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Lachard and Vator discuss Training Camp Day 3. Can Jabari Smith be a 40 percent 3-point shooter and Amen Thompson breakout season.

Lachard and Vator discuss: Why moving back is the best option for the Rockets Is there a player in the draft who is a now brainer at 3 Would you sign either Alperen Sengun or Jalen Green to an extension this offseason?

Lachard and Vator or joined by Brad and WIll from the Brad and Will show! We discuss: Rockets 11th straight win Jalen Green taking over the game Can the Rockets catch the Warriors?

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets huge win over the Cavaliers. Also discuss if the Rockets can shock the world and make the playoffs

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets big win over the Suns and Jalen Green back to back 30 point games

Lachard Binkley and Vator give their first half grades. Who passed and who failed for the Rockets so far this season?

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss: Rockets win over Raptors Cam and Amen career nights Steven Adams trade Rockets trade rumors

Lachard and Vator discuss: Rockets historic comeback coming up short Is Fred VanVleet playing too many minutes Are the Rockets more like their current .500 play, or can they get back to early-season success? Can Alperen Sengun still make the All-Star Team?

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss Sengun career night, rookies stepping up and why its too soon to give up on Jalen Green. We also give a preview of the Rockets rematch with the Boston Celtics Sunday night at the Toyota Center.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss. Dillon Brooks revenge, Rockets big comeback win and is it time to start worrying about Jalen Green.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets first road win, Alperen Sengun outplaying Nikola Jokic, Ament Thompson's return to the Rockets, and a preview of Rockets and Spurs.

Lachard Binkey and Vator break down the Rockets five game winning streak. Alperen Sengun defense, yes defense is a main reason why

Berättelsen om den kontroversielle miljardären som tagit sig från en olycklig uppväxt i Sydafrika till tech-kung i Silicon Valley. Nu drömmer han om att ta mänskligheten till Mars. Nya avsnitt från P3 ID hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. Elon Musk vill bygga en stad på Mars. Han dejtar filmstjärnor och popartister. Han har fått människor att associera elbilar med snabbhet och lyx. Han har kallats för verklighetens Ironman – och vill inom en snar framtid operera in chip i människors hjärnor.I första avsnittet om Elon Musk möter vi en av vår tids mest våghalsiga och ifrågasatta entreprenörer. Från en olycklig barndom i Sydafrika till 90-talets internetboom i Silicon Valley. Från misslyckade raketuppskjutningar till ikonstatus – och ett offentligt sammanbrott i media.Det här avsnittet publicerades första gången i mars 2020, det här är en uppdaterad version från november 2023.Del 2 om Elon Musk finns att lyssna på i Sveriges Radio Play.Programledare & redaktör: Vendela Lundberg Avsnittsförfattare & reporter: Axel WinqvistProducent: Mathilda von Essen Exekutiv Producent: Ulla SvenssonTekniker: Fredrik NilssonLjudklippen i dokumentären är hämtade från: Fox, ABC News, CNN, Space X, MTV, 60 Minutes, Associated Press, CBS, Saturday Night Live i NBC, CNBC, SXSW Conference, The Terminator, Bloomberg News, Now you Know, Dokumentären Revenge of the Electric Car av Chris Paine, NBC, Vator och The late show with Stephen Colbert.Biografin Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX och jakten på en fantastisk framtid av Ashlee Vance har varit särskilt hjälpsam under arbetet.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss the Rockets collapse late vs. the Spurs. Any reason to worry about Jabri? Who is the Rockets closer?

Lachard Binkley and Vator break down the Rockets, encouraging early season play. If Cam can crack the rotation sooner rather than later and preview the Rockets two game vs the Spurs next week.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss who stood out a training camp. How Sengun can unlock his offense and take it to the next level and what Jalen Green playing off ball more would look like.

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by Craig Ackerman to talk:Rockets offseason movesSummer LeagueExpectations next seasonSome of Craigs' best calls

Lachard BInkley and Vator or joined by Fox 26 longtime Houston sports broadcaster Nate Griffin to discuss. Houston Rockets finally ready to win, we reminisce about the championship years, how Ime Udoka will change the culture of the team Follow us on Twitter: @RocketFuelPod: @BinkleyHoops @Vator_H_Town Apple

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss.Jabari Smith calling game, Tari Eason doing Tari Eason-type things, Amen Thompson's spectacular debut, and much more!

Lachard Binkley and Vator continue the celebration of last night's Houston Rockets draft. Also, we discuss Rafael Stone's press conference, where he talks about Cam's health and how close they came to making a trade.

Fred Davis is in for Paul today and talks all things submarine, Astros and Rockets. Then H-Town Vator joins the show to look ahead to the Rockets' draft and free agency. 

