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All hail the porcelain gods! In this episode, Mark and Dan discuss Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #4. This issue was written by Joe Kelly. The cover features artwork by Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia. The interior pages feature artwork by Pepe Larraz, colors by Marte Gracia, and, of course, letters by VC's Joe Caramagna. This […] The post The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 7) #4 – REVIEW appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk.

Welcome back to another episode of Tank Talks! This week, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo dive deep into the economic and innovation headlines shaping Canada's future, from the shocking collapse in domestic VC funding to Bell's billion-dollar bet on AI infrastructure, and Mark Carney's latest power move that might just redefine Canadian politics.* Is Canada's startup ecosystem on life support?* What Bell's AI supercluster plan means for data sovereignty and why it might be too small, too late.* Mark Carney's political chess game: A shift to the economic right?* Jim Balsillie's warning about crypto, open banking, and the end of Canadian monetary independence.This is one episode where politics, venture capital, and emerging tech collide. Let's dive in.Vancouver's Web Summit Debut: A Promising Start, But Room to Grow (00:00:42)Matt shares his experience from Web Summit Vancouver, highlighting a surprisingly dense tech scene and global founders living in B.C., but the event suffered from a lack of promotion and branding blunders.John's take: Good signs of energy on the West Coast, but Vancouver still needs to establish itself as a recurring VC destination.Canada's VC Crisis: A System on the Brink (00:04:30)BDC and CVCA reports reveal domestic early-stage VC activity has plummeted to a five-year low. U.S. capital, once Canada's cushion, is drying up too.John's take: The system is at a critical point. Without a strong local VC backbone, Canada risks losing its tech future. The warning signs are clear and urgent.Risk-Off Era: Are VCs Getting Too Cautious? (00:08:14)Fundraising is down, LPs are nervous, and timelines are stretching. Despite great founders, Canadian VCs are playing defense, not offense.John's take: It's fear, not fundamentals. This is the exact moment when bold investing should happen. But anxiety from capital pools is paralyzing the ecosystem.Bell's AI Supercluster Gamble: Bold or Too Small? (00:12:40)Bell Canada plans six new AI data centers, but can they compete with the U.S.'s Stargate megaproject?John's take: We're betting small while others bet global. Sovereignty is good, but if we're not exporting Canadian tech to the world, we're falling behind.Jim Balsillie's Crypto Challenge: Canada Must Move or Be Left Behind (00:16:08)Balsillie urges the government to adopt open banking and stablecoins now or risk being sidelined in the new global financial order.John's take: Canada was ahead in crypto once. If we don't act now, we'll lose our influence over the next generation of monetary infrastructure.Mark Carney's First Power Move: Is the Economic Right Back in Style? (00:18:51)Carney appoints Marc-André Blanchard, ex-UN ambassador and CDPQ executive, as chief of staff. It's a clear signal he means business.John's take: This is a big-league move. Blanchard's background shows Carney is building a serious, economically focused leadership team.VC Fund Stakes on Sale: Crisis or Opportunity? (00:21:05)LPs like Yale and Harvard are dumping VC fund positions at steep discounts. Secondary market activity is exploding.John's take: It's concerning, but also an opportunity. Discounts of 60%+ could generate strong returns. Still, the pullback from emerging managers could choke off future innovation.If you're a founder, investor, or policymaker, this is essential listening. Canada is at an inflection point, and this episode helps you understand the stakes.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

We sit down with Steve Ballmer, the legendary former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers, for an epic conversation covering his 34 years at Microsoft. Steve listened to our Microsoft episodes and had some thoughts to share — and boy, did he deliver. Steve takes us point-by-point through the original IBM DOS deal that started everything, how he built Microsoft's enterprise business from scratch, and offers his candid reflections on missing mobile and search. We also cover the story behind “developers, developers, developers”, the complexities of his relationship with Bill Gates (including a year where they didn't speak), and why he ultimately decided to step down as CEO. Plus, we learn why Steve has held onto his Microsoft stock through it all — giving him arguably the best investment track record in the world over the last 10 years with his net worth growing from $20B to $130B since leaving. And of course, we couldn't resist also talking about his other passion: the Clippers and Intuit Dome. Hit play and get ready to experience the patented Steve Ballmer energy and fun on full display!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Summer ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsStatsigVercelAnthropicLinks:Join us July 15 at Radio City!More Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We know WWDC might be underwhelming this year, but to what degree? Is Samsung about to pick Perplexity as its horse in the AI race? AI based acquisition and wrapups continue to be the new hotness in VC investing. And how DoorDash has quietly been killing it in the delivery space.Sponsors:AGNTCY.ORGQualiaLife.com/ride and code RIDELinks:Apple Developer Event Will Show It's Still Far From Being an AI Leader (Bloomberg)Samsung Nears Wide-Ranging Deal With Perplexity for AI Features (Bloomberg)Google quietly released an app that lets you download and run AI models locally (TechCrunch)Early AI investor Elad Gil finds his next big bet: AI-powered rollups (TechCrunch)Meta Aims to Fully Automate Ad Creation Using AI (WSJ)DoorDash CEO Tony Xu is taking on the role of industry consolidator in food delivery (CNBC)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"Tout le monde peut être fondateur"Vidéo disponibleJe reçois Marc Laurent, cofondateur de Kerala Ventures, et actuel cofondateur et CEO de Carbonfact : une startup qui permet d'évaluer l'empreinte carbone des produits de l'industrie textile.Ancien investisseur en startup et aujourd'hui (serial) entrepreneurial, Marc me raconte son quotidien d'entrepreneur : naviguer entre ambition, incertitude et quête de sens en transformant l'industrie de la mode.On parle du métier de CEO et le rôle de fondateur, ses débuts à 25 ans en capital-risque chez Kerala Ventures (fonds cofondé avec son ancien boss Antoine Freysz, alors qu'il n'avait que 25 ans), cette frontière floue entre fondateur et dirigeant, son passage au célèbre incubateur Y Combinator, et surtout le saut dans le vide émotionnel qui accompagne l'entrepreneuriat.On parle de confiance, d'itération, d'entourage, et de ce fameux équilibre vie pro/perso si souvent idéalisé.Il nous montre aussi comment Carbonfact va bien au-delà du greenwashing pour aider concrètement les entreprises à mesurer et réduire leur impact environnemental.Bonne écoute !

