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This week, Joe and Gaspare talk planes trains and automobiles as Joe takes a wild flight out of L.A. and almost gets abducted by an Uber driver. Gaspare gets mistaken for an alcoholic and the guys read an email about a flight attendant put in a precarious position. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions about whether the disciples would die for a lie if they believed it was for the greater good, how to start a conversation with an Uber customer who's on his way to a Hindu temple, and what to say to someone who thinks there's no way to know if God exists.   Would the disciples die for what they knew to be a lie if they believed the lie was essential for persuading the world to morally reform itself for the greater good? What would have been a good way to start a conversation with an Uber customer who told me he was on his way to the local Hindu temple? What would you say to someone who thinks God is a personal belief in your head and that there's no way to know if there is a God or not?

Shervin Pishevar is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Shervin is famed for leading Uber's Series B at Menlo alongside leading Warby Parker's Series A and investing in Tumblr, all in just 18 months at Menlo. Following Menlo, Shervin co-founded Sherpa Capital and today Shervin is averaging over 73x on his investments. As an angel investor, Shervin made over 100 investments in the likes of Dollar Shave Club, Postmates, Facebook and more.  In Today's Episode with Shervin Pishevar: 08:09 Meeting Travis Kalanick: The Start of a Game-Changing Partnership 11:08 The Uber Series B: Securing a Billion-Dollar Deal 12:49 The Rise of Uber: Global Expansion and Strategic Moves 19:01 The Lyft Rivalry: Missed Opportunities and Lessons Learned 20:57 Recruiting Emil Michael: Building a Strong Leadership Team 24:29 Uber China: The Challenges and Triumphs 27:19 The $15 Billion Raise: Fueling Uber's Global Dominance 30:57 The Beginning of the End: Betrayal by Benchmark 35:33 Sam Altman's Coup and Lessons from the Past 36:22 The Uber War: Legal Battles and Boardroom Drama 37:36 Fusion GPS and Fabricated Reports 39:43 The Me Too Movement and Its Impact 40:51 The SoftBank Investment and Leadership Changes 41:29 The Downfall of Uber's Visionaries 51:09 The Future of Venture Capital 57:01 Quantum Computing and AI: The Next Frontier      

Would you put your teen in an uber alone?

In this episode, the hosts engage in a light-hearted conversation with their guest Kim, who shares her journey from Puerto Rico to becoming a UPS driver. They discuss various topics including allergies, the challenges of being a delivery driver, and the humorous aspects of their daily experiences. Kim's background in cosmetology and her transition to UPS are highlighted, along with the camaraderie and challenges faced in the delivery industry. They delve into the fast-paced world of unloading and the challenges faced by drivers. They also share personal experiences from their time working in logistics, including the dynamics of unloading, the importance of understanding the driver's perspective, and the balancing act of juggling multiple jobs. The discussion also highlights intriguing stories from Kim being an Uber driver, showcasing the variety of passengers and situations encountered on the road. Finally, they reflect on their time at UPS and the satisfaction derived from their work. Their guest shares her experiences as a UPS driver during the COVID pandemic, discussing the unique challenges and interactions she faced while delivering packages. She also delves into her modeling journey, highlighting her aspirations and recent successes in the industry. The discussion touches on the importance of creative outlets and collaborations, including her new clothing brand with her brother. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 05:02 Meet Kim: Background and Journey 10:01 Allergies and Their Impact on Daily Life 15:01 Life as a Delivery Driver: Experiences and Challenges 20:00 Starting at UPS: First Impressions and Roles 21:57 The Fast-Paced World of Unloading 23:52 Understanding the Driver's Perspective 26:00 Balancing Multiple Jobs 28:59 The Uber Experience: Stories from the Road 40:58 Reflections on UPS and Job Satisfaction 41:56 Navigating Deliveries During COVID 44:57 The Challenges of Delivery Work 51:55 Modeling Journey and Career Aspirations 01:00:01 Creative Ventures and Collaborations https://www.instagram.com/kimbasavvy/ www.patreon.com/aitdpod THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

