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What does affirmative consent law reform, university sex education, and AI-powered law enforcement tools have in common? They're all part of Stefanie Hammett's ambitious startup, HMS.HMS (Have More Safety · Have More Sex · Have More Space) is a consent education company with a bold 2036 goal: insert affirmative consent into all 50 state criminal codes. But getting there means building a real business — with a direct-to-consumer product line, a university B2B pilot program, and a law enforcement tech partnership with Clipper AI.Stefanie breaks down:The "drip effect" strategy for getting consent education into university campusesWhy selling to law enforcement requires showing up 17 times before they trust youHow she balances a world-changing mission with the mechanics of actually building a startupHer advice to founders: presence, biohacking, and trusting your own clarityAnd more!

Meine heutige Gesprächspartnerin hat ihre Ausbildung an der Kommunikationsakademie Hamburg abgeschlossen und ist diplomierte Kommunikationswirtin. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann bei Reemtsma, wo sie mehrere Jahre im Marketing tätig war und sich vom Trainee bis in strategische Führungsrollen entwickelt hat. In dieser Zeit lernte sie, wie Marken geführt werden und wie Organisationen Entscheidungen treffen. Es folgte der Schritt ins Unternehmertum. Als geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin baute sie eine Audioproduktion auf und entwickelte Lernformate für Kinder. Danach wechselte sie zum Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie, wo sie den Aufbau der Marketingabteilung verantwortete und an der internationalen Positionierung des Standorts Deutschland mitwirkte. Sie war Teil der Initiative „Deutschland – Land der Ideen“ und bewegte sich an der Schnittstelle von Wirtschaft, Politik und Kommunikation. Seit Ende der neunziger Jahre arbeitet sie als selbstständige Unternehmens- beraterin, Executive Coach und systemische Beraterin. Sie hat über 200 Führungskräfte und Gründer begleitet und unterstützt Organisationen in Transformationsprozessen. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der Entwicklung von Leadership in Startups und im Zusammenspiel mit Investoren. Sie ist Founding Coach bei Ten More In und engagiert sich seit vielen Jahren für die Weiterentwicklung von Female Leadership. 2016 hat sie gemeinsam mit einem Partner die Methode „Denkende Hand“ entwickelt. Ein Ansatz, der neben dem Rationalen auch das Intuitive und Unbewusste sichtbar macht und damit neue Wege für Kommunikation, Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung eröffnet. Im Zentrum ihrer Arbeit steht die Überzeugung, dass Führung immer bei der eigenen Haltung beginnt und dass Selbstreflexion und Kommunikation die entscheidenden Fähigkeiten moderner Führung sind. Seit über neun Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 550 Folgen mit über 700 Gästen darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Wie wird man vom Marketingprofi zur Executive Coach für Top Führungskräfte und was hat diesen Weg geprägt? Warum ist Live-Coaching ein so wirkungsvolles Format und was verändert sich dadurch für Führung und Lernen? Welche Rolle spielen Räume und Beziehungen gerade im digitalen Zeitalter und mit Blick auf KI für gute Zusammenarbeit? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Nora Dahlström. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

Dave sits down with Eoin Clancy, VP of Growth at AirOps, to talk about what's working in B2B marketing right now. They get into the rise of the content engineer role, how to use AI to produce high-quality content without creating AI slop, and why webinars have become AirOps' top growth channel in 2026. Eoin breaks down the three signs that content is AI slop, how AirOps runs their webinar funnel end-to-end, and how they follow up with attendees without ever pushing for a demo.Timestamps(00:00) - - Intro and episode overview (04:15) - - What AirOps does and the content engineer role (09:49) - - Why good SEO principles haven't changed in the AI era (14:13) - - AirOps' growth story: 10x revenue in 12 months (17:40) - - The challenge of using AI without creating slop (20:48) - - Three signs your content is AI slop (24:47) - - How to capture and maintain your brand's tone of voice (27:41) - - Why subject matter expertise is the best content ingredient (36:49) - - Why webinars are AirOps' #1 growth channel in 2026 (42:43) - - How AirOps plans topics and sources webinar guests (44:05) - - The webinar tech stack: Luma, HubSpot, Zoom, and Clay (44:34) - - Personalized follow-up strategy and signal scoring (49:07) - - How to build internal buy-in for a long-game content strategy (54:14) - - How to fill a webinar without gating anything Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Optimizely - A no-code AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Learn how to deploy agents on your marketing team at Agents in the Mix. Learn more at optimizely.com/exitfive. Vector - A contact-level ads platform that lets you build audiences from actual people on your site, clicking your ads, and checking out your competitors. Learn more at vector.co, and get their new MCP server by clicking here. Customer.io - An AI powered customer engagement platform that help marketers turn first-party data into engaging customer experiences across email, SMS, and push. Learn more at customer.io/exitfive.Join us in Stowe, Vermont for Drive 2026 - three days away from your desk to learn what's working in B2B marketing from the people who are actually doing it. Grab your ticket at exitfive.com/drive.***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

Christian Beyler und Patrick Sieradzon erklären, wie ihr Tool Clarity KI als strukturierten Analyseprozess nutzt – um Ursachen zu erkennen, statt Symptome zu bekämpfen.