Záverečná dráma na VC Španielska nijako neohrozila víťazného Oscara Piastriho, ale za ním sa veru diali veci. Incident medzi Verstappenom a Russellom bol poriadne výbušný, hoci na druhý deň samotný Max priznal, že "...emócie a frustrácia viedli k manévru, ktorý nebol správny a nemal sa stať."​Bol 10-sekundový trest adekvátny?​Ako veľmi hrozí Maxovi zákaz štartu v pretekoch?​Prečo zrazu Toto Wolff stratil záujem o Verstappena?​Kde sa vzala rýchlosť Hulkenberga?​Mala nová technická direktíva o flexibilite vôbec zmysel?​Podpísal si Lance Stroll vlastný vyhadzov?​Prijal by Pepa ponuku šoférovať Safety car?Príjemné počúvanie želajú Števo & Pepa :) Technická analýza predných a zadných krídel + známkovanie pilotov nájdeš v extra verzii určenej pre členov EisKing TEAM. Staň sa našim MECHANIKOM s mesačným členstvom za 5 eur/129 korún a získaj prístup ku kompletnému digitálnemu obsahu zo sveta F1. Bonusový debriefing Barcelony nájdeš tu: https://eisking.tv/videa/33d5a456-ef1b-465e-9cdd-1f2a49697610Detské kresby a výtvory nám posielajte do 11.6. na adresu:Formulastore s.r.o. Muškátová 2597/11 Pezinok 90201Slovensko

DEMAIN je reçois Marc Laurent, cofondateur de Kerala Ventures, et actuel cofondateur et CEO de Carbonfact : une startup qui permet d'évaluer l'empreinte carbone des produits de l'industrie textile.Ancien investisseur en startup et aujourd'hui (serial) entrepreneurial, Marc me raconte son quotidien d'entrepreneur : naviguer entre ambition, incertitude et quête de sens dans l'univers exigeant du SaaS qui veut transformer la mode.Dans cet extrait, on parle de ses débuts dans l'entrepreneuriat, notamment avec son fonds d'investissement Kerala Ventures cofondé avec son ancien boss Antoine Freysz, alors qu'il n'avait que 25 ans.On a besoin de vous : abonnez-vous et laissez 5 étoiles svp

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SJ's story is one of resilience and reinvention. After being laid off from a family office private equity role, he leaned into the WSO Academy, ramped up his networking, refined his story, and pivoted into a top consulting role at Alvarez & Marsal. In this interview, SJ shares his non-traditional path from accounting at Brock University to Big 4 to private equity—and how he made his way back in during a tough market. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Fed's preferred inflation measure – PCE – coming in as expected this morning as tariff whiplash continues: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the numbers, along with the latest on the trade front (including a live reaction from Beijing to the President's new claims China's “totally violated” their agreement with the US). Charles Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist arguing: don't watch trade, but the jobs report next week… Hear why. Plus: a look at the Fed's next steps from here according to Former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder.  Also in focus: retail wreckage, as Gap becomes the latest name to slump on big tariff impacts… Top retail analyst Matthew Boss broke down the stocks he'd buy – and avoid – here; Regeneron shares on pace for their worst day since 2011 on new drug trial results; a look at one key part of the VC economy that's coming under pressure due to policy; and more on what's driving Hamptons rental demand to low tides.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Rick Smith (CEO, Axon) joined Logan to share the 30-year journey of building a nearly $50B public company behind the TASER, police body cameras, and now AI-powered tools like Draft One. He talks about taking Axon public in the early 2000s, navigating intense public scrutiny, and evolving from a controversial hardware startup into a software and AI pioneer. Rick also reflects on leadership lessons, regulatory battles, and his long-term mission to make the bullet obsolete. It's a candid and compelling conversation with one of the most unconventional founders in tech. (00:00) Intro (01:31) Axon: Reducing Violence Through Technology (02:12) The Evolution of Axon: From Taser to Body Cameras (04:56) Challenges and Triumphs: Going Public and Beyond (07:17) The Impact of Ferguson and the Rise of Body Cameras (11:16) Navigating Cultural and Business Shifts (17:04) The Role of AI and Future Innovations (25:26) The Taser: Technology and Purpose (34:17) Making the Bullet Obsolete: Future of Law Enforcement (37:10) Consumer Market Evolution (37:59) Proving Taser's Viability (40:17) Targeting Gun Owners (41:45) Taser-Related Deaths and Media Perception (48:07) Employee Taser Experience (50:59) Impact of Body Cameras (52:43) AI Innovations in Law Enforcement (56:15) Challenges in Product Development (01:04:27) Regulatory Hurdles (01:11:31) Leadership and Company Culture (01:14:58) Future Vision for Axon Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

Recko's acquisition by Stripe is one of India's biggest B2B exits. It's a great headline. But headlines don't tell the full story. They capture one final outcome not the numerous obstacles faced.In this episode, Saurya Prakash Sinha, co-founder of Recko, tells us what really happened behind the scenes. From the early days when no one was buying, no VC was funding, and they had just $500 left in the bank to building a product Stripe couldn't ignore. Saurya also shares hard-won lessons about product-market fit, customer validation, and why usage matters more than ARR in early-stage B2B.Tune in if you want to learn about the full story behind the headlines.0:00 - Trailer1:01 - Why Stripe emailed 2 founders in Bengaluru4:34 - How Recko discovered its core problem9:34 - What IF customers and investors reject?12:33 - How to Build with zero validation?14:18 - Solving what the Big Four couldn't at Myntra17:37 - What to expect when building Products in Finance?19:46 - Bought for the Product, Team or Scale?21:53 - “Customer voice is the loudest in the room”25:28 - Why VCs didn't “get” Recko28:27 - How to raise when investors follow success playbooks?30:36 - Why build products to compete with the Best?33:18 - The First cheque and first customer at Pingsafe36:45 - How to manage Acquisitions before making them public?41:02 - How Pricing is led during Buyouts?42:36 - The culture of Writing at Stripe44:08 - Why do companies Acquire?49:16 - Why ARR at early stage is not the right metric?52:26 - How to find what value your product really adds?56:38 - Why $100M+ acquisitions are rare?-------------​​India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Reflecting on 10 years since its launch, the honeypot maker explains why the company did not take on any VC funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I'm joined by Scott Ashmore and Rob Halligan, co-founders of Shuttle - a platform giving individuals access to venture capital deals that have traditionally been reserved for the ultra-wealthy.Scott and Rob are best friends of 25 years, first-time founders, and the type of guys who rolled up their sleeves, built something that didn't scale, tore it all down, and came back with something far more powerful - and regulated - with Shuttle.We get into:Their early days of investing together that kicked it all offThat raw turning point moment at Web Summit 2022 when they knew the original plan wasn't going to workWhat it took to get regulated and launch a platform built for the digitally-native, tech-savvy retail investorWhy retail investors should have a front-row seat to venture capital opportunities—and how Shuttle is making that happenThis is a story of friendship, frustration with the status quo, and the belief that access to financial upside shouldn't be limited by your net worth.Learn more about Shuttle: Shuttle enables busy professionals to co-invest alongside well-known venture capital firms, regardless of their knowledge, network or net worth. Since launching in December last year, they've already enabled their customers to invest alongside 15 VC funds.LINKS:Shuttle:  Website  |  X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedIn |  Unsophisticated Investor NewsletterScott Ashmore:  LinkedInRob Halligan:  LinkedInLeave a review & subscribe on: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  MoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comPete Townsend:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn MoneyNeverSleeps:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Newsletter