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This week, Joe and Gaspare talk planes trains and automobiles as Joe takes a wild flight out of L.A. and almost gets abducted by an Uber driver. Gaspare gets mistaken for an alcoholic and the guys read an email about a flight attendant put in a precarious position. This show is sponsored by Liquid I.V. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions wait for their next victim, Drew does Dallas, Eli Zaret joins us, wildfire finger pointing, Drew Crime: Bailiff gets off, and Brooke Shields gives TMI about her vagina. Drew has returned from his Dallas trip and appearance on Dave Landau's Normal World. He also popped up on TDC Podcast. Eli Zaret drops by to give us a pep talk on the Detroit Lions, discuss a Notre Dame / Ohio State College Football Playoff Final, Tom Brady's Fox deal up in the air, the Detroit Lions' insane 2025 road schedule, Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman's race, Eli vs the TGL, Netflix documentaries, LSU WR Kyren Lacy's hit-and-run accident, the Alex Bregman sweepstakes and more. The IRS is chucking out $2.4B in past Covid stimulus checks. Joe Biden was SO sleepy at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Jill Biden HATES Kamala Harris. “Fire Away” – Joe Biden: The California wildfires are not going away. TJ Holmes and Amy Robach defend ABC anchor David Muir. Luigi Mangione is a wildfire hero somehow. Singer Ethel Cain has the wrong idea. Women and lesbians dominate LA's public service. Water hog Kardashians vs Gavin Newsom & Karen Bass. It's not east for white folks to get on the fire department. Gavin Newsom is playing the blame game. YOU can help Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag rebuild their mansion. Mandy Moore wants you to fund her friends and family's LA homes that burned. A drone took down a Canadian Super Scooper. Death: RIP Sam of Sam & Dave. RIP Anita Bryant. Brooke Shields' labia used to be really long… to the point of chafing. Mark Zuckerberg talked with Joe Rogan. We observe a fantastic Waffle House brawl. Paris Jackson really wants you to know she's sober. Drew Crime: Renard Spivey is a bailiff gone bad. Aaron Hernandez went to Murder High School. His Florida teammate Tony Joiner is a killer too. Drew Peterson remains a load. Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is hurt AGAIN. Probably shouldn't have been dancing on the side of the road. Drew and Mike Wolters had quite the Uber ride in Dallas. Billboard's top songs of the past 25 years featured one of our all time favorites at #4. Meghan Markle has delayed the release of her TV show because of the fires. Visit our presenting sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Why should you never visit Versailles on a Tuesday? Find out in this episode of "Our Savings Starts Tomorrow."  About 15,000,000 people visit the palace, park, or gardens of Versailles every year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Jen and Jon did a Viator of Versailles: PREMIUM Versailles Golf Carts and Bikes Guided Tour with Lunch The gardens of Versailles are some of the largest and most spectacular in the world and contain 372 statues, 55 water features, 600 fountains, and over 20 miles of water pipes. Hundreds of thousands of plants and trees have been continually planted over the years. The Palace of is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 11 mi west of Paris, France or about a 30 minute Uber ride.

This episode is sponsored by Oracle. Harness the power of AI without overspending with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Ideal for AI model training, OCI offers 4-8x more bandwidth than competitors at half the cost. Transform your business like Uber and Cohere with OCI.Try it for free at https://oracle.com/gameplanWelcome back to The Game Plan podcast!In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend, best man and fitness legend, @Joe Delaney.We dive into Joe's journey of balancing fatherhood, running a fitness app, and life as a content creator. Joe shares why he stepped away from sponsorships, the challenges of redesigning and growing his app, and his fresh perspective on building a sustainable business.We also get real about the highs and lows of parenthood—from sleepless nights to the pure joy of first laughs—and how he's navigating it all while staying true to his long-term vision.Enjoyed the chat? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/