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by one of the best NBA draft scouts in the business Rafael Barlowe. We discuss the Houston Rockets draft, why he wouldn't trade Alperen Sengun for Zion Willamson, the Thompson twins, why he is so high on Brandon Miller and a lot more!

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by NBA and WNBA writer Mark Schindler to discuss Rockets draft, the potential of Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson, Rockets free agency and the NBA playoffs.

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by The Athletics Tobias Bass to discuss the Houston Rockets draft. If he would trade the pick, who could be available at 20, what is the perception of the Rockets around the league, and if it makes sense to bring back Harden.

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by Brandon Scott of Sports Radio 610 to discuss:Under the radar free agents, should the Rockets consider trading their pick if it falls beyond a top 3 pick and the NBA playoffs.

Lachard Binkley and Vator bring you episode 28 of the Rocket Fuel Podcast. They discuss if bringing James Harden back on a long-term deal makes sense for the Rockets

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Pros and cons of hiring Nick NurseIf Nick Nurse wants to wait should the Rockets also wait?Who the Rockets absolutely should not hireOur top 3 candidates

Lachad Binkley and Vator discuss:Reports have Coach Silas out after 3 seasonsWhat went wrong for SilasWho should the Rockets interview for the open head coaching position

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Jabari hits the biggest shot of his careerCoach Silas has been making all the right decisions the last 3 gamesJalen Green game continues to improve KJ Martin continued excellent playCan the Rockets extend their winning streak

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets collapse late vs. the BullsJabari Smith is playing the best basketball of his careerTari Eason's shooting has been the surprise of the seasonJabari's confidence and him feeling disrespected

Lachard Binkley and Vator or joined by Frank (ftank58) from the Chop Shop to discuss:Rockets vs. WarriorsRafael Stone's recent interviewWhat exactly is the Rockets plan?Would James Harden provide the right veteran leadershipThe national media perception of the Rockets

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss: Eric Gordon is heading to the Clippers Did the Rockets get enough back for EG, and what grade would you give them What grade do you give the Rockets in their trade with the Hawks? Who starts now that EG is no longer on the roster?Did the refs rob the Rockets in their loss to the Kings?

Tonight's episode Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss: Does a John Collins trade make any sense? What is better, a 10 % chance EG gets you Harden or a 1st round pickKJ Martin Jr trade?

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss: Would a paring of Sengun and Wembenyama work together in the starting lineup Who is the Rockets best player currently Are people already bailing on Jalen Green?

Dave from Clutch Fans and Vator joins Lachard Binkley to discuss:Grades for the Rockets rebuild, which include grades forRafael StoneCoach SilasJalen GreenKevin Porter Jr.Alperen SengunJabari SmithAlso, discuss the Rockets latest roster move sending Ty Ty down to the Vipers

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:James Harden considering a return to Houston The pros and cons of a Harden return Under what scenario would you not want him back How could he help the Rockets development What would keep him in Philadelphia after this season

Host Lachard Binkley is joined by Vator to discuss the following:Rockets fallen to the Heat 111-108How the Rockets were playing 8 on 4Jabari Smith continued improvmentTy Ty Washington first meaningful minutesRockets still trying to figure out how to use Sengun

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets turn disrespect into a winJabari getting better every gameKJ showing why he should be a starterJalen Green making 30 point games look easy

Rockets fall to the Warriors 127-120.Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Jabari and Tari having breakout gamesJalen Green struggles for a second straight gameKPJ goes toe to toe with Steph CurryAlperen Sengun having a rough night

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets knock off the Mavs 101-92The Rockets recorded the most blocks in the franchise last 38 yearsUsman Garuba shows he needs a permanent spot in the rotationJabari does a little bit of everything

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets come up short in comeback attemptJalen Green goes nuclear in the 3rd, but the Rockets forget about him in the 4thRockets still have a lot of work to do but they are better than they were last yearThe "Goon Squad" is making an impact

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets big win over the MagicJalen Green showing every offensive weapon in his arsenalTari Eason continues to prove why he needs minutesKJ Martin showing why he may be the best small forward on the team right now Why it's not time to worry about Jabari Smith

In recent years the once dominant social media platform has been hit by problem after problem. Fewer people use it, and revenues and profits are down. So just what has taken a bite out of Mark Zuckerberg's empire?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Danny Fortson, West Coast Correspondent, The Sunday Times.Host: Jenny Kleeman. Clips: CNBC, Vator, NBC News, Queen City News, CBS News, France 24, Spotify, Comedy Central, Meta, Sky News, ITV News, CNN, Yahoo Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Rockets v BlazersRockets still not being a good fast-breaking teamDefense still being a huge issueLack of effort in the first half

