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Late last year, the federal government announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative looking to improve the health of rural residents and to offset more than $900 billion in reduced Medicaid spending over 10 years from Republicans' sweeping 2025 tax and spending law. This morning, we hear how Louisiana is focusing some of that cash toward tech firms. Also on the show: spending on electronics and Kevin Warsh's inaugural Jackson Hole address.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

What does Amazon Web Services (one of the worlds largest companies) have to do with agriculture? A lot more than most farmers probably realize. Dr. Karen Hildebrand joins Farm4Profit at Tech Hub LIVE to explain how AWS supports agricultural technology companies around the world and why she believes successful innovation has to start by working backward from the problems farmers actually need solved. Karen brings a unique perspective as both a technologist and a fourth-generation Manitoba farmer. The conversation explores the explosion of AI tools, how farmers can avoid technology overload, and why there probably isn't a single AI "golden nugget" that's suddenly going to make a farm profitable. Instead, Karen encourages farmers to use technology to eliminate the parts of the job they hate while protecting the relationships and experiences they value most.  The crew also tackles data, trust, connectivity, ag startups, data centers, and what AI could mean for the next generation. Karen explains why trust may be more valuable than data itself, why farmers should give technology companies honest feedback, and why AI could represent a technological shift as significant as the transition from horses to automobiles. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We love romanticizing entrepreneurship stories—leaving a 9-to-5, raising millions, and watching a product take off. But what does it look like when you aren’t a developer, but you decide to build a tech company anyway? In this episode, practicing attorney and Vlawsity co-founder Kevin Barone joins me for a brutally honest reflection on building an online, do-it-yourself estate planning platform. Kevin opens up about leaving a big law firm, navigating complex legal guardrails, making big financial bets, and rebuilding from scratch. In this episode, we discuss: Why building a startup is harder than law school or the bar exam The legal precedents (and guardrails) that make non-lawyer legal tech possible Learning the hard way what non-technical founders don’t know about tech, marketing, and investor relations How Vlawsity makes estate planning accessible for a fraction of traditional firm costs Want to check it out for yourself? Visit vlawsity.com to check out their estate planning tools. Rust Belt Startup · VLawsity

Nicht jeder muss ein Tech-Startup gründen – auch das Handwerk bietet gigantische Chancen für die nächste Unternehmergeneration. Clara Hunnenberg ist Geschäftsführerin der Heike Hunnenberg GmbH, einem Düsseldorfer Großhandel und Manufakturbetrieb für Bodenbeläge in dritter Generation. Im Gespräch mit Carsten Puschmann spricht sie ehrlich darüber, wie die Zusammenarbeit mit ihrer Mutter abläuft, warum sie interne Nachfolge nicht als Pflicht, sondern als Ehre versteht und weshalb das Handwerk dringend mehr Optimismus und moderne Köpfe braucht.Es geht um die Dynamik in Familienunternehmen, die Unterschätzung von Handwerksberufen und die Frage, wie man Tradition mit KI, Social Media und neuen Geschäftsmodellen zukunftsfähig aufstellt. Clara teilt ihre Sicht auf den akuten Nachfolgemangel in Deutschland, überbordende Bürokratie und erklärt, warum Durchhaltevermögen und Leidenschaft am Ende wichtiger sind als jeder perfekte Fünfjahresplan.Wir reden über

Threehalves is more than a bizarre engineering experiment, it is a sermon in steel preaching the dark gospel of the coming post-human world. A company calling itself Satyress has fashioned a seven-foot, horned, goat-headed monstrosity with the torso of a man, the body of a beast and mechanical arms designed to wield chainsaws and other instruments of power—all beneath the slogan “BECOME SUPERHUMAN.” They could have given it the neutral appearance of ordinary industrial machinery, but instead they deliberately clothed it in the imagery of the satyr and the Baphomet. That choice reveals how rapidly this generation is losing its natural revulsion toward the demonic, the grotesque and the unnatural. What previous generations would have recognized as an abomination is now photographed, promoted and applauded as innovation. And tick, tock, goes the end times clock.“And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.” Revelation 13:15 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, Threehalves is a chilling preview of the technological environment into which the Antichrist will step after the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church. The world is being conditioned to communicate with artificial entities, obey voices coming from machines, surrender decisions to algorithms and accept mechanical bodies possessing strength far beyond that of human beings. Revelation foretells an image that will speak and cause those refusing to worship the beast to be killed; our generation is now constructing speaking images, autonomous weapons and robotic enforcers without giving a second thought to where those technologies may ultimately lead. The Antichrist will not arrive in a world unprepared for him, he will enter a world already trained to accept artificial authority, digital surveillance, manufactured reality and satanic power masquerading as human progress. Some of the people building this system undoubtedly understand the darkness they are invoking, while many others sincerely believe they are merely creating helpful technology. But conscious cooperation is not required when “the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience” is steadily moving the whole world in the same direction. Artificial intelligence, transhumanism, digital identification, programmable money, global surveillance and weaponized robotics are converging to prepare the operational machinery of the coming kingdom of the beast. Threehalves is only one garage-built prototype, but its Baphomet-like form provides a startling picture of the spirit behind that approaching system: man attempting to transcend the boundaries established by God, merging himself with the machine and calling the resulting abomination “superhuman.” The Church is not waiting for Antichrist—we are waiting for Jesus Christ—but while we await That Blessed Hope, we should clearly be warning a lost and dying world that the stage is being set, the machinery is being assembled, and the “night cometh when no man can work” is rapidly approaching. Your King James Bible mentions satyrs multiple times, and today we show you how all this connects on the end times timeline.

Die meisten Kandidaten fragen: Will diese Firma mich? Die bessere Frage ist: Passt diese Firma überhaupt zu mir? Teil 3 und Abschluss der Serie: Start-up, Scale-up oder etablierter Hersteller, was passt zu Ihnen, und wie treten Sie dabei selbstbewusst auf, ohne arrogant zu wirken?Jan Nordh hat selbst fünf Tech-Startups in Europa mit aufgebaut, darunter Brocade, EqualLogic und Decru. Mit 19 Jahren im Headhunting und 25 Jahren im Enterprise-IT-Vertrieb vergleicht er die drei Umgebungen ehrlich, inklusive Gehalt, Risiko und Charakter.Sie erfahren:- Was Start-up, Scale-up und etablierter Hersteller für einen Vertriebler wirklich unterscheiden- Warum gute Start-ups oft mehr zahlen als etablierte Marken, nicht weniger, und warum Pre-IPO-Equity der eigentliche Hebel ist- Warum jede Umgebung einen anderen Charaktertyp verlangt- Woran man Selbstbewusstsein von Arroganz unterscheidet, auf beiden Seiten des TischesFür IT-Sales-Professionals, Enterprise Account Executives und Cybersecurity-Vertriebler in DACH und den Nordics.https://www.nordh.de

