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    The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
    3496: Why the LoopUp Startup Story Is a Masterclass in Leading Through Uncertainty

    The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 25:14


    What happens when your entire market disappears overnight? That was the reality facing LoopUp when the pandemic transformed the way the world communicates. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Steve Flavell, co-CEO of LoopUp, to talk about how his company turned disruption into a defining moment of reinvention. LoopUp began in 2003 with a mission to make conference calls less painful. For over a decade, the company grew steadily, even going public on the London Stock Exchange in 2016. But when Teams and Zoom became household names during the pandemic, LoopUp's core business all but vanished. Faced with that challenge, Steve and his team made a bold pivot, moving into global cloud telephony for Microsoft Teams. That shift didn't just save the company, it transformed it into what Steve now calls the world's most multinational telco, providing enterprise voice services in 136 countries. Steve shares what it took to steer through that transformation, from managing fivefold surges in traffic to building a scalable global service model. He also reflects on the leadership lessons learned along the way, including the power of persistence, transparent communication, and the strength of his 22-year co-founder partnership with Michael Hughes. This is a story of resilience, clarity, and strategic courage. For any founder or business leader who's ever faced a market shock or wondered how to evolve when everything changes, Steve's journey offers an honest and inspiring roadmap for rebuilding stronger than before.

    Masters of Scale
    Possible: Steve Kerr and Kris Brown on leadership and purpose in sports

    Masters of Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 60:49


    What does it take to turn tragedy into advocacy, and advocacy into lasting change? This week, Reid and Aria are talking to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Kris Brown, president of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization. Together, they explore how sports, storytelling, and civic engagement can move the needle on one of America's most polarizing issues: guns.In the first part of this episode, Steve and Kris share the personal and political roots of their partnership. They also dive into the movement for safer gun storage, smart firearm technology, and the bipartisan momentum that's possible when we lead with empathy over fear.In the second part, the conversation turns to the future of basketball and leadership. Steve reflects on lessons from Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, the power of authenticity and collaboration, and how AI, analytics, and even robotics are reshaping the NBA. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    GeekWire
    Bezos is back in startup mode, Amazon gets weird again, and the great old-car tech retrofit debate

    GeekWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 32:44


    This week: Jeff Bezos is back in startup mode (sort of) with Project Prometheus — a $6.2 billion AI-for-the-physical-world venture that instantly became one of the most talked-about new companies in tech. We dig into what his return to the CEO title really means, why the company’s location is still a mystery, and how this echoes the era when Bezos was regularly launching big bets from Seattle. Then we look at Amazon’s latest real-world experiment: package-return kiosks popping up inside Goodwill stores around the Seattle region. It’s a small pilot, but it brings back memories of the early days when Amazon’s oddball experiments seemed to appear out of nowhere. And finally…Todd makes the case for upgrading his 2007 Toyota Camry with CarPlay, Android Auto, and a backup camera — while John questions the logic of sinking thousands into a beloved older car. All that, plus a mystery Microsoft shirt, a little Seattle nostalgia, and a look ahead to next week’s podcast collaboration with Me, Myself and AI from MIT Sloan Management Review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Portland, Oregon, startup news - Silicon Florist
    Week ending Nov 21, 2025 - Portland startup news

    Portland, Oregon, startup news - Silicon Florist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 28:55


    This week on Portland startup news, a new AI startup accelerator, PowerLattice unveils chiplets and $25M in funding, Decky launches for Google Slides, Portland Startup Week 2026 announces dates, and the founder of Paxton AI has a new company called Tenki. Let's get into it.PORTLAND STARTUP NEWS00:00 Portland startup news intro01:55 In depth on the new startup accelerator 12:55 PowerLattice raises $25 million16:37 Michael Ulin starts Tenki19:00 Portland Startup Week 202622:33 SecretsPORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Huckleberry https://youtu.be/NIaVec0CxXs- Decky https://youtu.be/lVAzJCCc7oA- Voiya.ai https://youtu.be/WfmiUsjiGBo- https://oregonaiaccelerator.com/- https://oregonuas.org/- http://www.portlandstartupweek.com/- Startup Ask Me Anything https://youtube.com/live/dRATtXuSYLg- https://everydeveloper.com/FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland Oregon startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland Oregon startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- Startup Stories on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tk7bbzaNYowGouI9ucKC3- Startup Stories on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-stories-with-silicon-florist/id1849468494- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

    R3ciprocity Podcast
    Why Do Smart, Kind PhDs Struggle in Academia? And, Startups?

    R3ciprocity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 10:56


    I love building something raw — and letting everyone see the mess.That's the point of the R3ciprocity Project.There's uncertainty.There's embarrassment.There's a lot of “I have no idea what I'm doing.”But I keep going.Because what I've realized — in startups and in academia — is that we have a strong culture of hiding.Hiding failure.Hiding doubt.Hiding how much of this is just making it up as you go.Here's the wild part:I've read thousands of articles. I've studied innovation for two decades.I have an engineering degree.I'm a professor.And still, I don't always know what I'm doing.And that's the truth no one says out loud.Instead, we tell people they're wrong for feeling lost.Or we pretend it's easy — that everyone has it figured out.And that makes it worse.We don't talk about how much comes down to connections.To having a parent who can fund your startup.To being in the right room at the right time.To having the “right” people give you a chance.And when people like us try to do it legitimately, transparently, and slowly…We feel like failures.But we're not.We're just playing the game differently.Building R3ciprocity has been messy.I've spent way too much money.I feel guilty I can't pay my team more.I wish it had worked faster.But I keep showing up.Because I know this is what real work looks like.If you're struggling —If you feel like you're the only one who hasn't figured it out —You're not alone.You're just doing the hard thing, honestly.And that's the part we don't talk about enough.

    Startup Schlau Podcast
    Für alles Zeit haben ist ultra einfach? (#33)

    Startup Schlau Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 52:40


    Hi, wir sind Marc & Dave, zwei Unternehmer nach Gründung, Scaleup und EXIT. Wir wollen Wissen und Emotionen weitergeben und treffen uns regelmässig zum virtuellen Ping Pong. Wie damals beim Tischtennis im eigenen Startup

    YAP - Young and Profiting
    will.i.am: How AI Is Powering a New Era of Creativity | Artificial Intelligence | YAPClassic

    YAP - Young and Profiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 60:15


    During the pandemic, will.i.am noticed how broken creative collaboration was. Tools like email, Zoom, and Dropbox made it hard for creators to stay organized and integrated. Determined to find a better way, he built FYI.AI, a generative AI platform that helps creators collaborate, share data securely, and manage their projects all in one place. In this episode, will.i.am shares how artificial intelligence is powering a new era where creativity, inclusion, and technology redefine entrepreneurship and artistic expression. In this episode, Hala and will.i.am will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) His Early Life and Creative Roots (08:13) The Power of a Growth Mindset in Success (11:19) What Being a Futurist Means to Him (17:08) How AI Is Shaping the Future of Innovation (23:39) Building FYI.ai: AI-Powered Creative Collaboration (37:18) Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Creativity in Music (42:52) Why He's Optimistic About AI in Action (46:06) Advocating Diversity and Inclusion in AI will.i.am is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a seven-time Grammy award-winning founding member of the musical group the Black Eyed Peas. Beyond music, he is a dedicated futurist and technologist, who has invested in and advised several major technology companies. Most recently, he founded FYI.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to optimize collaboration and digital ownership for the creator economy. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: will.i.am's App: FYI.AI will.i.am's foundation: Im Angel Foundation: i.am.angel foundation.org YAP E241 with Mo Gawdat: youngandprofiting.co/DangersAI  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, ChatGPT, AI Marketing, Prompt, AI in Business, AI for Entrepreneurs, Future of Work, AI Podcast