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Do the Rockets have an offensive scheme?Rockets vs. Jazz game recapThe Rocket's insane schedule to start the yearPlus a lot more

Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss: The first two games of the season Did the Rockets make the right decision on Sengun? Jalen Green is WAY ahead of schedule. How the Rockets are exactly where they should be at this point of the rebuild

Co-Host Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:How Tari Easonis too good to be ignoredJalen Green's scoring is coming easyKJ Martin comes out and sets the toneHow the Rocket's defense has been a welcome surpriseThe underwhelming backup point guard battle

Co-Host Lachard Binkley and Vator discuss:Jabari silencing critics for at least one nightTari Eason always being in the right spotBruno Fernando bringing something to the Rockets they have sorely missedWhat we expect to happen in Friday preseason game 2

Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) and Will (@BiasedHouston) are joined by native Houstonian, Vator (@Vator_H_Town) to discuss: The Houston Texans loss to the Chicago Bears Expectations for the Rockets and the Rockets young core this season Which Rocket is going to take the biggest leap this season Realistic KJ Martin trade returns Dream targets for the Rockets rebuild Garrison Mathews rotation minutes The Rocket's identity this season Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/bradeauxandwill Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Bradeaux & Will Show Follow Bradeaux & Will on Twitter (@bradeauxandwill) and Instagram (@bradeauxandwill) for all things Houston hoops If your business wants to advertise with Bradeaux & Will, email bradeauxandwill@gmail.com ~~~

Description: Chronic physical illness can lead to depression and anxiety, resulting in a mental health crisis which can further jeopardize a patient's health. The Heart of Innovation hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips are joined by The Way To My Heart's Nurse Practitioner Kay Smith, legendary business and financial reporter Bambi Francisco (Founder and CEO of Vator.TV), and Revitalist (Mental wellness treatment center chain in six states including Tennessee and Kentucky) CEO Kathryn Walker to talk about the problem and innovative solutions to improve mental health in patients with chronic physical ailments. Today's show kicked off with a couple inspirational quotes by Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the impact she's had on the world during her reign: “Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed, or colour.” “When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.” Queen passed away this past week of what may have been a massive stroke, although upon publish of this article, cause of death had not been released to the public. Dr. Phillips commented on the prevalence of strokes in the elderly, and the importance of getting checked annually for one common cause, which is atrial fibrillation, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can lead to blood clots. Now that the COVID-19 lockdown has lifted and hospital facilities are starting to operate again at a normal rate, it's important for everyone to C.H.A.T. with their doctor about vascular health, which means to ask their physician to check their Carotids, Heart, Abdomen (Aneurysm), and Toes (arteries and veins). The discussion on vascular health backed into the topic of the day, which is mental health and chronic physical illness. Bambi Francisco runs a content distribution network, Vator.TV, which includes regular salons on mental health. Her next event, “Future of Behavioral and Mental Health is October 26th where topics will include “Reinventing the doctor's role”, “Future of Clinics”, “Lifestyle” and more. The premise for the event as well as how she began her discussion on mental health, is that for at least a decade, about one out of five Americans suffered from some sort of mental disorder. In the case of depression, it's become almost an epidemic rom being a rare condition 50 years ago. Critics have argued the rise has a lot to do with pathologizing normal psychic and somatic behavior, meaning society's idea of normal often means never feeling sad or hopeless. Covid and policies around the lockdown that kept kids out of schools has contributed to the elevated levels of mental stress. But it's also weighed heavily on those with chronic illnesses. Kathryn Walker, CEO of Revitalist, who's also an ICU Nurse explains why chronic physical illnesses can impact mental well-being and how psychedelics such as ketamine are becoming more accepted as mainstream treatment. Nurse Practitioner Kay also discusses the importance o Virtual Reality in the treatment of mental health issues and Bambi Francisco highlights the rise in faith-based technologies to improve mental well-being. Diane, a patient with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.), which is a chronic circulation issue, talks about the impact of P.A.D. on her mental state and how finding the right vascular specialist who uses advanced minimally invasive tools and techniques can make all the difference in the world in not only providing pain relief, but also restoring hope, her mental state, as well as her love life.