Ralph welcomes historian Douglas Brinkley (author of "The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House") as well as journalist and former Carter speechwriter James Fallows to reflect on the life and legacy of the late, great President Jimmy Carter.Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, presidential historian for the New-York Historical Society, trustee of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He has authored, co-authored, and edited more than three dozen books on American history, including Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening, Rosa Parks: A Life, and The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House.When [Jimmy Carter] came in in January of 1977, he said, “The Democratic Party is an albatross around my neck…” The Southern Democrats that voted for Carter in 1976 in the Senate because of, you know, “he's a fellow Southerner,” they abandoned him. They wanted nothing to do with him.Douglas BrinkleyRalph, I don't know if anyone's already told you this—there's a lot of Carter in yourself. You have a lot of similarities in my mind in the sense that you both work tirelessly, and are brilliant, and you learn the nuts and bolts of an issue and you lean into it, and both of you are known for your integrity and your honesty and your diligence and your duty. The question then becomes: Where did Carter fail? And it's about media and about power within the Democratic Party. Those two things Carter couldn't conquer.Douglas BrinkleyI've just written a column called “Jimmy Carter Was My Last President.” And by that I meant he was my last president—and I believe he was the last president for progressive civic groups as well—because he was the last president to actively open up the federal government to engagement and participation by long politically-excluded American activists. He did this actively. He took our calls. No president since has done that. He invited us to the White House to discuss issues. No president since has done that. And that's what I think has been missing in a lot of the coverage—he really believed in a democratic society.Ralph NaderJames Fallows is a contributing writer at the Atlantic and author of the newsletter Breaking the News. He began writing for the magazine in the mid-1970s, reporting from China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and across the United States and has written hundreds of articles for the publication since then. He's also worked as a public radio commentator, a news magazine editor, and for two years he was President Jimmy Carter's chief speechwriter. He is the author of twelve books, including Who Runs Congress (with Mark Green and David Zwick), The Water Lords, Breaking the News: How the Media Undermine American Democracy, and Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America (with Deborah Fallows).Jimmy Carter, for better and worse, had zero national politics experience. That was part of what made him seem refreshing…But Carter, I think one of his limitations in office was that he didn't know what he didn't know, in various realms. This happens to all of us. That's why many outsiders struggle in their first term as president. And so I think yes, he felt as if he could be in command of many things. And I think if he had a second term, he would have been more effective—as Barack Obama was, and others have been.James FallowsI'm really grateful for the chance to talk with you, Ralph, at this moment. As we reflect on a president of the past and prepare for an administration of the future…There are people whose example lasts because they've been consistent over the decades. And I think you, Ralph, in the decades I've known you, that has been the case with you. I think it's the case of Jimmy Carter as well. For people who are consistent and true to themselves, there are times when fortune smiles in their favor and there's times when fortune works against them, but their lasting example endures and can inspire others.James FallowsNews 1/8/251. According to newly released CIA documents, the agency conducted extensive surveillance on Latino – specifically Mexican and Puerto Rican – political activity in the 1960s, ‘70s, and early ‘80s Axios reports. Among other revelations, these documents prove that the agency infiltrated student activist groups “making demands for Mexican American studies classes” – in direct contravention of the CIA's charter, which prohibits domestic activities. The push to disclose the reality of this spying campaign came from Congressmen Jimmy Gomez and Joaquin Castro, whose mother was monitored by the FBI for her Chicano-related activism. Unlike the CIA, the FBI has not released their records.2. Crusading independent journalists Ken Klippenstein and Daniel Boguslaw are out with a new Substack piece regarding Luigi Mangione. This piece, based on a leaked NYPD intelligence report “Warning of ‘a wide range of extremists' that ‘may view Mangione as a martyr,'” due to their “disdain for corporate greed.” These reporters go on to criticize the media for hiding this report from the public, as they have with other key documents in this case. “The report, produced by the NYPD's Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau …was blasted out to law enforcement and counterterror partners across the country. It was also leaked to select major media outlets which refused to permit the public to read the document…By withholding documents and unilaterally deciding which portions merit public disclosure, the media is playing god.”3. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized its rule to remove medical bills from credit reports. The bureau reports this rule will wipe $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of approximately 15 million Americans. Further, embedded within this rule is a critical provision barring creditors from access to certain medical information; in the past this has allowed these firms to demand borrowers use medical devices up to and including prosthetic limbs as collateral for loans and as assets the creditors could repossess.4. President Biden has blocked a buyout of US Steel by the Japanese firm Nippon Steel, per the Washington Post. His reasons for doing so remain murky. Many in Biden's inner circle argued against this course of action, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. And despite Biden framing this decision as a move to protect the union employees of US Steel, Nippon had promised to honor the United Steelworkers contract and many workers backed the deal. In fact, the only person Biden seemed to be in complete agreement with on this issue is incoming President Donald Trump.5. In September 2023, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a groundbreaking proposal: a publicly owned grocery store. While such institutions do exist on a very small scale, the Chicago pilot project would have been the largest in the United States by a wide margin. Yet, when the city had the opportunity to apply for Illinois state funds to begin the process of establishing the project, they “passed” according to the Chicago Tribune. Even still, this measure is far sounder than the previous M.O. of Chicago mayors, who lavished public funds on private corporations like Whole Foods to establish or maintain stores in underserved portions of the city, only for those corporations to turn around and shutter those stores once money spigot ran dry.6. On January 5th, the American Historical Association held their annual meeting. Among other proposals, the association voted on a measure to condemn the “scholasticide” being perpetrated by Israel in Gaza. Tim Barker, a PhD candidate at Harvard, reports the AHA passed this measure by a margin of 428 to 88. Along with the condemnation, this measure includes a provision to “form a committee to assist in rebuilding Gaza's educational infrastructure.” The AHA now joins the ever-growing list of organizations slowly coming to grips with the scale of the devastation in Gaza.7. According to Bloomberg, AI data centers are causing potentially massive disruptions to the American power grid. The key problem here is that the huge amounts of power these data centers are gobbling up is resulting in “bad harmonics,” which distort the power that ends up flowing through household appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. As the piece explains, this harmonic distortion can cause substantial damage to those appliances and even increase the likelihood of electrical fires and blackouts. This issue is a perfect illustration of how tech industry greed is impacting consumers, even those who have nothing to do with their business.8. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports homelessness increased by over 18% in 2024, per AP. HUD attributes this spike to a dearth of affordable housing, as well as the proliferation of natural disasters. In total, HUD estimates around 770,000 Americans are homeless, though that does not include “those staying with friends or family because they do not have a place of their own.” More granular data is even more appalling; family homelessness, for example, grew by 40%. Homelessness grew by 12% in 2023.9. On January 7th, Public Citizen announced that they have launched a new tracker to “watchdog federal investigations and cases against alleged corporate criminals…that are at risk of being abandoned, weakened, or scaled back under the Trump administration.” This tracker includes 237 investigations, nearly one third of which involve companies with known ties with the Trump administration. These companies include Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Coinbase, Ford, Tesla, Goldman Sachs, Meta, OpenAI, SpaceX, Pfizer, Black & Decker, and Uber among many others. As Corporate Crime expert Rick Claypool, who compiled this tracker, writes, “Corporate crime enforcement fell during Trump's first term, even as his administration pursued ‘tough' policies against immigrants, protestors, and low-level offenders…It's likely Trump's second term will see a similar or worse dropoff in enforcement.”10. Finally, Senate Republicans are pushing for swift confirmation hearings to install Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, per POLITICO. Yet, the renewed spotlight on Gabbard has brought to light her association with the Science of Identity Foundation, an alleged cult led by “guru” Chris Butler, per Newsweek. The New Yorker reports members of this cult are required to “lie face down when Butler enters a room and even sometimes eat his nail clippings or ‘spoonfuls' of the sand he walked on.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Hello Wonderful Readers,I hope you had a lovely holiday. Despite having Covid and then the flu and watching the neighborhood my mother grew up in being razed by a wildfire, I am keeping my promise to you. I'm here to tell you the story of how Todor and I met. Before I do that, I have one very exciting announcement.Upcoming Topic on Misseducated Podcast: Open RelationshipsNext week, I will be interviewing an anonymous girl about the successful open relationship she's been in with her partner for the last four years. They do all kinds of fun things together, like go to play parties. While open relationships are common, I know very few couples that have done it successfully. She's graciously agreed to be interviewed by me for the Misseducated podcast. So, if you have a question for her, please feel free to comment below if you are a paid subscriber, or you can respond to this email or text me. My interview with her should be great, but whatever questions you send me will make it even better.Thank you so much!I hope you enjoy the romance to come