    Barely Famous
    Turning Setbacks Into Startups with Debo Williams

    Barely Famous

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 64:33


    Delaware-born linebacker Debo Williams joins Kail this week to talk honest, unfiltered life after football, chasing the NFL dream, and becoming a 23-year-old tech entrepreneur. From growing up in Smyrna, grinding his way from an under-recruited high school athlete to the University of Delaware and then transferring to play SEC football at the University of South Carolina, Debo breaks down what college recruiting actually looks like.They get into the realities of what really happens when you don't get drafted even after calls from most of the league. Debo shares how he turned that uncertainty into purpose by launching SpendHer Hotline, an app that connects real people to real experts for paid advice on anything from podcasting to mechanics.Debo and Kail also talk youth sports culture, parents rearranging their entire lives for kids' athletics, when it's time to push vs. when it's time to pull back, and what to do when your kid is “good” but not a clear D1 star. If you're a parent of an athlete, a student-athlete, or someone trying to pivot after a dream doesn't go as planned, this episode is for you.Follow Debo and download SpendHer Hotline now!For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Hiya: for 50% off their best selling children's vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famousShopify: Start your one dollar a month free trial period at shopify.com/famousEveryday dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to everydaydose.com/FAMOUS or entering FAMOUS at checkout.HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Willie's: Order now at drinkwillies.com and use code FAMOUS for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Breakfast Leadership
    Gerry Hays on How Community-Driven Investing and AI Are Transforming Startup Funding: The Doriot Model Explained

    Breakfast Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 29:19


    AI Startup Funding Models Gerry Hays, a professor of venture capital with 21 years of experience and a history of investing in 75 startups, discussed his work in supporting founders to create AI-focused startups through a grant-based funding model. He explained their "Venture Staking" system, which allows individuals to invest small amounts of money in startups early on, with the potential to earn 10x returns if the company succeeds. Michael shared his experience working in IT during the dot-com era and emphasized the importance of accessible funding for new businesses, highlighting how Gerry's approach provides an alternative to traditional VC funding by building a community of potential investors. Community-Driven Investment Transformations Michael and Gerry discussed the transformative power of community-driven investing, emphasizing its potential to foster genuine interest and engagement in ventures beyond mere financial returns. Michael highlighted how such investments create a sense of belonging and collaboration, comparing it to cheering for a team, while Gerry stressed the future importance of community and networks in startups, contrasting them with easily replicable software. They agreed that early participation in ventures offers significant advantages, including learning opportunities and potential financial gains, as well as the chance to be part of a community that drives innovation and growth. Alternative Investments: Volatility and Returns Michael discussed the high volatility and potential for significant returns in alternative investment platforms, contrasting them with traditional stock markets where 52% of Fortune 500 companies from 2000 have since disappeared. He emphasized the transformative nature of current market shifts and the importance of active engagement in investments, which fosters community and deeper research. Michael highlighted how such platforms encourage users to delve into detailed analysis, unlike the surface-level engagement often seen on social media. AI and Entrepreneurship Growth Strategies Michael and Gerry discussed the value of experience in entrepreneurship and the importance of regular updates to investors for accountability. They highlighted how AI, like previous tools like the internet, can enhance business operations but should be used as a tool rather than a replacement for human expertise. Gerry emphasized the potential for small investments in innovative businesses to grow significantly, citing the rise of no-code tools and AI as enablers of this transformation. Adapting to Startup Challenges Michael and Gerry discussed the importance of adaptability and risk-taking in the startup world, using examples like Pets.com and Comscore Networks to illustrate the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies. Gerry explained the unique features of Dorio.com, a platform that allows non-accredited investors to test the waters and gain insights into startups before making larger investments. They emphasized the value of calculated risk-taking and the platform's ability to make venture capital more accessible to a wider audience. Michael encouraged listeners to explore Dorio.com as a potential holiday gift or investment opportunity.   About Gerry Hays Gerry Hays is redefining how startups are funded—and who gets to participate. As the founder of Doriot and the creator of VentureStaking™, a patent-pending investment model, Gerry is challenging the traditional venture capital system and opening the door for everyday people to invest in high-growth startups—without needing to write a five-figure check or place risky early bets. With more than 25 years of experience as a serial founder and startup investor, Gerry has successfully launched, scaled, and exited multiple companies. He's taught entrepreneurial finance and venture capital at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he mentored hundreds of emerging founders across the globe. Gerry is also the author of the 5-star-rated book, The First-Time Founder's Equity Bible, a practical guide that demystifies equity structures and funding for new entrepreneurs. He created Fantasy Startup®, the world's #1 startup investing simulation with over 14,000 downloads. And in his push to democratize access to private markets, he developed the QAI (Qualified Accredited Investor) Certification, empowering non-traditional investors to confidently and knowledgeably enter the world of private equity. But Gerry's mission goes far beyond credentials. Through Doriot and the VentureStaking™ model, he's flipping the script on startup investing. Instead of gambling early like traditional angels or waiting for IPO access on Wall Street, investors can now earn the option to invest in startups once they've begun to succeed—radically lowering risk and broadening participation. This isn't crowdfunding. It's a smarter, more inclusive, and capital-efficient way to back innovation—and benefit from it. What your audience will take away: How to begin startup investing with as little as $10 Why VentureStaking™ may be the most game-changing asset class since crypto How access to private markets is being reimagined for the 99% What it really means to own equity in the next unicorn—before Silicon Valley gets in If your show dives into entrepreneurship, disruption, financial empowerment, or emerging investment trends, Gerry Hays will bring bold, practical insights—and a roadmap for how your audience can take a real stake in the future. IG:  https://www.instagram.com/doriot/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryhays/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@doriot_venture Website:  https://www.doriot.com/  

    The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors
    SaaStr 830: 6 Months Later, How Our AI SDRs Actually Work as AI Runs GTM with SaaStr's CEO and Chief AI Officer

    The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 85:28


    SaaStr 830: 6 Months Later, How Our AI SDRs Actually Work as AI Runs GTM with SaaStr's CEO and Chief AI Officer In this episode, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin and SaaStr's Chief AI Officer, Amelia Lerutte delve into their journey of integrating AI into our go-to-market strategy over the past six months. Starting with just one AI agent before SaaStr Annual in May, we've scaled to roughly 20 core agents by November, covering various use cases across marketing, sales, customer support, and operations. Together they discuss the specifics of our AI implementations, the tools we have deployed, including Artisan, Qualified, and Salesforce's AgentForce, and share valuable insights on their performance, benefits, and challenges. Tune in to learn about the unexpected outcomes, the time and management required, and the significant impact on our efficiency and revenue.   --------------------- This episode is Sponsored in part by Salesforce: Connect data, automate busywork and empower teams like nobody's business with the one platform that grows with you, every step of the way. Learn how Salesforce works for Startups at salesforce.com/smb.    --------------------- This episode is Sponsored in part by HappyFox: Imagine having AI agents for every support task — one that triages tickets, another that catches duplicates, one that spots churn risks. That'd be pretty amazing, right? HappyFox just made it real with Autopilot. These pre-built AI agents deploy in about 60 seconds and run for as low as 2 cents per successful action. All of it sits inside the HappyFox omnichannel, AI-first support stack — Chatbot, Copilot, and Autopilot working as one. Check them out at happyfox.com/saastr

    Being an Engineer
    S6E47 Brogan Miller | Being a Doula for Hardware Startups, Manufacturing in Asia, and How to Start Networking

    Being an Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 44:24


    Send us a textBrogan Miller, PE is a startup veteran, product engineer, and the founder of Doula Studios, a consultancy dedicated to helping early-stage hardware companies bring their ideas into reality. Calling himself a “doula for startups,” Brogan supports entrepreneurs as they navigate the often-chaotic birth of new products, offering hard-won wisdom, technical expertise, and a get-it-done mindset.Brogan's career path has been anything but ordinary. He's held pivotal roles as one of the earliest employees at several startups, including Sensel, AliveCor, Trove Foods, and Typhur, where he designed and launched everything from ultra-thin pressure sensors to a 200-pound electromechanical cooking system. As Head of Engineering at GaeaStar, he guided the company through critical product validation stages, building engineering infrastructure and supply chain resilience. His work has spanned continents, including a year living in Asia to shepherd product development on the ground.But Brogan's story is more than just shipping products. He's also deeply committed to education and community. As an adjunct lecturer at Stanford University, he has guided students in product design and engineering, while his earlier work in the Graduate School of Education led to the creation of seven open-sourced educational tools—one of which was acquired by Google. Beyond academia, he volunteers with organizations such as First Robotics and Youths of Africa Career Development, where he introduces Ugandan youth to engineering pathways and mentors the next generation of innovators.With a reputation as a jack of all trades and a master of one—getting things done—Brogan brings a unique lens on what it takes to turn bold ideas into successful products.LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brogan-miller/Guest website: https://www.doulastudios.com/ Aaron Moncur, hostAbout Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