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Teamwork Triumph: A Startup's Summer Journey to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-04-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在夏天炎热的一天，初创公司孵化器里充满了忙碌的声音。En: On a hot summer day, the startup incubator was filled with the sounds of bustling activity.Zh: 墙上挂满了五颜六色的海报，白板上写满了创意构思，几个小组正在激烈地讨论着他们的点子。En: The walls were adorned with colorful posters, and the whiteboard was covered with creative ideas.Zh: 几个小组正在激烈地讨论着他们的点子。En: Several groups were intensely discussing their concepts.Zh: 这天是一次重要的资助竞赛，创业者们都在忙于最后的准备。En: It was an important funding competition, and the entrepreneurs were busy with their final preparations.Zh: 舞台上有一个小小的不太可靠的投影仪，而台下坐着数位风投家，他们表情复杂，既有怀疑，又有兴趣。En: On stage was a small, somewhat unreliable projector, and seated below were several venture capitalists, their expressions complex, exhibiting both doubt and interest.Zh: 明哲，一个理想主义的发明家，他的发明心血正在于抢眼的资金。En: Mingzhe, an idealistic inventor, was eagerly seeking investment for his invention.Zh: 他的搭档佳乐站在一旁，帮助协调一切，保持着对公司的财务竞争力的焦虑。En: His partner, Jiale, stood by his side, helping to coordinate everything, while anxiously maintaining the company's financial competitiveness.Zh: 明哲的想法很有前景，但还未完全成熟，今天的展示对他们来说极其重要。En: Mingzhe's idea showed promise, but it wasn't fully developed; today's presentation was crucial for them.Zh: 与此同时，他们的竞争对手小辉，一个很有魅力的演讲者，却隐藏着紧张。En: Meanwhile, their competitor Xiaohui, a charismatic speaker, was concealed by his own nervousness.Zh: 他暗地里钦佩明哲的发明，心里十分想赢得比赛，但他也明白，一同学习和成长也很重要。En: He secretly admired Mingzhe's invention and was keen on winning the competition, but he also understood the importance of learning and growing together.Zh: 展示开始了。En: The presentations began.Zh: 明哲站上台，却遇到了技术故障。En: Mingzhe took the stage, but encountered a technical glitch.Zh: 投影仪突然不工作，影响了演示。En: The projector suddenly failed, impacting his demonstration.Zh: 佳乐的眉头皱得更紧了，她担心这次技术故障会导致他们失去机会。En: Jiale furrowed her brow tighter, worried that this technical issue might cost them their chance.Zh: 就在此时，小辉站了起来。En: At that moment, Xiaohui stood up.Zh: 他走向台前，自信满满地开口说道：“各位评委，虽然这个发明还有待完善，但它的潜力是无限的。En: He approached the stage confidently and said, "Esteemed judges, although this invention still needs improvement, its potential is limitless.Zh: 它能够彻底改变我们的日常生活，我们不能因为小问题而忽视其伟大的前景。”En: It could radically transform our daily lives, and we shouldn't overlook its great prospects because of minor issues."Zh: 小辉的帮助让明哲得以冷静下来。En: Xiaohui's assistance allowed Mingzhe to calm down.Zh: 他接过话题，开始详细描述他的发明的潜力，并充满激情地阐述它的未来愿景。En: He picked up the conversation, detailing the potential of his invention and passionately elaborating on his vision for the future.Zh: 他讲到人们可以如何利用这个发明改善生活，那些不仅仅是技术上的细节，更是未来一种新的生活方式。En: He talked about how people could use this invention to enhance their lives, focusing not just on technical details but on a new way of living.Zh: 评委被这种热情所感染，他们点点头，低声商议。En: The judges, moved by this enthusiasm, nodded and whispered among themselves.Zh: 最终，宣布了他们的决定：他们愿意投资明哲的初创公司。En: Finally, they announced their decision: they were willing to invest in Mingzhe's startup.Zh: 他们被这个项目的潜力和不同团队显示出的合作精神所打动。En: They were impressed by the project's potential and the spirit of collaboration demonstrated by the different teams.Zh: 比赛结束后，明哲转身感谢小辉。En: After the competition was over, Mingzhe turned to thank Xiaohui.Zh: 此时，他意识到：一个好点子需要团队的合作，而不仅仅是技术上的优势。En: At that moment, he realized that a good idea requires teamwork, not just technical superiority.Zh: 他感受到团队一致的重要，明白成功在于同路人一起的努力与支持。En: He felt the importance of team unity and understood that success lies in the efforts and support of fellow travelers.Zh: 这个夏天的故事让他学会了新的成功之道，而创意孵化器继续在充满生机与梦想的氛围中运转。En: This summer story taught him a new path to success, while the creative incubator continued to thrive in an atmosphere full of vitality and dreams. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 孵化器bustling: 忙碌adorned: 挂满entrepreneurs: 创业者venture capitalists: 风投家idealistic: 理想主义unreliable: 不太可靠competitiveness: 竞争力concepts: 概念charismatic: 有魅力的concealed: 隐藏technical glitch: 技术故障expressions: 表情prospects: 前景transform: 改变elaborating: 阐述vision: 愿景enthusiasm: 热情collaboration: 合作unity: 一致glitch: 故障unanimous: 一致的whispered: 低声商议speculation: 怀疑competitive: 竞争的reluctantly: 勉强地nod: 点头impacting: 影响esteemed: 尊敬的passionately: 充满激情地

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Turning Mistakes into Opportunity: A CEO's Bold Move Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-04-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På våningen i startup-inkubatorn i Stockholm, i det vibrerande hjärtat av sommaren, satt Linnéa vid sitt vita skrivbord.En: On the floor of the startup incubator in Stockholm, in the vibrant heart of summer, Linnéa sat at her white desk.Sv: Hon tittade bortom rader av tegelväggar, där andra startups kämpade och växte, och hon kände spänningen i luften lika tydligt som solen som strålade genom de stora fönstren.En: She looked beyond rows of brick walls, where other startups were struggling and growing, and she felt the excitement in the air as clearly as the sun streaming through the large windows.Sv: Rummet ekade av tangentbordsknatter och dämpade samtal.En: The room echoed with the tapping of keyboards and muted conversations.Sv: Linnéa var på väg att skicka det viktigaste mejlet i sitt liv - en noggrant utformad pitch till potentiella investerare.En: Linnéa was about to send the most important email of her life - a carefully crafted pitch to potential investors.Sv: Vid hennes sida satt Erik, med håret lite på sned och blicken djupt fäst vid datorskärmen.En: At her side sat Erik, with his hair slightly askew and his gaze deeply fixed on the computer screen.Sv: Han var djupt försjunken i något tekniskt, som vanligt.En: He was deeply engrossed in something technical, as usual.Sv: Kajsa, den ordningsamma projektledaren, dubbelkollade deras plan.En: Kajsa, the orderly project manager, double-checked their plan.Sv: Inget skulle gå fel.En: Nothing would go wrong.Sv: Trodde de.En: Or so they thought.Sv: Men en blick bort och ett snabbt klick senare, insåg Linnéa att mejlet hade gått iväg.En: But one glance away and a quick click later, Linnéa realized that the email had been sent.Sv: Fel mejllista.En: Wrong email list.Sv: Försent att ångra, hade deras hemliga presentation landat i inkorgen hos deras konkurrenters styrelseledamöter.En: Too late to undo, their secret presentation had landed in the inbox of their competitors' board members.Sv: Kajsa spärrade upp ögonen och Erik stirrade förvånat.En: Kajsa widened her eyes, and Erik stared in shock.Sv: Stämningen var plötsligt lika laddad som en elektrisk storm i luften.En: The atmosphere was suddenly as charged as an electric storm in the air.Sv: "Vi måste göra något," sade Linnéa med en röst som bar en blandning av panik och bestämdhet.En: "We have to do something," said Linnéa with a voice that carried a mixture of panic and determination.Sv: Istället för att låtsas som ingenting, tog hon ett djärvt beslut.En: Instead of pretending nothing had happened, she made a bold decision.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att vända situationen.En: She decided to turn the situation around.Sv: "Låt oss bjuda in dem alla!En: "Let's invite them all!Sv: Vi visar vad vi är gjorda av."En: We'll show what we're made of."Sv: Rivalens styrelse, smått förvånade och nyfikna, tackade ja till inbjudan.En: The rival board, somewhat surprised and curious, accepted the invitation.Sv: En solig eftermiddag samlades alla, både de avsedda investerarna och de oväntade gästerna, i ett ljust konferensrum.En: One sunny afternoon, all gathered—both the intended investors and the unexpected guests—in a bright conference room.Sv: Linnéa öppnade mötet med ett leende som kunde lysa upp hela staden.En: Linnéa opened the meeting with a smile that could light up the entire city.Sv: "Och nu," sade hon med självsäkerhet, "vill vi dela vår vision om framtiden."En: "And now," she said with confidence, "we want to share our vision for the future."Sv: Linnéas presentation var både klar och karismatisk.En: Linnéa's presentation was both clear and charismatic.Sv: Hon visade hur deras nya hållbara teknik kunde förändra spelplanen.En: She showed how their new sustainable technology could change the playing field.Sv: Både hennes entusiasm och Eriks djupa kunskap lyste genom deras ord.En: Both her enthusiasm and Erik's deep knowledge shone through their words.Sv: Kajsa nickade godkännande i bakgrunden, övertygad om deras framgång.En: Kajsa nodded approvingly in the background, convinced of their success.Sv: Förvåningen bland rivalernas styrelse vändes snabbt till beundran.En: The surprise among the rival's board quickly turned to admiration.Sv: När Linnéa och Erik avslutade sin presentation, började applåder fylla rummet.En: When Linnéa and Erik concluded their presentation, applause began to fill the room.Sv: En av rivalernas styrelsemedlemmar reste sig och sa: "Vi är intresserade.En: One of the rival's board members stood up and said, "We're interested.Sv: Vi ser potentialen."En: We see the potential."Sv: En oväntad chans hade öppnat sig.En: An unexpected opportunity had opened up.Sv: Och precis som Stockholm badade i sommarsolen, insåg Linnéa att misstag ibland är dörrar till nya möjligheter.En: And just as Stockholm bathed in the summer sun, Linnéa realized that mistakes are sometimes doors to new opportunities.Sv: Hon log mot sina medarbetare, säkrare på att framtiden var deras.En: She smiled at her colleagues, more confident that the future was theirs.Sv: Från den dagen var hon inte bara en lysande entreprenör utan också en mästare i att hantera oväntade situationer.En: From that day, she was not just a brilliant entrepreneur but also a master at handling unexpected situations. Vocabulary Words:incubator: inkubatornvibrant: vibrerandedesks: skrivbordbrick: tegelechoed: ekadekeyboard: tangentbordconversations: samtalcarefully: noggrantengrossed: försjunkenorderly: ordningsammaclick: klickundo: ångrainbox: inkorgencompetitors: konkurrentercharged: laddaddetermination: bestämdhetbold: djärvtrival: rivalencurious: nyfiknagathered: samladesconference: konferensrumcharismatic: karismatisksustainable: hållbaraadmiration: beundranopportunity: chansbathed: badaderealized: insågmistakes: misstagdoors: dörrarvision: vision