It's out 100th episode!!!! This week we're talking about another scene from the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Specifically the ending scene in the Wonka-vator. We discuss how to break through, get unstuck, and the importance of partnering with the right people! Follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/AAPwithTravisCrutcher To schedule a complimentary coaching session please visit: TravisCrutcher.com To get your fitness on with Jess visit: Teamhopelifters.com #veteran #breakthrough #resilience #traviscrutcher #jessecrutcher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/above-average/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/above-average/support

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New Year. Same bullshit. Join Avier as she covers Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Inauguration, Danileigh "Yellow Bone" song, The NFL & domestic violence, and the mysterious infamous Met Gala brawl. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stfuandlisten/message

The second and final part to Untitled Dice Game does Christmas!E. Vator has always been on Santa's naughty list. Now she has the power—and tactical-assault animals—to exact her revenge. Will elves Brandybutter Twinklesparkles, Jean-Pierre Laurent, Ninja Winniewinter, Elfon T. Shelf and Rainbow Twinkletoes be able to show E the true meaning of Christmas or will the fat man finally pay?Warning: This episode contains fictional use of fictional substances, high pitched elven voices and way too many Christmas songs. Chris, Dora, Mike, Ollie, Rosi and Sero play the free one page RPG, All Outta Peppermint. For more info, including a free Monster of the Week mystery, check out our website: https://untitleddicegame.com

Medicine Ball S2E23 "Motor"vator" Many people wouldn't want to be the person responsible to uplift others, or speak positivity into them. It can be a tedious job that attracts people to you constantly in a multitude of ways. However, others live for this opportunity which is actually a blessing. Think about it the chance to inspire excellence in some one . Mj, Brett Favre, Mother Teresa, Jane of the Arc, Jesus christ most will agree that these are great motivators. In this episode we talk about things that make a good motivator, point out some qualities in Phil Jackson and Vince Lombardi. I will also give you some key characteristics of motivators and even if you don't want to motivate others. These things will show you how you can take some small steps to keep yourself motivated. PLEASE.......LIKE...SUBSCRIBE....AND SHARE THIS PODCAST Follow Me on #Instagram and #Twitter @medicineballls3 and @therealls3 FOR WEBSITE CLICK----->

Healthcare Direkt är programmet där vi pratar om veckans händelser inom life science. I veckans specialavsnitt tittar vi närmare på fenomenet uppdragsanalyser och granskar Vator Securities. Under de senaste åren har antalet listade och börsnoterade bolag ökat markant. Flera av dessa nya, oftast mindre bolag saknar analystäckning. Uppdragsanalyserna kan då bidra till att täcka detta tomrum samt även visa upp bolagen, vilket blir allt svårare när alla bolag vill synas och sticka ut från mängden. En känd problematik med uppdragsanalyser är den jävssituation som uppstår vid betalningen av analysen. Samtidigt som analytikern ska utföra en "oberoende" analys kan analyshuset många gånger vara helt eller delvis beroende av de intäkter som analysen genererar. Det kan i detta läge vara svårt att komma fram till negativa slutsatser i sin uppdragsanalys. Vator Securites har i sina analyser nästan uteslutande kommit fram till rekommendationen outperform med riktvärden långt över rådande aktiekurs. Hälsovårdssektorns utformning med långa ledtider gör att det krävs mycket långa tider för att utvärdera huruvida ett bolag är framgångsrika eller inte. Vi ställer frågan om det går att lita på Vators analyser som i nästan samtliga fall kommer fram till rådet outperform. Dessutom tittar vi närmare på hur Vator jobbar och undersöker hur bolagen som Vator har jobbat med har utvecklats.

Homan Panahi, entreprenör sen barnsben i Iran är grundare och VD av Vator Securities. I Investpodden pratar vi om hur man hittar kreativa genvägar och bygger bolag från ingenting. I ung ålder satte Homan upp pjäser med politiska motiv och blev uttagen att söka till en annan skola, som han senare förstod var någonting helt annat än vad han trodde då. Det och mycket mer, i veckans avsnitt av Investpodden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Homan Panahi, entreprenör sen barnsben i Iran är grundare och VD av Vator Securities. I Investpodden pratar vi om hur man hittar kreativa genvägar och bygger bolag från ingenting. I ung ålder satte Homan upp pjäser med politiska motiv och blev uttagen att söka till en annan skola, som han senare förstod var någonting helt annat än vad han trodde då. Det och mycket mer, i veckans avsnitt av Investpodden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bambi Francisco is a former syndicated columnist and correspondent for Dow Jones MarketWatch. She covered Internet trends and investments across the public and private sectors. Her newsletter subscriber base reached more than 400,000 subscribers. She started her career at MarketWatch in 1999, as Internet editor and morning business anchor for KPIX, a CBS affiliate. At the time, MarketWatch was owned by CBS. In 2001, Bambi was named to the "blue-chip" financial reporting all-star team by The Journal of Financial Reporters, the leading organization for the business news industry. Adweek named her one of the top ten most influential journalists on the Web. She left MarketWatch in April 2007 to manage her internet startup, vator.tv, full-time. Concerns were expressed by management regarding conflicts of interest concerning her ownership of the venture during her employment at MarketWatch. Among the most-interesting articles she wrote at MarketWatch was one on her three-week trek to Nepal. It eloquently illustrated how hiking in the Himalayas was similar to watching the rise and fall of the Internet bubble.

