated financial services industry, effective third-party risk management is non-negotiable. It can make or break operational success, not to mention client trust. Even though avoiding risk altogether is not realistic, it doesn't have to feel like an uphill battle.  In this episode, Kelly Barner speaks with Arnaud Malardé, Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua, and Vivek Jayaraj, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, about how procurement can turn third-party risk management into a strategic advantage for the business.  As they explain, streamlining business practices and supporting them with well-integrated digital platforms can create the best environment for managing third-party risk and achieving successful outcomes for the business.  They also share their ideas about: What a ‘single source of truth' for third party risk looks like in practice How to align risk management with supplier management  Best practices for leveraging AI in third-party risk management platforms Links: Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Arnaud Malardé on LinkedIn Vivek Jayaraj on LinkedIn Watch Again: Establishing a Single Source of Truth for Third Party Risk in Financial Services

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas Executive Search, we bring you the latest from our Webinar Series with industry pioneers Nicole Jones Mills, Lisa Tully-Lavian and Chris Urwin. The conversation revolves around the adoption of AI and data-driven strategies in the real estate industry. The participants discuss their initial hesitations and subsequent embrace of AI, highlighting the benefits it brings to customer service, lead qualification, and personalized experiences. It's a crash course on how A.I. is revolutionizing the industry! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLTWeb: https://www.jacksonlucas.com/podcast/webinar-ai4:54 Setting the Goal: Harnessing Data to Improve Experiences13:27 Initial Hesitations and Embracing AI21:19 Starting Small and Addressing Pain Points23:54 Data Quality and a Single Source of Truth30:46 Integrating AI as a Valuable Team Member32:08 Treating AI as a Person and Providing Constant Information34:37 Cross-Functional Collaboration for Successful Adoption35:05 Mindset Shift and Iterative Processes in AI Adoption38:18 Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity with AI Tools45:50 Crafting Effective Prompts and Maintaining a Warm Customer Experience52:42 Upskilling and Cybersecurity in AI Implementation

Do you feel like you're flying blind when it comes to your software? In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of observability - it's not just monitoring on steroids, and we'll explain why. Our guest, Charity Majors, co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb, will break down the concept and how it's changing the game for developers. Get ready to hear about: Observability 1.0 vs. 2.0: Is your toolkit stuck in the past? We'll explore the evolution of this critical practice. AI in Debugging: Friend or foe? We'll discuss the role of AI in software analytics and why it won't solve all your problems (but can definitely help!). The Single Source of Truth: Tired of juggling metrics, logs, and traces? Honeycomb's approach might be the answer you've been looking for. Building a Boring Company: Forget ping pong tables and nap pods. We'll chat about why a well-run, functional company might be the key to long-term success. So buckle up, developers and ops folks! This episode is packed with insights to help you see your software like never before.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Visit the Honeycomb.io website:  https://www.honeycomb.io   Learn more about Charity Majors: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charity-majors    Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter: https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz   Highlighted Discussion Points Observability in software development, its definition and evolution. 0:31 Software observability and analytics, AI's limitations in solving complex problems. 3:54 Challenges of creating a new market for software tools, particularly in selling to developers and overcoming resistance to change. 9:03 Challenges of building a successful tech company, particularly in sales and marketing. 14:35 Leadership, sales, and transparency in a startup. 19:24 Leadership, growth, and prioritizing a well-run company over a "fun" one. 24:46 Honeycomb's product development and future plans, including new features and architecture improvements. 29:17 Observability in software development with Charity Majors, CTO of Honeycomb. 33:21  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marty Chavez, vice chairman and partner at Sixth Street Partners, about the foundational role he's had in merging technology and finance throughout his career, and the magical promises and regulatory pitfalls of AI.This episode is taken from “In the Vault”, a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team. Each episode features the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future.  Resources: Listen to more of In the Vault: https://a16z.com/podcasts/a16z-liveFind Marty on X: https://twitter.com/rmartinchavezFind David on X: https://twitter.com/dhaber Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

At Workday Rising EMEA in Barcelona, we sat down with Philips' HRIS Solutions Architect, Efthymios Zindros, to discuss how digital transformation at the company enabled stakeholders at one of the world's leaders in medical technology to optimize business processes, manage change, and plan effectively as the company repositioned itself and grew through acquisitions over the course of 15 years.