Clement Manyathela host Persy Qamata, Co-founder and CEO of Bro Cabs and Shaun Nare, Founder of Wallet Hero to discuss their respective journeys of starting and managing tech businesses. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a local Indian health platform secure millions from Japanese giant Mitsubishi, sell a majority stake to Flipkart, and then pull off a historic buyback when global strategies shifted?In this episode of Game of Pharma by Game Of Pharma, host Lokesh sits down with Mr. B.L. Mittal, the legendary founder of SastaSundar. Mr. Mittal cracks open the reality of the Indian healthcare ecosystem, pulling back the curtain on how a business built on "Tech + Empathy" disrupted the complex digital retail pharmacy space.From growing up in rural Rajasthan and unlocking the foundational philosophies of the "Marwari Business Code" to navigating multi-million dollar equity deals, Mr. Mittal's journey is a clinic in masterclass unit economics. He outlines the dangerous landscape where 50% of rural Indian prescriptions are dictated by unqualified practitioners, the tragic personal events that fueled his healthcare vision, and why traditional retail models consistently outperform over-leveraged tech startups. If you want to understand structural risk management, sustainable corporate scaling, and why PharmEasy's aggressive expansion patterns structuralized a deep decline, this conversation is an absolute necessity.Key Topics Explored:The calculated mechanics behind the historic 10-minute Flipkart-SastaSundar buyback deal.Brand Architecture: Why simple experience-driven taglines disrupt markets faster than premium naming agencies.The Hub and Spoke logistics model that maintains structural profitability without zero-margin inventory.Why Indian pharma spaces under-invest in core R&D compared to global operations like Eli Lilly.Pragmatic advice for early-stage entrepreneurs looking to preserve equity and drive cash-flow longevity.Subscribe to Game Of Pharma for weekly masterclasses with global healthcare pioneers.Formulate your strategies directly via our network profiles.Subscribe for Elite Business & Pharma Insights:  / @gameofpharma-podcast  Connect with on LinkedIn:  / blmittal  LISTEN ON PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EDgDoe...Website: https://gameofpharma.com/GAME OF PHARMA NEWSLETTER:Weekly pharma insights delivered to your inboxSubscribe: https://game-of-pharma.beehiiv.comCONNECT WITH HOST - LOKESH SHARMALinkedIn:  / lokesh-sharma-7250a71a9  FOLLOW GAME OF PHARMA:LinkedIn:  / game-of-pharma-podcast  Instagram:  / gameofpharma  

PODCAST EPISODE | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli Fifteen years ago, Rose Ross brought a client an idea for an awards program built specifically for enterprise tech startups. The client passed. She built it herself — and the Tech Trailblazers have been running ever since, independent, judged by practitioners, and open for entries until 3 September.

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In this episode of The Intelligence Report, Dylan Welch sits down with Peng Cau, Director of Siemens for Startups Americas, entrepreneur, investor, and longtime advocate for deep technology innovation.After building and scaling her own automation company over more than two decades before a successful exit, Peng now helps the next generation of founders navigate one of the most difficult challenges in business: transforming breakthrough technology into commercially successful companies.The conversation explores why many startups fail despite having exceptional technology, the importance of commercialization strategy, how digital engineering is reducing development costs, and why today's investment landscape is becoming increasingly favorable for hard tech innovators.Whether you're building a startup, investing in emerging technologies, or simply interested in the future of innovation, this episode provides practical insights from someone who has experienced every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.Topics include: Why commercialization matters more than technology alone  The biggest mistakes technical founders make  How Siemens supports hard tech startups  Digital twins and the future of product development  Raising capital in deep tech industries  Building the right founding team  Aerospace, energy, defense, and medical technology innovation  The future of hard tech investingSupport the show

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lifang He, a global tech brand strategist and marketing leader who is known for her more than 20 years experience launching record-breaking, popular tech innovations that include Apple’s iPhone and more. Data shows that up to eighty percent (80%) of technology ventures fail—not because their technology doesn’t work, but because they fail to drive consumer adoption. Why? We dive deep into the engine room of the modern tech economy to explore how great ideas actually win hearts, minds, and lasting market share. Too many business builders treat branding as a superficial creative mask to be slapped onto a product at the very end of its development cycle. Our guest today—Lifang He—argues that this exact mistake is what kills promising products and drains investor capital. She should know. A standout global brand strategist and tech marketing leader, Lifang He brings nearly twenty years of masterclass experience driving go-to-market excellence for the world’s most influential market leaders. She grew up as a competitive athlete in China, stepped into the advertising arena with Wieden+Kennedy on the Nike business, and after moving to the U.S., landed inside Apple's dedicated global advertising agency, Media Arts Lab, where she helped orchestrate multiple global iPhone launches and worked on the historic “Shot on iPhone” campaign. From there, she built categories at Amazon, scaled product ecosystems at Ring, and directed brand integration for Amazon Pharmacy. Her career has been defined by building products and brands that scale fast and deliver results. She has earned industry recognition such as a Cannes Lions Grand Prix Award, a Fastest Growing Brands Award, and a Jay Chiat Award for Strategic Excellence. She now leads a consultancy specializing in brand strategy, product innovation, and go-to-market. Lifang is also the author of the brilliant new guide, Brand Power Built In: How Tech Products Really Win Hearts and Minds. LISTEN TO this radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or go to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: LIFANG HE: BIO: https://www.lifanghe.me https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifanghe BOOK: Brand Power Built In: How Tech Products Really Win Hearts and Minds, by Lifang He

Special thanks to Triangle for sponsoring this episode. Triangle's founder, Matt, is offering a complimentary one-hour strategy session for founders seeking to grow their personal brand. I can't recommend this service enough, and get in quick as there are only three remaining slots available this month! Get in touch at matt@mattswain.com or book directly at https://www.triangle-branding.com/book-a-call   What if the biggest opportunities for building wealth aren't found in technology or venture capital, but in the overlooked businesses around you? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague sits down with Nick Huber, founder of Storage Squad and author of The Sweaty Startup, to explore why "boring" service businesses often outperform flashy startups and how entrepreneurs can build sustainable companies from simple ideas.  Nick shares his approach to validating opportunities quickly, mastering sales as the foundation of entrepreneurship, and creating systems that allow businesses to scale. The conversation explores why delegation is essential for growth, why passive income is a myth, and how entrepreneurs can design businesses that support the life they actually want. Listeners will learn practical strategies for spotting opportunities, building teams, and playing the long game of entrepreneurship. What You Will Learn: How to identify overlooked opportunities in your local market Why sales is the non-negotiable skill that determines your entrepreneurial ceiling The framework for validating a business idea in five minutes instead of three months. How to delegate without losing control, the "monkey on the back" principle Why "delusional confidence" is a critical entrepreneurial asset The hidden cost of entrepreneurship that social media won't tell you How to build sustainable wealth by rejecting the "passive income" myth Why geography creates an unbreakable competitive moat in service businesses The critical life decision framework that most entrepreneurs ignore until it's too late How to inject fun and sustainable pace into building multiple businesses   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts.   About the Guest: Nick Huber is an entrepreneur and author known for championing the "sweaty startup" philosophy of building profitable, unglamorous service-based businesses that solve real problems in local markets. With a background in founding Storage Squad, a multi-state college storage business that grew to $1.5M in annual revenue over ten years, Huber has since expanded into real estate, recruiting, and construction engineering, managing over $120M in assets across 60+ properties. He is the author of *The Sweaty Startup*, which provides actionable strategies for founders seeking financial independence through proven, non-tech business models.   Quotes: "I don't care about any of that. I think I can make a little bit of money here doing some math on how much the competitor in our town is making. They're not very good at what they do. I think I can do it a little bit better, and they're making a ton of money. That's the recipe, in my opinion, for an opportunity." "I do not think entrepreneurship is right for everybody. I think it's right for a very small portion of people who are okay with chaos and are good salespeople. Every problem comes to you. You only hear about it if it's negative, if it's a bad thing. So I think that's right for a very small portion of the population, less than 1%." "Dealing with stress is a muscle. You have to exercise that. You gotta go to the gym and lift weights. I think dealing with these uncomfortable situations, whether it be sales or people problems, it's a muscle you have to exercise. Your tolerance for stress increases." "If you try to solve a fundamental problem in your town, if you close your laptop and look around you and figure out what problem is happening here, business starts to get a whole lot simpler and more approachable. You can trade your time for money at the beginning without taking all this risk. You can actually get paid to try it out by servicing some people."   Keywords: Primary Keywords (Core Themes): sweaty startup, service-based business, entrepreneurship, sales skills, business fundamentals, local business opportunities, delegation, team building, cash flow management, business growth strategy, founder mindset, decision-making in business Secondary Keywords (Related Subtopics): picking a business idea, competitive advantage, geographic moat, finding customers, hiring employees, problem-solving in business, uncommon business execution, business structure, profitability over growth, entrepreneur success factors, managing stress in business, scaling without venture capital   Episode Resources: Nick Huber on LinkedIn Nick Huber Website The Sweaty Startup Book World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Apple Podcasts World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Spotify World's Greatest Business Thinkers on YouTube

Pittsburgh is getting ready to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, and we're partnering with Public Source and Technical.ly to explore some of our city's biggest challenges in the years ahead. In the first episode in a two-part series, Public Source's Mia Hollie joins host Megan Harris to talk about the region's data center boom, whether we can do a better job holding onto tech startups, and the surprising connection between a 1920s household robots and Pittsburgh's AI future.This story is part of a Pittsburgh Media Partnership collaborative reporting project exploring how Southwestern Pennsylvania communities are marking America's 250th anniversary — and how local history continues to shape civic life today. Technical.ly, City Cast Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh's Public Source teamed up to explore the region's economic horizons. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, June 29th episode: Woodward Summer Camps Athens County Visitors Bureau Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Giving People a Second Life! We are thrilled to welcome back Rishi Krishna, the visionary Founder and CEO of Symbionic, for his first appearance since November 2021! A lot has changed since our last conversation.  After losing his right arm in a tragic bus accident in 2018, Rishi channeled his personal adversity into founding Symbionic, an assistive tech startup dedicated to building affordable, life-changing prosthetic devices.  In this episode, we dive deep into the massive pivots the business has undergone, what it really takes to build and scale in India, and how Symbionic is quite literally giving people a second life. Rishi also pulls back the curtain on his recent experiences pitching on Shark Tank India Season 4 and Startup Singham, offering invaluable advice for early-stage founders on navigating the noise, securing finance, AI and finally An inspiring story of delivering a prosthetic to a user just before her wedding, allowing her to celebrate with confidence and without self-consciousness.