(0:00) The Besties welcome Nico Rosberg! (0:27) Nico's history with F1, what makes a great driver (6:24) The business of F1 (10:05) Teammate rivalries, why "Drive to Survive" works, future growth (16:48) Post-F1 career, best angel investments, becoming a VC (22:16) Partner shoutouts: Thanks to OKX, Circle, Polymarket, Solana, BVNK, and Google Cloud! Check out OKX: https://www.okx.com Check out Circle: https://www.circle.com Follow Nico: https://x.com/nicorosberg Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

和你没有血缘的人，如何在你生命中经过、留下，并成为你人生历程中重要的那一部分？离开原生家庭后，我们如何找到能和自己同行的「家人」？ 借着播客布道者杨一和「声动活泼」创始人 Diane 一起看了《星际宝贝史迪奇》的契机，我们很难得地面对面坐在一起，来聊我们各自在人生旅途中，如何经历了时间的验证和彼此的成长，而有了现在身边的「家人」。 这种寻找需要时间，或许要默默支持并让彼此的信任慢慢长出，或许是要学会彼此容纳也同时学会尊重彼此的界限，当然还有有时「搞砸」之后的坦诚和成长…… 为什么成年之后这样的选择尤为重要？我们如何找到那些愿意在我们人生旅程中留下来并可以被称为「家人」的人？ 欢迎收听本期节目。 本期人物 徐涛，声动活泼联合创始人 丁教 Diane，声动活泼联合创始人 杨一，「杨一的花园·会员计划」主理人、播客制作人 主要话题 [03:38] 《星际宝贝史迪奇》里那些让我们动容的故事情节 [07:29] 我们人生中那些真实的「ohana」 [14:34] 成年人在照顾家人的同时也别忘了照顾好自己 [20:48] 以怎样的心态来寻找和判断那些值得成为家人的同伴 [34:25] 在血缘之外重新思考家庭成员间的关系 [50:51] 如果「不善社交」又该如何去建立关系 Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/JvqnTbxh.PNG 给声东击西投稿 「声东击西」听众投稿长期开放中，我们想要聆听你对这个世界的观察与思考，形式、内容不限。 如果你近期生活在美国，并且正在受到特朗普政府所采取的一部分政策的影响，欢迎向我们投稿，说说你的经历和思考…… 如果你有其他想要分享的内容，可能是某个行业内的观察，或者某次新奇的见闻，也都欢迎你来和我们聊聊！ 你的声音可能出现在未来的节目当中，我们非常期待你的分享！ 投稿入口 (https://eg76rdcl6g.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcne1CGVaSeJwtBriW6yNT2dg) 你也可以直接通过邮箱直接联系节目组：kexuan@shengfm.cn 声动活泼年度新节目上线！ 这次，我们倾全团队之力为 AI 时代的青少年做了一件微小但重要的事。 每期 10 分钟，从一个青少年感兴趣的现象谈起，涉及商业科技、社会人文等话题，解读表象背后的深层逻辑，启发青少年提出自己的好奇。每周一、三、五早晨 6 点在各大音频平台准时更新。

Highlights from their conversation include:David's background and journey in co-founding sennder (0:41)European Freight Market Dynamics (2:39)The State of the European Freight Industry (4:47)Diversification and Business Strategy (6:14)Influence of Market Dynamics on Strategy (8:40)Outlook for 2024 and Managed Transportation Capability (10:47)Profitability and Investment in Technology (12:20)Technology Adoption and Future Services (15:17)Challenges and Opportunities of Leveraging Technology (20:26)Key Technology Metrics and Path to Profitability (22:26Inorganic Growth and Acquisitions (24:41)Challenges of the European trucking industry (28:55)Final thoughts and takeaways (32:32)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

Ukens gjest: Fredrik Winther, Chief Strategy Officer i Katapult og investor i Tomorrow TodayFredrik Winther, Chief Strategy Officer i Katapult og investor i Tomorrow Today, analyserer de store endringene som rammer venture capital-modellen. Med bakgrunn fra oppbyggingen av Oslo Business Region og dype analyser av teknologitrендene, gir han sin vurdering av hva som må til for at Norge skal lykkes i det nye landskapet.

From the Bay Area to breaking into investment banking—Adrian shares how he leveraged a gap year, transferred from Colgate to Georgetown, and used WSO Academy to land an offer at Wells Fargo. Hear about his early start in networking, internship hustle, and key decisions that shaped his finance journey. Whether you're at a non-target school or considering transferring, Adrian's story is packed with tips and insights to help you stand out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How does a startup scale? It all starts with a great product that solves a real problem. And sometimes that means taking the slow and steady road to startup success.Recorded at Trillium Brewing in Boston, we sit down with Adi Dalvi, the VP of Sales at OSARO, a company that specializes in robot piece-picking and machine learning solutions to automate warehouse tasks. With minimal marketing in the early days, OSARO managed to grow and scale operations to deliver holistic systems to solve real warehouse challenges. The secret? Rather than rushing technology and products to market and hoping someone bites, OSARO spent years perfecting products before deploying. We hear about how its founders, with backgrounds in industry, achieved calculated growth and targeted the right customers from the beginning. Adi shares his view on the four types of people you need on your startup team, how OSARO set 3-step criteria for finding the right customers, and Adi's approach to getting great case studies from customers. In this episode, find out:Adi gives a breakdown of what OSARO does – developing vision software and machine learning to integrate with articulating arm robots in the warehouseWhat “calculated growth” means at OSARO and the importance of taking the time to develop products before deploying Why Adi wouldn't describe OSARO as a startup anymore and instead a company in early-stage growthWhy companies shouldn't rush to get products out when they're still in the research project stageThe benefits of having founders come from industry The three-step criteria OSARO used to pick the right customers in the beginningHow startups can extend their runway and keep investors updated with the progress Adi's method for getting customer case studies in the early negotiation stages with customers What four types of founder backgrounds bring to a startup and why you benefit from having them allHow OSARO managed to achieve growth without marketing in the early days by focusing on perfecting the product Adi's advice for startups just trying to get early customers so they can grow and scale successfullyThe best part about running this podcast and how things have changed since going down the entrepreneur routeEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:"Really testing your product, making sure it's robust with actual products that you're going to pick is very important as you move from very early company to somebody that can scale.""They wanted to have a deployable product before they actually deployed to a customer site... You don't want to deploy a research project into your customers' warehouses where they're actually fulfilling orders for their customers.""What [someone with a VC background] brings is they've seen a lot of competing technologies and understand what those technologies are doing well and what they're not doing well."Links & mentions:OSARO, manufacturer of robot piece-picking and machine learning solutions to automate warehouse tasksAdi's Pittsburgh brewery crawl, including Grist House, Dancing Gnome, Pittsburgh Brewing Co., and