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Thomas Ramos est le meilleur buteur de l'histoire de l'équipe de France de rugby et du Stade Toulousain et prendra peut-être un jour ce statut à l'échelle du Top 14.Né à Mazamet dans le Tarn, fils et petit-fils de rugbymen, Thomas tombe amoureux du ballon ovale dès ses 5 ans.Il est très vite repéré par les plus grands clubs et rejoint le Stade Toulousain à 16 ans.Pourtant son éclosion tarde : il s'éternise chez les espoirs et doute de jamais passer pro.À 21 ans, prêté à Colomiers en Pro D2, il s'entoure d'un préparateur mental qui change sa carrière et l'aide à se hisser parmi les meilleurs joueurs au pied du monde.“J'ai appris à faire abstraction de tous les éléments externes pour être dans une bulle au moment de taper. Je fais le vide et ensuite je ne fais que répéter une routine."Chaque saison, Thomas affiche un taux de réussite aux alentours des 85% face aux perches. Une régularité de métronome, le rendant indispensable en club comme en sélection.5 fois champion de France, 2 fois champion d'Europe, 3 fois vainqueur du Tournoi des Six Nations et accessoirement jeune papa, Thomas se livre avec beaucoup de sincérité dans cette discussion :Sa routine millimétrée au moment de buter, et comment isoler le cerveau pour ne pas céder à la pressionLa défaite en quart de finale de la Coupe du monde 2023, qui l'a longtemps hantéPourquoi le Stade Toulousain domine tout : la culture d'un club qui déteste perdreDonnées, vidéo, sommeil : la science derrière la performance moderneGérer l'arrivée d'un enfant quand on est sportif de très haut niveauUn échange rare avec un compétiteur lucide et bien plus attachant qu'on ne le pense, pour comprendre comment on devient, et on reste, décisif dans les moments qui comptent.Vous pouvez suivre Thomas sur Instagram.Un merci tout particulier à Pauline du Stade Toulousain qui a rendu cet épisode possible.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : Le secret pour flirter avec les 90% de taux de transformation00:12:10 : Tomber amoureux du ballon ovale à 5 ans00:17:02 : Comment revenir en forme après la coupure estivale00:21:19 : Jongler entre championnat, coupe d'Europe et périodes internationales00:27:14 : "Un second choix est toujours moins bon qu'un mauvais premier choix"00:33:36 : Enchaîner les saisons, jusqu'à ce que le corps lâche00:39:45 : L'importance de la vidéo dans le rugby moderne00:44:42 : Tout scruter pour optimiser la performance00:52:56 : Gérer l'arrivée d'un nouveau-né quand on est sportif de haut niveau00:58:47 : Son engagement dans la lutte contre l'endométriose01:04:09 : Les nombreux sujets tabous dans le rugby01:07:45 : Pourquoi il est passé de 100 jeux au pied par semaine en espoirs à 8 aujourd'hui01:15:03 : L'importance de la routine01:24:38 : "En 2023, on s'est trop dit qu'on allait gagner"01:31:46 : Comment la presse peut anéantir la carrière d'un joueur en un claquement de doigts01:40:29 : Sa plus grande inspiration rugbystique01:43:49 : "Pour être meilleur il faut que je m'énerve plus souvent"01:49:30 : La place centrale de la préparation mentale dans une carrière01:56:54 : Immobilier, voyages, famille : l'après-carrière rêvée de Thomas02:03:30 : "Ma plus belle victoire c'est la naissance de ma fille"Les anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #524 - Vincent Clerc - XV de France, McDonald's - L'incroyable destin d'un Grenoblois besogneux#479 - Nikola Karabatic - Champion de Handball - 22 titres sur 23 : la légende du sport français#52 - Stéphanie Gicquel - Traileuse - Visualiser pour ne jamais abandonnerNous avons parlé de :L'article de Midi Olympique qui affirme que les ****joueurs du Top 14 élisent Thomas Ramos comme le plus gros chambreur du championnatWhoop, le bracelet qui recueille des données de santéEndoFrance, l'association de lutte contre l'endométriose que soutient ThomasLa série Heated RivalryLe contre de Kolbe en quart de finale de la coupe du monde 2023Frédéric Michalak, l'inspiration de ThomasOlivier Lepretre, le préparateur mental de ThomasLes recommandations de lecture :L'art de la victoire, autobiographie du fondateur de Nike - Phil KnightUn grand MERCI à nos sponsors : Squarespace : https://squarespace.com/doitQonto: https://qonto.com/r/2i7tk9 Brevo: brevo.com/doit eToro: https://bit.ly/3GTSh0k Payfit: payfit.com Club Med : clubmed.frCuure : https://cuure.com/product-onely (code DOIT)Vous pouvez retrouver la liste de tout le matériel utilisé pour enregistrer nos épisodes sur cette page.Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Steve Cox, CEO of Clari + Salesloft, joins Sam Jacobs and Asad Zaman to argue that SaaS is far from dead. Steve took the CEO role in December 2025 to merge two of the biggest brands in go-to-market tech into what he calls the world's first predictive revenue system. Topics include the narrative war pushing investors to bet against SaaS-era companies, his one non-negotiable hiring trait, and how to merge two former rivals without one culture eating the other. Plus, a Quiz Pro Quo on go-to-market headcount across US tech and a Bulls and Bears round to close. Key Takeaways: - The AI-native startup boom is already hitting a retention wall, and Steve is watching it arrive deal by deal. As Steve Cox, CEO of Clari plus Salesloft, put it: "the amount of AI native companies that come across my desk now that... are up for sale, you know, they've run out of funding... they grew to 2, 3, 4 million of ARR pretty quickly and then struggled with retention." His read is that everyone knows AI exists now, so driving real adoption "has become more important than ever." - Steve reframes the AI hype cycle as the next layer of infrastructure the industry will absorb, the way it absorbed cloud and big data. As he points out, "how many of us are gonna be talking about AI 3 years from now, 4 years from now?... when was the last time someone mentioned the cloud or Internet of Things or big data?" He expects AI to "layer into everything that we do," which is why he is embedding it into existing revenue workflows rather than fundamentally rebranding the company around it. - The one non-negotiable trait Steve screens for in every executive hire is low ego, because he believes "high ego kills innovation and kills speed." He pairs that with blunt clarity for a merged workforce, telling his first all-hands "It's okay to not to want to be here," so the people who do not buy into the combined company can find the exit fast instead of dragging it down. - Sam Jacobs, CEO of Pavilion, argues a profitable SaaS business with strong retention should ignore where the market trades today. "In the short term, markets are voting machines. In the long term, markets are weighing machines," he said, adding that if you are profitable with good retention, "your customers are voting for you on behalf of the market." The job, in his framing, is to be right long enough that you never have to tap the capital markets at the wrong moment. Connect with the Hosts & Guests: Host: Sam Jacobs, CEO at Pavilion - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfjacobs/ Host: Asad Zaman, CEO at Sales Talent Agency - https://www.linkedin.com/in/azaman1/ Guest: Steve Cox, CEO at Clari + Salesloft - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-cox-588a2024/ Topline is more than a YouTube Channel: Subscribe to Topline Newsletter: https://toplinemedia.substack.com/ Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-podcast Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-slack Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Steve Cox 02:07 From Bananas to Enterprise Tech 03:05 Can SaaS Beat AI Startups? 04:33 AI Hype and the 95% Problem 06:57 The CEO Integration Playbook 10:27 Hiring for Low Ego 15:30 AI Startups Landing on His Desk 21:10 The SaaS vs AI Narrative War 26:23 Is Patience a Moat? 33:43 The Predictive Revenue System 38:21 Quiz Pro Quo 44:10 Merging Two Rivals 49:40 Culture After a Merger 59:03 Founder Mode vs Operators 1:02:48 Bulls and Bears

Send us Fan MailIn episode 304 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Stwerat Miller, Founder of ARKHE Club and Livewire Production, as they dive into the vital themes of strong leadership, intentional goal-setting, and the power of saying “no” to protect your passion. Tune in for actionable insights, inspiring transformation stories, and the motivation you need to take your next big step. TIMESTAMPS[00:01:55] From school entrepreneur to scaling a 100,000-unit bike business[00:04:09] Committing to fitness and building a family business[00:10:13] Lessons learned: Building, exiting, and the trap of success[00:13:06] The power of saying no and focusing on your zone of genius[00:14:19] Reinvention, resilience, and creating momentum at every age[00:17:22] Keys to being present in life and businessQUOTES"You're solving the problem for the first time every time. It does become tiring, but you have to believe in yourself." – Stewart Miller"Every day is Friday if you're doing it right." – Sebastian Rusk"We make work look easy, but the reality is when it feels a little bit like play, that's when you know you've found your space." – Stewart Miller==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabStewart MillerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartmiller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.miller.940/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartmillerlw/ ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474 