Listen in as Kevin sits down with Eric (a.k.a. Doctor Dapper) to reflect on his journey as a Founder and Serial Entrepreneur amidst his recent move to San Francisco. This conversation took place in January - only 4 months since Eric stepped foot in SF. Among other things, Eric founded The Outlet Hospitality which is one of the premier event hosting platforms in much of California (Los Angeles and San Francisco). Since then he has founded his startup WithMemberly which seeks to connect communities across the country in a consolidated form.If you enjoyed this video follow us on our socials to stay up to date with the latest and greatest!:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KPNetwork?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Can you start at the bottom of an industry, back yourself before anyone else does, raise millions, build a fast-growth startup and sell it within three years?FOR THE FULL STORY GET KAROLINA'S NO.1 BEST SELLING BOOK ‘HER PLAY' Karolina Pelc is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author and the founder of BeyondPlay, the iGaming startup she launched in 2021, raised £6.1 million for, and sold to FanDuel within just three years.Want more BTB goodness!? Connect Here: https://buildingthebrand.co.uk/newsletterKarolina's journey started far from the world of startup exits, venture capital and acquisition deals. At 19, she trained as a casino dealer in Poland, worked in tough casino environments, moved to London, lived in difficult conditions, worked on cruise ships, and eventually fought her way into the online gaming industry from the very bottom of the career ladder.In this episode of Building The Brand, Karolina breaks down how she turned lived experience in real-world casinos into a powerful insight about the future of online gaming. She explains how she raised £1.2 million from a pitch deck, built BeyondPlay through the pandemic, scaled the team to 50 people, navigated product pivots, licensing complexity, investor pressure, founder burnout and eventually sold the company to FanDuel.She also shares why she does not believe in luck, why starting again can be a strategic move, why founders cannot make everyone like them, and why hustle only works when it is intentional.Karolina shares:▪️ Why she does not believe luck created her success▪️ Why she was willing to start again in a junior role▪️ How real-world casino experience shaped the idea for BeyondPlay▪️ Raising £1.2 million from a deck during the pandemic▪️ Why approval cannot be the operating system for founders▪️ Selling BeyondPlay to FanDuel within three years▪️ What really happens during a fast acquisition processFind out more about Karolina Pelc here:https://karolinapelc.com/Key Moments:0:00 — Karolina Pelc on quitting, growth, pressure and selling BeyondPlay1:07 — Why Karolina does not believe in luck3:16 — Starting, funding and selling BeyondPlay within three years6:57 — The brutal training process to become a dealer8:00 — Her first major casino customer and early resilience12:19 — Arriving in London and the reality of starting again17:35 — Homelessness and learning the hard way21:20 — Reality distortion filter, belief and ambitious goals24:05 — Understanding the different levels of the casino world30:47 — Moving from casinos and cruise ships into online gaming34:35 — The idea that eventually became BeyondPlay37:21 — Raising £1.2 million during the pandemic44:18 — What BeyondPlay actually built50:33 — Regulation, licensing and startup complexity52:21 — The risky second product that changed the company57:00 — Founder mode and transparent leadership59:00 — Why CEOs cannot have everyone agree with them1:00:12 — Work-life balance, values and startup reality1:06:40 — People pleasing, burnout and founder pressure1:09:30 — Building BeyondPlay with an exit in mind1:11:13 — Selling the company in two months1:14:54 — What the day of signing the deal actually felt like1:17:13 — Leaving the company after acquisition1:19:49 — Achievement addiction, writing the book and what comes next1:24:14 — Who Karolina wrote the book for

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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In today's episode of Karma Stories, a supportive wife agrees to fund her husband's highly secretive new tech startup using their joint life savings. But when 80-hour work weeks turn into physically locked doors, explosive arguments, and tens of thousands of dollars vanishing without a trace, she realizes something is terribly wrong. What starts as a desperate quest for basic financial transparency leads her to an empty construction zone and a shocking double life. Tune in to hear how one sloppy mistake on a tablet sparked a brilliant and completely ruthless plan for revenge.

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In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst chats with Derek Baker, the Head of Strategic Finance at Circle, a growth-stage SaaS company. Derek shares insights from his experience in building strategic finance functions, scaling finance teams, and using AI to optimize financial reporting.Derek Baker is the Head of Strategic Finance at Circle, a growth-stage SaaS company focused on building an all-in-one platform for online communities. He has built the Strategic Finance function from the ground up, covering areas like pricing, sales compensation, investor due diligence, and AI-powered financial reporting. Prior to Circle, Derek co-founded The FP&A Hub with Paul Barnhurst and Liran Edelist to support finance professionals. His career spans FP&A roles across SaaS, marketplace, and biotech startups. Expect to Learn:How AI is transforming financial reporting and analysis in FP&A.The role of business partnering in aligning FP&A with strategic decisions.Derek's transition from spreadsheets to AI-driven financial models.How FP&A evolves as companies scale.Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“Spreadsheets are great for MVP models, but AI and data warehouses are the future for repeatable, scalable analysis.” – Derek Baker“AI can manage context better than prompts, and this is what drives its power in finance.” – Derek BakerDerek shares that the future of FP&A is all about embracing technology and innovation. He emphasizes that it's no longer just about spreadsheets and traditional methods; it's about leveraging AI and data to drive smarter financial decisions. By focusing on both the strategic and technical sides of finance, professionals can better align with business goals and create more impactful outcomes. Follow Derek:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-d-baker/Website: https://community.thefpahub.com/home Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[00:00] – Introduction & Derek's Background[06:00] – What Does Great FP&A Look Like?[12:00] – Scaling Finance Functions in Startups[17:00] – The Role of AI in FP&A[22:00] – Building an AI-Powered Financial Reporting System[28:00] – Why Data Architecture is Key to AI Success[33:00] – The Future of Financial Modeling with AI[40:00] – Automating Monthly Finance Reports Using AI[45:00] – Data Integration and Financial Modeling for Future Growth[50:00] – Insights on Scaling FP&A Teams in Tech Startups[53:00] – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

