Podcasts about Stealth mode

Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, Ben sits down with Rohit Bhadange, co-founder and CEO of Zamp—the operating system for sales tax compliance that's bringing much-needed visibility and automation to a traditionally complex space. From his roots in investment banking and private equity to launching Zamp in 2022, Rohit Bhadange shares how his team is reshaping compliance for the entire digital economy, serving everyone from early-stage SaaS founders to enterprises approaching $500 million in revenue. Learn how Zamp leverages AI and data transparency to drive operational leverage and win trust from both customers and accounting partners, resulting in rapid fundraising traction and a business growing 5–6x since their Series A. We'll discuss Zamp's approach to pricing, global expansion, customer acquisition strategies, and hear Rohit Bhadange's insight on SaaS growth metrics, operating leverage, and what sets a modern compliance platform apart. Whether you're a SaaS founder, CFO, or just fascinated by the evolving intersection of AI and finance, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Show Notes: 00:00 Targeting mid-sized enterprise customers 03:20 Expanding international market reach 09:26 Building in Stealth Mode 11:03 Choosing the Right Investors 14:01 Improving AI with Transparent Workflows 17:48 Outcome-based pricing strategy 21:27 Growth and efficiency improvements 23:30 Where to find Rohit online Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/zamp-bags-30m-in-total-funding Rohit Bhandage's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitbhadange/ Zamp's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zamptax/ Zamp's Website: https://zamp.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Most business owners understand the importance of confidentiality during a sale process. What many do not fully appreciate is just how fragile that confidentiality can be once the business is taken to market. A single conversation, unusual document request, or shift in behavior can create concern among employees, uncertainty among customers, and speculation among vendors or competitors. And once uncertainty enters the picture, business value can begin eroding long before a transaction ever closes. In this episode, Greg Kovsky joins Pat Ennis and Walter Deyhle to discuss how business owners can explore a sale while protecting the relationships and stability that make their company valuable in the first place. Drawing on more than three decades of M&A experience and over 300 completed transactions, Greg shares practical insights into confidentiality, buyer screening, information control, and the realities of taking a business to market without creating unnecessary disruption. Whether you're considering a sale in the near future or simply want to understand how the process works, this conversation provides valuable perspective on preserving trust, protecting value, and maintaining leverage throughout the transaction process. In This Episode, We Discuss:What "selling in stealth mode" actually means in practiceWhy confidentiality is critical to preserving business valueCommon mistakes that unintentionally expose a sale processHow experienced advisors screen potential buyersThe role and limitations of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)When employees, customers, and vendors should be informedHow to protect key relationships during due diligenceWhat a well-managed confidential sale process looks likePractical advice for owners considering a future saleGuest Gregory KovskyPresident & CEO, International Business Associates (IBA) Greg is President & CEO of International Business Associates, the Pacific Northwest's oldest and largest business brokerage firm. With more than 30 years of experience as an M&A intermediary, he has facilitated over 300 transactions involving privately held companies and family businesses across multiple industries, typically ranging from $1 million to $30 million in enterprise value. He is also a published author, seminar speaker, and advocate for entrepreneurship. Connect with Greg (Insert website and contact information)  ───────────────────────────────────────── Trying to build your exit plan yourself? ExitReadiness® DIY™ provides a proven framework, AI-powered tools, assessments, and practical guidance to help you increase business value, prepare for a future transition, and make more informed decisions. When you need additional expertise, credentialed exit planning professionals are available to help you navigate the issues that matter most.  Check it out at exitreadiness.com.Conversations that move you closer to a regret-proof exit. Subscribe To The Channel By Clicking HERE!Learn more about working with Pat and Walter at ennislp.com Connect with Pat: linkedin.com/in/pat-ennis-25b4a111/Connect with Walter: linkedin.com/in/walter-deyhle-cpa-abv-cff-maff-cexp-cepa-57386614/#PatEnnis #WalterDeyhle #ExitReadinessDISCLAIMER: The information in this presentation is provided as education only. Neither the presenter nor ENNIS Legacy Partners is engaged to render legal, accounting, or other professional services. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation. ENNIS Legacy Partners assumes no legal liability for any loss related to information contained in this presentation.

Most people think revenue leadership begins after product-market fit. Rob Witmer joined Onyx Security before there was a finished product, before the company emerged from stealth, and before the market fully understood the problem they were solving.In this episode, Rob shares what revenue leadership looks like when you're employee number 11 and the first go-to-market hire. We unpack how he approached the first 30, 60, and 90 days, why experienced sales leaders can create leverage long before a company reaches its first million dollars in revenue, and how close alignment between product and go-to-market execution accelerated Onyx's growth.Rob explains how the team validated market demand for AI-agent security, how they handled customer objections when the category was still emerging, and why transparency became a competitive advantage when selling as an early-stage company. He also shares the characteristics he looks for when hiring early-stage sellers, why recruiting is one of the most important responsibilities in revenue leadership, and how speed and low-friction execution became core principles inside Onyx.The conversation also explores the realities of scaling a cybersecurity company in a rapidly changing market, the influence of Israeli startup culture on execution speed, and why outcomes matter more than features when communicating value to customers.The Cyber Go-To-Market Talk is the show for cybersecurity sales leaders, founders, CROs, and go-to-market operators looking to improve cyber sales performance and build more predictable revenue growth. Hosted by Andrew Monaghan, founder of Unstoppable.do, covering cyber sales leadership, revenue leadership, sales onboarding, forecasting, pipeline generation, and cybersecurity go-to-market execution.About the guest: Rob Witmer is in his 26th year in software, roughly 20 of them as an individual contributor before moving into leadership. He was Onyx Security's first go-to-market hire, joining as employee 11 while the company was still in stealth.Notable quotes:"I was the first BDR, the first sales rep, the first operations guy, I was the first product manager.""Microsoft did more for AI agents than anyone else out there.""We want to be known as the easiest company to do business with."Chapters (approx.):00:00 — Joining Onyx as employee 1103:31 — Why early CISO reactions were humbling07:07 — How Microsoft flipped the agent market16:33 — Why hire an experienced sales leader this early22:44 — The three traits to look for28:49 — Differentiating in the noisiest market35:14 — Tim Youngblood and the people process Support the showThe Cyber Go-To-Market Talk is the show for cybersecurity sales leaders, founders, CROs, and go-to-market operators looking to improve cyber sales performance and build more predictable revenue growth. Hosted by Andrew Monaghan, founder of Unstoppable.do, covering cyber sales leadership, revenue leadership, sales onboarding, forecasting, pipeline generation, and cybersecurity go-to-market execution.Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startupWant to grow your revenue faster? Check out my cybersecurity sales consulting and trainingNeed ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

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Como a IA está mudando o dia a dia dos líderes que precisam tomar decisões rápidas, entregar resultados e, ainda assim, manter a visão estratégica? Neste episódio, a conversa mergulha exatamente nesse dilema — como a IA deixa o papel do CEO mais potente, mas também desafia antigos padrões de trabalho e gestão.Pedro Waengertner, CEO da ACE Ventures, recebe dois convidados que estão na linha de frente dessa transformação: Rafael Coelho, co-founder da Sette, e Luísa Cusnir, founder da Stealth Mode. Juntos, eles exploram o uso intenso de modelos de linguagem, agentes autônomos e ferramentas orquestradoras para acelerar tarefas operacionais, simplificar relatórios, automatizar conciliações e otimizar processos inteiros — tudo isso enquanto ganham tempo para pensar em estratégia e criatividade.No papo, você vai ouvir sobre:Como CEOs estão incorporando assistentes virtuais para gerenciar tudo, desde agendas até análise profunda de dadosA mudança do perfil do fundador solo para o surgimento do “solo company”, onde uma pessoa com IA consegue comandar negócios robustosOs desafios de lidar com uma avalanche de métricas e ferramentas, sem perder o foco na decisão que realmente vai mover a empresaE a visão para o futuro da computação contextual, que promete sair do modelo reativo para máquinas que entendem e agem proativamente com o contexto do negócio.Se você quer entender como a IA está impactando o papel do CEO, quebrando dogmas tradicionais e abrindo novas possibilidades para empreendedores e líderes, este é o episódio. Dá o play e vem com a gente!