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss how the momentum has shifted in the autonomous vehicle and truck industries after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declared it will become the first multi-trillion dollar robotics industry at CES 2025. While the momentum shift has been significant, legacy OEMs are facing headwinds and long-term challenges as Ford shutdown Argo AI, GM shutdown Cruise and VW continues to struggle with software. Then there is Uber and their robotaxi headwinds. Does Uber have to become the “everything app” to survive? There are a lot of questions to be answered as the autonomy markets enter 2025 including business models, regulation, and public acceptance.Episode Chapters0:00 CES 20254:39 Autonomous Trucking Policy7:21 Waymo Zeekr Robotaxi 11:50 What is the Meaning of Launching in a Market?13:28 Autonomous Vehicle Components 18:12 Legacy OEMs and Ubers Role in Autonomy26:32 Aurora's Warning Triangle Petition 29:02 Viewer Question: Who Buys Uber and Lyft?33:04 Uber, the Everything App?34:49 CES 2025 Key Takeaways 37:50 CES 202640:07 Waymo as a Getaway Car42:03 Next WeekRecorded on Friday, January 10, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would you want a driverless Uber or Lyft, either way it's the future!

ในโลกของธุรกิจที่เปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็ว การเรียนรู้จากประสบการณ์ของบริษัทชั้นนำระดับโลกเป็นสิ่งสำคัญอย่างยิ่ง วันนี้เราจะมาเจาะลึกเรื่องราวที่น่าสนใจของการแข่งขันระหว่าง Didi และ Uber ในตลาดจีน ซึ่งเป็นบทเรียนสำคัญสำหรับผู้ที่สนใจด้านกลยุทธ์องค์กรและการบริหารจัดการธุรกิจระดับโลก เรื่องราวนี้เริ่มต้นขึ้นเมื่อ Uber ยักษ์ใหญ่ในวงการแอปพลิเคชันเรียกรถโดยสาร ตัดสินใจบุกตลาดจีนในปี 2014 ด้วยความมั่นใจในแบรนด์ระดับโลกและเทคโนโลยีอันทันสมัย แต่สิ่งที่ Uber ไม่ได้คาดคิดคือการเผชิญหน้ากับคู่แข่งท้องถิ่นอย่าง Didi ที่เข้าใจตลาดจีนอย่างลึกซึ้ง เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #DidivsUber #UberInChina #DigitalDisruption #RideHailing #StartupWars #TechGiants #BusinessStrategy #GlobalMarkets #MarketEntry #CompetitiveAdvantage #LocalizationStrategy #TechIndustry #BusinessCaseStudy #DigitalTransformation #InnovationStrategy #EmergingMarkets #GlobalBusiness #TechStartups #BusinessLessons #MarketDomination #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