Im April 2005 nannte der damalige SPD-Chef Franz Müntefering Finanzinvestoren „Heuschrecken" – auf der internen SPD-Liste standen elf Namen: KKR, Apax, Goldman Sachs, BC Partners, Carlyle, Permira, Blackstone, CVC, Advent, Saban und WCM. Münteferings Lehrstück war die Grohe AG. Einundzwanzig Jahre später ist Grohe globaler Marktführer im Sanitärbereich, Hauptsitz Düsseldorf, mehrere tausend Beschäftigte. Bei Grohe ist die Heuschrecke zu einem Aufbauhelfer geworden.Im Juni 2026 fand in Berlin die SuperReturn International statt – das weltgrößte Branchentreffen mit über 6.000 Investoren aus 80 Ländern und rund 50 Billionen Dollar Anlagevermögen. Die deutsche Realität dazu: Jedes vierte Startup erwägt laut Digitalwirtschaftsverband Bitkom, das Land zu verlassen, weil es hier keine Wachstumsfinanzierung findet. Über 75 Prozent des Wagniskapitals im ersten Quartal 2026 kamen aus dem Ausland. 2,8 Billionen Euro Anlagekapital liegen in deutschen Versicherungen, Pensionskassen und Stiftungen. 14 Milliarden Euro davon könnten jährlich in deutsche Wachstumsunternehmen fließen – wenn die Regeln passen würden. Die deutsche Wachstumsfrage ist eine deutsche Kapitalfrage.Daniel Stelter spricht darüber mit Ulrike Hinrichs, Hauptgeschäftsführerin des Bundesverbandes Beteiligungskapital (BVK), der sich selbst als Stimme der Venture-Capital- und Private-Equity-Branche in Deutschland bezeichnet.Hinweis ABSTURZ – So retten wir Deutschland: das neue Buch von Daniel Stelter. Jetzt überall, wo es Bücher gibt. Auch bestellbar bei Thalia, Amazon, geniallokal.HörerserviceBitkom Startup-Report 2025: https://tinyurl.com/bddhdt3j Bitkom-Befragung 2026 Kapitalmangel treibt Startups ins Ausland: https://tinyurl.com/2s4c84ta KfW Venture-Capital-Dashboard KfW-Report: 1,7 Miliarden Euro VC-Kapital in Q1/26: https://tinyurl.com/yntpnk6n beyond the obvious – Neue Analysen, Kommentare und Einschätzungen zur Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage finden Sie unter think-bto.com.Newsletter – Den monatlichen bto-Newsletter abonnieren Sie hier.Redaktionskontakt – Wir freuen uns über Ihre Meinungen, Anregungen und Kritik unter podcast@think-bto.com.Handelsblatt – Ein exklusives Angebot für alle „bto – beyond the obvious – featured by Handelsblatt”-Hörer*innen: Testen Sie Handelsblatt Premium 4 Wochen lang für 1 Euro und bleiben Sie zur aktuellen Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage informiert. Mehr erfahren Sie unter: https://handelsblatt.com/mehrperspektiven Werbepartner – Das Angebot von Allianz Trade finden Sie unter: allianz-trade.de/bto.Weitere Informationen zu den Angeboten unserer aktuellen Werbepartner finden Sie hier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Zimmerman discusses the crew selection for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which has been simplified to focus on Earth-orbit docking tests. He also examines private sector developments, including German startup Isar's funding, Stoke Space's reusable rocket design, and an orbital servicing mission by Catalyst intended to rescue a decaying NASAtelescope. (7)1904

Cody Carpentier goes over some lessons learned from participating in three new dyansty startup drafts through the beginning of the month of June.----------------Join RosterWatch Nation TODAY to support your boys.Go PREMIUM for Weekly, Dynasty and Best Ball Rankings plus DFS Tools and MORE -- https://rosterwatch.com/buy-rosterwatch-proFollow us on Twitter -- https://www.x.com/RosterWatchFollow on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/rosterwatch/----------------RosterWatch is your year-round source for the best Fantasy Football analysis, including updates LIVE from Training Camp, The NFL Combine, Pro Days, and the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl.----------------Subscribe to the podcast:iTunes -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rosterwatch-podcast/id493875129?mt=2Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2jWDOZcppg9uYVaAWA7YdM?si=0b9aeaa77ae24316&nd=1&dlsi=1b5923c3f21b43c7iHeartRadio -- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rosterwatch-podcast-48874884/RosterWatch PRO offers the best toolset available to help you win your fantasy football league. What is RW PRO?* A full season of fantasy football power tools designed to make winning easy and fun.* Year-round NFL player analysis.* Exclusive live off-season coverage from all major NFL scouting events.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei both published essays this week on the future of AI and what we must do so everyone benefits. One of them is literally titled "Our Plan." The other one has an actual plan.Kwaku and I dig into it all on this week's FAFO Friday. Plus — and this story isn't getting enough attention — according to New Scientist, two years ago Ukraine used fully autonomous “Terminator” drones that killed everything they saw. No human in the loop. Dead Russian soldiers. But rest assured, according to the drone-maker cited, it was just a one-off “test.” But how long until this is standard practice? And do we want that future? So, yeah, maybe we should get planning… ---Support Future Around & Find Out:* Follow Dan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblums/* Get the free newsletter: https://www.futurearound.com* Become a paid subscriber and help future proof FAFO! https://www.futurearound.com/upgradeMusic by Jonathan Zalben

Sonic Truth Season 9, Episode 9: Cody Carpentier from Rosterwatch joins Coach and The Podfather from PlayerProfiler to break down the most important player news for fantasy football dynasty leagues. Chris Olave's blog clot is not a long-term issue. The Jaguars absolutely love LeQuint Allen. Tet McMillan's foot injury makes Jalen Coker even more attractive. --

In today's episode, we join Saranne, the founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, as she shares an inspiring story of celebration and pampering amidst the battle against Stage IV cancer. Saranne recounts the heartwarming gesture of her friend Shavit, who surprised their mutual friend Yael with a spa day during her last chemo treatment. The episode explores the incredible impact this unexpected act of kindness had on Yael and the chemo facility and how it inspired a startup company to offer similar services to hospital cancer patients. Join us as we delve into this extraordinary story of resilience, friendship, and the power of self-care in the face of adversity.2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne  