Scaling Quantum Hardware Like Semiconductors with Matthijs RijlaarsdamThe quantum computing industry has been stuck at roughly 100 qubits for years — not because of physics, but because of wiring. Matthijs Rijlaarsdam, co-founder and CEO of QuantWare, explains how his company's 3D vertical chip architecture (VIO) could break through that ceiling to 10,000 qubits by 2028, and why the quantum industry needs to start thinking like the semiconductor industry if it wants to actually deliver on its promises.Episode SummaryThis conversation is for anyone trying to understand why quantum computers haven't scaled as fast as promised — and what it would take to change that. Matthijs brings an unusual perspective as a computer scientist (not a physicist) who co-founded QuantWare out of TU Delft's QuTech to become the world's first commercial supplier of superconducting quantum processors.Rather than building a full quantum computer, QuantWare sells QPUs as components — the "TSMC of quantum." In this episode, Matthijs walks through the VIO architecture that routes signals vertically through stacked chiplets instead of along chip edges, why specialization and volume economics are the only realistic path to useful quantum computing, and how the Dutch quantum ecosystem punches far above its weight thanks to consistent long-term investment.What You'll LearnWhy the quantum industry is stuck at ~100 qubits — and how 90% of current chip area is consumed by signal routing, not qubits, creating a fundamental scaling wallHow VIO's 3D chiplet architecture breaks the wiring bottleneck by routing signals vertically through stacked silicon modules, enabling 10,000-qubit processors that are physically smaller than today's 100-qubit chipsWhy quantum computing will be heterogeneous — different platforms (superconducting, trapped ions, neutral atoms) have different trade-offs analogous to CPUs vs. memory vs. storage in classical computingThe economics that make specialization inevitable — why cable costs need to drop from EUR 1,500 per line to cents, and why volume manufacturing is the only way to get thereHow QuantWare's three business models mirror the semiconductor industry — selling packaged QPUs (Intel model), foundry services (TSMC model), and packaging services for third-party chipsWhy the Dutch quantum ecosystem succeeds — consistent decade-plus government investment in QuTech, EUR 600M+ to Quantum Delta NL, and the WENEC report recommending EUR 9.4 billion for quantum infrastructureWhat "Quantum Open Architecture" means in practice — how making QPUs commercially available lowers barriers for the entire industry, similar to how standardized PC components enabled the computing revolutionQuantWare's roadmap: VIO-40K shipping in 2028 with up to 10,000 qubits, and a path to 1 million qubits using arrays of chiplet modulesResources & LinksCompanyQuantWare — world's first and largest commercial supplier of superconducting quantum processorsVIO Technology — QuantWare's 3D vertical integration and optimization architectureVIO-40K announcement — press release on the 10,000-qubit scaling breakthroughCoverage & AnalysisPostQuantum: QuantWare's 10,000-qubit chip — a real scaling bet — the most balanced independent analysis of VIO-40K's claims and limitationsTechCrunch: Dutch startup QuantWare seeks to fast-track quantum computing — Series A coverageNextBigFuture: QuantWare 10K qubits in 2028 and 1 million in 2029 — Q2B keynote reportingPartnerships MentionedQuantum Utility Block (QUB) with Q-CTRL and Qblox — turnkey quantum computer kitElevate Quantum Q-PAC in Colorado — first US Quantum Open Architecture systemEcosystem & PolicyQuantWare 2026 industry predictions — QuantWare's view on entering the kiloqubit eraQuTech — TU Delft quantum research institute where both QuantWare co-founders did their graduate workQuantum Delta NL — Dutch national quantum technology program (EUR 600M+)DARPA HARK program — Heterogeneous Accelerated Roadmap using Quantum Solutions; referenced by Matthijs as validation of the heterogeneous quantum computing thesisKey Insights"There is no path towards useful quantum computing without specialization. That is a total fantasy." — Matthijs Rijlaarsdam on why volume economics and the semiconductor model are inevitable for quantum"The difference between EUR 1,500 and 10 cents per cable line — that's all volumes and yields." — on how manufacturing scale, not physics breakthroughs, will drive the next phase of quantum cost reduction"If you look at it on a cost-per-qubit basis, VIO-40K at EUR 50 million is actually a 10x reduction from where we are today. Anyone claiming they'll do it for less is just not telling something realistic." — on the real economics of scaling quantum hardware"Imagine if you were a company today and you wanted to do interesting stuff in AI, but you first had to develop a three nanometer process to make the chips. It would be completely ridiculous. And in quantum, that's what everyone is doing." — on why vertical integration won't survive at scale"Good companies will get funded. We have in general not been restricted by access to capital ourselves." — on navigating European deep-tech venture capital Related EpisodesEp 41: Dual-rail superconducting qubits with Rob Schoelkopf — deep dive into superconducting qubit architectures and scaling approachesEp 48: Qolab Emerges from Stealth Mode with John Martinis — another vision for scaling superconducting qubits to millions, from a different architectural angleEp 59: Silicon Spin Qubits with Andrew Dzurak from D...

BONUS: Why Embedding Sales with Engineering in Stealth Mode Changed Everything for Snowflake In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to scale go-to-market from zero to billions. We interview Chris Degnan, a builder of one of the most iconic revenue engines in enterprise software at Snowflake. This conversation is grounded in the transformation described in his book Make It Snow—the journey from early-stage chaos to durable, aligned growth. Embedding Sales with Engineering While Still in Stealth "I don't expect you to sell anything for 2 years. What I really want you to do is get a ton of feedback and get customers to use the product so that when we come out of stealth mode, we have this world-class product."   Chris joined Snowflake when there were zero customers and the company was still in stealth mode. The counterintuitive move of embedding sales next to engineering so early wasn't about driving immediate revenue, it was about understanding product-market fit. Chris's job was to get customers to try the product, use it for free, and break it. And break it they did. This early feedback led to material changes in the product before general availability. The approach helped shape their ideal customer profile (ICP) and gave the engineering team real-world validation that shaped Snowflake's technical direction. In a world where startups are pressured to show revenue immediately, Snowflake's investors took the opposite approach: focus on building a product people cannot live without first. Why Sales and Marketing Alignment Is Existential "If we're not driving revenue, if the revenue is not growing, then how are we going to be successful? Revenue was king."   When Denise Persson joined as CMO, she shifted the conversation from marketing qualified leads (MQLs) to qualified meetings for the sales team. This simple reframe eliminated the typical friction between sales and marketing. Both leaders shared challenges openly and held each other accountable. When someone in either organization wasn't being respectful to the other team, they addressed it directly. Chris warns founders against creating artificial friction between sales and marketing: "A lot of founders who are engineers think that they want to create this friction between sales and marketing. And that's the opposite instinct you should have." The key insight is treating sales and marketing as a symbiotic system where revenue is the shared north star. Coaching Leaders Through Hypergrowth "If there's a problem in one of our organizations, if someone comes with a mentality that is not great for us, we're gonna give direct feedback to those people."   Chris and Denise maintained tight alignment at the top level of their organizations through four CEO transitions. Their partnership created a culture of accountability that cascaded through both teams. When either hired senior people who didn't fit the culture, they investigated and addressed it. The coaching approach wasn't about winning by authority—it was about maintaining partnership and shared accountability for results. This required unlearning traditional management approaches that pit departments against each other and instead fostering genuine collaboration. Cultural Behaviors That Scale (And Those That Don't) "We got dumb and lazy. We forgot about it. And then we decided, hey, we're gonna go get a little bit more fit, and figure out how to go get the new logos again."   Chris describes himself as a "velocity salesperson" with a hyper-focus on new customer acquisition. This focus worked brilliantly during Snowflake's growth phase—land customers, and the high net retention rate would drive expansion. However, as Snowflake prepared to go public, they took their foot off the gas on new logo acquisition, believing not all new logos were equal. This turned out to be a mistake. In his final year at Snowflake, working with CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, they redesigned the sales team to reinvigorate the new logo acquisition machine. The lesson: the cultural behaviors that fuel early success must be consciously maintained and sometimes redesigned as you scale. Keeping the Message Narrow Before Going Platform "Eventually, I know you want to be a platform. But having a targeted market when you're initially launching the company, that people are spending money on, makes it easier for your sales team."   Snowflake intentionally positioned itself in the enterprise data warehousing market—a $10-12 billion annual market with 5,000-7,000 enterprise customers—rather than trying to sound "bigger" as a platform play. The strategic advantage was accessing existing budgets. When selling to large enterprises that go through annual planning processes, fitting into an existing budget means sales cycles of 3-6 months instead of 9-18 months. Yes, competition eventually tried to corner Snowflake as "just a cute data warehouse," but by then they had captured significant market share and could stretch their wings into the broader data cloud opportunity. Selling Consumption-Based Products to Fixed-Budget Buyers "Don't believe anything I say, try it."   One of Snowflake's hardest challenges was explaining their elastic, consumption-based architecture to procurement and legal teams accustomed to fixed budgets. In 2013-2015, many CIOs still believed data would stay in their data centers. Snowflake's model—where customers could spin up a thousand servers for 4 hours, load data, while analysts ran queries without performance impact—seemed impossible. Chris's approach was simple: set up proof of concepts and pilots. Let the technology speak for itself. The shift from fixed resources to elastic architecture required changing not just technology but entire mindsets about how data infrastructure could work.   About Chris Degnan Chris Degnan is a builder of one of the most iconic revenue engines in enterprise software. As the first sales hire at Snowflake, he helped scale the company from zero customers to billions in revenue. Chris co-authored Make It Snow: From Zero to Billions with Denise Persson, documenting their journey of building Snowflake's go-to-market organization. Today, Chris advises early-stage startups on building their go-to-market strategies and works with Iconiq Capital, the venture firm that led Snowflake's Series D round.   You can link with Chris Degnan on LinkedIn and learn more about the book at MakeItSnowBook.com.