Join Kethees Ketheesan, Co-founder and CEO of Puloli (SkopeOne.io), for a masterclass on scaling deep-tech solutions for the planet's most urgent challenges. With over 20 years of experience in wireless infrastructure and R&D—spanning the evolution of 3G at Motorola to leading flagship RAN products at Netscout—Kethees is now applying his technical pedigree to the climate crisis. In this episode, we explore how SkopeOne.io is revolutionizing methane emissions monitoring through a data-subscription model and what it takes to build a resilient climate tech startup in the 2026 economic landscape.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Tech Dreams Ignite: Navigating Innovation in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: באביב הזה, לקראת חג לג בעומר, רחובות תל אביב הומים בפעילות.En: This spring, leading up to the holiday of Lag Ba'Omer, the streets of Tel Aviv are bustling with activity.He: השמש משקפת על מגדלי הזכוכית שמקיפים את מחוז ההיי-טק, והאווירה מלאת השראה.En: The sun reflects off the glass towers that surround the high-tech district, and the atmosphere is full of inspiration.He: באחד מבתי הקפה שבין הבניינים, שלושה צעירים ישבו סביב שולחן עמוס במחשבים ניידים וכוסות קפה מהביל.En: In one of the cafes nestled between the buildings, three young people sit around a table laden with laptops and steaming cups of coffee.He: אריאל, יזם נמרץ עם חלומות גדולים, מנענע בראשו באופן קצבי.En: Ariel, an energetic entrepreneur with big dreams, nods his head rhythmically.He: זה הרגע שלו.En: This is his moment.He: לצידו יושבת נעמה, מובילה את השיחה, מסודרת ותמיד חושבת על הפרטים הקטנים.En: Beside him sits Naama, leading the conversation, organized, and always thinking about the small details.He: במרחק נגיעה ישנו אלי, הצעיר המרושל והמבריק, שקוד במחשב כאילו מצא אבן חן מוסתרת.En: Within arm's reach is Eli, the young, disheveled, yet brilliant one, who codes on his computer as if he has found a hidden gem.He: "אני אומר שאנחנו נלך על זה," אריאל מכריז בהתלהבות.En: "I say we go for it," Ariel declares enthusiastically.He: "האפליקציה שלנו חייבת להיות יוצאת דופן!En: "Our app must be extraordinary!"He: "נעמה מהרהרת ושואלת, "אבל מה עם התכנית המסודרת שלנו?En: Naama ponders and asks, "But what about our structured plan?He: היא הרבה יותר אפשרית למימוש בטווח הקרוב.En: It's much more feasible in the short term."He: " היא חוששת מהתפשטות מעבר ליכולות.En: She worries about expanding beyond their capabilities.He: אלי, עיניו נוצצות, מחייך ואומר, "יש לנו את הטכנולוגיה.En: Eli, with his eyes sparkling, smiles and says, "We have the technology.He: למה לא לקחת סיכון?En: Why not take a risk?"He: " אבל חששות עולים בראשו מול המבט הספקני של נעמה.En: Yet doubts arise in his mind under Naama's skeptical gaze.He: הדיון ממשיך, התשוקה של אריאל להצליח זורחת יותר מכל, אבל החששות של נעמה מושרשים במציאות.En: The discussion continues, with Ariel's passion for success shining brighter than anything, but Naama's concerns are firmly rooted in reality.He: הוא יודע שעליו לבחור בצורה נכונה, לפני שהם יציגו את רעיונותיהם מול המשקיעים.En: He knows he must choose wisely before they present their ideas to the investors.He: הרגע הגדול מגיע, הם נכנסים לחדר המלא משקיעים.En: The big moment arrives, and they enter a room full of investors.He: בתחילתו של המצגת, הכל נראה כמו חלום עבור אריאל - המשקיעים יושבים קשובים, ההזדמנות בידיו.En: At the start of the presentation, it all seems like a dream for Ariel—the investors sit attentive, the opportunity in his hands.He: אך כשהזמן מתקדם, היכולות לתמרן בין הרעיונות של אלי ליתרונות המעשיים של נעמה הופכות להיות ברורות יותר.En: But as time progresses, the ability to maneuver between Eli's ideas and Naama's practical advantages becomes clearer.He: פתאום, ברגע של השראה, אריאל מתחיל לשלב בין שני הרעיונות.En: Suddenly, in a moment of inspiration, Ariel begins to merge the two ideas.He: "תקשיבו," הוא אומר בנחישות חדשה.En: "Listen," he says with newfound determination.He: "האפליקציה שלנו לא רק פורצת גבולות, אלא גם בנויה על יסודות יציבים ומוכנים לפעולה.En: "Our app not only breaks boundaries but is also built on stable, ready-to-go foundations."He: "כאשר הוא מסיים את המצגת, נשמעים לחישות של עניין בקרב המשקיעים.En: As he finishes the presentation, whispers of interest are heard among the investors.He: אחד מהם, בעל ניסיון בתעשייה, מתרשם ומציע לספק את התמיכה שהם צריכים.En: One of them, experienced in the industry, is impressed and offers to provide the support they need.He: בחוץ, השמש ממשיכה לזרוח על העיר.En: Outside, the sun continues to shine on the city.He: אריאל מחייך, מרגיש את הוולידציה שחיפש, אבל יותר מכל, הוא יודע עכשיו את כוחותיו.En: Ariel smiles, feeling the validation he sought, but more than anything, he now knows his strengths.He: הוא למד לשלב בין חדשנות למעשיות, ולסמוך על חבריו לתהליך.En: He has learned to combine innovation with practicality and to trust his friends in the process.He: במרחק, מדורות לג בעומר מתחילות להאיר את השמיים, ואריאל, נעמה, ואלי מתחילים להרגיש שהעתיד שלהם מזהיר כמו האש הניצתת מולם.En: In the distance, the Lag Ba'Omer bonfires begin to light up the skies, and Ariel, Naama, and Eli start to feel that their future is as bright as the fire igniting before them. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומיםentrepreneur: יזםrhythmically: באופן קצביladen: עמוסponder: מהרהרתfeasible: אפשרית למימושbrilliant: מבריקskeptical: ספקניmaneuver: לתמרןdeterminaton: נחישותfoundation: יסודותextraordinary: יוצאת דופןvalidation: וולידציהdisheveled: מרושלsteaming: מהבילcapabilities: יכולותhidden gem: אבן חן מוסתרתsparkling: נוצצותdoubts: חששותattentive: קשוביםinspiration: השראהmerge: לשלבignite: ניצתתdiscussion: הדיוןrooted: מושרשיםinvestors: משקיעיםexpand: להתפשטותpracticality: מעשיותboundaries: גבולותopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Hailing from Westmeath, Stephen Fagan has always had a grá for farming and innovation. He speaks to Hannah Furlong about his journey from growing up on the family beef and sheep farm to working at the forefront of ag tech, highlighting the vital role that innovation plays in agriculture today.With a background in product design, marketing and innovation from Maynooth University and experience across many ag tech companies such as Moocall, MSD Animal Health and Micron Agritech, he shares insights into how technology is transforming farming. Now working with GlasPort Bio while continuing to farm and lecture, he discusses the balance between tradition and innovation, the realities of startups in agriculture and his passion for driving more sustainable and efficient farming systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis Velasco, founder of Prosperna, provides a raw and definitive account of transitioning from Silicon Valley leadership roles at Salesforce and Xero to the front lines of the Philippine startup ecosystem. In this episode, you will learn the structural mechanics of the "Trust Factor Gap" in Southeast Asian B2B markets and how Velasco navigated a $300,000 personal investment across multiple failed ventures before finding product-market fit. We explore the high-stakes reality of moving a family across the globe to build a legacy and the specific tactical shifts required to scale a Philippine-based SaaS company to meet Western market expectations. Core Themes Explored: The Silicon Valley Straitjacket: Why high-salary careers in the US can prevent founders from achieving true creative autonomy. The B2B Trust Deficit: Strategies for overcoming the "scam" perception by utilizing physical office culture and extreme customer commitment. Unit Economic Reality: Why Philippine startups must expand to global markets sooner to survive local price sensitivity. The Pandemic Pivot: How Prosperna transitioned from real estate listings to a dominant AI-powered e-commerce platform for SMEs. This conversation is hosted by Jeremy Au as part of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, the region's leading resource for venture capital insights and founder resilience. Whether you are a venture capitalist evaluating the Manila tech hub or a diaspora founder considering a "return home" strategy, this episode provides the unvarnished truth about building in one of the world's most fragmented markets. 00:00 - The $300,000 Cost of Building in the Philippines 02:50 - Leaving Salesforce & Xero: Escaping the Silicon Valley Straitjacket 07:03 - The Founder's Family Risk: Moving Kids from the US to Manila 12:15 - Why My First Two Startups Failed: Health Tech & Real Estate Realities 15:47 - Navigating Government Corruption & Transparency in Property Tech 18:09 - The 2020 Pivot: Launching Prosperna 3 Months Before Lockdown 20:51 - The Trust Factor Gap: Why B2B Sales are Harder in the Philippines 24:38 - Price Sensitivity vs. Australia/US: The Local Provider Trap 27:01 - The Scam Perception: Why Startups Need a Physical Office to Survive 32:54 - Advice for Spouses: The Brutal Honesty Required for Startup Longevity 37:34 - Scaling to the West: Why Philippine Startups Must Go Global Sooner 41:40 - Summary: Building a Service Hub for the World from Manila Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/dennis-velasco-building-a-tech-startup Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at https://www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter X : https://x.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

In this episode of Strap on Your Boots, I break down the reality behind the AI app-building boom and why so many founders are still struggling to get traction. While tools like Claude, Cursor, and modern cloud platforms have made it faster than ever to build apps, the real challenge hasn't gone away — it's shifted. I share my experience building apps over the past 30 years, how development has evolved, and why “vibe coding” isn't a business model. We dive into the real bottleneck most people ignore: marketing, distribution, and user acquisition. If you're building an app in today's AI-driven world, this episode will change how you think about what actually matters.

DW Reporter Ben Bathke meets up with an Estonian tech entrepreneur who has pivoted towards defense to discuss the role of rapidly developing technology in the Ukraine war. The post Security tech start-ups play increasingly significant role in Ukraine war appeared first on The World from PRX.