The Venture Model Broke. But Startups Are Still Building.In this episode, Arjun is joined by Devin Kohli, General Partner at Outward VC, for a candid conversation on what's next for venture capital.They unpack:- Shifting VC trends in Europe, MENA, and the USA- Outward's bets on Curve, Vauban, Bud & more- AI hype vs. real vertical value- Tokenisation, digital assets & future financial infrastructure- Emerging tech hubs across Japan, MENA, Southeast AsiaPlus, Devin shares what conviction really looks like in a post-hype market — and why MENA founders are ones to watch.No pitch decks. No jargon. Just a candid chat about cycles, conviction, and building through uncertainty.

Last year, AI and machine learning startups raked in about half of all VC funding in North America. And so far this year, AI is still leading the pack. But a huge chunk of the money in the Q1 — $40 billion — went to one player: OpenAI. So is there still room for smaller, more focused startups in the AI gold rush? Or will it be a case of “winner takes all?” In this live conversation at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center's inaugural Discovery Series, Kara speaks with Gary Rivlin, author of “AI Valley: Microsoft, Google and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In on Artificial Intelligence,” and Christy Wyskiel, senior advisor to the president of Johns Hopkins University for innovation and entrepreneurship and the executive director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures. The three discuss the impact of government cuts on AI research, how small AI startups can compete with the tech giants, and how AI could revolutionize health care.  This interview was recorded on April 28, 2025. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Blurring Reality" - Chai's Social AI Platform - sponsoredThis episode of MLST explores the groundbreaking work of Chai, a social AI platform that quietly built one of the world's largest AI companion ecosystems before ChatGPT's mainstream adoption. With over 10 million active users and just 13 engineers serving 2 trillion tokens per day, Chai discovered the massive appetite for AI companionship through serendipity while searching for product-market fit.CHAI sponsored this show *because they want to hire amazing engineers* -- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHAIChai is actively hiring in Palo Alto with competitive compensation ($300K-$800K+ equity) for roles including AI Infrastructure Engineers, Software Engineers, Applied AI Researchers, and more. Fast-track qualification available for candidates with significant product launches, open source contributions, or entrepreneurial success.https://www.chai-research.com/jobs/The conversation with founder William Beauchamp and engineers Tom Lu and Nischay Dhankhar covers Chai's innovative technical approaches including reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), model blending techniques that combine smaller models to outperform larger ones, and their unique infrastructure challenges running exaflop-class compute.SPONSOR MESSAGES:***Tufa AI Labs is a brand new research lab in Zurich started by Benjamin Crouzier focussed on o-series style reasoning and AGI. They are hiring a Chief Engineer and ML engineers in Zurich and SF. Goto https://tufalabs.ai/***Key themes explored include:- The ethics of AI engagement optimization and attention hacking- Content moderation at scale with a lean engineering team- The shift from AI as utility tool to AI as social companion- How users form deep emotional bonds with artificial intelligence- The broader implications of AI becoming a social mediumWe also examine OpenAI's recent pivot toward companion AI with April's new GPT-4o, suggesting a fundamental shift in how we interact with artificial intelligence - from utility-focused tools to companion-like experiences that blur the lines between human and artificial intimacy.The episode also covers Chai's unconventional approach to hiring only top-tier engineers, their bootstrap funding strategy focused on user revenue over VC funding, and their rapid experimentation culture where one in five experiments succeed.TOC:00:00:00 - Introduction: Steve Jobs' AI Vision & Chai's Scale00:04:02 - Chapter 1: Simulators - The Birth of Social AI00:13:34 - Chapter 2: Engineering at Chai - RLHF & Model Blending00:21:49 - Chapter 3: Social Impact of GenAI - Ethics & Safety00:33:55 - Chapter 4: The Lean Machine - 13 Engineers, Millions of Users00:42:38 - Chapter 5: GPT-4o Becoming a Companion - OpenAI's Pivot00:50:10 - Chapter 6: What Comes Next - The Future of AI Intimacy TRANSCRIPT: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yz2ewkzmwz9rbbturfbap/CHAI.pdf?rlkey=uuyk2nfhjzezucwdgntg5ubqb&dl=0

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VC investments and edtech reports.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:10] Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn says AI is more scalable than teachers, sparking debate on the future of educators[00:10:45] Google I/O 2025 introduces Gemini 2.5, Project Astra, and real-time AI translation with broad implications for edtech[00:18:30] OpenAI launches Codex, a cloud-based AI assistant transforming coding education and developer workflowsPlus, special guests:[00:33:40] Senan Khawaja, Co-founder & CEO at Kollegio, on using AI to reimagine and personalize the college admissions process[00:51:04] Rebecca Taber Staehelin & Connor Diemand-Yauman, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Merit America on bridging the skills gap with affordable tech career pathways