    Masters of Scale: Rapid Response
    Rebuilding American courage and character, with General Stanley McChrystal and Baratunde Thurston

    Masters of Scale: Rapid Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 24:23


    What does it mean to be a courageous leader in 2025? Former U.S. General Stanley McChrystal joins futurist and culture critic Baratunde Thurston on stage at Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco to discuss the responsibility of leaders today, the importance of character, and the weight of being an active citizen in democracy. Considering President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, McChrystal explores the role of the military in civil society, and how the military is poised to evolve in the wake of AI. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Phantom Electric Ghost
    Supporting Independent Filmmakers w/Bryan Louzil

    Phantom Electric Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 58:21


    Supporting Independent Filmmakers w/Bryan LouzilBringing light to underserved content and underrepresented filmmakersBryan is the VP of Business Development at Mometu, an emerging free streaming service offering the best movies and tv you've never seen. He is also the founder of the Mometu College Film Festival which caters to student filmmakers looking to compete only against their peers. Prior to Mometu, Bryan spent 15 years in the corporate sales & management world which he was very happy to leave behind to help bring Mometu to you. On a personal level, he grew up in the film world with both his parents being filmmakers, which usually entailed summer and winter breaks being spent on film sets or in production offices. He is also married to the love of his life with a little version of him in tow causing chaos. While he does enjoy film as a whole he would not consider himself a cinephile, however, is more inclined to help independent filmmakers like his parents succeed and help their films be seenLinks:https://mometu.com/https://www.instagram.com/mometupodcast/Tags:Business Development,Content Marketing,Film Reviews,Founder,Marketing Professional,Movie Critic,Movies,Podcast Host,Startup,TV & Film,Supporting Independent Filmmakers w/Bryan Louzil,Live Video Podcast Interview,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-pageIntroduction

    21 Hats Podcast
    Dashboard: Want More Domestic Manufacturing? Think Small

    21 Hats Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 32:54


    That's the conclusion of Ilana Preuss, who is founder and CEO of Recast City and who believes that the way to bring back America's Main Streets, downtowns, and local economies is through small-scale manufacturing. While traditional economic development focuses on what Preuss calls big-game hunting--recruiting big, established companies--she favors looking for ways to support even the smallest of businesses. How can a community do that? Step one, she says, is to find local manufacturers, talk to them, and find out what they need. Go figure!

    Let's Talk AI
    #225 - GPT 5.1, Kimi K2 Thinking, Remote Labor Index

    Let's Talk AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 78:14


    Our 225th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 11/16/2025Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Michelle LeeFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:New AI model releases include GPT-5.1 from OpenAI and Ernie 5.0 from Baidu, each with updated features and capabilities.Self-driving technology advancements from Baidu's Apollo Go and Pony AI's IPO highlight significant progress in the automotive sector.Startup funding updates include Incept taking $50M for diffusion models, while Cursor and Gamma secure significant valuations for coding and presentation tools respectively.AI-generated content is gaining traction with songs topping charts and new marketplaces for AI-generated voices, indicating evolving trends in synthetic media.Timestamps:(00:01:19) News PreviewTools & Apps(00:02:13) OpenAI says the brand-new GPT-5.1 is ‘warmer' and has more ‘personality' options | The Verge(00:04:51) Baidu Unveils ERNIE 5.0 and a Series of AI Applications at Baidu World 2025, Ramps Up Global Push(00:07:00) ByteDance's Volcano Engine debuts coding agent at $1.3 promo price(00:08:04) Google will let users call stores, browse products, and check out using AI | The Verge(00:10:41) Fei-Fei Li's World Labs speeds up the world model race with Marble, its first commercial product | TechCrunch(00:13:30) OpenAI says it's fixed ChatGPT's em dash problem | TechCrunchApplications & Business(00:16:01) Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan | TechCrunch(00:18:06) Baidu teases next-gen AI training, inference accelerators • The Register(00:20:50) Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit and launch own start-up(00:24:41) Amazon Demands Perplexity Stop AI Tool From Making Purchases - Bloomberg(00:27:32) AI PowerPoint-killer Gamma hits $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR, founder says | TechCrunch(00:29:33) Inception raises $50 million to build diffusion models for code and text | TechCrunch(00:31:14) Coding assistant Cursor raises $2.3B 5 months after its previous round | TechCrunch(00:33:56) China's Baidu says it's running 250,000 robotaxi rides a week — same as Alphabet's Waymo(00:35:26) Driverless Tech Firm Pony AI Raises $863 Million in HK ListingProjects & Open Source(00:36:30) Moonshot's Kimi K2 Thinking emerges as leading open source AIResearch & Advancements(00:39:22) [2510.26787] Remote Labor Index: Measuring AI Automation of Remote Work(00:45:21) OpenAI Researchers Train Weight Sparse Transformers to Expose Interpretable Circuits - MarkTechPost(00:49:34) Kimi Linear: An Expressive, Efficient Attention Architecture(00:53:33) Watch Google DeepMind's new AI agent learn to play video games | The Verge(00:57:34) arXiv Changes Rules After Getting Spammed With AI-Generated 'Research' PapersPolicy & Safety(00:59:35) Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark | AP News(01:01:48) Court rules that OpenAI violated German copyright law; orders it to pay damages | TechCrunch(01:03:48) Microsoft's $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy | TechCrunchSynthetic Media & Art(01:06:39) An AI-Generated Country Song Is Topping A Billboard Chart, And That Should Infuriate Us All | Whiskey Riff(01:10:59) Xania Monet is the first AI-powered artist to debut on a Billboard airplay chart, but she likely won't be the last | CNN(01:13:34) ElevenLabs' new AI marketplace lets brands use famous voices for ads | The VergeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Holistic Kids Show
    209. Building a Real Food Empire: Morgan Zanotti on Primal Kitchen, Healthy Habits, and Empowering the Next Generation

    The Holistic Kids Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 26:14


    Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:19 — Mission: helping kids build healthy habits 00:26 — Real food vs. processed food 00:46 — Why sauces/condiments impact food choices 01:14 — Guest intro: Morgan Zanotti (Primal Kitchen) 02:07 — How Primal Kitchen was created + motivation 04:00 — First product success (mayo selling out) 04:36 — Startup challenges + hiring the right team 06:05 — Why consumers are shifting toward real food 09:20 — Tips for improving kids' nutrition (schools + home) 11:20 — Parents modeling healthy behavior 12:06 — Food transparency + voting with your purchases 17:14 — Launching WAY (protein sparkling drink) 21:14 — Advice on starting big projects (small steps) 23:08 — Episode recap: real food + persistence 25:09 — Outro + disclaimer   Join us on The Holistic Kids' Show as we sit down with Morgan Zanotti, co-founder and former president of Primal Kitchen, one of the fastest-growing brands in the natural food industry. In this inspiring episode, Morgan shares her journey from health enthusiast to building a real food empire, revealing the challenges and triumphs of launching a successful business. Discover how Primal Kitchen revolutionized healthy eating with clean, delicious sauces and snacks, and learn why making better food choices is easier—and tastier—than you think. Morgan offers practical advice for young entrepreneurs, tips for kids and families to make healthier choices, and insights into the future of food and wellness. Whether you're a parent, a kid, or an aspiring business owner, this episode is packed with empowering stories, actionable tips, and a reminder that small steps can lead to big changes. Tune in and get inspired to take charge of your health and dreams! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Holistic Kids' Show to help empower more families!   ---- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD

    Crafted
    The Roboticist Using AI to Fix How We Pick Startups — Live from Web Summit with Chris Coomes

    Crafted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 18:32


    In this special live Web Summit edition from Lisbon, roboticist, investor, and founder Chris Coomes shares how and why he built X1 Pipeline, an AI platform that evaluates startups the way he would — only much, much faster. It's something he wishes he had when looking for early stage robotics startups while at Google and Amazon. We also talk about the strange humanoid robots wandering the convention hall at Web Summit, why "agents" is a vastly overused word and why (his take) most of the agent startups he saw at the conference won't be around next year. Plus, why plugging things in is hard — and why (my take) that's a good thing, because it means we humans will still have jobs (as plumbers and electricians) in the future. Enjoy this fun episode, recorded live from the "Croissant Studio" on the floor at Web Summit in Lisbon. ---  Featured voices:Chris Coomes — Founder of X1 PipelineMe (Dan Blumberg) — I'm the host of CRAFTED. and the founder of Modern Product Minds. HMU if you want to build something great. I love building from zero to one.And if you please…Share with a friend! Word of mouth is by far the most powerful way for podcasts to growSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at https://crafted.fm/Share your feedback! I'm experimenting with new episode formats and would love your honest feedback on this and other episodes. Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com or DM me on LinkedInSponsor the show? I'm actively speaking to potential sponsors for 2026 episodes. Drop me a line and let's talk.Get psyched!… There are some big updates to this show coming soon!