Bambi Francisco is a former syndicated columnist and correspondent for Dow Jones MarketWatch. She covered Internet trends and investments across the public and private sectors. Her newsletter subscriber base reached more than 400,000 subscribers. She started her career at MarketWatch in 1999, as Internet editor and morning business anchor for KPIX, a CBS affiliate. At the time, MarketWatch was owned by CBS. In 2001, Bambi was named to the "blue-chip" financial reporting all-star team by The Journal of Financial Reporters, the leading organization for the business news industry. Adweek named her one of the top ten most influential journalists on the Web. She left MarketWatch in April 2007 to manage her internet startup, vator.tv, full-time. Concerns were expressed by management regarding conflicts of interest concerning her ownership of the venture during her employment at MarketWatch. Among the most-interesting articles she wrote at MarketWatch was one on her three-week trek to Nepal. It eloquently illustrated how hiking in the Himalayas was similar to watching the rise and fall of the Internet bubble.

Audio File:  Download MP3Transcript: An Interview with Bambi Francisco Co-founder and CEO, Vator.tv Date: October 26, 2007 NCWIT Interview with Bambi Francisco BIO: Bambi Francisco is a co-founder and CEO of Vator.tv, the professional network for launching ideas and innovation. Vator.tv is a web platform for anyone, across all industries, at any stage, to share ideas, products, services and businesses with the rest of the world, mainly through video. People use Vator.tv to get their ideas or needs discovered or to find, discover and connect with others in networks of interest. Bambi is a veteran editor, columnist, and correspondent, covering the technology and Internet industries for 15 years. Her newsletters reached 400,000 subscribers interested in her thoughts on Internet trends and investing across public and private companies. She's appeared on Fox News, CNBC, and CBS as a commentator on the Internet. She was also the morning business anchor for KPIX, the CBS San Francisco affiliate. She was a founding producer at CNNfn, where she created business programming including programs on new ideas and innovation. She was named to the "blue-chip" financial reporting all-star team in 2000 by The Journal of Financial Reporters, the business news industry's leading organization. She was also named the top 10 most influential journalists on the Web by Adweek. She blogs at http://www.bambi.blogs.com/. Larry Nelson: This is Larry Nelson for w3w3.com, the community source for unique and valuable resources. We're here today with NCWIT, the National Center for Women and Information Technology. And I must say this is one of the most exciting series that we've been involved with. We have with us Lee Kennedy. She's the co‑founder of Tricalyx. And she's also on the board of directors of NCWIT. This is really an exciting series, so pay attention. Lee Kennedy: Thanks Larry, it's good to be here. Larry: Lee has been doing a wonderful job connecting with a number of people. And, of course, we're also lucky enough to have with us Lucy Sanders, who is the Director and co‑founder of NCWIT. So, welcome. Lucy Sanders: Thank you. Larry: And our special guest today is Bambi Francisco. She is the CEO of Vator.TV. Bambi, welcome to the show. Bambi Francisco: Thanks for having me, Larry. Larry: We are very excited about this. We've all been around your website and seen some fascinating things, as well as some people that we know from earlier times. Bambi: Yes, and it's been really fun watching the site grow. We launched June 6th, and we have over 1,000 innovators and hundreds of new ideas popping up every month. So it's exciting to see that there's just a lot of innovation happening. Not just here in Silicon Valley, because of course there's always tons of innovation happening here, but around the world. So we're seeing a lot of new ideas. Lucy: I think that the genesis for Vator.TV is pretty interesting, and dates back to your days as a columnist and a correspondence for "MarketWatch". Why don't you give us an insight as to how you came up with the idea for Vator.TV? Bambi: At "MarketWatch", I was a columnist and correspondent for publicly traded companies, mostly publicly traded companies. And I had focused on Internet companies, mostly Google and Yahoo!, the big companies. And what I've always tried to bring to my audience of public investors was what was innovating, and who were the innovators. And those were the leading Internet companies. But I started looking at a lot of the emerging companies, because they seem to be really innovating around the fringes. And they were the ones who would come up with disruptive technologies, which would inevitably change the landscape for a lot of these public companies. So I started writing a lot about startups. And before I knew it, I had people pitching me, from the public company sector, to the private company sector. And I just really didn't have enough bandwidth to learn about all of them, and write about all them. And so I created a utility for me, which was basically a repository, a place where the companies pitching me could create their pitches and videos. And what I wanted to do was at least showcase them. If I didn't have enough time to learn about them, I wanted other people to at least learn about them, in the event that they found them to be interesting. And I used it to rediscover new ideas. And also to just give exposure to the other ideas that I would invariably overlook. And so I created this little tiny platform and showed it to a friend of mine, Peter Teals, who said, "Wow, I think I could use this for investing as well." Because, again, I was trying to find the top companies to write about and he thought maybe we could use this utility as a way to vet companies that he would invest in. And so that's sort of the early days of