The byes are here! The Traders chat through what the best Fantasy Classic trading strategy is for the bye rounds, starting with the hardest featuring the Blues, Roos, Power and Dogs. They also run through the best of the new DPPs with a focus on Draft free agents. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:45 - Calvin top scored again with 2415. 2:50 - Nic Martin as Roy's VC scoring 166 was the top score of the year. 7:10 - Cash Cow of the Year votes. 8:30 - News of the week featuring Zach Reid's hamstring injury. 13:00 - Magoos news. 15:40 - New dual-position players headlined by Connor Rozee. 19:00 - Bye round rules and strategy. 23:00 - How many 'proper players' do The Traders have this week? 24:00 - Bailey Smith could be an availability issue this week. 29:00 - The must-trade in player is Angus Clarke. 35:45 - Is Tom Stewart a trade target? 38:15 - Could you look at Sam Berry as a cheap midfield option? 43:55 - Most traded in players and The Traders' early moves. 45:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 52:30 - Tom Green v Zach Merrett. 56:10 - Roy has Chad Warner as a top trade target. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Description: In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mohamed Ahmed—engineer-turned-founder, investor, and author—to explore the real mechanics of venture capital, startup life, and personal growth. Mo brings his unique perspective from launching a successful startup, exiting, and now advising others through the VC lens. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone navigating your own career transition, this episode is filled with real talk, valuable frameworks, and unfiltered stories you won't want to miss. What We Cover: Mo's career journey: From big tech to startup founder to venture capitalist The truth about how VC really works behind the scenes How VCs and LPs think—and what most founders get wrong Media myths: What's often misunderstood about startups and founders Balancing growth with personal life: Tips for maintaining perspective Mental wellness and leadership—why it matters more than ever Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur: Key mindset shifts The challenge of engineers becoming business leaders The emotional journey of selling your company—and what happens next Lessons learned after an exit: What no one tells you Future trends in entrepreneurship and venture capital The core message behind Mo's book and how it can help you Key Takeaway: Success in entrepreneurship isn't just about raising capital or scaling fast—it's about aligning purpose, people, and personal growth. Connect with Mohamed Ahmed:

Check out the Video of this Episode Here! EPISODE 365 Rebecca and Rey take a look at the next instalment in Marc's quest to take down Achilles Fairchild...only thing is, there's a person called Carver, in his way! All the usual shenanigans and comic talk rom your premier Moon Knight Podcast! Fist of Khonshu Vol. 1 #8 "Dragonslayer" Release Date May 21, 2025 Cover Date July, 2025     Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Devmalya Pramanik Inker(s) Devmalya Pramanik Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) VC's Cory Petit Editor(s) Devin Lewis   Shine those idols, and dust off the cape....IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! SHOW NOTES:  Fist of Khonshu Vol. 1 #8 Kreedcosplay on Instagram Marvel Mystic Mayhem Moon Knight Season 2 Update   WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: intotheknight.libsyn.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Bluesky: Into the Knight - Bluesky X: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server   CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! Sons of the Dragon - An Immortal Iron Fist Podcast DCAU - The DC Animated Universe Podcast  Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast Predator & pREY - a Yautja Podcast Rey Plays Games!   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ DASHERY - BUY HERE! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn!   CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson Anthony Sytko Matthew Howell Jonathan Sapsed Dan Newland Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Daniel Doing Mario Di Giacomo Odin Odinsword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Andrew took a bold risk — letting an exploding offer go in hopes of something better. And it paid off. In this episode, we chat with Andrew about how he leveraged WSO Academy starting his sophomore year at Case Western to land an investment banking internship at Deutsche Bank. Hear how he prepped with over a dozen mock interviews, handled a 30-hour-per-week PE internship, and navigated high-stakes SuperDays — including two in one day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Logan sits down with Jeffrey Katzenberg, Hollywood legend and co-founder of DreamWorks, and Sujay Jaswa, former CFO of Dropbox - together, the duo behind WndrCo. They talk about building enduring companies, bridging tech and media, and what makes a great CEO partnership. The conversation also touches on storytelling as a business superpower and lessons from scaling at different stages. Whether you're a founder or a media nerd, there's something here for you. (00:00) Intro (04:26) The Genesis of the Partnership (13:06) Building and Investing in Companies (20:27) The Team and Their Roles (26:52) Decision-Making Process (33:25) Balancing Dreams and Skepticism (35:06) The Dynamics of Partnerships (37:25) Transitioning to Tech (38:45) Cultural Differences in Industries (41:26) The Value of Failure and Success (44:37) Excitement in Emerging Technologies (48:23) The Venture Capital Game (56:42) The Dropbox Talent Network (01:01:20) AI's Impact on Media and Creativity (01:06:18) Transitioning to CG Animation at DreamWorks (01:08:39) Embracing Change in the Intelligence Revolution (01:11:52) The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity (01:14:11) Building a Consumer Cybersecurity Business (01:23:49) The Mission to Protect Children Online (01:35:17) Reflections on Partnership and Innovation Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

Gopal Krishnamurthy is the founder and CEO of Lumel, which has a suite of products focused on enterprise performance management (EPM). Their apps allow users to plan, report, and analyze data using the modern native app framework vs. traditional SaaS on top of modern cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, and others. Lumel's products provide a full stack of integrated Planning, BI & data apps on the customers' data platforms. He grew his enterprise services company, Visual BI, to over 200 employees and sold that company to Atos in 2021, as he described in his first Practical Founders podcast interview in 2023. Gopal self-funded Lumel with a VC-sized investment and has grown it to over 300 employees in four years. Lumel is already at a revenue run rate of over $12M ARR and is growing fast. Lumel is building its apps using modern cloud data platforms, not siloed SaaS databases, allowing it to manage real-time data across applications. This bold new vision and architecture for enterprise software apps align with modern data approaches supporting AI, creating a billion-dollar opportunity for Lumel in the future. In this episode, Gopal also discusses: The challenge of transitioning from custom services to a no-touch product-led approach selling to enterprises Why VCs wouldn't understand their technology bet and why their patience is paying off What it's like to grow a fast-growth and innovative technology company as a bootstrapper Quote from Gopal Krishnamurthy, founder and CEO of Lumel “The main thing is it's a big market. It's not like we are just trying to get our first $10 million revenue. We have done that with Lumel already. We are looking at how we can get to a billion-dollar ARR business. That's the big, bold vision. We have invested tens of millions already, and we are almost profitable. “We think we can absolutely create a billion-dollar business based on our customer feedback and traction from 3,000 customers. So, it's not a question of product market fit. We worked with hundreds of our enterprise customers and perfected our data app products. “The other thing is that our products can work for smaller and medium-sized businesses because of our architecture and approach. It's completely horizontal: it works for all industries and all customers of all sizes.” Links Gopal Krishnamurthy on LinkedIn Lumel on LinkedIn Lumel website Power BI website The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, one of the most forward-thinking venture firms backing the next generation of blockchain infrastructure.