Summary Maintaining a single source of truth for your data is the biggest challenge in data engineering. Different roles and tasks in the business need their own ways to access and analyze the data in the organization. In order to enable this use case, while maintaining a single point of access, the semantic layer has evolved as a technological solution to the problem. In this episode Artyom Keydunov, creator of Cube, discusses the evolution and applications of the semantic layer as a component of your data platform, and how Cube provides speed and cost optimization for your data consumers. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management This episode is brought to you by Datafold – a testing automation platform for data engineers that prevents data quality issues from entering every part of your data workflow, from migration to dbt deployment. Datafold has recently launched data replication testing, providing ongoing validation for source-to-target replication. Leverage Datafold's fast cross-database data diffing and Monitoring to test your replication pipelines automatically and continuously. Validate consistency between source and target at any scale, and receive alerts about any discrepancies. Learn more about Datafold by visiting dataengineeringpodcast.com/datafold (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/datafold). Dagster offers a new approach to building and running data platforms and data pipelines. It is an open-source, cloud-native orchestrator for the whole development lifecycle, with integrated lineage and observability, a declarative programming model, and best-in-class testability. Your team can get up and running in minutes thanks to Dagster Cloud, an enterprise-class hosted solution that offers serverless and hybrid deployments, enhanced security, and on-demand ephemeral test deployments. Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/dagster (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/dagster) today to get started. Your first 30 days are free! Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst powers petabyte-scale SQL analytics fast, at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods, so that you can meet all your data needs ranging from AI to data applications to complete analytics. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash, Starburst is a data lake analytics platform that delivers the adaptability and flexibility a lakehouse ecosystem promises. And Starburst does all of this on an open architecture with first-class support for Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake and Hudi, so you always maintain ownership of your data. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst) and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Artyom Keydunov about the role of the semantic layer in your data platform Interview Introduction How did you get involved in the area of data management? Can you start by outlining the technical elements of what it means to have a "semantic layer"? In the past couple of years there was a rapid hype cycle around the "metrics layer" and "headless BI", which has largely faded. Can you give your assessment of the current state of the industry around the adoption/implementation of these concepts? What are the benefits of having a discrete service that offers the business metrics/semantic mappings as opposed to implementing those concepts as part of a more general system? (e.g. dbt, BI, warehouse marts, etc.) At what point does it become necessary/beneficial for a team to adopt such a service? What are the challenges involved in retrofitting a semantic layer into a production data system? evolution of requirements/usage patterns technical complexities/performance and cost optimization What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected ways that you have seen Cube used? What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on Cube? When is Cube/a semantic layer the wrong choice? What do you have planned for the future of Cube? Contact Info LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keydunov/) keydunov (https://github.com/keydunov) on GitHub Parting Question From your perspective, what is the biggest gap in the tooling or technology for data management today? Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. 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In a recent episode, we were joined Matthias Lenz, a distinguished source in the dog training community. His evolution from a simple dog walker to a training director for puppies aiding the visually impaired is remarkably inspiring. Matthias joined us to address a critical issue within the dog training community: the division between the +R (positive reinforcement) and balanced training methodologies. His unique viewpoint highlights the urgent need for unity and understanding in this specialized field. Matthias's journey serves as a significant source of knowledge about the dog training community's internal conflicts. He voiced concerns regarding the escalating divide between the +R and balanced training factions. The +R community, proponents of positive reinforcement techniques, often hesitates to recognise the benefits of balanced training methods. Matthias points out that this discord impedes the development of a more holistic and effective dog training approach. Matthias underscores the necessity of open-mindedness within the dog training community. He contends that both +R and balanced trainers possess valuable insights. Nevertheless, the +R community's reluctance to collaborate with balanced trainers creates a formidable obstacle. This mindset restricts the flow of ideas and techniques that could advantageously serve both dogs and their trainers. Matthias's advocacy for a unified approach in dog training is a vital step towards fostering a more inclusive and efficient environment. Recognising the strengths of both +R and balanced training methods can lead to the development of more versatile and adaptable training strategies. It's essential for the dog training community to unite, share knowledge, and strive towards the shared goal of enhancing the lives of dogs Further details looking for great dog trainers and supporters of the canine paradigm? Below is a vast array of people and business's who stand by us, donate to our running costs and do great things for the canine community. Glenn runs and has almost everything canine related at, Canine Evolution or Pet Resorts Australia Pat has a full range of coaching and dog training services at Operant Canine You can support our show and get extra content right here on our Patreon page. Everything goes into keeping the show running and we love all the wonderful people who are part of that community. If you're not sure how, just ask us. You can get our full range of our Merch at our Teespring store here You can help us by spreading the word amongst the canine community or even suggesting a special guest to interview. If you need to find out how to listen to our podcast, go here We have a YOUTUBE channel that you can subscribe to now If you enjoyed the podcast, please review us on Itunes, spotify and any other podcast directory Details on joining the IACP can be found here. If you're not in it you should be! Understand? Check out Dogs Playing for Life! A rescue process changing dogs lives across the USA For more details on how to help our friends at Peggy's Promise, you can find all the details on how to do that on their website. They are our rescue charity of choice. Support our supporters Narelle Cooke's raw feeding guide for dogs here. Narelle has her own podcast on all podcast directories called Natural Health for people and pets. Check it out in person. Looking for the best, human grade supplement range for your dogs? Check out Canine Ceuticals. Now available in the USA. SHOW SPONSOR Jason Firmin Einzweck Dog quip SHOW SPONSOR The motorcycle dog kennel by Rowdy Hound SHOW SPONSOR Professional dog training services DanKroft K9 SHOW SPONSOR Daycare and training from the heart dog training SHOW SPONSOR Dog training all styles in Adelaide Dog Club SA SHOW SPONSOR Our beloved friend and regular contributor, Birdy O'Sheedy can be found at birdyosheedy.com HUGE thanks to all our contributing artists.