Vator.TV, which at that point was called MyElevatorPitch.TV for lack of a better name at the time. Lucy: Well, Vator, I read, is short for "innovator" and "elevator". Bambi: Exactly, it was for "Elevator Pitch" initially, and pretty soon we realized (my partner and I‑‑Roland Vogl also helped found the company) and the two of us brainstormed on this idea. And he said, "We also stand for innovator." And I said, "Yeah, well, we are looking for innovators to give their elevator pitch." And so "Vator" sort of was a shared, obviously, part of both those words. And so we thought, well, we couldn't really stay with MyElevatorPitch.TV. So we shortened it to Vator.TV. Lee: I think the names of companies are just so interesting. Remember Mebo? Where they came up with that name? In the California Pizza Kitchen? So we want to know where did you get the name Vator. Were you in the California Pizza Kitchen? Bambi: Yes, well, Vator came from MyElevatorPitch.TV. And again it was just too long, and we wanted to shorten it. So Vator, actually, was taken by another company, a Finnish speedboat company. And so we thought, well, you know it's in Finland and so there was really no copyright problems there. So we just took the name Vator. And we actually now are named as Vator, Inc. We have the name here in the US. Lee: Well, so from columnist and correspondent to CEO and co‑founder of a high tech company, how did you decide to get into technology? And what technologies do you see on the horizon as being particularly important? Bambi: Well, I got into technology as a producer as CNN FM. And I started following a lot of initial public offerings. I launched and created a show called capital ideas, which was to look at new emerging companies that were at least ready to go public. So they weren't conceptual ideas. These were companies that were already in the pipeline to go public. And in ‘96, there were a number of companies we know today, including Yahoo!, Lycos, Excite. They were going public. And in ‘97, Amazon went public. So I really started following Internet companies around that time. So that was more than a decade ago. As far as technologies I think that are cool, I do have an I‑Phone. I think that's kind of cool. And we use Skype at work. I think widgets, the new widgets that are proliferating on the web where you can have your own personal store wherever you are, or where you could just create your own marketing and research materials through a widget. I like those widgets, any type of services or products with a widget component. I love Artifice. I think that's been a great technology. I do like the new services that enable people to create and share their content. And especially in my area, the video uploading companies. And Vator, of course, allows you to do that. But, of course you know the YouTubes, and a number of others and two dozen others, that really let people kind of mash up whether it's their video or audio or websites, and really create something special, and just share it with the world. Those get me really excited. Lee: There is. There is such neat technology on the web. It seems like every day there's a new widget that comes out. Bambi: The other kind of new services out there that I think are really interesting that I have started seeing on the horizon are really the ones that try to aggravate the influencers. Lucy: Hmm. Bambi: You know we've seen it 10 years ago where you had all this information and you had the early pioneers organizing the information and directories, then Google coming on about seven years ago and really helping you to just search or whatever it is that you want. Now with billions and billions of pages I think there is all this crop ‑ and probably in the last two years ‑ of companies that are really trying to mine the data for or mine all the content or helping people make decisions about which movie they should watch or which products they should buy. For instance, Aggregate Knowledge is a great company that does that where it aggregates behavior and offers up a recommendation or recommended item. Wise is another company that goes out and aggregates all of these consumers' opinions and reviews and comes up with a rating system that shows you which item may be best for you. So there are a number of companies that are really just trying to help you make a better decision and aggregate all that information, which I think is fairly new. Lucy: Bambi, talking about all these startups and entrepreneurs and innovation and elevator pitches and IPOs, early in your career you were covering all this. What made you decide to make the leap to become an entrepreneur yourself? We would love to hear what it is about being an entrepreneur that makes you tick. Bambi: As I said earlier in the interview with regards to how this came to be, I really created a utility for myself. I realized that it was turning into something that was of value to others, namely my initial investors. So that's the reason why I decided to put all my eggs in one basket and leave journalism and start focusing on building a product. Now that I have left, in the last six months one of the things that really makes me happy with my site is really hearing anecdotes from the users ‑ I don't call them customers ‑ when they either make a connection, whether they found an investor, whether they have gotten some exposure through Vader. So I guess you could say it is happy customers that really make me excited that I'm creating a product that's useful. So for myself, I think it's the opportunity to be creative and also to build a better mousetrap or a nice alternative to the way we innovate today. That really is just bringing people together and having their ideas showcased and either inspiring or motivating others to innovate, or helping the innovators on the site really connect with other people who can either partner with them or be employed by them or help distribute their products, or