If you're not generating the level of sales you're capable of in your business, the real cost of inadequate sales is a lot more than you think. And it's not just the cost of the sales you're missing out on. When you operate a business that consistently generates inadequate sales, revenue, and income, you're effectively starving your business of the oxygen it needs to survive. Inadequate sales chokes a business, stifles its growth and can threaten its survival. So today, let's take a look at some of the real costs of inadequate sales in your business. Generating significant sales in your business, or at the very least “adequate” sales is critical for many reasons. First and foremost is the financial stability necessary for survival. When you generate significant sales, it gives you the stability necessary to cover all your operational expenses, pay your vendors, pay your people, invest in growth, and make sure the business remains sustainable in the long term. Your sales growth directly impacts your overall business growth, which allows for reinvestment, product development, expansion into new markets, and hiring additional talent. It also gives you an edge that many competitors find hard to overcome. In previous podcasts, we discussed the concept of moving from Stealth Mode to Intimidation Mode, and this depends on your ability to attract, qualify and convert more clients than your competitors. Inadequate sales makes it nearly impossible to build infrastructure or even attract investors who could help you make it happen. When you're generating adequate sales and stable revenue, you can build effective processes, improve productivity, and negotiate better terms with everyone from your suppliers and vendors, to your lenders and potential partners. It contributes to a stable work environment by giving you the ability to hire, motivate and retain the right people. And whether you're a small business or even a solo entrepreneur with no desire to add a lot of people or build infrastructure, having adequate sales, along with the processes necessary to be able to generate them consistently, will ultimate determine how much your business is worth. …because no one wants to buy a business that's unable to generate adequate sales and revenue. And most solo entrepreneurs don't really want to run that kind of business themselves. So regardless of your growth plans, adequate sales are key. With all that said, some small business owners figure that even if they're not generating adequate sales right now, it's no big deal. They'll figure it out eventually, or get around to it at some point. As a result, they can plod along for weeks, months or even years bringing in just enough revenue to make themselves either mildly comfortable or not quite uncomfortable enough to do what it takes to generate the sales they need to run a fun, exciting, sustainable business. And shouldn't that be the goal? If it's not fun, lucrative, or ideally both, then what's the point? If you just want to earn a steady paycheck, you can do that with a regular job. So if you're still with me, let's take a look at just Three of the Real costs of inadequate sales: Real cost #1. Lost revenue. This is the obvious one. If you're not generating adequate sales, then you are losing out on revenue every business day. Some people don't think of money that they didn't make as being lost. But isn't it, though? If there are sales you could have made today, but you didn't make them. Didn't you lose out on that revenue? Especially if they ended up buying it from someone else? Sure, you may sell something else tomorrow, but that doesn't make the sales you lost today any less real. Now if you think that mindset is too negative. If you believe in an abundance mindset and you feel like there's plenty of business to go around for everyone. Then we're on the same page. I totally agree. There is plenty of business to go around for those who are willing… to do what it takes… to bring it in.  So if that's you, congratulations. Keep up the great work. But if you're not generating adequate sales, then it's likely some changes are necessary. Real cost #2. Lost opportunity. Every sale you fail to make today, means there's one less reorder, one less referral, one less happy customer, positive review, success story or testimonial in the pipeline. Inadequate sales are a pipeline killer. This results in opportunity and future sales that are either lost completely or delayed indefinitely. Life is full of opportunity. But it requires being present. You have to get in front of it. So when you're generating inadequate sales, you are missing out on all the related opportunities you could have had. Real cost #3. Lost credibility. When you don't care enough to do everything you can do every day to help as many potential clients as possible, it kills your credibility. What would you think of a doctor who could have helped someone today but who just didn't. How about a lawyer who could have gotten a much better result for a client, but who failed to let them know that, so they went to an inferior lawyer and got a bad result? If you're good at what you do, you owe it to your prospective clients to let them know THAT you can help, HOW you can help and WHY it's in their best interest to choose you. Then, if they still choose to not work with you, it's on them, not you. Listen, if you know that you could and should be selling more of your products and services than you're currently selling… If you're impacted by the Real Costs of inadequate sales, including the lost revenue, the lost opportunity and the lost credibility, then go to TopSecrets.com/call and let's discuss how we can help. We'll work together to help you multiply your revenue. In fact, when you join our Total Market Domination program, our initial goal is to triple your investment within the first 90 days, or we'll keep working with you until you do. You'll get the tools, tips, strategies and answers you need to grow your sales and profits fast. So go to TopSecrets.com/call and let's discuss how we can help. Ready to Overcome Inadequate Sales? If so, check out the five primary ways we help promotional product distributors grow: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional products sales, learn how we can help. Need Clients Now? If you're already grounded in the essentials of promotional product sales and just need to get clients now, click here. Want EQP/Preferential Pricing? Are you an established industry veteran doing a significant volume of sales? If so, click here to get End Quantity Pricing from many of the top supplier lines in the promo industry. Time to Hire Salespeople? If you want to hire others to grow your promo sales, click here. Ready to Dominate Your Market? If you're serious about creating top-of-mind-awareness with the very best prospects in your market, schedule a one-on-one Strategy Session here.

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How can founders use podcasts to build a real personal brand, get out of stealth mode, and make their go-to-market less painful? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel!In this episode of Built Online, we sat down with Ryan Estes, co founder of Kitcaster and creator of the AI for Founders podcast newsletter, to talk about founder led marketing, why hiding behind “stealth mode” keeps your startup stuck, and how podcast interviews give you reps to tell your story, sharpen your positioning, and attract the right customers, talent, and partners. Ryan shares the journey of building and exiting a podcast booking agency, how he thinks about agency multiples, why conversation is the backbone of reputation, and how small teams can use content and AI to punch above their weight.------------RYAN ESTES:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estesryan/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt7Kpr7L3J13gVUgnos29mg- Podcast Newsletter: https://aiforfounders.co------------

The Fallacy of Stealth Mode Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups often choose to stay in stealth mode in the early days to protect their idea. In most cases, stealth mode doesn't help the startup and can actually hurt it. Here's the downside of going into stealth mode: It's difficult for others to help the startup because they don't know what is going on. It's harder to hire for the startup because it's a secret. You can't tell customers about it because you may reveal too much. It's difficult to talk to investors because the startup wants everyone to sign an NDA. Startups that commit fraud are often in stealth mode to hide their activities. Instead of going into stealth mode, be open about what you are doing. Refrain from explaining to everyone how you are doing it. This gives exposure to the startup for investors and customers. Consider keeping certain functions as a trade secret. Investors will appreciate the fact that you have intellectual property in the form of a trade secret. They will be less impressed by your stealth mode. 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.