TikTok is making a last-ditch effort to block the law that will ban it within the U.S. today. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a case that will decide the Chinese-owned app's future in the U.S. WSJ reporter Jess Bravin joins host James Rundle to discuss what the arguments on both sides are likely to be. Plus, how Uber and Lyft are planning to deal with robotaxis. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Michaela Coel twice, originally episode 129 from 2016-12-14, and episode 238 from 2018-11-07. Below are the original writeups for context - enjoy this double feature look back in to the past with Michaela!–––––––––––––––––––––––––Part 1:From her early days knocking around Tower Hamlets in a pentecostal upbringing, and how a psalm triggered her interests in poetry, Michaela gets deep into what added up to her present day self, as a multi-talented and well respected TV heavy hitter - from her take on reading and books in general, to spirituality and where she's at with it all now, drama school, reality TV, Uber and its complex personal social code of conduct, how she was discovered on stage, right through to where we find her now as star of 'Aliens', 'Chewing Gum' (and writer of, of course) and 'Black Mirror'... A perfect and full on satisfying listen so go on and get on that immediately!Part 2:What exactly HASN'T she been doing since she was last on? Good lord… Michaela is unquestionably smashing it right now (and has been for a minute), starring in two Black Mirror episodes, feature film Been So Long, BBC drama Black Earth Rising and a lil' indie grindhouse flick called Star Wars: The Last Jedi, no biggie. We can only dream of what she'll be unveiling when we hopefully see her next time on here! A bunch of awesome ground is covered of course, in not that long, including her humble but confident, responsive social media outlook, carving her own paths growing up, the intentions behind any given script, not wasting time on things that don't mean much to you, the hit series Black Earth Rising and the much loved director, heroes and villains, learning about Africa and all the education that came with Black Earth Rising, TV license and the value of it, John Goodman, handling heavier scenes and TONS tons more! Enjoy - you shall!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBI MAY DESTROY YOUBLACK EARTH RISINGCHEWING GUMPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Krähen sind vielen Menschen unheimlich. Sie ernähren sich (auch) von Aas, und sie heben Nester aus - Sympathieträger sehen anders aus. Andererseits gehören Rabenvögel zu den klügsten Tieren, die wir kennen. Sie können strategisch denken, kooperieren und haben ein Gedächtnis, wie wir es sonst eher Elefanten zuschreiben. Von Christian Schuler

Rhode Island family sues veterinarian after surgical tools found in dog's abdomen, Uber is offering free rides to teenagers who can prove they failed their driver's exam, We've got a serial butt-slapper on e-bike on the loose in Denver

Joey started piano lessons. It's supposed to snow today! School is out and kids are excited. joey thinks he will need a snow plow to get to work on Monday. Jim Cantre is in Nashville. The LA Fires are still burning. Hot Tea - Blake Shelton and Hoda Kotb could've had a "thing," Dierks Bentley may be on the next season of Survivor, and Uber is offering free ride to teens that failed their driving test. Mike Keith is the new Voice of the Vols! Lucky 7. Nancy napped in a parking garage beneath the jail. We get an update from Heather Haley about the snow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waymo's milestone — surpassing Lyft's ride numbers in San Francisco — takes center stage in our first podcast of the new year. Still, it's not obvious that this translates into guaranteed scale across the country. We consider the operational headaches that come with scaling driverless fleets. One way forward for Waymo could be further collaborations with legacy rideshare giants like Uber. We also break down Whatnot's latest round of funding and debate whether a potential TikTok ban could give the live shopping startup a competitive advantage. Give it a listen. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:35 Waymo's Progress and Challenges10:21 Whatnot's big fundraiseEpisode produced by Christopher Gates Get full access to Newcomer at www.newcomer.co/subscribe

Morning Crew Taste Test: Jack Link's Duos...How Our Musical Preferences Are Set...Flyin' Bryan's "Box Office Bonanza" -- PLUS -- self-driving Uber, predator squirrels, Morning Crew Match Game, and much more

Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Sauron, Eventbrite and Xoom, an investor in companies like Uber, Doordash, and PayPal, and one of Silicon Valley's most successful entrepreneurs, returns to the Unicorn Bakery for an insightful discussion on the future of startups and venture capital in 2025.In this episode, Kevin shares his outlook for the upcoming year, including the industries with the most potential, the impact of generative AI, and how founders can navigate the challenges of the current market. From building lean startups to understanding the evolving IPO landscape, this episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike.What you'll learn:Why simplicity and focus will drive successful startups in 2025.How generative AI is disrupting industries and creating new opportunities.Why the global IPO and M&A market remains unattractive—and what founders should do instead.How to build a lean, capital-efficient startup in a competitive environment.How Trump taking over the White House influences the economy and Venture EcosystemALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Mehr zu Kevin Hartz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hartz/ A*: https://www.a-star.co/ 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/ Kapitel:(00:00:00) "Be aware of dramatic changes" - Which industry will lose the most?(00:05:55) What are the biggest changes for founders under the new government and Donald Trump?(00:09:21) VCs will continue to throw money at startups?(00:15:46) Why IPOs will stay unattractive(00:20:33) How will the VC Ecosystem be affected by less M&A and therefore no paybacks to Limited Partners?(00:22:57) AI-Predictions 2025(00:27:23) Kevin's Advice for Founders in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joey started piano lessons. It's supposed to snow today! School is out and kids are excited. joey thinks he will need a snow plow to get to work on Monday. Jim Cantre is in Nashville. The LA Fires are still burning. Hot Tea - Blake Shelton and Hoda Kotb could've had a "thing," Dierks Bentley may be on the next season of Survivor, and Uber is offering free ride to teens that failed their driving test. Mike Keith is the new Voice of the Vols! Lucky 7. Nancy napped in a parking garage beneath the jail. We get an update from Heather Haley about the snow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber is launching a new program for teens who fail their driver's test! Adam failed his written and driving test!! Olivia has a crazy story!