The week starts with Dwayne Johnson's "The Red Pill" — the most honest structural diagnosis of Oregon's innovation economy I've read in years, from someone who's been inside the system for two decades, not outside it. Oregon fell from #7 to #41 in CNBC's Top States for Business across the Brown era; Oregon got second in semiconductor productivity and 0.002% of federal CHIPS R&D funds. His phrase: "Oregon runs on cliques, not networks." Then Friday, Engine's Innovation Flywheel report lands — four dimensions for a healthy innovation ecosystem, three of which Portland already has covered, and one — Center of Gravity — that's the exact tripwire Dwayne was pointing at. Plus Expensify ships an MCP server that lets your AI agent talk directly to your expense data, Missing Middle Housing Fund's Nate Wildfire joins the Housing Voices podcast, and Portland moves up five spots to #17 in the Financial Times ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign business — Boston at the top, Seattle slipping.CHAPTERS:00:00 Portland startup news04:15 Dwayne Johnson on Portland's archipelago 08:20 Engine's Innovation Flywheel14:10 Financial Times ranks Oregon #1716:17 SecretsLINKS:Long-time innovation ecosystem builder Dwayne Johnson — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/08/long-time-innovation-ecosystem-builder-dwayne-johnson-shares-insights-on-oregon-economic-woes/Dwayne Johnson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfortune/Your AI agent can now talk to your expense data with the new Expensify MCP — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/08/your-ai-agent-can-now-talk-to-your-expense-data-with-the-new-expensify-mcp/Expensify MCP — https://expensify.com/mcpPortland's Missing Middle Housing Fund joins Housing Voices — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/08/portlands-missing-middle-housing-fund-joins-housing-voices/Missing Middle Housing Fund — https://www.missingmiddlehousing.fund/Portland moves up five spots in Financial Times "best US places for foreign businesses" — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/09/portland-moves-up-five-spots-in-financial-times-best-us-places-for-foreign-businesses/FT-Nikkei ranking — https://www.ft.com/content/3fb85af1-d581-4f43-b962-a1d79160cdecUsing Engine's "Innovation Flywheel" to benefit the Portland startup community — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/12/using-engines-innovation-flywheel-to-benefit-the-portland-startup-community/The Foundations of an Innovation Flywheel (Engine) — https://www.engine.is/news/category/the-foundations-of-an-innovation-flywheelApply to lead the Portland Metro Region Innovation Hub https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49951FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczyABOUT 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

Heading into the weekend, here's a reminder that not everything you do has to be useful, efficient, or productive. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Chris Guillebeau talk about making space for fun, following strange impulses, and doing the small things that make you feel more alive.Watch the full episode with Chris Guillebeau here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyEgbTg-BAChris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, and The Happiness of Pursuit, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his thirty-fifth birthday. His latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, Chris offers a bold path for redefining our relationship with the clock.Check out Chris' new book Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live and grab copies of The $100 Startup, Gonzo Capitalism, The Art of Non-Confirmity, 100 Side Hustles at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.comFollow Chris on Instagram @193Countries and on X @chrisguillebeau.

Thanks to our sponsor Quo: Business Phone System for Startups. Try Quo for free, PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/TRIG A shocking stabbing, days of riots, growing tensions over immigration, and renewed questions about policing, integration, and political leadership have pushed the issue to the top of the national conversation. Konstantin and Francis are joined by Peter Bleksley and Patrick Christys to unpack what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the future of Britain. Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://shop.triggerpod.co.uk/ Advertise on Triggernometry: https://trigger-brands.com | or enquire at marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath Cummings is joined by Ryan McDowell of Dynasty League Football for a one QB Dynasty Startup Mock Draft! Discover the best startup draft targets, sleepers, and roster-building approaches to gain an edge in your dynasty league.(0:00) Intro(1:12) Rounds 1-2(8:05) Rounds 3-4(19:38) Rounds 5-6(29:48) Rounds 7-8(40:13) Rounds 9-10(50:17) Round 12 to wrap up the show!#FantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #DynastyStartup #Superflex #tepremium #NFL #FantasyFootballAdvice #Podcast #FFTDynasty

Congressional races across the state are heating up: with the gloves coming off in the Democratic primary for Colorado's newest, and swingiest, district; other longtime Colorado Democrats facing challenges from more progressive candidates; and a Republican freshman trying to defend his seat from his right flank.CPR's Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim, along with Kiara DeMare and Rae Solomon, discuss who's on the ballot, as well as the dynamics of these races and what it says about politics right now.Catch up with our latest coverage: CPR News: 2026 Colorado Primary Election Voter Guide CPR News: A new season of the Who's Gonna Govern podcast CPR News: Melat Kiros says she'll bring change, lower costs in bid for Congressional District 1 seat CPR News: Rep. Diana DeGette is focused on healthcare in bid for 30th year in Congress  CPR News: Wanda James brings military experience to Congressional District 1 campaign as war in Iran rages Denverite: Denver congressional candidate Wanda James sues other CU Regents over censure CPR News: What voters in Colorado's newest and most competitive congressional district are thinking about right now Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Startup funding for the Alliance was provided, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Purplish's producer is Stephanie Wolf. Sound design and engineering by Shane Rumsey. The theme music is by Brad Turner. Other music in this episode is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Megan Verlee is CPR News' executive producer of podcasts.

The World Cup arriving on American soil isn't just a moment. For U.S. Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson, it's a launchpad. Batson joins Rapid Response to reveal what's on the line for the US men's team, where things stand with Coach Pochettino's future, and why this tournament is nothing like the last time America hosted in 1994. He also makes the case that winning a World Cup and growing a soccer nation are the same mission — and that the flywheel connecting pro leagues, youth development, national teams, and community access is finally starting to spin. Whether you've got World Cup fever or not, Batson's vision for building a winning culture from the ground up is a leadership story worth hearing.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.

Send us Fan MailIn episode 303 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Jim Edmondson, a Serial entrepreneur with multiple business exits, now focused on a passion project born from frustration with media outreach, as he shares how he identified a major gap in the PR world and leveraged technology, obsession with analytics, and a growth mindset to build Press Whisper. This game-changing PR platform makes results-driven publicity accessible to every entrepreneur. Tune in for clear strategies and actionable advice you won't hear anywhere else! TIMESTAMPS[00:00:05] Welcome & Origin Story: Jim's entrepreneurial beginnings[00:02:41] Scaling a defense company & exiting at $100M[00:03:47] Giving back: Building Avri Industries for veterans[00:04:44] The PR problem: High costs, low returns[00:06:35] Pitching journalists & discovering industry bottlenecks[00:08:01] Harnessing AI & analytics for targeted PR[00:09:30] How Press Whisper simplifies the PR process[00:11:04] Scoring, improvement, & getting your story seen[00:13:32] Matching stories with the right journalists[00:16:07] A free offer for listeners & call to action for entrepreneurs[00:18:27] Final motivation: Disrupt your industry and take action now QUOTES"It seemed like quite a bloated industry based on some old relationships and a lot of money for really not doing a huge amount of work." – Jim Edmondson"Go and disrupt your own industries. Just get out there and, you know, make, make some noise." – Jim Edmondson"When is there not work involved? If you want to get it done, roll up your sleeves and make it happen." – Sebastian Rusk  ==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLab Jim EdmondsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miccheckjim/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miccheckjim ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474 

For years, Kim Robinson worked on the brand side, helping major companies connect with artists and creatives. Eventually, he decided he'd rather be working for the artists themselves. So he launched 3pts, a company that helps creatives handle the business side of their careers—everything from pricing and marketing to partnerships and strategy—so they can spend more time focused on the work they love.The first challenge, Kim says, is convincing artists that thinking about money and business doesn't somehow compromise their creativity. The second is helping them understand that even the most gifted creatives still need a framework for pricing, positioning, and building sustainable careers. In our conversation, Kim explains why so many artists struggle with the entrepreneurial side of their work, what brands often misunderstand about creative talent, and why he eventually realized he had more in common with his clients than he expected.