    OMR Podcast
    OMR Classic: 10 Jahre OMR Podcast – die erste Folge

    OMR Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 43:20 Transcription Available


    Am 23. November 2015 erschien der erste OMR Podcast – ein Gespräch von OMR-Gründer Philipp Westermeyer mit Investor und Unternehmer Sven Schmidt. Viele weitere sollten in den kommenden Jahren folgen. Die beiden sprechen über die ganze Bandbreite an Branchenthemen und ein bisschen über ihre gemeinsame Leidenschaft Sport. Es geht um den Außenwerber Ströer, um Startups im Silicon Valley, um die vermeintlich gekaufte Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2006 und Anekdoten aus der Pennergame-Zeit von Sven Schmidt. Kurzum: Es ist eine sehr unterhaltsame Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit. Die Folge mit Sven Schmidt haben wir am 23. November 2015 veröffentlicht. Für unsere Serie "OMR Classics" haben wir sie nun zum OMR-Podcast-Geburtstag neuaufgelegt, weil wir glauben, dass die Geschichte noch immer spannend für Euch sein könnte. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

    The RevOps Review
    Growing a Seed-Stage Startup the Smart Way with Kyle Himmelwright, VP of Strategy and Operations at Luster

    The RevOps Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 23:45


    What happens when a RevOps leader takes the leap into running a seed-stage startup? In this episode, Kyle Himmelwright, VP of Strategy and Operations at Luster, joins Jeff Ignacio to talk about building from scratch, from defining focus in a massive TAM to using AI for top-of-funnel efficiency. They unpack what “predictive enablement” really means, how to stay adaptable without losing focus, and why cultivating your network might be the most underrated skill in operations today.

    TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition
    The European startup market is ready for the limelight

    TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:49


    The region's startup market is hungry for its first trillion-dollar startup, and in many ways has set itself up to reach that goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition
    Source: Kalshi's valuation jumps to $11B after raising massive $1B round ; plus, this startup can track objects within 3 cm

    TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 9:17


    The quickly growing prediction betting market raised fresh capital from Sequoia and CapitalG, according to someone familiar with the deal. Also, Point One Navigation, now valued at $230 million, is building out well beyond automotive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Investor Connect Podcast
    Investor Connect 854: Unlocking Opportunities with Virtual Angels Network

    Investor Connect Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 23:36


    In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin speaks with Dan Delmar, founder and president of Virtual Angels Network. Dan sheds light on the fully virtual national angel investor network that connects early-stage startups with investors across North America. With over a decade of experience in the innovation ecosystem, Dan draws from his background with the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York and discusses the inspiration behind establishing Virtual Angels Network during the pandemic. Highlights include the organization's emphasis on good financial terms, the secret sauce of their successful deal flow vetting process, and trends in online angel group syndication. Dan also offers valuable advice for founders pitching virtually and insights into the growth trajectory of virtual investing over the next five years. For those interested in connecting with Virtual Angels Network as an investor or entrepreneur, Dan provides his contact details and application instructions. Visit Virtual Angels Network at virtualangels.net/ Reach out to at dan@virtualangels.net , and on www.linkedin.com/in/dandelmar/ _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https:/_/tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

    Investor Connect Podcast
    Startup Funding Espresso – How To Prepare for a Valuation Negotiation

    Investor Connect Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 2:02


    How To Prepare for a Valuation Negotiation Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Valuation is a negotiation, not a formula. Before negotiating valuation with the investor, prepare for the discussion. Consider these points of preparation: Know the current market and what other companies are selling for. This is known as comps or comparables. Have two to three examples of other company exits. Know what other startups are proposing for their valuation. Investors will have seen numerous valuations prior to yours, so it's best to know how you will compare. Decide on your floor valuation below which you will not go. This helps set the decision to walk away when the time comes. Determine your ideal valuation. This is not necessarily the highest valuation but rather the one that fits your overall valuation trajectory for the startup. It's best to map out your valuation from launch to exit so you know where you are trying to go. Finally, prepare to negotiate in good faith with all investors. Avoid the games and work to identify and articulate the values in the business. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

    INSIDE FINANCE
    AI tra Legge e Disruption: come gli imprenditori italiani possono vincere la sfida USA - Europa. Gaia Morelli, Counsel di Curtis, Mallet

    INSIDE FINANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 37:15


    Il nuovo episodio della serie: “Game Changer”, con ospite Gaia Morelli, Counsel e Admitted to practice in Italy and in the State of New York di Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, uno studio legale internazionale con radici che risalgono al 1830 a New York, e oggi presente in 19 sedi tra Stati Uniti, Europa, Medio Oriente, Asia e America Latina.Curtis è uno studio che da sempre accompagna trasformazioni complesse al fianco di aziende, fondi, istituzioni finanziarie e governi. E Gaia Morelli incarna questo spirito internazionale con una carriera ventennale al crocevia tra diritto, innovazione e strategia. Esperta in M&A, corporate law, privacy e AI, lavora dove la tecnologia incontra la regolamentazione, e dove le aziende definiscono i confini legali del proprio vantaggio competitivo.Ma perché è con noi oggi?Perché oggi, chi guida un'azienda non può più permettersi di ignorare l'AI. Non basta più implementare soluzioni: serve capire il contesto normativo, anticipare i rischi, proteggere il valore, dialogare con gli investitori. E chi non lo fa, resterà indietro.Oggi, l'AI è una leva di crescita — ma anche una bomba regolatoria, se sottovalutata.Ecco perché questa conversazione è un passaggio obbligato per founder, CEO e investitori che vogliono costruire aziende solide, scalabili e pronte a competere nel nuovo scenario globale.A guidare la conversazione di oggi è Marco Mizzau — già CEO di aziende complesse, oggi Senior Advisor per fondi di Private Equity e banche d'affari, investitore e business fixer con il fiuto per le imprese che cambiano davvero le regole del gioco.Marco ha visto cosa succede quando visione e capitale si incontrano… o si scontrano.E, come sempre, lo farà senza filtri.Qui non si fanno PR.Qui si parla di scelte vere, di tensioni strategiche, di futuro industriale — con il coraggio di dire le cose come stanno.Marco Mizzau e Gaia Morelli discutono dell'impatto dell'intelligenza artificiale sulle imprese italiane e sul confronto con la cultura imprenditoriale americana. Viene esplorato il desiderio di innovazione tra le PMI italiane, i rischi e le opportunità legate all'uso dell'IA, e la necessità di una regolamentazione chiara. Gaia sottolinea l'importanza della creatività e della consapevolezza nell'adottare nuove tecnologie, mentre si discute anche delle sfide e delle differenze culturali tra Europa e Stati Uniti.TakeawaysL'IA offre opportunità per migliorare l'efficienza delle PMI.La cultura imprenditoriale italiana è forte e desiderosa di innovare.Le startup italiane stanno esplorando attivamente l'IA.La consapevolezza dei rischi legati all'IA è fondamentale.La regolamentazione dell'IA in Europa è complessa ma necessaria.L'IA può liberare tempo per la creatività.Le aziende devono essere trasparenti nell'uso dell'IA.Il mindset americano è più orientato all'innovazione.Le PMI possono beneficiare di strumenti come le sandbox per testare l'IA.La creatività italiana è un valore distintivo nel contesto dell'IA.Sound bites"L'AI Act richiede trasparenza.""L'AI è un passaggio epocale.""La creatività non ci è mai mancata."ChaptersIntroduzione all'Intelligenza ArtificialeCultura e Innovazione: Italia vs Stati UnitiImprenditoria Italiana e Intelligenza ArtificialeRischi e Consapevolezza nell'Utilizzo dell'IARegolamentazione e Compliance: L'AI ActFuturo dell'Intelligenza Artificiale e CreativitàIl Ruolo della Regolamentazione: Europa vs Stati UnitiConvincere gli Imprenditori a Investire nell'IAQuesto episodio è una produzione Zero IN – Sharing Knowledge. Siamo sempre alla ricerca di nuove voci e storie da raccontare.Per maggiori informazioni, visitate zeroin.it o scrivete a segreteria@zeroin.it.Buon ascolto.