In today's episode, we're joined by Candace Bertram, founder of Studio88, a fast-growing Pilates community in Birmingham. After opening her first Reformer Pilates studio in November 2024, she expanded just six months later with a second location in Hall Green.What started as one small space has quickly become more than just a Pilates studio, it's a welcoming community where inclusivity sits at the heart. As a young, Black female founder and single mum, she has faced pushback along the way, yet her resilience and determination have carved out a space that is both empowering and trailblazing. Stay tuned to hear her insights on taking the leap from job security into entrepreneurship, navigating the realities of financial pressures, and how she's embedding diversity, inclusion, and true community into the very foundations of her business.Candace's advice: Community inclusion tip: Candace has always believed in building community and fostering inclusion.Customer experience insight: Her customers appreciate the security of a small space, familiar faces, and a feeling of safety.Entrepreneurship lesson: She was spurred into taking on a second studio simply by the belief that it was the right time and place.Mindset advice for founders: She didn't let imposter syndrome or external doubts hold her back. Instead, she trusted her timing and her vision.Business growth advice: She did not allow the pressure of fixing an opening date to dictate her decisions.Inclusivity approach: She believes in creating space for everyone, but if a female-only class is preferred, that's fine too.Hiring advice for fitness businesses: It's vital to find the best possible instructors who have an open mind, a positive outlook, enthusiasm for learning and improving, and strong communication skills.Leadership mindset: Try to adopt a philosophical attitude toward any problems that arise.Values-driven business tip: Always stick to your original aims and ethos, no matter how much you grow.FF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2024 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. FF&M recommends: LastPass the password-keeping site that syncs between devices.Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesBuzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

This episode is a first for the show - a repeat of a previously posted interview on The New Quantum Era podcast! I think you'll agree the reason for the repeat is a great one - this episode, recorded at the APS Global Summit in March, features a conversation John Martinis, co-founder and CTO of QoLab and newly minted Nobel Laureate! Last week the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences made an announcement that John would share the 2025 Nobel Prize for Physics with John Clarke and Michel Devoret “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.” It should come as no surprise that John and I talked about macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantization in electrical circuits, since those are precisely the attributes that make a superconducting qubit work for computation.  The work John is doing at Qolab, a superconducting qubit company seeking to build a million qubit device, is really impressive, as befits a Nobel Laureate and a pioneer in the field. In our conversation we explore the strategic shifts, collaborative efforts, and technological innovations that are pushing the boundaries of quantum computing closer to building scalable, million-qubit systems. Key HighlightsEmerging from Stealth Mode & Million-Qubit System Paper:Discussion on QoLab's transition from stealth mode and their comprehensive paper on building scalable million-qubit systems.Focus on a systematic approach covering the entire stack.Collaboration with Semiconductor Companies:Unique business model emphasizing collaboration with semiconductor companies to leverage external expertise.Comparison with bigger players like Google, who can fund the entire stack internally.Innovative Technological Approaches:Integration of wafer-scale technology and advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes.Emphasis on adjustable qubits and adjustable couplers for optimizing control and scalability.Scaling Challenges and Solutions:Strategies for achieving scale, including using large dilution refrigerators and exploring optical communication for modular design.Plans to address error correction and wiring challenges using brute force scaling and advanced materials.Future Vision and Speeding Up Development:QoLab's goal to significantly accelerate the timeline toward achieving a million-qubit system.Insight into collaborations with HP Enterprises, NVIDIA, Quantum Machines, and others to combine expertise in hardware and software.Research Papers Mentioned in this Episode:Position paper on building scalable million-qubit systems 

This was one of the most fun episodes ever, answering all the questions on the science and vibes of the Leadville CR! As always, we didn't hold back with any secrets... sometimes to a fault.Before that, we reviewed a new study abstract on colon cancer risk in runners, which could have implications for routine screening recommendations. We will keep you updated as the science evolves!Then it was onto the joy carousel with listener questions! Topics: pro runner status, sleep after ultras, our evolving view of active heat training interventions, taper theory and carb ox changes, Megan's race plans, whether the DNF was necessary for the breakthrough, the absurd inaccuracy of some watch metrics, how to be a good pacer, the non-linear postpartum journey, what it means to obliterate yourself (with love), running packs, going stealth mode, sleep before races, training changes between races, childcare, the Pain Cave, what hurts when it's hard, processing failure, chafing, bathroom breaks, mid-race bicarb, and so much more!We love you all! HUZZAH!Never not staying soft,-David and MeganClick "Claim Reward" for free credit at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swapBuy the Kickr Run treadmill (code "SWAP"): https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buyBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")

- Tesla Cuts UK Leases About 50% - Lucid to Pay Its Own $7,500 Rebate - L4 Startup Emerges from Stealth Mode - Top Battery Makers in China - Study Says EV Chargers Cause Pollution - Corvette Unveils 2,000 HP Concept - Ford GT Mk IV 1,300 Lbs. Lighter Than ZR1X ‘Vette - Lexus Sport Concept - Autoline Poll on Ford EV Truck

- Tesla Cuts UK Leases About 50% - Lucid to Pay Its Own $7,500 Rebate - L4 Startup Emerges from Stealth Mode - Top Battery Makers in China - Study Says EV Chargers Cause Pollution - Corvette Unveils 2,000 HP Concept - Ford GT Mk IV 1,300 Lbs. Lighter Than ZR1X ‘Vette - Lexus Sport Concept - Autoline Poll on Ford EV Truck

Vice President JD Vance's first six months in office have been an exercise in stealth. Yes, he has a very public role. But to understand how Trump's Washington truly works, you need to pull back the curtain on how Vance has approached his job — and what that tells us both about the MAGA's present and its future. Adam Wren and Dasha Burns go inside the inner workings of the Trump White House and share their reporting. Plus, President Donald Trump's Scotland trip continues as he prepares for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is expected to press him on the spiraling humanitarian disaster in Gaza.

Daniel Khachab, Gründer und CEO von Choco, spricht über die Herausforderungen und Strategien beim Aufbau eines starken Teams in der frühen Phase eines Startups. Daniel teilt, warum er auf Generalisten, Vertrauen und ein Generationensystem setzt, um Wissen und Kultur effektiv zu transferieren. Außerdem erklärt er, warum die Auswahl der richtigen Führungskräfte entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg ist. Was du lernst: Warum Generalisten in der frühen Phase eines Startups entscheidend sind Wie Choco mit einem Generationensystem Wissen und Kultur skaliert hat Warum Vertrauen und Leadership die Basis für nachhaltiges Wachstum bilden ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Daniel Khachab: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkhachab/  Choco: https://choco.com/ Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

From New Delhi to Kentucky to Biotech founder, Lalit Sharma's journey into drug discovery has been one of relentless learning and ambition. In this episode, Lalit shares how his love for chemistry led him from a PhD in organic synthesis to leading cutting-edge drug discovery programs that reached clinical trials. Now the founder and CEO of a stealth-mode company tackling the data gap in AI-driven drug design, he reflects on the lessons of building small, high-impact teams, the importance of lifelong learning, and why good storytelling is as essential as good science. We also dive into the realities of building a Biotech from scratch, the role of luck (and preparation), and the power of collaboration across disciplines.  

Dr. Poornima Luthra is a professor at the Coopenhagen School of Business. She joins the Allyship in Action Podcast to discuss how to turn fear into fuel for positive change. We discuss what she calls "stealth mode DEI," and how to navigate these polarizing times from a global perspective. Key takeaways from our conversation: The Global Perspective on DEI: While the US experiences a significant backlash, other parts of the world, particularly Europe, are continuing and even deepening their DEI efforts. Companies are finding ways to maintain progress, even when their US counterparts are pulling back. Stealth Mode and Systemic Change: Many organizations are quietly continuing their DEI work, focusing on embedding inclusive practices into their core systems, such as hiring, promotion, and performance management. This "stealth mode" allows them to avoid public scrutiny while still making tangible progress. Addressing the Moveable Middle: The majority of people are in the "moveable middle," meaning they are persuadable and open to DEI initiatives. The challenge is to engage and educate this group, rather than focusing solely on the vocal detractors. The Role of Fear and Backlash: Fear is a driving force behind the backlash against DEI. Understanding and addressing these fears is crucial for building bridges and fostering inclusive environments. Reframing the Narrative: The way DEI is presented can significantly impact public perception. Reframing negative narratives and highlighting positive progress can help shift the conversation. Actionable Allyship Takeaway: Embrace the concept of "realistic optimism." Acknowledge the challenges while maintaining a belief in the possibility of positive change. Focus on actionable steps you and your organization can take to advance DEI, even in a challenging environment. Insightful Quotes "It's also time for us to hold the mirror up to ourselves. And to say, well, how can we do this better? Can we hold ourselves? How can we bridge the gap? Because there's such a divide right now, it almost feels like there's this valley in between. And how do we try and bridge that?" "You know, prior to January 20th, he was quite sceptical about DI efforts and what it means for someone like him. He's a white. What does it mean for me? But now seeing what has happened and unfolded in the US and how far the pendulum has swung the other way, and how extreme the reactions have been, or the actions that have been taken, he finds himself. Actually defending dei." "These are the practices that enable that to happen so you know. I had a leader yesterday who came up to me and said, you know, people in his. Are. Saying we really need to base our decisions. On merit and. And he said, how do I address this? And I said, well, why don't you just ask them, what would it take to create a system? A hiring process, for example. That is based on merit. Would that look? What would they put into? What measures would they put into place? Quite likely it's going to be the things that we just talked about. And yes, those are the practices of DI." "And a lot of it comes down to the. Human emotion of fear. Right. And you know, you think about how many people feel overwhelmed right now. Feel uncomfortable where they feel anxiety, where they're feeling worried, panicky, insecure." "But it also really got me thinking that even in a household like mine, where these are topics of conversation constantly, the kids know how I feel about. Glad he felt safe. Now to be able to see it and then engage with me on it, I do appreciate that. But there's so much social conditioning around this, right?" Find Dr. Poornima Luthra at https://poornimaluthra.com/ and find Julie Kratz at https://www.nextpivotpoint.com/ 

In this episode, we dive into the 1980s craze for martial arts and ninjas that swept through movies, TV shows, cartoons, and toy aisles. From the rise of black-clad warriors in cult classics to the karate boom sparked by Hollywood hits, we explore how Eastern fighting styles became a Western pop culture obsession—and why America just couldn't get enough of throwing stars, headbands, and slow-motion roundhouse kicks.