A woman burned up her apartment by lighting potato chips on fire...cops are looking for a woman who relieved herself in the Dollar Store while her man was shoplifting...and an Uber driver's van fell through the ice delivering food to an ice fishing shack!

Donate to wildfire relief: https://bethenny.com/bstrong Donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/   Resources - From NBC Los Angeles:  Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who've been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25.   Lyft: Lyft announced it will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.   Housing Airbnb: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires. More info here.   Queen Mary: The Queen Mary hotel in Long Beach announced that it will be pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation will include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. The reservation will also waive pet and Historical Preservation fees.   Big Bear: The popular retreat spot has also offered evacuees a peaceful place to turn to for rest and regathering. A collection of vacation homes and hotels is listed on this page, which has been created specifically for the needs of fire evacuees.   Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim's official website and find special hotel offers and assistance.   Shelters: Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles   Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena   El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills   Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima   Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City   Utilities: AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.   Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.   Health: Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.

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Are you wondering how to turn an empty lot or unused garage into a consistent cash flow machine? In this episode, Joseph Woodbury, co-founder of Neighbor.com, shares how his platform enables everyday people to rent out underutilized spaces for passive income. From renting out driveway space for RVs to turning vacant lots into high-yield assets, Joseph reveals how Neighbor.com is transforming the storage industry.Curious about how much you could earn? Joseph discusses real-world examples of people generating thousands annually by renting out spaces they already own. He also explains the simplicity of getting started, potential zoning considerations, and how to maximize returns with minimal investment.Discover how you can turn unused space into financial freedom while helping your neighbors. Are you ready to start earning? Visit wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/neighbor and take the first step today!Top three things you will learn: -How to turn underutilized spaces into cash flow-Maximizing returns with simple improvements-Real-world passive income strategiesAbout Our Guest:Joseph Woodbury is the co-founder and CEO of Neighbor.com. This platform helps property owners achieve full property monetization, earning more money from underutilized spaces. Under his leadership, Neighbor has expanded to all 50 states, offering more storage and parking options than any other company in the industry. Joseph is successfully disrupting the $500 billion parking and self-storage industry, having raised over $75 million from top investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Airbnb, Uber, StockX, and DoorDash.Connect with Joseph Woodbury:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/neighborFree IBCA or Financial Freedom Discovery Calls:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecallTurn Active Income Into Passive Income:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/piosWealth Without Wall Street New Book:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbookJoin Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:-https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/live-Promo Code: PODCASTIBC Webinar:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcApply to Join the Passive Income Mastermind:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/wwws-passive-income-mastermindJoin the Community:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/communityTake the Financial Freedom Analyzer:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quizDiscover Your Path to Financial...

On this week's episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined once again by Jesse & Max as they talk all about Seinfeld season 5. They also continue the quiz and talk about puffy pants, lack of holiday episodes, getting the tap, modelling, hearing aids, pretending to be deaf, Uber scores, name tags, switching barbers, getting massages, names, opening medicine cabinets, close talkers, merchandise, and so much more! If you're looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cases, pillows, mugs and more! If you're into wrestling collectables, autographs, comic books, action figures, sports cards and more, make sure to visit www.firstrow.ca and use promo code: DAPODCAST20 to receive 20% off! Looking for something new to read and also into video games? Please visit www.bossfightbooks.com for great books on classic video games! You can follow Steve on Instagram & Twitter @fingastylz and “Da” Podcast on Twitter @dapodcastdap Send your questions and comments to dapodcastdap@gmail.com Make sure to subscribe, rate, like, follow or review on ApplePodcasts, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Spotify and iHeartRadio! “Da” Podcast, bringing you the best conversations about the world of pro wrestling, comedy & nerd culture!

Listen to 95 Future Now podcast Transcript Well, this year is off to a roaring start with two Turo-rented electric vehicles leading the charge in both the New Orleans and Las Vegas terror events.  Can you imagine pimping out your brand new Tesla Cybertruck to Turo for rental and being told that your vehicle was blown up by a Green Beret gone mad? And now the wild fires of Los Angeles.. Rather than dwell on such profound issues, we choose instead to focus on topics like what is hot at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, which also happens to be in Las Vegas. We take a look at some innovations for the home, including robot vacuums with claw for cleaning and picking up out of place matter, (i.e. socks and underwear), fridges and microwaves with big screens, smarter glasses, and yes, self-flying balls! And did I mention the CES-announced nVidia super computer on a chip for $250? Brains for our robots! We also look at how robotaxis will be getting more of a foothold in cities across America this year, from San Francisco to LA, Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta.  Uber and Lyft are in the picture, working with the car manufacturers to provide ride services.  Adoption looks to be swift, with Waymo passengers in California skyrocketing from 20K rides in 2023 to 500K rides in 2024! And we wrap it all up in a cyber bow with our thoughts about how democracy could evolve with a little help from our silicon-based friendz..Enjoy! CES Smart Kitchen