DW Reporter Ben Bathke meets up with an Estonian tech entrepreneur who has pivoted towards defense to discuss the role of rapidly developing technology in the Ukraine war. The post Security tech start-ups play increasingly significant role in Ukraine war appeared first on The World from PRX.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Northwest Registered Agent - https://northwestregisteredagent.com/twist Render - https://render.com/twist Agree - https://agree.com Ro - https://Ro.co/Twist Plaud - https://Plaud.ai/twistToday's show:The US military is running low on missiles, but now, Firehawk Aerospace is using 3D-printed solid rocket propellant to cut production costs in half and 5x U.S. output.Plus: PhD researcher Maruchi Kim just built camera-equipped earbuds that perform on par with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and could be the next wearable AI platform hiding in plain sight.GuestsWill Edwards: https://x.com/williewocketsFirehawk Aerospace: https://firehawkdefense.com/Maruchi Kim: https://x.com/maruchikimVueBuds project: https://vuebuds.cs.washington.edu/Related LinksThis Week in AI: https://www.thisweekinai.ai/“Ghost Murmur: The Heartbeat-Tracking Tech That Has Experts Questioning the Laws of Physics”: https://www.military.com/feature/2026/04/18/ghost-murmur-heartbeat-tracking-tech-has-experts-questioning-laws-of-physics.htmlNeurometric: https://www.neurometric.ai/Meta Ray-Bans: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/Hanwha Defense USA: https://www.hanwhadefenseusa.com/Raytheon: https://www.rtx.com/Pilatus PC-24 corporate jet: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/pc-24PlaneSense: https://www.planesense.com/Slopes app: https://slopesapp.com/Speechify: https://speechify.com/Electronic Frontier Foundation: https://www.eff.org/Timestamps:0:00 Are all these layoffs really AI's fault?8:51 Why laid off people should start their own companies9:27 Northwest Registered Agent - Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity — Learn more at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist13:18 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off!15:25 Will Edwards of Firehawk joins the show15:46 What are Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)?20:06 Render: Find out why 5 million developers are already using the all-in-one cloud platform, Render. Go to https://render.com/twist and apply for the Render Startup Program to get $500-$100,000 in free credits, depending on your stage and backers.23:10 Who are Firehawk's customers?24:25 Reimagining and reinventing the US military28:35 How do missiles fit into the military's operations?29:34 Agree - Stop chasing invoices at https://agree.com and tell them Jason sent you to get 50% off for life!31:01 What's next on the roadmap for Firehawk?31:49 How to make propellant (with easy to find ingredients)33:13 A cheaper way to fly private38:03 Ro.co: Ro's insurance checker will let you know if your coverage includes GLP-1s for FREE. Go to https://Ro.co/Twist for your free insurance check.40:48 Maruchi Kim of Vuebuds joins the show!44:35 Why are VueBuds better than meta glasses?46:23 The biggest VueBud use cases48:09 Jason wants to use VueBuds on the slopes55:38 Jason's advice for angel investors: never underestimate anyone!Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis

Vincent's Slava Rubin and Sacra's Jan-Erik Asplund take an in-depth look at some of the hottest startups in one of the hottest sectors - defense tech. They discuss Anduril, Shield AI, Saronic, and how the current geopolitical situation is affecting the ecosystem at large.

For each episode of Cure of the WHAT Now?! (Whoops we forgot for our first 2 episodes of the season) we record various cold open candidates to put into the episode. We only put one (sometimes two if we want a bonus outro) in the official episode. So now you get to enjoy all of the other jokes we recorded, hooray! May (S4E3) 1:03    Ridiculous Overcompensation 1:10    Kokoro Forgets Everything 1:29    Intense Handshake Training 1:43    Presidential Bodyguard 2:14    I'm so Kirakira! 2:26    Coming Out Story 3:00    We have a Handshake Event at Home 3:24    Peach Invasion 3:50    Meroran's Love 4:35    Woman in the Chair 4:51    Pie 4:59    Travel the World Together 5:24    You Get a PreCure Power! You Get a- 5:35    Antenna 5:42    Different Hairstyle 5:53    Masked Wrestling 6:29    Animal Dreams 6:58    Flustered 7:12    Tri State Area 7:19    Gender Reveal 7:35    Bitcoin 8:01    Low Emotion 8:09    New Song 8:34    Absolute Terror June (S4E4) 8:53    Aro Queen 9:06    Real Witchcraft 9:15    For a Girl's Love 9:29    Risk Her Secret Identity 9:37    Smack That Girl 9:52    Hit Him with Sticks 10:06    Unexpected Boyfriend 10:33    MILF Hunting 10:45    Butler 10:51    Zakkuri's Mom 11:00    Kingdom Hearts 11:10    Leave Her Alone 11:19    Friendship Lessons 11:24    Meroron's End x2 11:41    Two Cuttys 11:49    Cure Cutty 11:57    Zakkuri's Betrayal 12:12    Mech Suit July  (S4E5) 12:19    Tryouts 12:28    Tryouts Take 2 Extended 12:28    Tryouts Take 2 12:49    Kirai Lock's True Owners 13:15    Orbital Laser 13:22    Nana's True Fav 13:29    Online fandoms 13:36    Zukyoon's effect 13:43    Diagnosis 13:52    More wishes 13:57    Spoon based weaponry 14:06    Wig Snatch 14:18    Generation V reference 14:34    Strange Fairy Body 14:53    Bad Working Conditions 15:13    Crossover opportunity 15:19    Mourning Era 15:28    New Song 15:33    Pururiminda... Purururu- 16:02    Puruminda 16:22    Zakkuri's childhood friend 16:48    Rules of Magic 17:11    Anti Zakkuri techniques August (S4E6) 17:35    Get Bit 17:41    Kibi Dongo 17:56    Into the Soup 18:03    Cage Match 18:19    A Ghost The Whole Time 18:28    Hypnotic Glasses 18:51    Alt Signature 19:02    Let's a fry 19:34    Subliminal Lyrics 19:50    If you're really good at what you do 20:02    Cute Bellybutton 20:27    Tech Startup 21:04    Rizzless 21:11    Sigma 21:36    Shrunk to the Size of a Mouse 22:07    Sunflower Aliens 22:32    Couple's Therapy 22:47    Whumping September  (S4E7) 22:56    Cooler Idol Merchandise 23:29    Familiar catch phrases 23:41    Alternate Fan Letters 23:49    Registration Kurayaminda 23:58    Group transformation 24:07    Father Daughter Kyun Kyun Beat 24:16    Inclusive Evil Organization  24:38    CureTube trends 24:55    Fairies in a Trenchcoat 25:03    Real, actual ad 25:12    Sheer power of horniness 25:24    Yakuza Grandpa 25:42    Joel's Disturbing Inner Monologue 26:19    Witch's Curse 26:33    10th Kingdom Reference 26:55    Granddaughter-grandma Idol Fist Touch 27:06    Cure Kyu chan 27:26    Gameshow 27:44    Chokkirine's Book 28:00    Finally, some representation! December  (S4E8) 28:16    Lessons on Voting 28:33    Lessons on Having a Political Platform 28:55    Redacted 29:08    The REAL Center of Idol PreCure 29:14    Awakenings 29:22    Not Human 29:34    Body Horror 29:42    Single Digit Fan-based Battle Shonen 29:52    Watson style Hat 29:58    Only One Song 30:10    Secret Ghost Reveal 30:21    Dance Battle 30:29    Missing Introduction 30:42    Drop Kicked 30:49    Passionate Speech 31:00    Efficient Darkness Creation January  (S4E9) 31:08    Chokkirine in Disguise 31:25    No Redemption? 31:38    Existential Despair 31:57    Women Supporting Women & Bananime 32:35    Gay Angst 33:21    Tanaka's Santa Suit 33:40    Hannukah 33:50    New Magic System + Book Series 34:45    Asking for Help 35:04    Ornament Making 35:16    Puppy Reindeer 35:24    Outside Help 36:13    Pokemon Master Finale  (S4E10) 36:27    Kokoro Danganronpa Protag 36:43    Everything's Chocolate 37:25    Cat Girl Kokoro 37:36    Stay Together Forever 37:50    Paint it Pink 38:06    Pink Flash! 38:13    Everyone's a Goth 38:44    Heel Face Foreshadowing 38:59    Suspicious Kazuma 39:23    Silenced by the Patriarchy 39:41    Meroron's Thing, but full circle 40:03    Scissor Beam Cannon 40:23    Pop Them In her Mouth 40:37    Crisis On Infinite PreCures 40:55    My Brain Trembles 41:08    Wacky Wavy Inflatable Arm Tube Man 41:31    Kingdom Hearts is Light! 41:50    Enough With the Transformations! 42:01    Paper Mario Reference 42:28    Substantial Case 42:39    Head Empty 42:46    All the Loves 43:00 Bonus Round: All "If they weren't COWARDS!"

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers in America and around the world:As a college sophomore, Josh Farahzad assembled a group of students from around the country in an attempt to launch a homemade rocket into space. From there, he ditched the traditional route and scoured the country for the perfect place to build a uniquely American mega-project.Disillusioned with the entrepreneurial atmosphere of the Bay Area, he has since broken ground in central Texas. Caldwell County is now home to Proto-Town—a place Farahzad hopes businesses will have the space to engineer and build world-changing hardware.Today on Faster, Please—The Podcast, I chat with Farahzad about his quest to build America's premier manufacturing town from scratch.In This Episode* Welcome to Proto-Town (1:20)* The Limits of California (5:18)* From the Ground Up (10:46)* The Vision (17:35)(A lightly edited transcript of our conversation will be appear in my Week in Review issue on Saturday. Another option is using the Substack auto transcript function.)On sale everywhere The Conservative Futurist: How To Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fasterplease.substack.com/subscribe

Erin Price-Wright speaks with Chandler Luzsicza, founder and CEO of Galadyne, and Turner Caldwell, cofounder and CEO of Mariana Minerals, about what they actually learned building Starship and Tesla's lithium refinery, and how those lessons translate to their own startups. They cover decision velocity, flat organizations, critical path management, vertical integration, hiring for high-talent-density teams, and how to set aggressive milestones without burning people out.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bio: Heather Trumpfheller serves as Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, a nonprofit tech startup mobilizing Christians around the world. She lives in Austin, TX and is heavily involved in the faith and work space, sitting on boards such as Austin Women in Technology and Austin Bridge Builders Alliance.