even be a source of funding for them. Larry: Let me ask you a two‑part question here Bambi. Were there some people along the way that helped support career path? And as you got into things, did you acquire or have any mentors? Bambi: I guess when I think about mentors, I definitely think about the people who really helped in the formation of my career as a journalist. That's really what I have been for the greater part of my professional career. So I'll start with my former boss at CNN. That's Lou Dobbs, because I worked there for six years at CNN. He really inspired me to really look hard at news and really be somewhat critical and really how to spot news or even how to create news. At CNN I also learned how to write. So it was really through a lot of his guidance and just his news judgment and how he delivered the news. I worked really closely with him. So I think he is one. Then I worked at MarketWatch for eight years. So I would say Larry Kramer, who was the founder of MarketWatch ‑ he also hired me after a three hour dinner. Then him, as well as Tom Calandra and David Callaway, Tom Calandra and Dave being both executive editors at MarketWatch. They really supported me and they really encouraged me to go out there and be very innovative when it came to how you package news. At the time that I started at MarketWatch in 2000, a lot of this convergence of news, whether it is radio, television, print and online was all coming together. They really encouraged me to try to use all those mediums and package them in a way that somebody could read my story, watch me deliver the story, hear me on radio and see it in print. They gave me a lot of freedom to be creative. So they gave me guidance, but they also gave me a lot of freedom. So I would say those really are my bosses. Unfortunately there are no women as far as mentors, but they were just the ones who just kind of shaped me. I guess one last person as far as a mentor would be Peter [Teal]. He is my early investor and he is also a great friend. One of the reasons I like Peter is because I like his management style. He is really fair, really generous. As is, by the way my boss Larry Kramer. He allows people to do what they do best. Actually back to Peter ‑ Peter is also very generous with money. So in terms of the capital formation of the company, Peter definitely guided me in terms of what's best for all my employees and me and investors. He's just a good manager. So I look to him a lot. Lucy: Well, sometimes when people talk about mentors, the rule of thumb is they can't be your boss. But I totally disagree with that. I think that your story is another piece of evidence of that. I think bosses can be just great mentors. They are certainly in a position where they can help you in your career and tell you and encourage you around things you are doing well, but also help you through some of the challenges that you have. That gets us to our next question, the toughest thing that you have ever had to do in your career. Bambi: I think the toughest thing that I had to do in my career was back in April, when I had to break away from my roots as a journalist and leave a really comfortable and well established job and leave the people and my mentors, who were at the time David Callaway and focus on something that really was still a concept. So breaking away from a company that I had been with for eight years is tough. I think it's tough for many entrepreneurs with whom I have spoken when I have asked them. Oh, you know, they started it when they were working as an employee. I think that everybody finds it really, really tough to take the leap. So I would say that, at least at this point in my career, that was the biggest and toughest decision so far. Lucy: That's surely understandable. Lucy: Yes, it's definitely tough leaving something that you're really good at and comfortable. And doing something brand new with lots of risk. Bambi: You know, I do have some female role models who I feel have really shaped my character, my professional character. Maybe they've not formed my career, but they've shaped who I want to be. Lucy: And who would they be? Bambi: Well, as a writer, I've always looked up to Peggy Newman. She's this conservative columnist. She'd worked for the "Wall Street Journal". She was also a former Reagan speechwriter. I like her because she's very insightful and thoughtful. But she's not snarky. And she really just offers very constructive criticism. And she's a bit maternal in her writing. But I like her gentleness. And she's also a great writer. And a couple of other people who I think are great writers that are able to take very esoteric messages, distill them down, and really reach out, and have an influence on a lot of people ‑ and one would be C.S. Lewis. And he's an author and Oxford scholar. I've always loved his books. He writes children's books, and he writes other books as well. But he has a great way with words. And Milton Freedman who is an economist I've written about, saying that he's an economic entrepreneur, because I think he's really a very much independent thinker. But if you read his stuff, and if you've ever interviewed him, he can take esoteric topics and really help you understand them. And so I think that's a gift. And then one last person, and I'm sure a lot of people will actually mention her (or these two), Madonna and The Rolling Stones. And one of the reasons why I like them is because they really know how to reinvent themselves and make themselves relevant. Lee: That's a really good point. Larry: That's interesting. Lucy: Well, so if we switch gears, we've just been talking about people that have influenced you or have given you advice along the way. What advice would you give if you had some young people sitting here? What advice about entrepreneurship and what might help them along the way? Bambi: I'd say one: do something that you truly love and build a really useful product. And