Industrial emissions make up roughly a quarter of global CO₂ emissions, yet many of the most promising climate tech companies remain largely unknown outside specialized circles. This episode explores 95 startups attacking some of the hardest decarbonization challenges across steel, cement, chemicals, heat, fuels, mining, and manufacturing.In addition, I cover one startup turning solar into a 24/7 firm, clean power.Industrial heat is becoming a major battleground — Companies are replacing fossil-fuel-fired boilers and furnaces with thermal batteries, electrified heat systems, and long-duration energy storage solutions.Cement and concrete innovation is scaling — Startups are reducing process emissions through alternative chemistries, carbon mineralization, supplementary cementitious materials, and low-carbon production methods.24/7 solar and clean power are emerging as a new category — Companies are combining solar, storage, and dispatchable energy systems to deliver around-the-clock clean electricity rather than intermittent renewable generation.Steel and metals are entering a new era — Entrepreneurs are commercializing green hydrogen, electrolysis, scrap optimization, and novel production pathways to lower emissions from some of the world's most carbon-intensive industries.Chemicals and fuels are being reinvented — Companies are developing sustainable feedstocks, e-fuels, carbon utilization technologies, and alternative chemical manufacturing processes.The winners may not be the most obvious companies — Industrial markets reward reliability, economics, and operational simplicity, meaning some of the biggest future climate tech successes may emerge from sectors receiving far less attention than AI, EVs, or consumer technologies.--Join our confidential CEO community.Private CEO group for VC/PE-backed climate tech founders navigating capital, strategy, and scale. Capped at 45 CEOs. See if you're a fit → entrepreneursforimpact.comJoin 40,000 professionals who get our newsletter.Climate tech finance, strategy, leadership. 2-min read. → entrepreneursforimpact.substack.comLeave a podcast review.If you got value, take 30 seconds and do the community a favor. It helps push more capital and talent toward scalable climate solutions.

Jay Olos is Founder & CEO at OneCFO.In this episode, we discussed two important topics for startups to build business strategies on: Cash Flow Management & Fundraising. Listen to the episode to learn more! :)This episode is recorded live at the OneCFO office in Eastwood, Quezon City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:28 Ano ang OneCFO?10:35 Part 1: Cash Flow Management for Startups 29:09 Part 2: Fundraising for Startups 01:00:04 How can listeners find more information?ONECFOWebsite: http://onecfoph.coFacebook: https://facebook.com/onecfophTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:OneCFO: https://onecfoph.coKredit Hero: https://kredithero.comYspaces: https://knowyourspaceph.comSymph: https://symph.coTwala: https://www.twala.ioGigGenius: https://gig-genius.ioSkoolTek by Edfolio: https://skooltek.coRed Circle Global: https://www.redcircleglobal.comCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)ArkoTech: https://www.arkotechspacesolutions.comDVCode Technologies Inc: https://dvcode.techArgum AI: http://argum.aiPIXEL by Eplayment: https://pixel.eplayment.co/auth/sign-up?r=PIXELXSUP1 (Sign up using Code: PIXELXSUP1)School of Profits: https://schoolofprofits.academyFounders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vcHier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.comAgile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): https://agiledatasolutions.techSmile Checks: https://getsmilechecks.comCloverly: https://cloverly.techBuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.comHyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.comWunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.comUplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH)START UP PODCAST PHYouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastphSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastphPatreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPHPIXEL: https://pixel.eplayment.co/dl/startuppodcastphWebsite: https://phstartup.onlineThis episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate und auf der hauseigenen European Investor Exchange, die genau auf Privatanleger zugeschnitten ist. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Oracle verliert 10% nach hohen Rechenzentrumskosten. KKR gründet mit NVIDIA neue Rechenzentrumsfirma. Samsung verhandelt mit Google über Chipproduktion. Hugo Boss hat Angebot. Jeff Bezos hat Startup. SpaceX hat Nachfrage. EZB hat höheren Zins. Coloplast (WKN: A1KAGC) war jahrelang ein Dauerläufer. Dann kam ein teurer Zukauf, ein Erstattungswechsel in den USA und ein Kursverlust von 70%. Jetzt lockt ein KGV von 15. Turnaround oder fallendes Messer? Fastenal (WKN: 887891) kommt mit Schrauben auf 50 Mrd. $ Börsenwert. Seit 1987 im Schnitt 22% Rendite pro Jahr. Besser als Berkshire Hathaway. Was machen sie anders als Würth? Mehr zu Würth im Carrytale-Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vtyXbsQUzRp2kPDWyryVC?si=Me-13K4KRraLDuenawfSqw&nd=1&dlsi=42a248ad68fc413c Diesen Podcast vom 12.06.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tot de sterren en daar voorbij. SpaceX is nu van de belegger: het ruimtevaartbedrijf is genoteerd aan Wall Street. Het is de grootste beursgang aller tijden. Deze aflevering hoor je wat er achter de schermen van deze beursgang gebeurt. Hoe de prijs tot stand komt, hoe de toekomst van het aandeel eruit ziet en waar het geld verdiend gaat worden. Ook gaan we je voorstellen aan Gwynne Shotwell. Dat is de vrouw die de dagelijkse leiding op zich neemt (en dus niet Elon Musk). Het is ook de aflevering waar we kijken naar andere, aanstaande beursgangen. Die van Anthropic en OpenAI. Is daar onder particulieren nog wel geld voor? En welke beursgang wordt het meest succesvol? Genoeg over beursgangen, laten we het hebben over overnames! Adyen neemt een Amerikaans bedrijf over. We kijken of ze dat verder helpt. Hebben we het ook over een mogelijke overname van ING, in België. Te gast: Nico Inberg van De Aandeelhouder (die aandelen SpaceX kocht) BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RJ Scaringe is the founder and CEO of Rivian Automotive. Host Jeff Berman digs into how Scaringe thinks about competing with Tesla, the hard won lessons of building a company that makes both vehicles and software, and how the company is scaling to fuel the highly anticipated launch of its newest electric vehicle: The R2.This Masters of Scale Live event, sponsored by Atlassian, was recorded at Atlassian Team 2026 in Anaheim.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever been to PyCon, you know one of the best parts of the expo hall is Startup Row, a stretch of booths where early-stage companies built on Python show off what they're creating. But only attendees get to walk that lane, so let's bring it to everyone. In this episode, we stroll down Startup Row together. We kick things off with the organizers, Jason and Shay, who share the program's origin story going back to Paul Graham and the PSF, plus some surprising stats, including two unicorns among the alumni. Then we meet five startups: Tetrix, bringing AI to institutional investing in private markets. Arcjet, security that lives inside your app as an SDK. Phemeral.dev, serverless hosting built for Python web apps. CapiscIO, an identity and authority layer for AI agents. And Pixeltable, a multimodal database from Marcel Kornacker, co-creator of Apache Parquet. See if you can spot the theme running through them all. Let's go for a walk. Episode sponsors AgentField AI Talk Python Courses Links from the show Guests Naunidh Bhalla: linkedin.com Grant Gittes: linkedin.com Marcel Kornacker: linkedin.com Beon de Nood: linkedin.com Chinmaya Joshi: linkedin.com David Mytton: linkedin.com Shea Tate-Di Donna: linkedin.com Jason Rowley: linkedin.com Azul Garza: github.com Renée Rosillo: linkedin.com Tetrix: tetrix.co Tetrix Jobs: tetrix.co Arcjet: arcjet.com Pixeltable: pixeltable.com Phemeral.dev: phemeral.dev CapiscIO: capisc.io Episode #551 deep-dive: talkpython.fm/551 Episode transcripts: talkpython.fm Theme Song: Developer Rap