Hayley Melidonis, founder of Bubbl, shares her journey from working at major companies like Virgin, Nokia, Intel, and Uber to becoming an entrepreneur. She shares the journey of creating her first travel business and how her experiences influenced the development of Bubbl, a platform for travellers, digital nomads, and global citizens. She explains the importance of branding, her insights on liability and insurance for group travel, and the process of organizing trips on Bubbl in an innovative new way.Connect with BubblWebsiteWorldwise Capital Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YoutubeWebsitePrivate Community AccessStrategy Session

David Cohen is the cofounder and CEO of Techstars, a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm. In this episode of the Blind Ambition podcast, David gives us an inside look of how his firm supports and mentors tech founders and has the willingness to bet early on. He emphasizes that successful investments often seem counterintuitive at first. David notes that there are rarely "aha" moments in investing, and ideas that initially sound bad can turn out to be the most valuable opportunities. This approach has led Techstars to invest in unicorn companies like Uber. He emphasizes the critical role of startups in driving job growth, challenging the traditional notion that large corporations are the primary employment engines. Lastly, David talks about growing his startup community and how he plans to scale tech hubs on the ground everywhere. 

Sheel Mohnot is the Co-founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures, an early stage fintech focused fund leading rounds in pre-seed and seed-stage companies.Our conversation weaves through Sheel's two decades of building and investing in fintech, starting BTV, and why they started a fintech-focused accelerator, The Mint.Fun facts on Sheel, he was a contestant on the Zoom Bachelor during COVID lockdowns, in a Justin Bieber music video, got married in the Taco Bell Metaverse, and was once banned from Uber.We talk lessons competing against Stripe before selling his first company, common fintech startup pitfalls, and the trick every VC should use when fundraising.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:13) Why fintech makes disproportionate positive change(07:49) Most interesting opportunities in fintech today(09:09) The accountant shortage(12:59) Common early fintech startup pitfalls(16:09) Building Fee Fighters to cut payment processing fees(21:15) Lessons competing with Stripe(21:57) Getting acquired by Groupon and adding $600m in market cap(25:11) Biggest first-time startup mistakes(29:21) Getting $10k in Uber credit via paid Google ad(32:13) Investing in Flexport(36:19) Navigating hot vs underhyped rounds(43:39) Sheel's domain auction company(53:18) How he started angel investing(54:57) Spotify acquiring his podcast “The Pitch”(59:55) Why accelerators succeed and fail(01:06:07) The Mint, BTV's fintech-focused accelerator(01:09:56) Camp BTV in the Santa Cruz Mountains(01:11:41) Early days of NerdWallet(01:14:55) Raising $75m BTV Fund 1 with Jake to fill a gap in the market(01:18:36) Understanding Fund of Funds incentives(01:22:15) Importance of references in VC fundraising(01:24:02) $150m BTV Fund 2(01:27:13) Importance of following-on when leading roundsReferenced:BTV: https://www.btv.vc/ The Mint: https://www.themint.vc/ Fee Fighters: https://techcrunch.com/2011/09/23/feefighters-launches-payment-gateway-samurai/ Follow Sheel:Twitter: https://x.com/pitdesi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smohnot/ Follow Turner:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovak Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/ 

A Inês trocou um Uber pelo carro do administrador da Renascença, finalmente aprendemos a parar um soluço e descobrimos um casal que trocou etiquetas no IKEA e comprou mais de mil euros em mobília por vinte e dois euros e oitenta cêntimos.

We honor the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last week at the age of 100. Carter's visionary actions, from installing solar panels on the White House to helping clean up the first nuclear accident in Canada, laid the groundwork for today's clean energy movement. We revisit the energy crises of the 1970s, examining how the OPEC oil embargo and subsequent events reshaped global energy policy and consumer habits. Meanwhile, New York State takes a bold step in the fight against climate change by passing a law to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs of extreme weather. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Join at any level to get access to the extended edition of this week's show. President Joe Biden's recent ban on oil drilling in nearly all federal waters marks a historic move in the clean energy transition, though its permanence remains uncertain under future administrations. Other Highlights in This Episode: The reality of EV performance in super-cold conditions, including insights from Yakutsk, Siberia. Congestion pricing kicks off in Manhattan, with a reported 40% reduction in travel times. The return of compact EVs like the Chevy Bolt and the debut of cutting-edge electric trucks and SUVs in 2025. The fascinating journey of Carter's original White House solar panels, from their installation in 1979 to their afterlife across the globe. We also dive into the latest clean energy developments in the Lightning Round, including: Robotaxis rolling out from Uber and Lyft. BYD's record-breaking growth in EV sales. The IEA's promising outlook on next-generation geothermal technologies. Germany's renewables hitting 125% of electricity demand on New Year's Day. Join us as we kick off the year with exciting stories from the world of clean energy and a tribute to a true pioneer. Bonus Content for Patreon Supporters: A deep dive into 2025's clean energy predictions, challenges, and upcoming EVs. Support us on Patreon to access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/members. Donate to Support the Show: Help keep the show running! Donate via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE. The Lightning Round: Stick around as we wrap up with quick-fire updates on cutting-edge clean energy news and trends! cleanenergyshow@gmail.com Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.