the rewards will follow. I'd also say to trust your instincts, or trust your gut. And typically you end up finding yourself in among advisors and just people along the way. And everyone has their opinion. And I think this is mostly like a Steve Jobs thing. He definitely trusts his instinct. And so sometimes you can get really lost, because you're trying to form a consensus. But at the end of the day, it also loses everybody else. And you really need to provide direction. So I think trusting your instinct is a good one. Think along the lines of Andy Grove's, "be paranoid". I would say, "Don't leave any stone unturned." And that means, if there is something out there, I would definitely try to uncover what it is. If you feel like that they might be competitor, try to get as much information as you can. And maybe try to work with them. Or, actually, really try to work with them. And then, finally, I would say that I've learned a lot as an entrepreneur, and I think this is what I've spotted in other entrepreneurs as well, who do a good job leading, is that in order to lead, you really have to serve. And so I like to be able to do everything that I ask all my team members to do. And at the very least, is to be able to show them how to do it. So, it's to delegate it. But I think it's also good to be able to do everything that you ask other people to do. Larry: Well, it's certainly sounds like you do a lot in your 36‑hour day. So I have to ask the question, how do you bring balance to your personal and your professional lives? Bambi: Can I get back to you on that? No. Lucy: Still working on that, huh? Larry: We've got a class on procrastination. Bambi: I've perfected bringing imbalance to my personal and professional lives. No. I am still working on that. This is all pretty new to me. But I say the one thing that I try to do is really stay healthy; because one thing that I've realized is that you need energy. You need energy to sit down with each one of your team members, and go out there and share your story, and do your work. So if I don't try to eat well, or try to get my run in, or bike ride in, or do some things that keeps me healthy then I'm not a service to anybody in my personal or my professional life. Lee: And that's really important that personal health and taking time to take care of yourself. That's a theme we've heard, I think, through a lot of these interviews as being something very important to people who are very busy and passionate about what they're doing. We always want to ask people what what's next for them in these interviews, and I think that we know in some ways what's next for you. You've got a brand new company. You're going to put a lot of love and time into making that company successful. But what is next for you? What are your hopes and dreams for Vator.TV? Where do you see it going? Bambi: Well, I want to make some entrepreneurs successful. So I'm going to see this through over the next several years to make sure that we create the tools to enable them to connect with one another. And hopefully make it easier for them to really build upon their ideas and collaborate around their ideas online. I would hope that we could make connections that I'm already seeing with people who are from around the world (about 40 percent of our pitches for our innovators are from outside the US). And many from the Midwest and all these places that just don't have the access to investors or financial advisors or anyone who really knows what the value of an idea is. And so I hope to make those connections, or help people make those connections. And I hope to get a lot of female entrepreneurs out there. Lee: Yea! Bambi: Yeah, and hopefully they'll make themselves known by going onto Vator, and putting their pitch up, and contacting me or other people at Vator, so that we can help them and work with them. The nice thing is that people do connect with me once they are on the site. And it's really fun learning some of the obstacles that they go through, and how to help them. For instance, I think naturally we attract a lot of new media companies. And so we're, in the next month or so, launching another contest. And this one is going to be highlighting new media companies. And so that's one way that I hope to help them get some exposure. Lee: I think that Vator.TV is a great concept. And it's going to give people a way to make their ideas visible who heretofore really haven't had a platform or known how to do it. I did want to tell you I spent some time in your FAQ section on the site. And maybe this is a great way to end the interview, because I thought that the FAQ section was some of the best advice for entrepreneurs that I had seen. So, for example, a question like this: "What makes a compelling idea, or business, or productive video pitch for Vator.TV?" That's a great FAQ, right, for Vator.TV, isn't it? No more than three minutes, be original, demonstrate your value proposition, make it fun and entertaining, explain the market size, tell us what keeps you up at night, and I guess some of the best advice I've heard yet for entrepreneurs. Larry: Excellent. I love it. Lee: So, Bambi thanks very much for spending time with us. We really appreciate it, and wish you the best of luck with your new endeavor. We'll be paying close attention to you, and wish very much for your success. Bambi: Thank you so much for having me. Lee: And I want to remind listeners where they can find these podcasts. They can find them at w3w3.com and also NCWIT.org. So thanks very much everybody! Series: Entrepreneurial HeroesInterviewee: Bambi FranciscoInterview Summary: As a journalist, Bambi Francisco has always loved being at the intersection of innovation, information, technology, and media. Release Date: October 26, 2007Interview Subject: Bambi FranciscoInterviewer(s): Lucy Sanders, Larry Nelson, Lee KennedyDuration: 22:05

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