Veterans of the European startup scene, who've launched multiple consumer apps in the past, are partly coming out of stealth Tuesday with a new app. On the face of it, Grouphug will simply generate memes from the archive of a group WhatsApp chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Frodo are creeping amongst the shadows and trying not to get caught by orcs or trackers or any of the other evil life-threatening creatures that exist in this land. This is fine. Everything's fine! Welcome to The Sillymarillion! Where Paul (the forever fan) teaches Tori (the newcomer) all about J.R.R. Tolkien's tales and stories.Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sillymarillions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesillymarillion.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thesillymarillion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus contentEmail: thesillymarillion@gmail.com for inquiriesCheck out AthraPlay! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://athraplay.simplecast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heartfelt thank you to Evelyn (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.evelynleerogers.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for our Season 5 podcast art!

Welcome to episode 48 of The New Quantum Era podcast! Another episode recorded at the APS Global Summit in March, today's special guest is true quantum pioneer, John Martinis, co-founder and CTO of QoLab, a superconducting qubit company seeking to build a million qubit device. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the strategic shifts, collaborative efforts, and technological innovations that are pushing the boundaries of quantum computing closer to building scalable, million-qubit systems. This episode was made with support form The American Physical Society and Quantum Machines, Inc. (BTW I know I said episode 49 in the intro to this episode, I noticed it too late to fix without a further delay in posting the interview!)Key HighlightsEmerging from Stealth Mode & Million-Qubit System Paper:Discussion on QoLab's transition from stealth mode and their comprehensive paper on building scalable million-qubit systems.Focus on a systematic approach covering the entire stack.Collaboration with Semiconductor Companies:Unique business model emphasizing collaboration with semiconductor companies to leverage external expertise.Comparison with bigger players like Google, who can fund the entire stack internally.Innovative Technological Approaches:Integration of wafer-scale technology and advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes.Emphasis on adjustable qubits and adjustable couplers for optimizing control and scalability.Scaling Challenges and Solutions:Strategies for achieving scale, including using large dilution refrigerators and exploring optical communication for modular design.Plans to address error correction and wiring challenges using brute force scaling and advanced materials.Future Vision and Speeding Up Development:QoLab's goal to significantly accelerate the timeline toward achieving a million-qubit system.Insight into collaborations with HP Enterprises, NVIDIA, Quantum Machines, and others to combine expertise in hardware and software.Research Papers Mentioned in this Episode:Position paper on building scalable million-qubit systems 

We cover updates to the maps, improved accessibility of the books, refinement of the Panic & Stress rules, expansion of Stealth Mode and the work the put in to make the Cinematic Adventures easier for Game Mothers.  Rapture Protocol is a new cinematic adventure featuring Space Truckers! The new Starter Set will be streamlined and less expensive.  We also cover everyone's favorite topic, Tariffs and how Free League will be handling them. We also touch on Dragonbane, Coriolis, Vaesen &  the Invincible RPG.

BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems has won a $230.6 million contract to build spacecraft for the Lagrange 1 Series project as a part of NOAA's Space Weather Next program. NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission. The first Australian-designed and built rocket by Gilmour Space is scheduled for its inaugural launch on March 15, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Mark Lester, Aerospace and Defense consultant at Merrick.  You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn, and learn more about Merrick on their website. Selected Reading NASA Awards Delivery Order for NOAA's Space Weather Program NASA Awards Planetary Defense Space Telescope Launch Services Contract Gilmour Space announces launch window for Australia's first sovereign orbital rocket Eutelsat succeeds in world's first 5G network trial from space with Airbus, MediaTek- Reuters Rocket Lab Clears Critical Design Review for Space Force VICTUS HAZE Mission Space Force bumps Astrion from Resilient GPS program NASA, SpaceX Move Launch of Space Telescope, Sun Missions Redwire Camera Technology to Launch On Board Intuitive Machines' Second Commercial Mission to the Moon Kapta Space Launches out of Stealth Mode to Develop the Next Generation of Advanced Spaceborne Radar Systems DVIDS - Images - Novel space maneuver conducted by X-37B T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Dylan Field. Dylan is the co-founder and CEO of Figma and last joined me on Invest Like the Best in 2020. A lot has changed since then and we explore the evolving landscape of design and how Figma has been navigating AI while staying true to its founding vision of eliminating the gap between imagination and reality. Despite Figma's incredible success in becoming the default design platform, Dylan remains deeply motivated by helping users achieve their goals. He shares fascinating insights about the underhyped aspects of AI reasoning capabilities, the future of design literacy, and why he believes truly great design will always require human craft and creativity. Please enjoy my discussion with Dylan Field.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest-growing FinTech company in history, and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. –  This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Learn about Ramp, AlphaSense, and Ridgeline (00:07:11) Current State of Technology and Optimism (00:09:21) Entrepreneurial Mindset and Long-term Thinking (00:10:23) Challenges of Building in Stealth Mode (00:12:44) AI and the Future of Design (00:14:07) Navigating AI Opportunities and Risks (00:17:05) Design Principles and User Experience (00:29:55) Future of Interfaces and Interaction (00:31:45) Dark Patterns and Ethical Concerns (00:33:42) Personal Motivations and Company Vision (00:40:04) Balancing Responsibilities as a CEO (00:41:54) The Future of Design and AI Integration (00:44:48) Speculating on AI's Impact on Design (00:46:26) Encouragement to Experiment and Innovate

Nach den erfolgreichen Gründungen von codecentric (Wachstum auf 300 MA) und Instana (500 Mio EUR Exit an IBM) startet der Serial Founder Mirko Novakovic bereits mit seinem nächsten Unternehmen, der Observability Platform Dash0.Wie verändert sich der B2B Software Vertrieb durch KI? Ab wann stellt man erfahrene Sales-Leader ein? Nach welchen Kennzahlen steuere ich Vertriebsteams? Um hier tiefer in die Herausforderungen im B2B-Sales einzusteigen, übernimmt heute Syntinels Gründer Florian Dostert die Moderation.Selbst aktuell auf dem Weg zur ersten Million ARR hat er für diese Episode Sales Bakery einige Fragen und Problemstellungen mitgebracht, welche auch für Dich interessant sein sollten.Was du lernst:Wie Mirko über den Launch seiner neuen Firma Dash0 nachdenkt und warum er bewusst lange im "Stealth Mode" geblieben ist.Warum Mirko empfiehlt, so früh wie möglich erfahrene Sales-Leader einzustellen und wie man die richtigen Personen dafür findet.Einblicke in Instanas erfolgreiche "Land and Expand"-Strategie.Mirkos Perspektive zu Veränderungen im B2B Software Sales durch KIWie man als Gründer erkennt, ob das eigene Startup keine Zukunft mehr hat.ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Mehr zu Mirko und Florian:Mirko Novakovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkonovakovic/ Dash0: www.dash0.com Florian Dostert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-dostert/ Syntinels: https://www.syntinels.com/Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter:2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach:https://newsletter.unicornbakery.deMarker:(00:00:00) 500 Millionen Exit & neue Gründung(00:10:43) How to: Hiring von erfahrenen CROs / VP Sales / Head of Sales(00:18:32) Software Sales: SMB vs. Enterprise(00:22:19) How to: Quereinsteiger im Vertrieb(00:28:17) Kommerzialisierung im OpenSource(00:40:45) Learnings als Serial Founder(00:44:46) Einfluss von KI auf Software Sales(00:52:15) Land & Expand(01:13:15) Krisenkommunikation und Krisenmanagement(01:27:34) Mirkos Passion für B2B-Growth(01:32:03) Woran erkenne ich, ob die eigene Idee (noch) Potenzial hat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everyone, it's Angie Scott, your host of the Woman Angler and Adventurer podcast. Can you believe it? We've reached the end of the 2024 season, and what a journey it's been! On this episode, I take a moment to reflect on some of the amazing stories we've shared and to thank all of you for joining us on this adventure. We also give a quick shout-out to all our incredible sponsors, including Adventuress Magazine, Polyform US, Stealth Mode, iBass360, Freedom Boat Club of Tennessee, Crestliner, Mercury, Z Pro Lithium, St. Croix Rods, Seviin Reels, and Costa Sunglasses. Their support has been invaluable, and I can't thank them enough. I also share some personal updates, including plans to head down to our winter home in Florida and some exciting fishing adventures with my Crestliner MX 19. Plus, I talk about our plans for 2025, so stay tuned for more updates. We take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the highlights from the 2024 season, including our conversation with the famous author and commercial fisherman Linda Greenlaw, meeting amazing anglers like Elizabeth Eastman and Cathy Sanders, and diving into the world of conservation with Martha Guyas, Mike Leonard, Shannon Martin, Miguela Minto, and John Stallone. I also express my gratitude for all the guest and topic suggestions we've received. Your input is invaluable, and I'm always eager to hear from you. Remember, you can reach out through our website, leave a voicemail, or email me directly. So, be sure to tune in for this special recap episode, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode. Thanks for your support, and keep fishing, keep adventuring! See you next time. Mentioned in This Episode: ⁠Follow me on Facebook⁠ ⁠The Woman Angler & Adventurer Facebook Page⁠ ⁠The Woman Angler & Adventurer Facebook Community⁠ ⁠Follow The Woman Angler & Podcast on Instagram⁠