In this episode, I chat with Tahlia Kennedy, Social Media and Marketing lead at Kinso App.Tahlia shares what it's really like to grow a startup brand from the inside, and we get into the honest behind the scenes of building something on social media when there's no big budget, no rulebook, and a lot riding on getting it right.We also explore the balance between building your personal brand and the brand you work for, and what this new generation of marketers is doing differently.In this episode we cover:Growing a startup on social media from the ground upWhat the behind the scenes of startup marketing actually looks likePersonal brand vs brand marketing and how to manage bothWhat most startups get wrong when they first hit socialBuilding a real community, not just a followingAdvice for anyone wanting to break into startup marketingA fresh and honest conversation with someone redefining what modern marketing looks like.Follow TahliaINSTAGRAM—1% Good Club Book!!The Good Human FactoryAmazonBooktopiaCooper's SocialsInstagramTikTokLinked InThe Good Human Factory LinksInstagramWebsiteWorkshop EnquiryTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video episode!Start Summit 2026, an event organized by students in Switzerland. Featuring an elevator and a challenge every entrepreneur knows well: explain a complex idea in 60 seconds without losing what truly matters.From Start Summit 2026 in St. Gallen, we recorded an Intangiblia Flash episode capturing the energy of a place where investors, founders, and inventors come together to accelerate, expand, and turn real technology into reality.The best founders don't treat intellectual property like paperwork, they treat it like strategy. I walk around the Start Summit, talking about patents, trademarks, open-source licensing, and the real reason IP matters to customers and investors. If you're building a startup and wondering what “defensible” actually means, these short interviews make it concrete in minutes. We talk about a dual approach that many deep tech companies overlook: patent the core hardware innovation while keeping software open source under a permissive license to drive adoption and let customers go deep without fear of IP constraints. Then we jump into consumer and assistive tech, including a cat health-monitoring station that measures intake, temperature, and more, plus a smartwatch built for people with cognitive impairments that uses symbols, schedules, and voice prompts. It's a reminder that product design, trust, and usability can be as important to protect as the underlying tech. An experienced investor and company builder shares why IP is a game-changer in biotech, medtech, semiconductors, and industrial technology, especially when partnerships or acquisitions are the likely path to scale. We also touch on common founder pitfalls, like filing too early, and why a strong IP portfolio is something you reinforce over time, not a snapshot you frame once. If you want more founder field notes like this, subscribe, share the episode with a builder friend, and leave a review with the smartest IP lesson you've learned so far. Video episode!Send us Fan MailCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

In this episode of Around Town, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Sam Herskovitz, Executive Director of the Boyd Innovation Center, to talk about how Columbia is supporting founders building scalable, tech-driven companies.The Boyd exists to help ideas turn into real businesses, and the impact is already showing. More than 200 entrepreneurs have been served, over 40 tech companies launched or supported, and more than $1.7 million in investment capital raised.They break down the gap that exists for high-growth startups, why many founders leave to find resources elsewhere, and how Columbia is creating a stronger foundation through community, programming, and early-stage support.If you are building in tech or thinking about it, this episode offers a clear look at what's possible and what's already happening here in Columbia.Visit the Boyd here: https://www.boydinnovation.org/

Victoria Vaughan, an award-winning business leader and communication strategist, is the founder of B612, a New York–based PR agency serving high-growth technology companies. B612 clients are featured in top tier outlets such as NYT, WSJ, TechCrunch, Wired and have raised over $100m in funding in 2025. With over a decade in tech communications, Victoria previously served as CEO of the top-tier Web3 media company Cointelegraph, directly managing media strategy and operations. She was named a Best Business Owner by NYX awards'25.

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Newer isn't always better. There are a lot of new financial technology companies out there with impressive tech stacks and features to help you... but I usually don't recommend them. Tune into this episode to learn the risks of working with (some types of) fintech startups.To book a FREE breakthrough session, visit https://pacesetterplanning.com/contact

Host Paul Spain is joined by James Pinner, CEO of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), to explore the impact of New Zealand's venture capital and startup scene. Together, they dig into the origins of NZGCP, the changing landscape for Kiwi startups, and the crucial role government funding plays in building a thriving tech ecosystem. They discuss how government-backed funds, bold startups, and a thriving venture capital landscape are driving economic growth and innovation. From unicorn success stories like Rocket Lab to the challenges of early investment and KiwiSaver's role, this episode is packed with insights for founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts alike.Thanks to our Partners One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unlocking Success: The Power of Collaboration in Tech Startups Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-03-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di una primavera luminosa e promettente, l'incubatore di startup era un alveare di attività.En: In the heart of a bright and promising spring, the startup incubator was a hive of activity.It: Il sole filtrava attraverso le grandi finestre, riempiendo lo spazio di luce calda e accogliente.En: The sun filtered through the large windows, filling the space with warm and welcoming light.It: I tavoli moderni erano sparsi qua e là, ricoperti di portatili, tazze di caffè e whiteboard pieni di idee grandiose.En: The modern tables were scattered here and there, covered with laptops, coffee cups, and whiteboards full of grand ideas.It: In questo contesto vivace, Luca e Giulia si incontrarono per la prima volta.En: In this lively setting, Luca and Giulia met for the first time.It: Luca era un giovane sviluppatore di software, ambizioso e affamato di successo.En: Luca was a young software developer, ambitious and hungry for success.It: Sperava di stupire gli investitori con una nuova app.En: He hoped to impress investors with a new app.It: Giulia, invece, era una designer creativa, ansiosa di dimostrare il suo talento in un campo dove le donne erano una rarità.En: Giulia, on the other hand, was a creative designer, eager to prove her talent in a field where women were a rarity.It: La sua passione per l'estetica e la funzionalità la spingeva a sfidare lo status quo.En: Her passion for aesthetics and functionality drove her to challenge the status quo.It: Il loro progetto comune era un'app innovativa, ma c'era una sfida: unire le loro visioni distinte.En: Their joint project was an innovative app, but there was a challenge: to unite their distinct visions.It: Luca cercava l'efficienza e l'innovazione tecnica, mentre Giulia voleva assicurarsi che il design fosse accattivante e funzionale.En: Luca sought efficiency and technical innovation, while Giulia wanted to ensure the design was appealing and functional.It: Durante le riunioni, Giulia spesso si sentiva sopraffatta dai colleghi maschili che dominavano le discussioni.En: During meetings, Giulia often felt overwhelmed by her male colleagues who dominated the discussions.It: Ma non si arrese.En: But she did not give up.It: Decise di farsi valere e di far sentire la sua voce.En: She decided to assert herself and make her voice heard.It: Luca, riconoscendo il valore del lavoro di Giulia, scelse di mettere da parte il desiderio di primeggiare individualmente.En: Luca, recognizing the value of Giulia's work, chose to set aside the desire to excel individually.It: Si rese conto che la collaborazione era la chiave per il successo del loro progetto.En: He realized that collaboration was the key to the success of their project.It: Con Giulia, migliorò l'interfaccia dell'app grazie alle sue intuizioni di design.En: With Giulia, he improved the app's interface thanks to her design insights.It: Arrivò il giorno del grande pitch agli investitori.En: The day of the big pitch to the investors arrived.It: Tutto era quasi pronto, ma improvvisamente si verificò un guasto tecnico.En: Everything was almost ready, but suddenly a technical glitch occurred.It: Lo schermo si spense magicamente e per un attimo sembrò che tutto fosse perduto.En: The screen magically turned off, and for a moment it seemed like everything was lost.It: Tuttavia, Luca e Giulia non si persero d'animo.En: However, Luca and Giulia did not lose heart.It: Iniziarono a spiegare il progetto senza l'ausilio visivo, mostrando invece la loro reattività e capacità di risolvere problemi in tempo reale.En: They began explaining the project without visual aids, instead showcasing their responsiveness and ability to solve problems in real time.It: La loro determinazione e la sinergia emersero chiaramente.En: Their determination and synergy clearly emerged.It: Gli investitori furono impressionati.En: The investors were impressed.It: Non solo per l'idea dell'app, ma per la forza della loro collaborazione e la capacità di trasformare le difficoltà in opportunità.En: Not just by the idea of the app, but by the strength of their collaboration and their ability to turn challenges into opportunities.It: Alla fine della presentazione, i due ricevettero l'offerta di un investimento consistente e la possibilità di sviluppare ulteriormente la loro app.En: At the end of the presentation, the two received an offer of substantial investment and the opportunity to further develop their app.It: Luca imparò quanto fosse prezioso il lavoro di squadra e l'importanza delle prospettive diverse.En: Luca learned how valuable teamwork was and the importance of diverse perspectives.It: Giulia guadagnò la fiducia nei suoi mezzi professionali e il rispetto nel suo campo.En: Giulia gained confidence in her professional abilities and respect in her field.It: In un mondo che cambiava velocemente, avevano trovato l'equilibrio perfetto tra innovazione e design, grazie a una primavera di nuove opportunità e di incontri fortunati.En: In a rapidly changing world, they had found the perfect balance between innovation and design, thanks to a spring of new opportunities and fortunate encounters. Vocabulary Words:the startup: la startupthe incubator: l'incubatorea hive: un alvearewelcoming: accoglientescattered: sparsithe laptops: i portatilithe whiteboards: i whiteboardgrand: grandiosethe developer: lo sviluppatorethe designer: la designera rarity: una raritàaesthetics: l'esteticathe status quo: lo status quoto assert herself: farsi valerethe interface: l'interfacciathe glitch: il guastothe visual aids: l'ausilio visivoresponsiveness: reattivitàsynergy: sinergiasubstantial: consistentediverse perspectives: prospettive diverseconfidence: fiduciathe balance: l'equilibriofortunate: fortunatito emerge: emergereto impress: stupiredetermination: determinazioneto dominate: dominarethe investment: l'investimentoopportunities: opportunità