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Robert Croak, founder of Silly Bandz and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the toy and consumer product space.Robert shares how he built Silly Bandz into a $100 million/year brand, what most entrepreneurs misunderstand about execution, and why mindset, risk, discipline, and investing are the real difference between staying broke and building freedom.They also discuss social media, business failure, wealth building, investing, real estate, financial freedom, and why owning assets matters more than looking rich.Follow Robert Croak: vestfundr.com and IG

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Ben Orthlieb of Blue Moon Seth Levine of Foundry Steve Blank is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jeff Bezos joins the show from San Francisco along with his co-founder and co-CEO of AI startup Prometheus. Just announcing a new $12B series B funding round which values the firm at $41B. Bezos speaking for one of the first times about Prometheus' ambitions. From chips to jet engines to batteries to solar and manufacturing. That extending conversation, only on Squawk on the Street. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our June throwback episode (and in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month), we're revisiting our conversation with Marin Gonzalez about leadership, self-doubt, and the challenges of building a successful team.  Martin shared with us his experience as both an immigrant and an entrepreneur, offering a candid look at how he overcame imposter syndrome, navigated uncertainty, and ultimately helped create organizational cultures where people could thrive.  We loved the vulnerability, insights, and practical lessons Martin brought to our conversation, and we hope it inspires you to solve problems and find greater fulfillment in your professional life.  Topics  [5:58] Introduction and Speed Round [10:16] What is a bonfire moment? [14:02] Why soft skills are more important than soft skills [17:54] Leadership styles and their impact on success [22:37] Common start-up traps [32:10] Startup myths, leadership, and best practices [41:11] Overcoming blind spots and insecurities in leadership [46:43] Imposter Syndrome and gender stereotypes [55:04] Productivity, creativity, and music preferences [1:01:14] Grooving Session: Leadership, emotional intelligence, and scaling business ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links  “The Bonfire Moment - Bring Your Team Together to Solve the Hardest Problems Startups Face” by Joshua Yellin and Martin Gonzales About Martin

What does it feel like to jump off the cliff of comfort and control, building your dream dental practice from the ground up before the first patient ever walks in? In this candid conversation, Dr. Ryan Le and Dr. Tran Nguyen open up about the exhilarating and anxiety-filled final days before launching Lakeview Dental, their new practice in Horizon West, Florida. After three long years of planning, delays, and relentless detail work, the couple shares what it's really like behind the scenes: how excitement can flip to stress as overlooked “little things” stack up, and how every decision, from bathroom fixtures to office software, feels loaded with urgency and consequence when the countdown to opening is real.Ryan and Tran's story isn't about the glamour of being practice owners; it's about embracing the mess, navigating two years of construction delays, learning the gritty details of equipment procurement, and wrestling with the emotional and financial risks of stepping away from secure jobs. They explain why autonomy, relationship-based care, and community connection fueled their leap into ownership. Their partnership is a masterclass in teamwork and resilience, showing how dividing roles, learning to compromise, and staying deeply involved in the local community helped them nearly fill their opening schedule even before opening the doors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of practice ownership and wanting honest, hard-earned wisdom from dentists truly in the trenches.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The emotional reality of building a dental startup from scratchHow permitting and construction delays really impact your launch timelineHidden “tiny” details that pile up as opening approachesSmart strategies for trimming startup costs without sacrificing techWhy patient experience and community presence are better than generic marketingHow to split roles and decision-making as partners and find compromiseWhat to expect when leaving employment for uncertain entrepreneurshipThe truth about local demand and choosing the right practice locationTips for creating a welcoming, anxiety-reducing office environmentLessons learned the hard way in dental practice buildoutsHit play to hear the honest, practical journey of turning a dental dream into reality before the doors even open!‍Sponsors:‍Oryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Ryan Le & Dr. Tran NguyenPractice Name: Lakeview DentalCheck out Ryan & Tran's Media:Website: https://www.thelakeviewdental.com/Email: info@thelakeviewdental.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelakeviewdental‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod‍

Bruce Cleveland, CEO and Founder of Traction Gap Partners and author of Market Engineering, joins John Golden to explain why product engineering is now table stakes and how CEOs can apply a five-tenet discipline — category design, positioning, messaging, storytelling, and thought leadership — to build enduring market leadership. Learn more at https://www.tractiongappartners.com.

Teddy Baldassarre has built one of the most influential watch platforms in the world — and just as compelling as the watches themselves is the entrepreneurial story behind it.I first met Teddy almost ten years ago at StartMart in Terminal Tower, before any of this existed: before millions of followers, before the global audience, before the authorized retail partnerships, and before the beautiful physical boutique we recorded this conversation in at Crocker Park.In this episode, Teddy and I explore where his passion for watches began, how a first YouTube video evolved into one of the largest educational platforms in the watch world, and how he turned content into trust, trust into community, and community into a real business.We talk about entrepreneurship, self-expression, building online credibility, navigating the leap from digital media to commerce and physical retail, working with traditional watch brands, the enduring appeal of mechanical watches in an age where no one technically needs one, and what watches can teach us about craft, memory, status, meaning, and time itself.At its core, this is a conversation about building something that is an honest extension of who you are — and what can happen when curiosity, taste, discipline, and timing compound over the course of a decade.00:00 Introduction & Meeting Teddy01:00 Early Days: Startups, YouTube Beginnings03:00 Discovering a Passion for Watches06:00 Watches as Craft & Self-Expression08:00 Turning Passion into Business & Monetization11:00 Launching E-Commerce & the Pandemic Pivot13:00 Brand, Community, and Content16:00 Building an Approachable Watch Platform18:00 Opening the First Store & Physical Expansion20:00 Partnering with Legacy Watch Brands22:00 Storytelling, Heritage, and the Value of Watches25:00 Watches in Modern Culture & Technology28:00 Entrepreneurial Learnings & Scaling a Personal Brand32:00 Team Building and Company Culture34:00 Pride, Impact, and Alignment with Life's Work36:00 Building Trust Online38:00 Defining Success39:00 Personal Curiosity & The Future of Watchmaking41:00 Looking Ahead: Growth, Retail, and Community42:00 Why Cleveland? Building Local Roots45:00 Reflections on the Journey46:00 Cleveland Hidden Gems & City Pride49:00 Outro & Closing Remarks-----LINKS:https://www.youtube.com/teddybaldassarrehttps://teddybaldassarre.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-baldassarre-70795890/-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here: https://layoftheland.ck.page/5f0c1e28faConnect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

In this episode of Girl Talk with Tay, I sit down with Hannah Roze, founder and CEO of Plannerd, a modern wedding planning platform designed to help couples create a more organized, joyful, and intentional planning experience. Hannah shares the inspiration behind building Plannerd, practical advice for engaged couples, and what it has been like growing a company while navigating motherhood.One of the most powerful themes throughout this conversation is the idea that wedding planning should feel like an extension of the marriage you're building, not a stressful rite of passage. Hannah encourages couples to identify whose opinions truly matter early in the process, let go of traditions that don't align with their values, and stop second guessing decisions once they've been made.We also dive into one of the most challenging parts of planning a wedding: the budget. Hannah shares why facing the numbers early creates more freedom later and explains why beautiful, meaningful weddings can happen at every price point.Beyond wedding planning, Hannah opens up about entrepreneurship, launching a business while becoming a mother, and the strong sense of purpose that drove her to create Plannerd. She shares the realities of balancing Zoom calls, business decisions, and caring for a newborn, along with her advice for women who feel called to start something of their own.xo, Tay⸻Follow Hannah Roze!