    Comment t'as fait ? Les rencontres d'entrepreneurs.
    5 leviers concrets à appliquer issus de l'épisode 200 avec Maxime Moire (Buzznative) ⎮ Julien Hatton

    Comment t'as fait ? Les rencontres d'entrepreneurs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 6:01


    Dans cet épisode solo, je partage avec vous les enseignements clés transmis par Maxime, cofondateur de Buzznative, qui cumule 15 ans d'expérience dans l'accompagnement de marques et d'annonceurs.Il nous explique comment réussir une collaboration efficace avec une agence de communication en 2026, en évitant les écueils fréquents et en maximisant l'impact business.Le secret de Maxime ?Une préparation méthodique côté annonceur… et 5 conseils très concrets que vous pouvez appliquer dès aujourd'hui pour professionnaliser votre communication.Au programme :Faire un scan interne pour clarifier ses enjeux, ses attentes et son mode de décisionPartager une expression de besoin claire, plutôt qu'un brief figéÊtre transparent sur son budget pour éviter les erreurs d'interprétationStructurer la collaboration opérationnelle avec des rôles, des validations et des rythmes précisConstruire une relation humaine et durable pour assurer la réussite du partenariatUn épisode 100 % actionnable pour tout entrepreneur ou toute entrepreneure qui veut travailler efficacement avec une agence et obtenir de vrais résultats.Bonne écoute !

    Mercado Abierto
    Entrevista | ¿Qué hay detrás de las cifras de las startups más prometedoras de nuestro país?

    Mercado Abierto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 8:10


    El 70% de startups corresponden a nombres nuevos que hace un año no existían en ningún radar. ¿Qué hay detrás de las cifras? Con Marc Bara, profesor de OBS Business School.

    Masters of Scale
    How to be 'fearless' in the AI age, with Fei-Fei Li and Reid Hoffman

    Masters of Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 24:26


    The brilliant computer scientist Fei-Fei Li is often called the Godmother of AI. She talks with host Reid Hoffman about why scientists and entrepreneurs need to be fearless in the face of an uncertain future.Li was a founding director of the Human-Centered AI Institute at Stanford and is now an innovator in the area of spatial intelligence as co-founder and CEO of World Labs. This conversation was recorded live at the Presidio Theatre as part of the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Infamous
    OneTaste: The Startup That Went Too Far

    Infamous

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 42:40


    Orgasmic Meditation was supposed to close the “pleasure gap.” Instead, it led to a federal indictment. Natalie talks to Bloomberg's Ellen Huet, author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness, about the woman behind OneTaste and the explosive allegations that led to the startup's downfall. Click ‘Subscribe' at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  Read Vanessa's book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe To connect with Infamous's creative team, join the community at joincampsidemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Healthy Wealthy & Smart
    Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD: From Startup to Scale: What Every Rehab Owner Can Learn from Tech

    Healthy Wealthy & Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 36:39


    In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Prediction Health. They discuss the intersection of technology and healthcare, focusing on how tech can enhance clinical care and improve healthcare performance. Dr. Teixeira shares insights from his journey developing AI tools for clinical documentation and analytics, emphasizing the importance of mission-driven work, navigating ambiguity, and the parallels between tech founders and clinicians.   Takeaways   Dealing with ambiguity is crucial in both tech and healthcare. Tracking progress with meaningful metrics is essential. Feedback from real users leads to valuable insights. AI can significantly reduce clinicians' documentation time. Human elements are vital in tech and healthcare systems. Continuous improvement is key to success. Selling outcomes is more effective than selling products. Data interpretation requires context and thoughtful analysis. Trying and failing is better than not trying at all.   Chapters   ·     00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction ·       00:00:00 Parallels Between Tech Founders and Clinicians ·       00:00:00 Mission-Driven Work and Dealing with Ambiguity ·       00:00:00 Importance of Metrics and Feedback ·       00:00:01 AI's Role in Reducing Documentation Time ·       00:00:01 Human Elements in Tech and Healthcare ·       00:00:01 Continuous Improvement and Selling Outcomes ·       00:00:02 Data Interpretation and Context ·       00:00:02 Advice on Trying and Failing   More About Dr. Teixeira: Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD, is the Co-founder and CEO of PredictionHealth, a Prompt company that is addressing one of healthcare's fundamental challenges: clinical documentation. Under his leadership since 2017, PredictionHealth developed an AI platform that delivers analytics to power better organizational performance and a documentation assistant that turns patient-provider conversations into compliant documentation so clinicians can focus more on patient care. Dr. Teixeira's expertise in biomedical informatics was honed during his time as an MD/PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he collaborated with leaders in biomedical informatics. Before this, he earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Sciences and Computer Science from Harvard University. Driven by a mission to make it easy for clinicians to deliver the best care to every patient every time, Dr. Teixeira's work continues to bridge the gap between data science and clinical excellence. Resources from this Episode: Dr. Teixeira on LinkedIn Prompt Health   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

    CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue 16 Media & CBNation.co
    IAM2656 - Business Coach Shares About The Power of Resilience for Modern CEOs and Startups

    CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue 16 Media & CBNation.co

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 16:59


    In this episode, we have Marcus Ogden—a former NFL offensive lineman, bestselling author, keynote speaker, business coach, and host of the “Get Authentic with Marcus Ogden” podcast. Marcus then outlines his recent speaking engagement for Fayetteville State University's fintech conference, titled “From Setbacks to Startups: How Resilient Leaders Thrive in a Tech‑Driven World.” He stresses that setbacks are primed for comebacks and introduces his BISON mindset framework—Boldness, Integrity, Self‑awareness, Ownership, and Never quit—as a guide for leadership, marketing, sales, and personal growth. He recounts his own low point—being fired twice, working a graveyard‑shift custodial job, and hitting rock bottom—before pivoting to public speaking in 2013, eventually securing paid gigs, coaching Fortune 500 clients, and building a robust team of specialists who support his podcast, CRM, operations, and creative production. Finally, Marcus offers key CEO nuggets: always listen to the paid team, treat lines of credit as liabilities once used, and view the CEO role as a responsibility to serve and uplift the people under your charge. Website: marquesogden.com LinkedIn: marquesogden Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.    I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

    The Data Minute
    Don't Sleep on Seattle Startups | Vivek Ladsariya (Managing Director, Pioneer Square Labs)