We took examples from the last 100 episodes and built a clear, 5 step path to finding product market fit:1.Before Startup Mode, There's Research Mode —> Become an expert to find problems worth solving. 2.Only the Insanely Focused Survive —> Focus all your resources to do more with less. 3.You have to be in the market to win the market —> Use niche markets to discover unique insights. 4.Forget Growth. Find Value. —> Optimize for value delivery and growth will follow. 5.Pivot Harder, Faster —> As soon as you realize you're not solving a #1 problem, pivot.Why you should listen:Why creating value by solving problems is the core of startups.Startups must avoid perfectionism and embrace learning.Research mode involves deeply understanding customer needs.Insane focus and hustle are essential for early-stage success.Validation comes from engaging with the market directly.Why growth should be a byproduct of delivering value.Keywordsstartups, product market fit, entrepreneurship, research mode, focus, hustle, validation, customer experience, growth, business strategy, Wattpad, user-generated content, agility, iteration, product market fit, startup growth, pivots, entrepreneurship, value creation, founder storiesTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:47) Who is Chris Saad?(00:02:30) Pablo's Story(00:05:53) The Core to Early Stage is PMF(00:09:07) Step 1: Research Mode(00:16:44) Step 2: Only the Insanely Focused Survive(00:23:46) Step 3: Be in the Market to Win the Market(00:32:57) Step 4: Forget Growth, Find Value(00:37:59) Step 5: Pivot Harder and Faster(00:45:45) RecapSend me a message to let me know what you think!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Báez about how to inspire employees, build engagement, and drive real results. Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses. In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and selling high-end offers. During that time, he was also invited to speak about leadership and personal branding at business schools across the country including Stanford, UC Berkeley and Bard. Today Luis is a published author through the internationally-recognized Madecraft organization, which includes an incredibly popular LinkedIn Learning course on personalized sales that has been taken by over 20K people to date. When it comes to podcasts, Luis has absolutely brought the beard & baritone to popular podcasts including ¿Quién Tú Eres?, The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall, Brand Master Flash and The Heather Sager Show among others. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Shoot us a Text.As all the announcements from CES roll in, we've got Steve Greenfield back again to break it all down. We cover the details of Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela, plus talk about how Uber and Lyft are moving towards autonomy and how 25% of cars sold in 2025 will be EV.News out of CES yesterday: Sony Honda Mobility is the latest brand to bypass dealership networks to sell its first electric sedan. The Afeela 1 will be sold exclusively online, allowing customers to handle everything from reservations to purchases through the brand's website.The EV, priced at $89,000 for the Origin trim and $102,900 for the Signature trim, includes cutting-edge features like 40 sensors, AI integration, and Qualcomm's advanced semiconductor tech.California will be the launch market, with reservations open now. Afeela Studios in Torrance and Fremont will offer test drives and serve as delivery hubs, providing Northern and Southern California customers a physical interaction point.The vehicles will be assembled at a Honda factory in Ohio, leveraging Honda's established manufacturing expertise.Owners can get service through Crash Champions, a nationwide network of collision repair centers, ensuring comprehensive support across 650 locations in 38 states.Uber and Lyft are embracing the driverless future by adapting their platforms and infrastructure to integrate autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and May Mobility.Uber and Lyft apps will include some rider controls for driverless taxis, including adjusting car temperature, honking horns, and opening trunks remotely.Both companies are converting locations into depots equipped with chargers, high-speed internet, and facilities to maintain lidar, cameras, and other tech critical for autonomous vehicles.Uber will offer Waymo rides in Austin and Atlanta, while Lyft plans to deploy May Mobility's autonomous taxis in Atlanta. Both aim to capitalize on partnerships with established robotaxi providers.Riders are warming up to driverless taxis, with Waymo seeing rapid adoption in San Francisco. Lyft CEO David Risher says these vehicles are expanding the ride-hailing market by attracting curious users.The year 2025 is set to mark a turning point for electric vehicles, as they transition from niche products to mainstream choices, driven by improving affordability, expanded options, and growing consumer adoption.One in four vehicles sold in 2025 is projected to be electrified, with pure EVs making up 10% of new car sales, an increase from 7.5% in 2024.Fifteen new EV models will launch this year, offering a wide range of options.Declining auto loan rates, better credit availability, and manufacturer incentives are expected to boost EV affordability, empowering more buyers.Sales of used EVs are forecast to hit 20.1 million units, the highest since 2021, thanks to advancements in battery technology that improve range and reliability.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email