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“It's going to be pivotal for us to keep up with where criminals are going”In this episode, Aidan and Kristen explore the future direction of cryptocurrency compliance.Kristen shares her perspective on the international effectiveness of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the challenges of implementing the travel rule, and the significance of sanctions in asset recovery to combat financial crime. They also explore the role of stablecoins in the evolving financial landscape, the potential use of AI by criminals and the implications of this technology for compliance professionals. Timestamps03:00 Kristen's background in cross-sector compliance07:00 Scrutiny on crypto companies and enforcement actions10:30 The influence and challenges of FATF in financial regulation22:30 Future of crypto enforcement and stablecoins in the US28:30 The complexities of managing frozen and sanctioned assets34:00 The future of AI in compliance and fraud detection37:30 Positivity in financial crime complianceResources MentionedKristen Hecht on LinkedIn Association of Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC)MoonbergFATF's report on global implementation of Recommendation 15Seize & Desist E2 with FATF's former Executive Secretary David LewisAsset Reality supports the creation of The Seychelles first asset management unit (AMU)OneCoin Defendant Granted Bail pending Appeal | CoinpaperUNODC Report: Casinos, Money Laundering, Underground Banking, and Transnational Organized Crime in East and Southeast Asia: A Hidden and Accelerating ThreatAbout our GuestKristen Hecht brings a wealth of expertise from her long career in financial crime prevention and compliance. For several years, she worked closely with the US Treasury Department as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), before transitioning to the private sector, where she developed regulatory frameworks for financial crimes at HSBC China, Meta, and Binance.Kristen is also a regional ambassador for the Association of Women in Cryptocurrency in France and the San Francisco Bay Area, an advisor for compliance and regulatory matters at DeFi startup Moonberg, and the Chief Compliance Officer for an undisclosed project that is currently in Stealth Mode.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

A beautiful conversation with Leica user Wayne Buchner about his journey into photography [ instagram : https://www.instagram.com/wbuchner/ : ] where we talk about Life, Love, and Leica's (C) [The IXVI Network]. The Pod: 0:01 : Intro ; 03:00 : Photographer since 13 ; 06:00 : The 1 Hour Photo Process ; 11:30 : "Film Photographer" ; 17:30 : Stealth Mode ; 23:00 : The Story ; 33:00 : Incredible Conversations ; 35:00 : My journey ; 48:00 : Photography as a Job... ; 1:01:X : Socials ; 1:10:XX : Traveling ; 1:20:XX : Infrared ; 1:28:XX : My recommendations ; 1:34:XX : The Final Question. Wayne's recommendations : Johnny Nguyen [ instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cieumeo/ ] ; Renata Filippi [ instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rendogie/ ] Donate to the podcast: Help me provide and fund the best and new experience's for the supporters: [ https://ko-fi.com/ixvi96 ] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lspcricky/support

I'm super excited for this episode's guest, Lior Abramovich, co-founder and CEO of Blanket. Blanket is a property retention platform, designed to help property managers reduce churn and better inform owners.  Discover how Blanket launched to immediate acclaim and rapidly assembled a team driven by a shared mission. Lior outlines the dual aspects of their service: an owner investment dashboard that offers real-time metrics, educational tools, and AI-driven insights, alongside a marketplace exclusive to property managers. This marketplace not only facilitates property sales, enabling managers to maintain management and earn commissions but also acts as a potent tool for client retention and lead generation. Amidst a shifting financial landscape and evolving industry regulations, Blanket's approach redefines property management as investment management, positioning property managers as essential, trusted advisors in the real estate sector.More about Lior and BlanketBlanket is a Property Retention Platform that helps property managers keep their owners happy and their doors under management so their businesses can thrive.Lior Abramovich is the Co-Founder & CEO of Blanket, bringing a decade of experience in the single-family rental market with over $150 million worth of acquisitions for over 1,000 individual investors. Lior served for 8 years as Naval Commander in the Israeli Navy and has co-founded a non-profit organization that renovates homes of senior citizens in need, and a foundation that has set on a mission to ensure every child in the world has access to clean drinking water.Follow Lior on TwitterConnect with Lior on LinkedInFollow Blanket on LinkedInCheck out Blanket

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed the presence of dust streams feeding the supermassive black hole in Andromeda, shedding light on how such black holes can consume matter steadily without significant light variation. This discovery, supported by computer models and archival data, highlights the continuous and consistent nature of the feeding process, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of galaxy centers.

In today's episode, the gang reviews J. Cole's latest album Might Delete Later! The gang also discusses the rap civil war that is going on between Drake, Kendrick, Metro Boomin, Future, and J. Cole. Are yall feeling J Cole's apology? Who had the better diss? Is Kendrick's career over? Draakkkkeeee!!!!!  Instagram link:https://www.instagram.com/c4tabletalk/Tiktok link:https://www.tiktok.com/@c4tabletalkYoutube link:C4 Table Talk - YouTubeNew intro link:Qv!NtOni - Composition 4 (C4 Table Talk intro) - YouTube

This week Démar and Adriel discuss J. Cole's surprise mixtape 'Might Delete Later', his Kendrick Lamar diss, his apology to Kendrick Lamar and how he's destroyed the bravado in his music.Démar's rating: 6 / 10Adriel's rating: 9 / 10The Love List: H.Y.B., Stealth Mode, Stickz N Stonez, PriceyTIMECODES: 2:25 Surprise drop3:54  Demar was in bed5:40 Pre-apology J. Cole10:07 The music sounds different and hollow11:40 People not living their rhymes12:25 Connecting his first song with his last song14:58 Apologizing is not hip-hop15:42 Drake the shop comparison21:54 The freedom for people not to like specific albums24:10 You don't have to reply, but do it anyways27:13 Too much triplet flow27:53 Pi features30:25 Trans bars33:40 The production Adriel wanted a while ago37:00 Adriel can feel the labels looking for a Central Cee single 39:00 Fever is the Born Sinner J. Cole41:42 We heard this song on Born Sinner 44:04 Huntin Wabbitz 45:40 Great use of a vocal sample 47:15 The mixtape is Cohesiveish49:41 The Cover51:28 Worth getting the Vinyl?54:54 How will the apology age?1:01:20 ScoresFollow us:YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumModeTikTok:Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemi Instagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/ Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/ Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/ Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepod Adriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_ Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrantJ. Cole - Might Delete Later / 2024 / Rap, Hip Hop

In today's episode, we discuss the idea of moving from stealth mode to intimidation mode in business. In this episode of the Professional Profile series, David Blaise and co-host Bianca Istvan are joined by a panel of growth-minded business professionals, including David Boyd from Down to Earth Cuisine, author and speaker Oksana Tsimpoaka, Jeff Mount, business development officer from Tactive Wealth, certified brain health coach Stanley Dietrich, and Jaime McCormick, founder & CEO of Skate Angry. The panel discuss the importance of topics including SEO marketing and website optimization, clear targeting, the use of conversational AI and automation, and time management. Throughout the episode, David and Bianca facilitate engaging discussions with the guests, exploring their successes, challenges, and growth strategies. Be sure to check out this episode to see how many of the recommendations you can apply in your business. Ready to Move from Stealth Mode to Intimidation Mode in Your Business? If so, check out the five primary ways we can help: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional products sales, learn how we can help. Need Clients Now? If you're already grounded in the essentials of promotional product sales and just need to get clients now, click here. Want EQP/Preferential Pricing? Are you an established industry veteran doing a significant volume of sales? If so, click here to get End Quantity Pricing from many of the top supplier lines in the promo industry. Time to Hire Salespeople? If you want to hire others to grow your promo sales, click here. Ready to Dominate Your Market? If you're serious about creating top-of-mind-awareness with the very best prospects in your market, schedule a one-on-one Strategy Session here.