    The Data Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 53:12


    This week on The Data Minute, Peter sits down with Vivek Ladsariya, Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs, for a deep dive into the Seattle startup ecosystem and the evolving world of venture studios.Vivek breaks down why Seattle has become the quiet giant of AI infrastructure, holding the second-highest concentration of AI talent in the US, and explains why the "locked up" talent at Amazon and Microsoft is finally breaking free. He also gives a candid assessment of the venture studio model, why many studios are "zombies," how AI is forcing them to pivot to a holding company structure, and why he actually encourages his Seattle founders to move to San Francisco.They also discuss the economics of small funds vs. mega funds, why signaling risk is real for follow-on rounds, and the "unscalable" things emerging managers must do to compete. Plus: a look at an investment fighting the loneliness epidemic and a rare story of a VC voluntarily taking dilution to save a cap table.Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Seattle, Studios, and AI01:10 – Welcome Vivek Ladsariya02:22 – How mega funds warped the SF market05:08 – Inside Pioneer Square Labs06:40 – The "Bar Test": Speed of funding in SF vs. Seattle09:23 – Is Seattle talent trapped in Big Tech?11:46 – The "Cracked Kid" vs. The Seasoned Exec15:50 – Why Seattle is the #2 AI hub in the US17:02 – Why Vivek wants Seattle founders to move to SF20:10 – The case against remote work for startups21:53 – Why Seattle is the infrastructure capital of AI24:11 – The Venture Studio model: Why do VCs hate it?27:10 – How AI is disrupting the studio model29:00 – The HoldCo future: Hims & Hers and Liquid Death31:22 – Using a studio to compete with mega-fund platforms33:45 – Why PSL will never raise a mega fund36:16 – The psychology of follow-on reserves38:56 – Signaling risk: "Why didn't Andreessen invest?"41:30 – Secondaries vs. holding onto winners45:28 – Are LPs tired of mega funds?46:31 – Why you can't be a solo GP forever48:56 – Investing in the loneliness epidemic (Tin Can)50:43 – The most value-add thing a VC can do52:07 – OutroThis presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only.  This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2025 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Startup to Last
    Open Enrollment Woes

    Startup to Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 44:50


    In this episode, Tyler and Rick discuss the challenges faced by Leg Up Health during open enrollment, including issues with email communication and the impact of AI on consumer behavior. They explore the current health insurance landscape, the importance of product strategy and customer experience, and the role of content in engaging customers. The conversation also touches on shifts in search traffic and marketing strategies as they adapt to changing consumer needs.

    Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu
    StartUp Theory: Building as a Young Millennial Entrepreneur with Daniel DiPiazza

    Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 72:52


    Start-up theory is back again and in full force! This clip was taken from our 24 hr Facebook live Impactathon. This episode of start-up theory is joined by none other than Daniel DiPiazza of Rich20Something (@rich20something). Tom and Daniel discuss everything from tactics to creating impact in different generations though vlogging (video blogging) to when to keep going vs. when to quit. Tom and Daniel share tactics on building hustle and fanning the flames of your passion right here on Startup Theory. Topics include: * Daniel explains his method of content creation inspired by Alan Watts. * How to make an impact on children through ‘vlogging'. * Cultivating mastery by leveraging your current skills. * Daniel and Tom's definition of hustle. * How intrapreneurial openings in a company can become opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. * Ways to avoid burning out. * How to grow a company culture through leading by example. * When to quit vs. when to keep going. * Fanning the flames of something you have interest in. * The number one thing Tom and Daniel wished they learned early in life. * and much more... Original air date: 9-23-17 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at⁠ https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.⁠ Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to⁠ https://impacttheory.co/aurapod⁠ to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... 1. STARTING a business: JOIN ME HERE: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ 2. SCALING a business: see if you qualify here: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ 3. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DGMG Radio
    The Case for Influencer Marketing in B2B with Brianna Doe (Founder at Verbatim)

    DGMG Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 46:43


    #305 Influencer Marketing | This episode is a live session from Drive 2025 with Brianna Doe, where she breaks down why influence is now shaping every step of the buying journey, how smart B2B brands are borrowing plays from B2C, and what it really takes to build a creator program that doesn't flame out on day one. She gets into the messy reality of picking the right creators and measuring impact without deluding yourself with vanity numbers. Head over to exitfive.com/drive to join the waitlist for Drive 2026 and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (03:22) - – Why Influence Drives Modern B2B Buying (06:17) - – What B2B Can Steal From B2C Playbooks (09:12) - – The Creator Engine Framework (12:29) - – Picking the Right Creators (Without Getting Burned) (15:47) - – Building Campaigns That Don't Feel Like Ads (19:02) - – How to Measure Real Impact (Not Vanity Metrics) (23:38) - – Running a 90-Day Pilot That Actually Works (26:23) - – Scaling From One-Off Posts to a Full Program Join 50,000 people who get our Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Today's episode is brought to you by Paramark.It's November. 2026 planning is already here. And the stuff you're doing right now will decide how next year plays out. But here's the problem: most teams are still planning next year's marketing strategy based on the WRONG DATA because of broken attribution and a misleading gut feel.  And you can't make smart budget calls if you're just guessing what's working, what's not, and where to put your next dollar.That's where Paramark comes in. They help you replace the guesswork with actual insight backed by $2 billion in analyzed marketing data. They've figured out what actually drives incremental growth across every channel including LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, Google, CTV, even OOH.And right now, they're offering a private 1:1 consultation with their CEO and CMO, Pranav and Sam, who have led marketing teams at companies like Dropbox, Adobe, Microsoft, and Shutterfly. In this 45-minute strategy session, they'll help you measure the real impact of every marketing dollar, pull insights from your current media mix, and design a 2026 roadmap that's rooted in data, not gut.This is a heck of an offer. And it's real. And will go fast. So if you want to future-proof your marketing strategy for 2026, don't miss out on this offer.Grab your spot at paramark.com/brand-consult.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

    LITTLE BIG THINGS
    Benjamin Netter - Il fait la guerre aux hackers !

    LITTLE BIG THINGS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 108:45


    Benjamin Netter navigue dans un univers où une simple erreur de clic peut coûter des millions.Un monde où l'humain est souvent la première faille, et où la menace est devenue si sophistiquée que même un Bac + 8 peut tomber dans le piège.Tout ça, il l'a vécu chez October, la plateforme de prêts aux entreprises qu'il avait cofondée.Un simple email de phishing a suffi pour compromettre leurs systèmes.Et là, c'est le déclic : si sa boîte peut se faire piéger, alors des milliers d'entreprises sont en danger.Il teste d'abord sa propre équipe, 15 % se font prendre, même la CFO.Benjamin comprend que la cybersécurité ne peut plus être un sujet réservé aux experts.Elle doit devenir un réflexe collectif.Il quitte tout, lance RIOT, et décide de protéger le maillon le plus vulnérable, l'employé.Aujourd'hui, RIOT accompagne 1 500 entreprises, protège 1,5 million d'employés, et double son revenu chaque année.L'objectif, atteindre 20 millions d'ARR d'ici la fin de l'année.RIOT envoie des fausses attaques pour tester les équipes, analyse les comportements et déploie un compagnon cyber intelligent qui sensibilise chaque employé de manière personnalisée.Une pédagogie moderne, directe, qui ressemble davantage à un coach individuel qu'à un audit poussiéreux sur PowerPoint.Après 2 millions levés auprès de Y Combinator, puis 45 millions au total auprès d'autres fonds, Benjamin garde la même philosophie : construire une boîte faite pour durer, pas pour impressionner.Dans cet épisode, découvrez les coulisses d'un marché qui explose, pourquoi les LLM ont rendu les cybercriminels encore plus dangereux, et comment RIOT se prépare à devenir une référence mondiale.Bonne écoute !===========================

    FP&A Today
    From CFO to AI Evangelist: Maria Azatyan on Finance, and Startups

    FP&A Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 49:44


    With more than 20 years of experience helping startups scale from seed to series B, Maria Azatyan has built architectures for companies across ai, robotics and the new space economy, translating complex technologies into numbers. This is coupled with her frank perspective as a single mother balancing finance leadership and advising startups.  Sci-fi Dreams Made Real: sharing experiences with Waymo Setting up ArmGate, empowering entrepreneurs  One month to “two minutes” using AI to work with data Case study: AI to Automate ERA Filings for Venture Funds Role as ex-CFO at DocDoc.ru whose exit was ranked one of Russia's top five IT & Digital M&A deals.  Problems with cash flow to 45% year-over-year revenue growth  Biggest startup challenges for finance teams 