Sponsored By:→ Neuro | Go to ⁠https://getneuro.com⁠ and use code ONEDAY at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Every single grocery store aisle has been disrupted by better-for-you brands. Every one — except the aisle where the fastest-growing demographic in America shops for nutrition.Jon Bier sits down with Jess Haghani — founder and CEO of Lucille Health — for a conversation about what happens when you spot a gap so obvious it feels impossible that no one has filled it yet. Jess watched her grandmother, Lucille, come home from heart surgery and get handed the same ultra-processed nutrition shakes that haven't meaningfully changed since the 1970s. Products people hide in their basements. Products they're embarrassed to let their grandkids see. A $6 billion category with zero dignity, zero innovation, and no real competition.So she left KKR, went to Harvard Business School, and built the brand she knew had to exist.This episode is a little different. Jess hasn't built a nine-figure business yet. But Jon believes she will and this conversation is why.In this episode:• Why less than 1% of food and beverage innovation is happening for older adults, despite them being the fastest-growing consumer demographic in the world — and why that gap is finally closing• The real story behind Lucille: how watching her 92-year-old grandmother hide a nutrition shake in her basement became the founding moment of a brand built around dignity• What it looks like to take on Abbott and Nestlé with no money, no formulation experience, and no playbook and why that might actually be the advantageFind Jess & Lucille:• Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesshaghani/• Lucille Health: https://www.lucillehealth.com• Lucille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucillehealth/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:21 - Jon's personal experience with his dad's hospital nutrition2:04 - Why do hospitals still serve such poor nutrition products?7:43 - The corruption of big incumbents like Abbott and Nestle9:59 - How big is the older adult nutrition market?11:01 - Why has this category never been disrupted?11:38 - The shame and stigma around products like Ensure and Boost15:25 - Jess's background: London, real estate, KKR, HBS17:02 - The story of Lucille, Jess's 92-year-old grandmother19:51 - Assembling the team and figuring it out step by step25:00 - Should founders pay themselves a salary?31:04 - The broader vision: beyond beverages, full category disruption37:23 - The 70+ demographic has the highest retention rate43:18 - Jon's confidence in Lucille Health's future

In Episode 156 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RSPA CEO Jim Roddy sits down with Shiv Sundar, the Co-Founder of ISV Esper, to discuss his journey leading a company from its startup phase to over $100 million in investments with hundreds of customers, partners, and team members. “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org.  The RSPA is North America's largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW and Inspire, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.

#363 | Louis Grenier joins Dave for a conversation about what it takes to stand out in B2B marketing when everything feels the same. They get into how people really decide to buy, why most B2B brands look and sound identical, and the marketing fundamentals that hold up no matter what's changing around them. The kind of conversation that reminds you why you got into marketing in the first place. Timestamps (00:00) - - Intro (07:14) - - Surviving cancer at 36 and what it taught Louis about doing work that matters (14:10) - - Why marketers fail when they try to educate the market instead of meeting it (19:36) - - The case for leading with one thing even when your product does ten (21:39) - - You can't create demand you can only position into demand that already exists (27:08) - - Why the most memorable brands use assets that mean nothing on purpose (36:34) - - What a real point of view is for and why most companies get it wrong (37:33) - - How to get leadership to say yes to bold unconventional marketing ideas (48:18) - - Why pain points don't drive purchases and what actually pulls the trigger (53:22) - - The case for saying the same thing a thousand different ways (01:00:32) - - Why strong marketing fundamentals matter more in an AI world not less Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Optimizely - A no-code AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Learn how to deploy agents on your marketing team at Agents in the Mix. Learn more at optimizely.com/exitfive. Vector - A contact-level ads platform that lets you build audiences from actual people on your site, clicking your ads, and checking out your competitors. Learn more at vector.co, and get their new MCP server by clicking here. Customer.io - An AI powered customer engagement platform that help marketers turn first-party data into engaging customer experiences across email, SMS, and push. Learn more at customer.io/exitfive.Join us in Stowe, Vermont for Drive 2026 - three days away from your desk to learn what's working in B2B marketing from the people who are actually doing it. Grab your ticket at exitfive.com/drive.***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

Leadership in a law firm requires more than just legal expertise, it demands strategic delegation and authentic communication. In this episode, Jimmy Lye shares his journey from international student to successful law firm owner, highlighting the importance of treating your team as partners and fostering a growth culture.Jimmy discusses how leveraging LinkedIn helped him attract top talent, connect with professionals, and generate client referrals. He emphasizes the value of delegating operations and marketing tasks to trusted leaders, freeing up time to focus on strategic growth and client service.In this episode you'll learn: The importance of leadership over technical prowess How to build trust and delegate effectively Strategies for leveraging LinkedIn for hiring and business development The mindset shift needed to embrace vulnerability and growth Practical steps to foster culture and retain talented team members This conversation offers actionable insights into leadership, scaling, and managing a profitable, healthy law firm. It's a practical guide for owners looking to lead thoughtfully and grow intentionally.Today's episode is sponsored by The Managing Partners Mastermind. Click here to schedule an interview to see if we're a fit: https://arraydigital.com/the-managing-partners-mastermind/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Law Firm Leaders: LinkedIn Is Worth Its Weight(00:00:51) - Managing a Law Firm(00:01:35) - How to become a LinkedIn Influencer(00:02:15) - Startup entrepreneur Jimmy Lai on How to Get Out of Debt(00:06:46) - Are You the Best Lawyer in the Firm?(00:14:00) - Having a CFO in the business(00:14:43) - How LinkedIn is helping my Law Firm(00:15:49) - How to Use LinkedIn to Gain a Lead(00:21:26) - How to Inspire the Law Firm's Team on LinkedIn(00:25:56) - Keep Your Employees Happy or Go for It(00:30:09) - How to get yourself out there on LinkedIn