Pre-Show Swan Bitcoin Launches Swan Mining Out of Stealth Mode (https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-mining-announced/) "We're mining around 4.5 EH - closing in on 1% of the network- with equipment in hand to ramp quickly to 8 EH," announced the company. News Blink plugin (https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blink-plugin-for-btcpay-server/) for BTC Payserver gives custodial lightning payments/receipts to anyone running a BTC Payserver The COPA lawsuit, that will determine if CSW can call himself Satoshi, has discovered that CSW's 'newly found' Satoshi evidence is overwhelmingly fake (https://www.opencrypto.org/2024-01-24-COPAvCraigWright/) and COPA has decilined a desperate last minute settlment offer from CSW CSW Forgeries-COPAvWright.pdf (https://www.opencrypto.org/2024-01-23_Schedule_of_Dr_Wrights_Further_Forgeries-COPAvWright.pdf) Economics Chinese stocks suffer (https://archive.ph/1BiJL), likely due to reduced bank lending, another sign of tightening global monetary conditions Fed Unexpectedly Kills Bank "Free Money" Bailout-Fund Arbitrage Scheme As It Ends BTFP Program | ZeroHedge (https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fed-suddenly-kills-banks-free-money-bailout-fund-arbitrage-scheme) ETF: FTX Still Haunting BTC Users FTX sold about $1 bln of Grayscale's bitcoin ETF since its approval (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/01/22/ftx-sold-about-1b-of-grayscales-bitcoin-etf-explaining-much-of-outflow-sources/) Vijay Boyapati

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Join us as we dive into the world of fuel, truck stops, media, and the thriving freight community with Dominick Tullo, the co-founder of T&R Oil and Stealth Mode Media.In this episode, we unravel Dominick's fascinating background, tracing his family's early involvement in the fuel industry. Explore the roots of his connection to fuel and discover the unique insights he brings to the table.Ever wondered how fuel pricing really works? You're not alone! We delve into the intricacies of fuel pricing with Dominick, demystifying a process that often leaves many scratching their heads. We shift gears to discuss truck parking and what it's like to own a truck stop in the bustling state of New Jersey. Dominick gives us an insider's perspective on the challenges and rewards of managing a truck stop, offering a glimpse into a world that keeps the freight industry moving.In a twist of excitement, we explore one of Dominick's latest ventures, Stealth Mode Media. Discover the vision behind this dynamic endeavor and what Dominick hopes to achieve in the world of media and community building. And, of course, we can't forget FreightX – the movement that's shaking up the freight community. Dominick shares his insights, thoughts, and the excitement surrounding this evolving force within the industry, along with FreightWaves F3 Meme Contest. Tune in now for a captivating episode that covers fuel, truck stops, media ventures, and the pulse of the freight community. Dominick Tullo's journey and expertise offer a unique perspective that promises to inform and inspire. =================================================================Massive thanks to our sponsors and partners:⚫️ Manifest Vegas 2024 will address your top supply chain and logistics tech priorities. Join award-winning shippers as well as forward-leaning innovators February 5th - 7th in Las Vegas for the premiere gathering that unites the entire end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. Join now and save $200 off your ticket!=================================================================Join our vibrant community of freight enthusiasts, and let's embark on this journey together

Podcast Host Aarna Sahu and startup Founder & CEO currently in Stealth Mode, Ushashi Chakraborty delves into the world of strategic decision-making, finding your niche in STEM, and navigating the beautiful dance between failure and success. Ushashi's wisdom is a compass for those seeking to elevate their career, mindset, and overall approach to life. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice that will empower you to navigate your unique journey with confidence and purpose. #PodcastWisdom #StrategicChoices #STEMInspiration #SuccessMindset #UshashiChakraborty #CareerElevation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aarna-sahu/support

If you're not generating the level of sales you're capable of in your business, the real cost of inadequate sales is a lot more than you think. And it's not just the cost of the sales you're missing out on. When you operate a business that consistently generates inadequate sales, revenue, and income, you're effectively starving your business of the oxygen it needs to survive. Inadequate sales chokes a business, stifles its growth and can threaten its survival. So today, let's take a look at some of the real costs of inadequate sales in your business. Generating significant sales in your business, or at the very least “adequate” sales is critical for many reasons. First and foremost is the financial stability necessary for survival. When you generate significant sales, it gives you the stability necessary to cover all your operational expenses, pay your vendors, pay your people, invest in growth, and make sure the business remains sustainable in the long term. Your sales growth directly impacts your overall business growth, which allows for reinvestment, product development, expansion into new markets, and hiring additional talent. It also gives you an edge that many competitors find hard to overcome. In previous podcasts, we discussed the concept of moving from Stealth Mode to Intimidation Mode, and this depends on your ability to attract, qualify and convert more clients than your competitors. Inadequate sales makes it nearly impossible to build infrastructure or even attract investors who could help you make it happen. When you're generating adequate sales and stable revenue, you can build effective processes, improve productivity, and negotiate better terms with everyone from your suppliers and vendors, to your lenders and potential partners. It contributes to a stable work environment by giving you the ability to hire, motivate and retain the right people. And whether you're a small business or even a solo entrepreneur with no desire to add a lot of people or build infrastructure, having adequate sales, along with the processes necessary to be able to generate them consistently, will ultimate determine how much your business is worth. ...because no one wants to buy a business that's unable to generate adequate sales and revenue. And most solo entrepreneurs don't really want to run that kind of business themselves. So regardless of your growth plans, adequate sales are key. With all that said, some small business owners figure that even if they're not generating adequate sales right now, it's no big deal. They'll figure it out eventually, or get around to it at some point. As a result, they can plod along for weeks, months or even years bringing in just enough revenue to make themselves either mildly comfortable or not quite uncomfortable enough to do what it takes to generate the sales they need to run a fun, exciting, sustainable business. And shouldn't that be the goal? If it's not fun, lucrative, or ideally both, then what's the point? If you just want to earn a steady paycheck, you can do that with a regular job. So if you're still with me, let's take a look at just Three of the Real costs of inadequate sales: Real cost #1. Lost revenue. This is the obvious one. If you're not generating adequate sales, then you are losing out on revenue every business day. Some people don't think of money that they didn't make as being lost. But isn't it, though? If there are sales you could have made today, but you didn't make them. Didn't you lose out on that revenue? Especially if they ended up buying it from someone else? Sure, you may sell something else tomorrow, but that doesn't make the sales you lost today any less real. Now if you think that mindset is too negative. If you believe in an abundance mindset and you feel like there's plenty of business to go around for everyone. Then we're on the same page. I totally agree.