Every founder dreams of the big exit. But few are prepared for what comes next.Today's guest learned the hard way. Anastasia Koroleva sold her company for 9-figures, but instead of feeling free, everything got more complicated.She lost her identity. Made costly investment mistakes. And her marriage broke under the weight of post-exit stress.In this honest conversation, Anastasia opens up about the emotional aftermath of selling a business and the hidden challenges that come with sudden wealth.You'll learn why wealth often brings confusion instead of clarity, how overconfidence leads to poor investment decisions, and the patterns she's uncovered from interviewing hundreds of founders after they've successfully exited their business.If you're building toward an exit — or learning how to invest after one — this is the conversation most people wish they'd heard sooner.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅Why financial freedom doesn't always equal happiness—and the steps you can take to avoid feeling of emptiness post-exit.✅How to avoid common post-exit mistakes of investing in VC or angel investing without proper due diligence.✅The benefits of raising children who aren't entitled and teaching them about taking risks, the benefits of entrepreneurship and not being afraid to fail.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/239Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

一个中国人为什么会在一所美国大学里教退伍军人制造芯片？ 2022 年，时任美国总统拜登签署了一项意在加强美国半导体研究和制造能力的《芯片与科学法案》（CHIPS and Science Act），涉及千亿美元的政府资金投入。在这样的大背景下，一些美国的大学院校也开始开设相关的人才培养项目，并针对特定人群免费开放。 今天我们邀请到的这位嘉宾就是其中一个项目里的授课老师，透过她的讲述，我们能够了解到：对内容进行了极致压缩的 12 周「手搓芯片课程」都在教些什么？来上课的美国人，他们的人生境况是怎样的？从培训项目毕业后，这些退伍军人真的就能找到满意的对口工作吗？ 欢迎在评论区和我们分享你的看法。 本期人物 徐涛，声动活泼联合创始人 Yaxian，「科技早知道」节目监制 Michelle Wu，佐治亚理工学院物质与系统研究所研究科学家、微电子集成电路实验课程讲师，主要从事微电子芯片工艺研究 主要话题 [03:04] 为什么要教美国的退伍军人做芯片 [06:42] 零基础也能学？芯片课上教什么 [14:26] 芯片课所见的真实美国人生故事 [18:20] 从芯片项目毕业后就一定能找到好工作吗 [20:35] 特朗普政府下，芯片项目的未来可能是怎样的 直播预定 本周五 5 月 23 日中午 12 点，「声东击西」主播徐涛会跟尼可学院的 Nicole 聊一聊—— AI 时代下的阅读——这个话题。感兴趣的小伙伴可以点击这里打开文章，预定直播 (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/PpV00NTZG2MU8kwl9iqd5A)～ Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/B6wOMM91.png 延伸阅读 The CHIPS Act Is About More Than Chips: Here's What's in It (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/business/economy/chips-act-childcare.html) Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/xmY1m6d7.JPEG Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/iAkhF9vI.jpeg Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/6VQQ5rxG.jpeg *Michelle 提供的项目照片 给声东击西投稿 「声东击西」听众投稿长期开放中，我们想要聆听你对这个世界的观察与思考，形式、内容不限。 如果你只是想要和节目组打个招呼，分享一些你对节目的想法或者你最近的生活，也欢迎你来投稿~ 你的声音也可能出现在未来的节目当中，我们非常期待你的分享！ 投稿入口 (https://eg76rdcl6g.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcne1CGVaSeJwtBriW6yNT2dg) Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/8/8dd8a56f-9636-415a-8c00-f9ca6778e511/Ci7z6fz9.png 声动活泼年度新节目上线！ 这次，我们倾全团队之力为 AI 时代的青少年做了一件微小但重要的事。 每期 10 分钟，从一个青少年感兴趣的现象谈起，涉及商业科技、社会人文等话题，解读表象背后的深层逻辑，启发青少年提出自己的好奇。每周一、三、五早晨 6 点在各大音频平台准时更新。

While the internal dynamics of a VC firm may feel like a black box, you can often infer what's going on based on how your VC is acting – if you know what to look for. In this episode, Heidi explains why many VC behaviors that seem confusing or inconsistent can make more sense once you understand the inner workings of venture funds and firms.  More information: https://www.threshold.vc/podcast/inside-the-black-box-of-vc-behavior Further reading: Here's a good post about when preferred converts to common, including in an IPO, as I brought up in this episode: https://www.startupventureadvisors.com/when-should-preferred-stock-be-automatically-converted-into-common-stock#:~:text=When%20a%20startup%20goes%20public,a%20minimum%20aggregate%20offering%20amount. Here's a short but sweet summary of how VC carry works: https://www.angellist.com/learn/carried-interest Mark Suster has written some great material on understanding venture capital. His post on crossover investments will help you understand why VCs don't tend to do them: https://bothsidesofthetable.com/can-vc-s-invest-across-two-funds-5ee7313808e7 Here's a link to my own prior episode about recaps: https://threshold.vc/podcast/the-case-of-the-radical-recap/ And finally, I've linked to it before, and I'll keep doing it – here's a link to Evan Epstein's great breakdown of private company governance to share with your VC if they are putting their own interests ahead of the company in your  board meetings: https://evan-epstein.medium.com/duties-of-startup-directors-and-the-rule-of-common-maximization-9a2814b2fe2a

What does it mean to be a “day one partner” for founders—and how does that change in an era of AI-driven acceleration?On this episode of The Data Minute, Peter sits down with Ed Sim, founding partner of Boldstart Ventures and the voice behind “What's Hot