Franck Lopvet ne parle ni de performance, ni de méthode miracle.Il s'intéresse à quelque chose de beaucoup plus simple : la manière dont nous racontons notre propre histoire.Dans cet épisode, il revient sur l'idée centrale que la plupart d'entre nous vit à travers une interprétation du monde, sans jamais la remettre en question.Pour illustrer cela, il prend l'exemple de son livre « Ton autre vie ».Une idée simple qui part du principe qu'à partir des mêmes événements, des mêmes blessures ou des mêmes rencontres, nous aurions pu construire une vie totalement différente.Car ce ne sont pas toujours les faits qui déterminent notre trajectoire, mais la façon dont nous les interprétons.Franck revient également sur son propre parcours.Longtemps, il a porté une pression immense liée à la volonté de rendre fier son père.Avant de réaliser que cette attente venait davantage de lui-même que de son entourage.Nos souffrances viennent parfois davantage de notre regard sur les événements que des événements eux-mêmes.Il partage aussi son regard critique sur une partie du développement personnel moderne.Selon lui, nous passons parfois plus de temps à chercher des solutions qu'à comprendre ce que nous vivons réellement.Pour lui, il n'existe pas de vérité absolue, mais autant de perspectives que d'êtres humains.Une conviction qui l'amène à se méfier profondément des certitudes et des discours qui prétendent détenir la réponse à tout.Au fil de la conversation, il invite surtout à davantage d'honnêteté intellectuelle et à sortir des personnages que nous jouons parfois malgré nous.Devenir moins con, comme il le dit lui-même, c'est peut-être simplement accepter de regarder les choses autrement.Et comprendre que devenir soi-même est déjà un travail suffisant.Un échange profond sur la conscience, les croyances, les émotions et la liberté intérieure.Bonne écoute !===========================

Chris Lustrino sits down with Chris Graebe, founder of IPO Deal Hunter and one of the longest-tenured private market investors in the equity crowdfunding ecosystem. Together they discuss the state of startup exits, liquidity events, IPOs, and what investors should be looking for when evaluating private companies. Drawing from years of experience and several successful outcomes, Graebe shares how he identifies founders, evaluates opportunities, and balances short-term liquidity plays with long-term moonshot investments. The conversation explores BeatBox Beverages' acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, one of the largest crowdfunding-backed exits to date, and the lessons investors can learn from backing strong founders in highly competitive industries. Graebe also discusses recent IPO successes including Starfighters Space and Premier American Uranium, highlighting how new pathways from Reg A and Reg CF offerings to public markets are creating liquidity opportunities for retail investors. Whether you're interested in startup investing, crowdfunding, IPOs, or building a diversified private market portfolio, this episode provides an insider's perspective on where liquidity is emerging and how investors can position themselves for future opportunities. Resources Sign up for Kingscrowd Sign up for the free newsletter

Every once in a while a book comes along that doesn't just change your tactical thinking, but makes you see the world in a different way. Reading this book is like taking the red pill in the Matrix.

We just wrapped up our Hacking for Defense class at Stanford. This was the 11th year we've taught Hacking for Defense, and the impact of asymmetric warfare, (drones, off-the-shelf technologies, etc.,) disruptive technologies (AI, commercial access to space) and a startup friendly DoW acquisition system – make it feel like a much different class than the previous classes.

The three hosts (Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price) answer listener requests and run a full one quarterback startup mock draft, walking through every pick and the strategy behind it. It is a fun, format specific blueprint for anyone tired of Superflex content and ready to build a 1QB roster the right way. Listen to This Episode: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube With quarterback value pushed down, the crew loads up on skill players early. Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Ja'Marr Chase come off the board first, while Garret grabs Brock Bowers as his unicorn tight end and pairs him later with Christian McCaffrey for a clear win now build. Matt anchors his team with Josh Allen and CeeDee Lamb, then adds Kyle Pitts for upside. Rich plays quarterback chicken, waiting until the late rounds to land Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence after stacking Quinton Judkins, Colston Loveland, and Tee Higgins. The trio shows how patience at the position opens the door to receivers like Brian Thomas and Ladd McConkey who carry real trade value. See how your board compares using our Rookie Mock Drafts and Dynasty Rankings. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. Rookie Big Boards Rookie Mock Drafts Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Nerds App IDP Hub FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! 00:00 Start 05:29 Round 1 08:10 Round 2 12:37 Round 3 18:18 Round 4 23:52 FFPC 25:49 Round 5 29:01 Round 6 32:41 Round 7 36:07 Round 8 40:48 Round 9 42:51 Round 10 46:09 Round 11 49:19 Round 12 51:08 Team Rundowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superflex Mock on today's dynasty fantasy football podcast! Borg, Betz, and Mike participate in a dynasty startup mock draft discussing superflex strategy and their preference for waiting on the RB position. Join Borg, Betz, and a Baller each week to take your Dynasty fantasy football game to the next level and dominate your league -- Fantasy Football Podcast for June 10th, 2026. Connect with The Fantasy Footballers: Visit us on the Web Support the Show Follow on X Follow on Instagram Join our Discord Love the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nathan Beckord is the CEO of Foundersuite and Fundingstack, platforms that support startups, investors, and funding advisors in raising and managing capital. Through Foundersuite, over 100,000 startups have collectively raised more than $21 billion in seed and venture funding, while also enjoys sailing, traveling, pickleball, and motorcycles in his free time.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

Max Levchin (@mlevchin) is a serial entrepreneur and investor in 100+ startups. He's the founder and CEO of Affirm, the payment network powering consumer purchases and merchant growth. An original PayPal co-founder, Max served as CTO until its 2002 acquisition by eBay.This episode is brought to you by:ProLon: science-backed Fasting Mimicking Diet that helps activate cellular renewal through fasting, while still eating nourishing meals: ProlonLife.com/TimMonarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: Shopify.com/timTimestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:50] The Ronin line that rewired how Max makes every decision.[00:06:09] Paprika-style brain-computer interfaces.[00:09:09] PayPal's founders lived inside a Neal Stephenson novel.[00:19:21] Transformation via Neuromancer and Snow Crash.[00:23:40] The book that found Max his wife.[00:29:24] The real secret to a great marriage.[00:38:29] What's worth tracking, and what's not.[00:44:13] A scrawny kid, a clarinet, and a Kyiv velodrome.[00:46:55] What going all-out on a bike actually gives you.[00:51:02] The mantra by which Max rides.[00:53:02] A Soviet kid's fear of socialism.[01:02:48] Making a profit without destroying society.[01:04:31] What is Affirm, and why did every banker say it would fail?[01:20:18] Why the best mathematicians eschew the lending industry.[01:23:50] Does agentic commerce break Affirm, or supercharge it?[01:28:01] A PhD-level financial advisor in everyone's pocket.[01:29:58] How close are we to buying anything through one AI chat?[01:36:32] Improving your coffee: cheap, intermediate, and Bugatti options.[01:44:33] The books every first-time founder should actually read.[01:48:08] Claude Shannon, Ed Thorp, and the joy of playful genius.[01:51:00] Why physical books still beat every digital reading experience.[01:51:44] Parting thoughts.*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.

As the World Cup kicks off this Thursday, scrutiny surrounds ticket prices, disrupted fan travel, potential ICE activity, and FIFA's murky dealings. ESPN Global Sports Correspondent Sam Borden has covered this tournament from Brazil to Qatar, and he joins Rapid Response to break down the USA's real chance, what Iran's presence on American soil actually means, and whether hosting the world's biggest sporting event is a blessing or a liability right now. Plus, Borden makes the most passionate case you'll hear for why the World Cup matters more than any scoreline.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.