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive into Canada's bold new defence industrial strategy, backed by $6.6 billion to reduce U.S. dependency and prioritize domestic tech suppliers. They discuss the challenges of defining a “Canadian” company and whether the strategy has the right balance of government procurement and private sector support to succeed. The conversation also explores how AI, quantum, and other emerging technologies fit into Canada's national defence vision and what it means for the future of innovation.The episode also tackles the disruption facing vertical SaaS industries from large language models (LLMs) and AI. Are these technologies a threat to traditional SaaS business models, or do they create new opportunities for growth? Matt and John share their insights on navigating the evolving tech landscape, including the implications for investors and companies, and explore the recent leadership change at Telus and what it could mean for Canada's tech ecosystem.Tune in to hear how these seismic shifts will impact tech, investment, and business strategies in the coming years.Canada's New Defence Industrial Strategy (00:34)Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of Canada's first-ever defence industrial strategy (DIS) aims to reduce the country's dependency on U.S. suppliers. Matt and John break down the key components of the new strategy, its emphasis on domestic procurement, and the challenges in defining what constitutes a “Canadian” company.Sovereignty and Economic Policy (02:00)John Ruffolo sheds light on how the integration of national security, economic policy, and procurement is essential for a sovereign tech strategy. They discuss how Canada can avoid the pitfalls of previous initiatives like the Supercluster strategy by ensuring that small businesses can grow into global players.Canadian Government as a Catalyst for Tech Startups (05:02)Matt and John explore the role government-backed procurement and industrial strategy play in supporting Canadian startups, especially in AI, quantum computing, and clean energy. Will these policies level the playing field for domestic companies competing against their U.S. counterparts?Investment Strategies in Dual-Use Technologies (07:34)With dual-use technologies taking center stage, John discusses the investment opportunities in AI, photonics, quantum space, and more. What challenges do investors face when funding Canadian companies, and how can government support help them scale internationally?The Changing Face of Vertical SaaS (10:24)The discussion shifts to the evolution of vertical SaaS as AI-native companies begin to challenge longstanding industry moats. John and Matt debate whether large language models (LLMs) are eroding the traditional SaaS model and what it means for investors.Evaluating SaaS Companies in the Age of LLMs (13:29)As the market for SaaS companies evolves, Matt and John explore the risks of overvaluing growth at the expense of unit economics and profitability. They share tips for evaluating SaaS companies and distinguishing between real opportunities and the false positives that emerge during market shifts.The Future of Telus and Leadership Transition (21:23)The episode concludes with a fascinating discussion about Telus' leadership transition, as Victor Dodig takes over from Darren Entwistle. John and Matt analyze what this shift means for Telus' future strategy, especially in the context of the changing telecom landscape and the growing importance of data and communications in space.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tech Triumph: How a Power Outage Sparked Johan's Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de "Silicon Canals", de bruisende tech-hub van Amsterdam, stond een modern, chic co-working space.En: In the heart of the "Silicon Canals", the bustling tech hub of Amsterdam, stood a modern, chic co-working space.Nl: Buiten was het winter, en de grachten waren bedekt met een dun laagje ijs.En: Outside it was winter, and the canals were covered with a thin layer of ice.Nl: Binnen heerste een drukke sfeer.En: Inside, there was a busy atmosphere.Nl: Overal zaten jonge ondernemers met laptops, gefocust op hun dromen.En: Everywhere, young entrepreneurs sat with laptops, focused on their dreams.Nl: Johan stond op het punt zijn grote presentatie te geven.En: Johan was about to give his big presentation.Nl: Hij was een ambitieuze tech-ondernemer, die een startup had opgericht met een revolutionair idee.En: He was an ambitious tech entrepreneur who had founded a startup with a revolutionary idea.Nl: Maar diep van binnen had Johan een angst voor falen.En: But deep inside, Johan had a fear of failing.Nl: Vandaag zou hij voor een belangrijke groep investeerders spreken, en hij wilde niets liever dan indruk op hen maken.En: Today he would speak before an important group of investors, and he wanted nothing more than to impress them.Nl: Naast hem zaten zijn collega's, Sanne en Martijn.En: Next to him were his colleagues, Sanne and Martijn.Nl: Zij hielpen hem met de voorbereiding.En: They were helping him with the preparation.Nl: "Adem in, adem uit," zei Sanne glimlachend.En: "Breathe in, breathe out," said Sanne with a smile.Nl: "Je doet het geweldig."En: "You're doing great."Nl: De presentatiezaal was gevuld.En: The presentation room was filled.Nl: De investeerders keken geïnteresseerd, hun pennen en notitieblokken gereed.En: The investors looked interested, their pens and notepads ready.Nl: Johan zette zijn laptop aan en ademde diep.En: Johan turned on his laptop and took a deep breath.Nl: Maar net toen hij de eerste dia wilde laten zien, ging het licht uit.En: But just as he was about to show the first slide, the lights went out.Nl: Een stroomstoring.En: A power outage.Nl: Een golf van paniek ging door de zaal.En: A wave of panic went through the room.Nl: Maar Johan wist dat dit zijn moment was.En: But Johan knew this was his moment.Nl: Hij besloot om zonder technologie verder te gaan.En: He decided to proceed without technology.Nl: "Dames en heren," begon hij.En: "Ladies and gentlemen," he began.Nl: Zijn stem was eerst zacht, maar werd steeds sterker.En: His voice was initially soft but grew stronger.Nl: "Ik wil mijn verhaal met jullie delen."En: "I want to share my story with you."Nl: Johan vertelde over zijn jeugd en zijn passie voor technologie.En: Johan talked about his childhood and his passion for technology.Nl: Hij sprak over de missie van zijn startup en hoe deze de wereld zou verbeteren.En: He spoke about the mission of his startup and how it would improve the world.Nl: Zijn woorden kwamen recht uit zijn hart, en elke zin droeg zijn oprechte enthousiasme over.En: His words came straight from his heart, and every sentence conveyed his genuine enthusiasm.Nl: De investeerders luisterden geboeid.En: The investors listened captivated.Nl: Ze zagen het vuur in zijn ogen en de passie in zijn stem.En: They saw the fire in his eyes and the passion in his voice.Nl: Zelfs zonder dia's en grafieken wist Johan hen te raken.En: Even without slides and graphs, Johan managed to touch them.Nl: Net toen Johan klaar was met zijn verhaal, floepte het licht weer aan.En: Just as Johan finished his story, the lights came back on.Nl: De zaal was stil.En: The room was silent.Nl: Johan keek om zich heen en zag bewondering in de ogen van de investeerders.En: Johan looked around and saw admiration in the eyes of the investors.Nl: Met een gevoel van opluchting en trots realiseerde Johan zich dat hij iets belangrijks had geleerd.En: With a feeling of relief and pride, Johan realized he had learned something important.Nl: Hij had niet alleen hun interesse gewonnen zonder technologie, maar ook zijn eigen angst voor publiekspreken overwonnen.En: Not only had he captured their interest without technology, but he had also conquered his own fear of public speaking.Nl: Bij de uitgang klopte Sanne hem op zijn schouder.En: At the exit, Sanne patted him on the shoulder.Nl: "Je hebt ze overtuigd," zei ze trots.En: "You convinced them," she said proudly.Nl: Buiten viel de eerste sneeuwvlok.En: Outside, the first snowflake fell.Nl: Johan keek naar de glinsterende grachten en wist dat dit slechts het begin was van iets groots.En: Johan looked at the glistening canals and knew that this was just the beginning of something big.Nl: Vandaag had hij meer dan alleen investeringen gewonnen; hij had vertrouwen in zichzelf gevonden.En: Today he had won more than just investments; he had found confidence in himself. Vocabulary Words:hub: hubwinter: winterice: ijsambitious: ambitieuzerevolutionary: revolutionairfailing: faleninvestors: investeerderscolleagues: collega'spreparation: voorbereidingsmile: glimlachendpresentation: presentatieoutage: stroomstoringpanic: paniekLadies and gentlemen: Dames en herenchildhood: jeugdmission: missieenthusiasm: enthousiasmecaptivated: geboeidslide: diagraphs: grafiekenadmiration: bewonderingpride: trotsfear: angstpublic speaking: publieksprekenconvinced: overtuigdsnowflake: sneeuwvlokglistening: glinsterendeconfidence: vertrouwenbeginning: beginimpress: indruk maken

This week Adam speaks with Ben Siegel, the Co-Founder and CEO of Abode, a modern early-career platform built for Gen Z. Ben has steered the company since its inception during his college years. Under his leadership, Abode has partnered with major corporations such as Fidelity and Amazon, positioning itself as an essential operating system for early career programs. Ben successfully raised over $5 million in venture capital and ultimately sold Abode to 10,000 Coffees in 2025. In this episode, he shares insights from Abode's evolution, the decision to sell but still lead, and the role of AI in early career hiring, plus his biggest lesson on the importance of consultative selling with customer-centric storytelling.Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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