On this episode of Tank Talks, we sit down with Dean Brauer, co-founder of GoHenry, to explore how his revolutionary fintech startup is teaching kids financial literacy in a digital-first world. Dean takes us through his journey from South Africa to Toronto, then London, and back to Canada, highlighting how living abroad shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.Dean shares how GoHenry was born out of frustration with kids racking up charges on their parents' credit cards and how he saw the opportunity to build a fintech product that combines financial education with practical money management. GoHenry's unique approach of pairing a debit card for kids with an intuitive app has empowered millions of young users to learn about saving, spending, earning, and giving—all while giving parents the tools to guide their children responsibly.We also dive into Dean's innovative fundraising strategies, including breaking equity crowdfunding records and raising millions from parents-turned-investors. He reveals how customer loyalty and a mission-driven brand helped GoHenry scale to over 2 million users across the UK and the US.What You'll Learn in This Episode:* The inspiration behind GoHenry and why financial literacy for kids matters* How Dean navigated London's emerging tech scene in the late 2000s* The unique challenges of expanding a fintech startup internationally* Why GoHenry chose crowdfunding over traditional VC in the early days* Lessons from GoHenry's acquisition by Acorns and the strategic alignment between the two companies* Dean's practical advice for founders on maintaining balance, focus, and integrity while scaling a businessBuilding Financial Literacy for Kids (00:04:55)* How GoHenry's debit card and app teach money management* Why kids learn best by doing, and how GoHenry empowers themThe Crowdfunding Success Story (00:25:55)* How GoHenry raised $15M through customer investment* Why crowdfunding worked for GoHenry and how it built brand loyaltyNavigating International Expansion (00:35:37)* Lessons from expanding GoHenry from the UK to the US and Europe* How to balance home market stability with new market entryThe Acquisition by Acorns (00:40:09)* Why Acorns and GoHenry make the perfect pair for building financial wellness* How the acquisition strategy aligned with GoHenry's missionAdvice for Entrepreneurs (00:44:17)* Dean's “Rule of Three” for balancing family, health, and business* How maintaining integrity and authenticity helps build lasting relationshipsAbout Dean BrauerDean Brauer is the co-founder of GoHenry, a fintech platform designed to teach kids money management skills through real-world experience. Originally from South Africa, Dean's journey took him from Toronto to London, where he co-founded GoHenry and led it to become a leader in the kid-focused fintech space. Following GoHenry's acquisition by Acorns, Dean continues to inspire entrepreneurs with his practical insights on building mission-driven businesses.Connect with Dean Brauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbrauer/Visit the GoHenry website: https://www.gohenry.com/uk/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Today, we're speaking with Sophie Purdom, Managing Partner of Planeteer Capital. After co-creating CTVC with Kim Zou, the climate deals and deep-dives newsletter that has become canon in climate, with 75k+ readers, Sophie announced Planeteer Capital. (We discussed on the pod) They are going full speed with their investing thesis, investing in companies at the incorporation stage. Something they have been able to do well, given the history and network that Sophie has. Aside from teasing the future of Planeteer and discussing their unique advantage, Sophie gave us some insights on where the market is now. One thing that surprised us is how, despite all the negative news, more deals are being done year over year than in years past. Sophie shares the 4 types of climate tech founders, what they look for picking the right team, and core things to get right when navigating the climate capital stack. This interview is one we've been chasing down for some time, so we're glad to finally make it. We hope you enjoy the show! Fill out our listener survey. If you want to support our work, upgrade to paid today!Topics **2:08 The Current State of Climate Tech**5:31 Long-Term Impact of the Climate Boom**8:44 [Check out ErthTech Talent for your Hiring Needs]**9:28 Identifying Long-Term & Durable Trends**13:04 Tracking High-Potential Niche Markets**17:57 How Her View of Venture Investing Has Changed **20:20 Where Planeteer Investments**23:15 The Value Planeteer Adds**24:30 The Role CTVC Played In Her Ability To Run Planeteer Well**28:00 Investing at Incorporation**32:15 How They Support Founders & Incentive Alignment**35:05 What to Know When Partnering with Incumbents**39:29 Will Climate Disruptors Scale?**43:10 The Future Vision of Planeteer CapitalLinks**Sophie Purdom | Planeteer Capital**Discussing the Planeteer Fund Announcement**Somil on LinkedIn | Support the showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

Are you confusing bookkeeping with business strategy? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Salvatore Tirabassi, Managing Director of CFO Pro Analytics, to break down why most business owners are stuck in the past when it comes to CFO support. They unpack the real job of a CFO (spoiler: it's not just balancing the books) and how fractional CFO services can radically improve financial modeling, raise capital, and get your business ready for whatever's next. From equity vs. debt to AI tools that save you hours, Sal drops real-world knowledge from decades in the trenches as a VC and CFO. You'll also hear wild (and painfully relatable) stories from family-owned businesses navigating tariffs, lenders, and internal power shifts.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the real CFO role goes far beyond bookkeeping What it means to create a “single source of truth” in your business Why being “due diligence ready” is non-negotiable for growth How to handle lender decks and pitch decks like a pro The pros and cons of debt vs. equity—and how to choose the right path How AI tools like Claude are quietly changing the game Favorite Quote: “I would want to show a lender a projection that includes the capital — and here's what the business looks like with the money.”   About the Guest: Salvatore Tirabasi is the founder and Managing Director of CFO Pro Analytics. With a background in venture capital and private equity, he brings high-level financial strategy to small and mid-sized businesses, delivering enterprise-grade CFO support at a fraction of the cost.   This episode is for you if: You're tired of reactive financials, want to understand your numbers, or need strategic funding…without the guesswork.  

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Highlights from their conversation include:Manna's Mission (1:23)Customer Adoption Rates (4:56)Regulatory Environment (7:54)Scaling Operations (8:38)Regulatory Advice (13:01)Community Engagement Challenges (16:38)Importance of Local Communication (20:59)Impact of Scale on Delivery Economics (24:05)Doordash's Offensive Strategy (27:06)Challenges of U.S. Market Entry (28:10)Future of Drone Delivery (30:21)Evolution of Shopping Behavior (32:20)Future Logistics and Fulfillment Centers (33:24)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (34:33)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

How do we build products and platforms that support a healthy, prosperous future? What will it take to “make the internet fun again?” Should kids be using AI? This week, serial entrepreneur and investor Alexis Ohanian—who co-founded Reddit two decades ago and is currently working to reinvent the social news aggregator Digg—joins Reid and Aria to talk about (re)building online and offline communities in the age of AI. They hear from Alexis on his recent bid for U.S. TikTok, the startups and women's sports ventures he's backing through his VC firm Seven Seven Six, and his approach to raising AI-forward daughters with his wife, tennis legend Serena Williams.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 03:03 - Hellos and intros 03:24 - Being a “Daddy Caddy” for Olympia 04:36 - Inspiration behind 776 08:26 - Making the internet “fun” again 12:25 - Internet culture vs. the platform 17:49 - Bid for Tiktok 21:47 - AI and online communities 27:01 - AI in women's sports 30:16 - Hardware vs. software 31:46 - Midroll 32:00 - Kids, parenting, and learning in the age of AI 34:55 - Physical products in a digital world 40:46 - Tech optimism  41:56 - Alexis's collectibles 44:29 - Rapid-fire questions Select mentions: Seven Seven Six Teenage Engineering Art For Kids Hub Synthesis Tutor Monumental Labs Mantel Unreasonable Hospitality Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