Nella puntata "speciale" di oggi parliamo con Gianluca Cocco e Gaetano De Maio, i founders di Qomodo, la nuova startup fintech italiana appena uscita da ‘stealth mode' che ha chiuso un dei round pre-seed più importanti di Italia.  Nell'arco di pochi mesi, sono riusciti a raccogliere un round di pre-seed da €34.5 milioni da Fasanara Capital, Exor Ventures, Proximity Capital, Ithaca Investment, Lumen Ventures, The Techshop, Primo Ventures - oltre a fondi stranieri quali Notion Capital, Octopus Ventures e Plug&Play. Di cosa si occupa esattamente la startup? Qomodo porta negli store fisici una suite di soluzioni per i pagamenti smart, compresa la formula Buy Now Pay Later, per le spese essenziali, spesso impreviste. Effettivamente vi potrebbe aiutare a pagare una spesa come una riparazione imprevista della propria macchina o una spesa veterinaria importante.  Ma sentiremo tutti i dettagli direttamente da Gianluca e Gaetano nella loro prima intervista podcast dal lancio.   SPONSOR Made IT è powered by ⁠Alchimia⁠, società di investimento che opera principalmente nel settore del Venture Capital. Investono e co-investono in opportunità ad alto potenziale di crescita, offrendo capitale e risorse strategiche e operative dedicate. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With today's digital landscape, safeguarding your online privacy is a non-negotiable priority, regardless of whether you're a tech-savvy business magnate or an everyday Joe. To ensure your digital life remains your own, let's delve into the intriguing world of hidden Windows switches that can revolutionize your online security. Are you ready to master your cyber cloak-and-dagger game? Keep reading as we take a closer look at the hidden features that Windows has to offer. Is Self-Driving Faster: The race for autonomous vehicles has captured our imagination, promising faster commutes and increased efficiency. But speed isn't the only factor at play in this high-stakes game. Self-Driving is Not Safer: Contrary to popular belief, the road to self-driving cars may not be paved with safety. We'll uncover the surprising truth about the risks involved. No Longer About Learn to Code: In this era of rapid technological advancement, learning to code isn't the only path to success. Discover how hidden Windows switches can offer an alternative advantage. Cyber Sloppiness MGM Ransom CDW Ransom: The threat of cyberattacks is more real than ever, with major players falling victim to ransomware. Learn how these hidden switches can fortify your defenses against attacks like the MGM and CDW incidents. Tactical Octopus Gang: Explore the tactics employed by cybercriminals like the Tactical Octopus Gang and how hidden Windows switches can foil their schemes. Global Warming Hoax Princeton and MIT: Moving beyond the digital realm, the debate about global warming continues. Learn how these hidden Windows switches can help you separate fact from fiction, even in the realms of academia with Princeton and MIT's research. Direct Air Capture Systems: Environmental concerns are paramount, and hidden Windows switches can empower you to take action, such as exploring Direct Air Capture Systems. In-Person vs Zoom Meetings: As the world adjusts to remote work and virtual meetings, hidden Windows switches can be your ace in the hole for securing your virtual conversations. Join the online safety-first-squad and embark on a journey to bolster your online privacy with these covert Windows features. Say YES to the concealed, the hidden, and the under-the-radar, and make your online experiences worry-free. Your digital life will thank you for the empowerment and security you'll gain. Ready to unleash the potential of hidden Windows switches? Explore the secrets of cyber cloak-and-dagger with us, and elevate your online security to new heights. Your digital future begins here!  Click the link below to read the full article: Maximize Your Cyber Cloak-and-Dagger Game with Hidden Windows Switches! You can also catch Craig at the following stations and channels: With Jim Polito at 0836 on Tuesdays WTAG AM 580 - FM 94.9  Talk 1200 News Radio 920 & 104.7 FM WHJJ NewsRadio 560 WHYN WXTK Craigs Show Airs 0600 Saturday and Sunday With  Jeff Katz 1630 - Tuesdays WRVA 96.1 FM, 1140 AM   WGAN  Matt Gagnon 0730 Wednesdays Craigs Show Airs 1700 Saturday  WGIR 610 & News Radio 96.7 Chris Ryan 0730 Mondays  Craigs Show Airs 1130 Saturday  On the Internet: Tune-In (WGAN) Radio.com (WRVA) iHeartRadio (WGIR, WTAG, and other stations)

Compliment anyone who hates your guts, as we are back for our second season of old Amazing Race recaps - Amazing Race Australia 2! Over these twelve weeks, three people who are flattered by your hostility - Logan, Michael & Michelle - have been recapping a season that has an insane reputation amongst fans (which is completely justified), concluding with the final episode and reveal of Shane & Andrew as our winners. In this episode - Michelle's been chatting to the cast, someone else gets undermined, the editors may have gone back and changed some things, the reason that Michelle & Jo lost is revealed, the teachers pick a Detour, Michael tries to defend Shane & Andrew, Logan talks about how he teaches, we wonder if it's frowned upon to swear in front of children, Paul may be an only child, NetMol is brought up (hopefully unnecessarily), Stealth Mode is entered, we try and game theory the challenge at the jail, Jo ventilates, there's the final instalment of Rashie Watch, Pirate Master gets a look-in, Grant has an unfair reputation, Michael delves into the logistics of the treasure chests, we exclusively reveal an unaired incident at the Finish Line, we perform a New Year's (Eve [Eve]) Miracle and Logan tries to spoil next year's Amazing Race Historians. Thank you for listening - we will see you very soon for more episodes! Please note: This episode is intended on being spoiler-free - however, as with our other historical recaps, this episode may contain references to episodes that we have already covered - namely from Seasons 3; 23-32; Australia 3; Canada 2-5 and Asia 5. This episode also contains references to the winners of Amazing Race Asia 1 and US Seasons 17 & 18. Additional note: Thanks for listening to our episodes all season! We'll be back soon for Hunted 7 (if they ever bother!), Episode #500 and Wie is de Mol: El Salvador & Nicaragua!   Social Media: Facebook Twitter Michael Logan Michelle Instagram YouTube Patreon  

Mikey Goldman is part of the over-prescribed generation directly impacted by the ease at which serious drugs were “handed” out to kids and teens before natural alternatives were even discussed. He grew up with a racing mind, always struggling in school to focus and sit still. Formally diagnosed with severe ADHD and math dyslexia (dyscalculia) in highschool, he was later prescribed Vyvanse in college which led to severe side effects that resulted in a snowballing of prescription drug use including daily prescriptions from his doctor of Vyvanse, Adderall, Klonopin, Ambien, and Xanax.Through a brutal withdrawal period, Mikey eventually got off all prescriptions, and sought to find a natural solution for his ADHD + racing mind. After experimenting with dozens (if not hundreds) of wellness products, experiences, and drug alternatives, Mikey was mesmerized by the benefits of Deep Touch Pressure and weighted technology, but like many people with ADHD, he found weighted blankets uncomfortable. Quiet Mind solves for those areas of discomfort with an alternative in the form of the first-ever Original Weighted Pillow, a convenient and reliable solution for people like me - and it's only the beginning. Prior to launching Quiet Mind, Mikey worked in marketing and social media in the tech industry for companies like GreenPark Sports, Insightly, and Zuora. Quiet mind is his ticket to a joy-filled and purpose-driven career to help people never feel that way.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:59] What are Quiet Mind's products?[01:40] Where the idea of weighted pillows come from[03:26] The weighted blankets trend during the pandemic[03:53] Weighted blankets are cumbersome[04:27] Weighted pillows might be the solution[05:31] The next step after getting the idea[06:30] How Mikey performed “prototyping”[06:52] Finally telling others about the idea[07:11] Figuring the target demographic[07:26] What pushed Mikey to dive in[07:45] What's next after deciding to pursue the market[08:32] Phase 1 for Quiet Mind: Prototyping[09:06] The importance of starting with the right people[10:05] Put your own money in to condition yourself[10:47] Mikey's tiered approach to outside investors[11:45] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io/connect[12:42] Sponsor: JSON-LD For SEO jsonld.app[13:59] Sponsor: Retention.com retention.com/honest[14:51] Using an adjacent product to get feedback[17:11] Getting the word out there while still under wraps[17:58] Meeting the Gravity Blankets founder[18:34] You need to be careful if you have a novel idea[19:14] The secret to founders' peace of mind[19:56] The product, the founder, and the story[20:50] Why PR is the number one choice for Mikey[21:36] Quiet Mind's SEO strategy[21:52] The timing for SEO and PR[22:39] The biggest challenge for a new product[22:50] Educating audiences with your new product[24:35] Why should get the product to market ASAP[26:12] Lessons with overseas manufacturing during Covid[27:52] Where to find Quiet Mind productsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeConnect with Mikey linkedin.com/in/mikeygoldmanA wellness brand offering clever solutions to help people suffering from common disorders like ADHD, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and loneliness onequietmind.comFollow Quiet Mind on Instagram @quietmindSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectGet your free structured data audit for your store jsonld.appBook your demo today and get 20% off the annual commitment fee retention.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Today on episode 133 of the Podcast Rick, Chris, and Josh sit down with Dieter Kochan of Stealh E-Bikes. They cover best uses and practices with your E-Bike, Managing expectations, Famous Taxidermy, and deer's ability to smell and how it relates to a K-9. They also cover how being 10ft in a tree in the right place is as good as 30 ft. Take time to visit our sponsor! Satties LLC! Click ⁠HERE!⁠ We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Fueledbytheoutdoors@gmail.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcasters revisit topics of jewelry and dream cars (based on episodes 139 and 144).Follow Us:www.doublestuffedpod.comFacebook/Instagram:  @doublestuffedpodcastTwitter:  www.twitter.com/doublestuffedpHappy Boy Theme (license info) Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

John Guider is an adventure seeker, photographer, and author who delights in the outdoors. His work is in museums, corporate and private collections, as well as in the Arts in Embassies program. His water journeys - by canoe and later a 14.5 foot sail-equipped rowboat he built - have gained him recognition as he explores waterways bringing history to life. In this interview, learn how respect for nature drives this storyteller to craft a career of exploration and discovery of self and the world around us.

Proliferation of rockets raises fears that the sky is falling; Compostable plastics may not be compostable, and likely aren't being composted; Many more animals make vocal sounds than we thought – which means its very ancient; Tracking illegal fishing by watching when ships go into stealth mode; Next week there will be 8 billion of us, and that's already too many.