    Hey Docs!
    From Blueprint to Reality: Construction Insights with Arminco

    Hey Docs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 36:12


    "No two businesses are the same." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this conversation, Jill Allen and Artin Safarian discuss the intricacies of starting a dental practice, focusing on project management, budgeting, and the importance of value engineering. Artin shares his journey from HVAC to dental project management, emphasizing the need for comprehensive management in dental practices. They explore the challenges of construction, zoning, and the necessity of due diligence, while also providing insights into effective budgeting for a successful startup. Connect With Our Guest Arminco Inc. - https://www.armincoinc.com/ Takeaways Artin Safarian's journey from HVAC to dental project management.The importance of comprehensive project management in dental practices.Value engineering can significantly reduce costs for dental startups.Understanding the unique needs of each dental practice is crucial.Zoning and due diligence are often overlooked but essential.Budgeting should include all aspects of the practice setup.Effective communication among team members is vital for success.Construction challenges can arise unexpectedly without proper management.Doctors should not assume that all necessary infrastructure is in place.Planning ahead can prevent costly mistakes during the startup phase.Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:54 Meet Artin Safarian: CEO of Arminco02:33 Artin's Journey into the Dental Industry04:33 Comprehensive Project Management in Practices09:11 The Importance of Value Engineering16:36 Real Estate Considerations for Practices18:21 Challenges with Post Tension Cables19:07 Importance of Project Management21:26 Common Assumptions and Oversights in Construction23:23 Zoning and Parking Issues29:01 Budgeting and Construction Costs32:27 Contact Information and Final ThoughtsEpisode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

    Tech&Co
    Deux startups de la Banque des Startups LCL – 20/11

    Tech&Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 11:12


    Invité, fonction, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce jeudi 24 septembre. Il/Elle [est revenu(e) / a abordé / s'est penché(e) sur] [SUJET] sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

    Tech&Co
    L'intégrale de Tech & Co, la quotidienne, du jeudi 20 novembre

    Tech&Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 76:46


    Jeudi 20 novembre, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Michel Levy Provençal, prospectiviste, fondateur de TEDxParis et de l'agence Brightness, Jérôme Marin, fondateur de cafetech.com, Bruno Guglielminetti, journaliste et animateur de "Mon Carnet de l'actualité numérique", Léa Benaim, journaliste BFM Business, Daniel Nef, CEO et cofondateur de Rift, Fabrice Marsella, directeur de la Banque des Startups by LCL, Romain Serres, CEO de Tilt Energy, Antoine Pêtre, porte-parole Europe de One Flash, et Raphaël Raffray, journaliste Tech&Co, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

    Tech&Co
    Daniel Nef (Rift) : Drones, la startup Rift lève 4,6 millions d'euros – 20/11

    Tech&Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 7:52


    Invité, fonction, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce jeudi 24 septembre. Il/Elle [est revenu(e) / a abordé / s'est penché(e) sur] [SUJET] sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

    Shot of Digital Health Therapy
    Tim Wentworth, Retired CEO of Walgreens : From Parking Lots to Boardrooms - Leadership Lessons running multi billion dollar companies

    Shot of Digital Health Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 125:44


    On this 3d long-form edition of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the privilege of sitting down for an unforgettable deep dive with Tim Wentworth, the candid, thoughtful, fiercely grounded and recently retired CEO of Walgreens (previously CEO of Evernorth Health Services). Tim's story reads like a masterclass in leadership and life itself - from sweeping parking lots in Rochester to leading global healthcare giants like Cigna's Evernorth and Walgreens. Across nearly two hours (and honestly, we could've gone four), Tim brought raw honesty, wisdom, and humor to every story - from his early scholarship thanks to a teacher who believed in him, to leading multi-billion dollar companies but always defining what it means to lead with heart. This is not just a leadership interview - it's a living case study in resilience, humility, and purpose.

    WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute's Podcast
    Keeping Our Humanity in Tech: Julia Austin on Why It Pays to Put People First in Product Development

    WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 22:00


    In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Julia Austin about what the lean product and process development principle “Put People First” looks like in practice.   An executive fellow at Harvard Business School, Julia is an executive coach with experience leading successful product teams in tech at companies like Akamai Technologies, VMware, Inc., and DigitalOcean. She is also author of the book, After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup.   My conversation with Julia explores:  How to create effective collaboration across people and teams to support an excellent product or service  Where leaders and teams struggle in product development in 2025  How leaders can support people to drive high-performance  Standout moments of people working together vastly improve a product and service  How to leverage AI while keeping human beings at the center of work design  Why a culture of care and respect builds teams of responsible experts  

    The Tim Ferriss Show
    #836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of Freedom

    The Tim Ferriss Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 97:45


    This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn't I change? What stands the test of time and hasn't lost any potency? This episode features three of the most important chapters from the audiobook of The 4-Hour Workweek. The audiobook, produced and copyrighted by Blackstone Publishing, is available wherever audiobooks are sold. You can find it on Audible, Apple, Google, Spotify, Downpour.com, or wherever you get your favorite audiobooks.This episode is brought to you by:Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/timMomentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim Coyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.comTIMESTAMPS[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:31] Mini-retirements: embracing the mobile lifestyle.[00:09:22] The birth of mini-retirements and the death of vacations.[00:11:03] The alternative to binge traveling.[00:16:14] Purging the demons: emotional freedom.[00:18:43] The financial realities: it just gets better.[00:24:24] Fear factors: overcoming excuses not to travel.[00:30:08] When more is less: cutting the clutter.[00:39:29] The Bora-Bora dealmaker.[00:43:11] Questions and actions.[00:44:22] Take an asset and cash-flow snapshot.[00:45:02] Fear-set a one-year mini-retirement in a dream location in Europe.[00:48:38] Prepare for your trip.[00:59:42] Adding life after subtracting work.[01:01:51] Depression and boredom: it's normal.[01:05:31] Frustrations and doubts: you're not alone.[01:12:01] The point of it all.[01:13:37] Learning unlimited: sharpening the saw.[01:17:24] Service for the right reasons.[01:20:05] Questions and actions.[01:22:46] Make an anonymous donation to the service organization of your choice.[01:24:05] Take a learning mini-retirement in combination with local volunteering.[01:28:42] The top 13 new rich mistakes.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    YAP - Young and Profiting
    Career Growth Moves That Make You Impossible to Ignore | Career | Presented by MasterClass

    YAP - Young and Profiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 34:41


    Now on Spotify Video! Are you struggling to move up in your career, get noticed in the workplace, or find the right opportunities for success? Without influence, professionals risk being overlooked and stuck in their careers, no matter how hard they work. In this episode, presented by MasterClass, Hala Taha reveals how to build influence at work and accelerate career development. You'll hear insights from experts like Chris Voss, Tori Dunlap, and Ken Coleman on becoming memorable and indispensable in the workplace. In this episode, Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) How to Stand Out from Day One in the Workplace (06:03) Building Confidence and Likeability at Work (15:43) Communicating Like a Leader for Success (24:32) Embracing Feedback for Career Development (27:14) Knowing When and Where to Move in Your Career MasterClass offers a world-class online learning experience with unlimited access to thousands of bite-sized lessons designed to sharpen your career, leadership skills, and more. Discover how corporate America's most powerful executives really rise to the top in a new series on MasterClass: The Power Playbook: How to Win at Work by Stanford Professor, Jeffrey Pfeffer. Sign up today and get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/PROFITING.  Sponsored By: MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: YAP E305 with Patrick Lencioni: youngandprofiting.co/WorkingGeniuses  YAP E245 with Tori Dunlap: youngandprofiting.co/FinancialFreedom  YAP E164 with Stacey Vanek Smith: youngandprofiting.co/MachiavelliWorkplace  YAP E194 with Michelle Lederman: youngandprofiting.co/GrowUrInfluence  YAP E321 with Yasir Khan: youngandprofiting.co/SpeakLikeCEO  YAP E330 with Matt Abrahams: youngandprofiting.co/SpontaneousSpeaking  YAP Live with Derrick Kinney: youngandprofiting.co/GoodMoneyRevolution  YAP E144 with Chris Voss: youngandprofiting.co/AdvancedNegotiation  YAP E227 with Kim Scott: youngandprofiting.co/RadicalCandor  YAP E90 with Tim Salau: youngandprofiting.co/AmericanDream  YAP E296 with Ken Coleman: youngandprofiting.co/ClearYourPurpose  YAP E174 with Julie Solomon: youngandprofiting.co/GrowYourBrand  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with MasterClass. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Money Management, Career Podcast

    WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork
    Listen Now: Business Wars | The Race to Ozempic

    WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:03


    Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it's just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. In the newest season of Business Wars, dive into the high-stakes race to supply the world's hottest weight-loss drug. Listen to Business Wars: The Race to Ozempic: https://wondery.fm/BW_IFDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    My Climate Journey
    Using AI to Supercharge Nuclear Operations with Atomic Canyon

    My Climate Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 43:06


    Trey Lauderdale is the CEO and Founder of Atomic Canyon, a company bringing artificial intelligence into the nuclear energy sector. Atomic Canyon recently deployed the first commercial on-site generative AI system at a U.S. nuclear facility. While AI's growth is creating massive demand for reliable, clean baseload power, Atomic Canyon explores the reverse question: does nuclear need AI just as much to solve workforce shortages and accelerate new reactor deployment? Trey's path to nuclear is unconventional. After building and selling a healthcare communications platform, he moved to San Luis Obispo and discovered he lived 10 miles from California's last nuclear plant. That proximity led to applying lessons from one highly regulated industry to another. In just two years, Trey has built partnerships with PG&E and Diablo Canyon, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Idaho National Laboratory, the kind of institutional relationships that typically take years to establish in the nuclear industry. Perhaps that speed says something about both the urgency of the problem and the credibility of the solution.Episode recorded on Aug 12, 2025 (Published on Nov 19, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [2:49] An overview of Atomic Canyon[04:45] Trey's  path from healthcare to nuclear [08:50] The myths vs reality of nuclear power plants[10:41] Understanding nuclear's administrative bottlenecks [12:14] How Trey started Atomic Canyon with no nuclear experience [17:59] Learning from Diablo leadership and facility[20:24] Deploying the first on-premise nuclear AI system[23:39] Security measures for data sets[29:23] Building NuclearBench with Idaho National Lab[32:02] Scaling from one plant to fleet-wide adoption[38:53] Where Atomic Canyon needs help [40:09] The company's funding to date Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

    In Depth
    How Harness runs 16 “startups within a startup” at scale | Jyoti Bansal (Co-founder and CEO)

    In Depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 65:17


    Jyoti Bansal is the co-founder and CEO of Harness, the software delivery platform used by thousands of engineering teams, and previously founded AppDynamics, which he led from inception to a multibillion-dollar acquisition by Cisco. In this episode, Jyoti unpacks what it really takes to move from mid-market to enterprise, why he thinks in terms of “product-market-sales fit,” and how he structures Harness as a collection of “startups within a startup” to launch multiple “best-of-breed” products. In today's episode, we discuss: Why companies get stuck in the mid-market and struggle to move up into enterprise Why Jyoti deliberately lost Netflix as their customer The difference between product-market-sales fit, and product-market-fit How to build a scalable, capacity-driven go-to-market machine (instead of chasing deals) Diagnosing whether you have a product problem or a distribution problem How to hire and evaluate your first head of sales and top sales leaders Why Jyoti sold AppDynamics three days before IPO The “binary differentiator” rule for launching new products into crowded markets Why Harness runs 16 product lines under one roof Where to find Jyoti: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyotibansal/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/jyotibansalsf Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast References: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ AppDynamics: https://www.appdynamics.com/ Barclays: https://home.barclays/ BIG Labs: https://www.biglabs.com/ Carlos Delatorre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadelatorre/ Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/ Citi: https://www.citi.com/ Cloudability: https://www.apptio.com/products/cloudability/ Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/ Dynatrace: https://www.dynatrace.com/ Harness: https://www.harness.io/ Jeff Bezos: https://x.com/JeffBezos Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ Nasdaq: https://www.nasdaq.com/ Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ New Relic: https://newrelic.com/ Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/ Splunk: https://www.splunk.com/ Traceable: https://www.traceable.ai/ Unusual Ventures: https://www.unusual.vc/ VMware: https://www.vmware.com/ Timestamps: (01:48) Why do companies get stuck in the mid-market? (05:09) Designing a product for enterprise and mid-market (07:19) Why Jyoti lost Netflix as a customer - on purpose (10:18) Becoming a scalable GTM organization (12:32) The real signs of product-market fit (14:04) Have you delivered the value? (15:46) How to hire your first sales team (19:59) The four signs of excellent sales leaders (23:16) How to interview a sales leader (27:51) Where Jyoti developed his commercial taste (29:37) Why early founders need to learn sales (32:02) How AppDynamics began (36:36) Why Jyoti sold three days pre-IPO (41:55) What does a healthy board look like? (44:23) How Jyoti perceives competition (46:18) Why you need a binary differentiator (49:53) How to launch multiple products (52:00) “We need to be best of breed” (57:38) Why PMs are like mini-entrepreneurs (1:00:20) The startup within a startup (1:02:45) A culture of continuous improvement

    Masters of Scale
    AI: The new frontier for mental health support?

    Masters of Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 29:36


    In recent weeks, OpenAI faced seven lawsuits alleging that ChatGPT contributed to suicides or mental health breakdowns. To spotlight the controversial relationship between AI and mental health, host Bob Safian is joined on stage at Innovation@Brown Showcase by Brown University's Ellie Pavlick, director of a new institute dedicated to exploring AI and mental health, and Soraya Darabi of VC firm TMV, an early investor in mental health AI startups. Pavlick and Darabi weigh the pros and cons of applying AI to emotional well-being, from chatbot therapy to AI friends and romantic partners. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Social Proof Podcast
    From $4M in Debt to 86 Companies Worth $1B. How He Did It

    Social Proof Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 56:35


    Eddie Wilson, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the Empire Operating System, sits down with Social Proof to break down the blueprint behind scaling, buying, and exiting companies at the highest level.In this episode, he reveals:• How he sold 76 companies in a single year• The Empire Operating System phases: Startup, Perseverance, Viability, Scale, Succession• How he identifies distressed vs. high-opportunity companies• The “Brick” KPI that grows every business• Why the Aspire Tour “loses money” on purpose• How he built a $400M portfolio in under 3 years• How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship• Why most founders fail at leadership• His mission to fund orphanages, clean water projects & global educationIf you're building a business, trying to scale your first million, or want to understand how real private equity plays work — this is required watching.

    YAP - Young and Profiting
    Mo Gawdat: The Terrifying Rise of AI and What Humans Must Do to Thrive | Artificial Intelligence | YAPLive

    YAP - Young and Profiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 77:29


    Now on Spotify Video! While working at Google X, Mo Gawdat witnessed artificial intelligence advancing faster than anyone expected and slipping beyond human control. Machines began learning on their own, crossing critical boundaries, and spreading across the open internet without ethical safeguards or regulation. This realization turned him into a leading advocate for responsible AI development. In this episode, Mo reveals how AI is reshaping our world, the urgent risks it presents, and how we can guide it toward a future that benefits humanity. In this episode, Hala and Mo will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Mo's Journey in Tech and Google X (07:56) His Awakening to AI's Power (12:13) Is Artificial Intelligence Truly Artificial? (19:04) How AI Already Controls Your Reality (25:36) The Self-Learning Power of Artificial Intelligence (33:48) AI's Three Unbreakable Boundaries (40:34) Why Humanity Can't Stop AI Development (47:49) AI Risks and the Future of Work (57:03) Emotional Intelligence in the AI Era (1:05:49) Thriving Ethically in the Age of AI in Action Mo Gawdat is a renowned AI expert, author, and former Chief Business Officer at Google X. He has over 30 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship and helped launch more than 100 Google businesses across emerging markets. Mo now hosts the top-rated podcast Slo Mo and advocates for the safe and ethical development of technology. His book, Scary Smart, explores how humanity can wisely guide the rise of artificial intelligence. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Mo's Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mogawdat  Mo's Instagram: instagram.com/mo_gawdat Mo's Website: mogawdat.com  Mo's Book, Scary Smart: bit.ly/-ScarySmart  Mo's Podcast, Slow Mo:bit.ly/SloMo-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, ChatGPT, AI Marketing, Prompt, AI in Business, Generative AI, AI for Entrepreneurs, AI Podcast