The venture capital landscape is evolving fast, and founders who don't adapt will be left behind. Roy Luo, General Partner at ICONIQ Growth, shares insights on the shifting dynamics of startup funding and what it takes to scale in 2025. With investments in companies like Figma, Canva and Ramp, Roy breaks down key trends in fintech, AI-driven business models and the future of venture capital.Specifically, Roy discusses: (06:46) TCV provided key lessons in investing, founder relations and tech disruption.(11:25) How AI is transforming startups and the VC landscape.(17:00) How to evaluate product-market fit beyond just revenue metrics.(24:45) The importance of strong investor-founder alignment in building long-term partnerships.(37:44) Buyer pain points and trends guide investment decisions.(41:03) Lessons from high-growth investments like Ramp and FloQwcast.(53:04) The characteristics of successful startups and the importance of founder-market fit.(57:06) How identity and anti-fraud solutions are shaping the next wave of fintech.Resources Mentioned:Roy Luohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roybluo/ICONIQ Growth | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/iconiq-capital-llc/ICONIQ Growth | Websitehttps://www.iconiqcapital.com/growthThis episode is brought to you by:Leverage community-led growth to skyrocket your business. “From Grassroots to Greatness” by author Lloyed Lobo will help you master 13 game-changing rules from some of the most iconic brands in the world — like Apple, Atlassian, CrossFit, Harley-Davidson, HubSpot, Red Bull and many more — to attract superfans of your own that will propel you to new heights. Grab your copy today at FromGrassrootsToGreatness.com.Each year the US and Canadian governments provide more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives to fund businesses. But the application process is cumbersome, prone to costly audits, and receiving the money can take as long as 16 months. Boast automates this process, enabling companies to get more money faster without the paperwork and audit risk. We don't get paid until you do! Find out if you qualify today at https://Boast.AI.Launch Academy is one of the top global tech hubs for international entrepreneurs and a designated organization for Canada's Startup Visa. Since 2012, Launch has worked with more than 6,000 entrepreneurs from over 100 countries, of which 300 have grown their startups to seed and Series A stage and raised over $2 billion in funding. To learn more about Launch's programs or the Canadian Startup Visa, visit https://LaunchAcademy.ca.Content Allies helps B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. We recommend them to any B2B company that is looking to launch or streamline its podcast production. Learn more at https://contentallies.com.#VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Fintech #Product #Marketing #Innovation #StartUp #GenerativeAI #AI

Legacy social media platforms lock you in, control your audience, and exploit your data. Farcaster aims to fix those problems. But how can it attract developers and users in an already saturated media environment?  Developer Ecosystem Lead Linda Xie joined the show to explain: How Farcaster addresses social media's structural flaws How Farcaster's mini-app ecosystem is helping to grow the user base The most popular apps taking off on the platform How the whole crypto community could benefit from gathering on Farcaster Why she believes crypto communities belong on open, portable networks And why her family's history helped her grasp the significance of Bitcoin in 2011 Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Bitwise Linda Xie, Developer Ecosystem Lead at Farcaster Previous coverage of Unchained on Farcaster and social media: Farcaster Wants to Win Over Crypto. Here's How It's Different From ‘Crypto Twitter' Ethereum Accounts to Post on Social Media More After Criticism How Decentralized Social Network Farcaster Hopes to Eventually Get to One Billion Users What is Warpcast Wallet? Farcaster's Snapchain Farcaster's mini-apps Understanding Farcaster: A Sufficiently Decentralized Social Graph Protocol Timestamps:

It's time for some real talk with Morgan DeBaun. In this episode, Morgan DeBaun answers YOUR questions on everything from startup funding to navigating layoffs. Plus, she shares what's going on behind the scenes with her book launch, pregnancy news, and business shifts.   In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Updates 00:15 Impact of Executive Orders on Business 00:59 AfroTech Community Growth 02:14 Book Tour and Reader Feedback 05:35 Exciting Personal News 09:47 Fundraising Tips for Startups 14:05 Finding Co-Founders and Team Members 18:24 First Hires and Business Growth 20:47 Work-Life Balance and Company Culture 26:30 Advice for Laid-Off Workers 31:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts     In the episode, Morgan covers everything from navigating pregnancy and scaling AfroTech to reflections on her book, Rewrite Your Rules. She also answers audience-submitted questions, giving her opinions on VC funding in today's climate, building a team, balancing “soft life” with startup demands, and shifting through motherhood and entrepreneurship.   Whether you're building a business, pivoting careers, or just trying to figure it all out in this wild time, this episode is packed with clarity, honesty, and strategy. Tune in and don't forget to leave a rating and review!   Order Rewrite Your Rules: https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050 Join the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Make sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb Produced by MicMoguls.com

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Today, we're sharing the first episode of MNN's newest podcast Social Currency with Sammi Cohen. In her first episode, Sammi sits down with entrepreneur Ty Haney. Ty shares what she wishes she knew as a first-time founder while building the brand Outdoor Voices, the dark side of VC and the most important lesson she's learned on equity as a founder. She also shares the latest on her new ventures—Joggy, a clean energy brand, and TYB, a platform redefining what community-powered business looks like. If you've ever launched, led, or lost something you built, this one will hit home. Follow Sammi on Instagram here Follow Ty on Instagram here Check out TYB here and Joggy here  Here's what Sammi covers today with Ty: 00:00 How Ty Haney Scaled Outdoor Voices to $100M  02:05 How to Build Community within your Business 06:17 The Curse of the Girlboss Era 08:41 The Trap of Growth Versus Profitability 21:13 The Importance of Equity as a Founder 23:27 Second Acts: TYB and Joggy 29:37 The Value Proposition of Joggy 32:21 The Value Proposition of TYB 46:00 Insights and Reflections 48:52 Social Currency Corner 49:58 Advice for Founders

From modern languages in Italy to a finance role at KPMG Ireland — Jack's journey is anything but traditional. In this candid and high-energy chat, Jack shares how he went from zero finance experience to landing a job in deal advisory at the Big 4. Learn how he leveraged WSO Academy's bootcamps, built a powerful networking engine (including a photo with the global CEO of KPMG!), and turned his authentic personality into a major asset. If you're coming from a non-target or non-finance background, this one's for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------