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"The answer to every problem is a model."Parag Agrawal shares the ideas behind Parallel: products that continuously learn, and teams designed around versatile problem solvers.He also shares why he built an AI agent for himself, anyd why AI's biggest opportunity is expanding what people can achieve.Guest: Parag Agrawal, founder and CEO of Parallel, and former CEO of TwitterConnect with ParagXLinkedInConnect with MamoonXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comFollow Grit on: LinkedInX​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Scott Stirrett, founder and former CEO of Venture for Canada, a national charity that helps young Canadians launch their careers through entrepreneurial opportunities, training, and mentorship.Through his work in career development, entrepreneurship, and writing, Scott helps young professionals build the practical skills, self-compassion, and resilience they need to navigate uncertainty and turn it into an advantage.Now, Scott's journey from leaving Goldman Sachs at 22 with no backup plan to building an $80M national organisation and later writing a bestselling book demonstrates what it looks like to lead through uncertainty rather than wait for it to disappear.And while speaking openly about the personal cost of growth, including his experience with OCD, burnout, and rebuilding resilience, he's helping others create careers that are both ambitious and sustainable.Here's where to find more:Website: https://www.scottstirrett.com/ Past interviews & media: https://www.scottstirrett.com/mediaandwritingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottstirrett/ ________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Subscribe to the newsletter:New Wave | Hugo Rauch | Substack****Brought to you by:EDF: partnering with New Wave on this mini-series to explore how cleaner energy, industrial innovation, and ambitious startups can rebuild Europe's productive edge. Discover EDF's work with industrial and climate innovators here.****

Ben Black of Co-founder & MD of Akkadian Ventures and CIO of Powerlaw Corp joins Nick to discuss Opening Late-Stage Venture to Everyone, Beating 10-Year Lockups, Why Logos Don't Equal Alpha, and Building Power Law as a Public VC Fund. In this episode we cover: Details of Power Law's Portfolio and Investment Strategy Challenges and Benefits of Power Law Innovation and Evolution in Venture Capital Balancing Demand and Supply in Power Law Regulatory Compliance and Educational Efforts Future of Power Law and Market Positioning Guest Links: Ben's LinkedIn Ben's X Powerlaw Corp (PWRL)'s LinkedIn Powerlaw Corp (PWRL)'s Website Akkadian Ventures' Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter

How do we position ourselves to receive more of the Holy Spirit? In Part 3 of our More series, Pastor Brandon teaches from 1 Corinthians 12 and unpacks two key areas that often keep people from experiencing everything God has for them. From understanding biblical generosity to overcoming misconceptions about spiritual gifts, this message challenges us to pursue God above experiences and to discover the unique gifts He has placed within each of us for the good of the Church. No matter your background or previous experiences, God has more for you. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:48 Welcome to Venture Church 1:28 Atlas Free Mount Baker Fundraiser 2:14 Introduction to the Holy Spirit Series 7:24 Preparing Your Heart to Receive More 8:54 First Key: Unlock Firstfruits 10:23 The Festival of Firstfruits and Pentecost 11:49 Why Generosity Matters 14:08 A Story About Learning to Tithe 18:31 Second Key: Don't Be Uninformed 20:36 Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit 22:14 Chasing God, Not Experiences 26:13 Common Hangups About Spiritual Gifts 27:10 The Nine Gifts of the Spirit 30:50 Pastor Brandon & Di's Story 36:23 Staying Open to More of God 37:40 Don't Let Abuse Keep You from Truth 39:58 Gift. God. Good. 41:24 Spiritual Gifts Are for the Church 42:39 Using Your Gifts for the Common Good 44:36 Let Go of Your Hangups 45:56 Closing Prayer If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue our More series!

S5:E256 David covers the past week in Venture with a special focus on the AI Bubble. Then on Wednesday July 22nd, David and Paul kick off part 2 of our series on the top 10 myths in Startup Investing for Founders, Rookie Angel Investors and the Tech Curious. We'll be taking on myths 6-10 in Startup Investing noting that everything you thought you knew about Startup Investing is wrong. (recorded 7.19.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouthConnect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngelConnect On LinkedIn with Paul athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

A Bloomberg opinion column on July 20, 2026 argued for tighter Federal Reserve policy, putting the FOMC and Chair Jerome Powell in focus. Tighter conditions would operate through higher policy rates and quantitative tightening, affecting bank funding costs and credit availability. Small and midsize businesses could see stricter lending standards, more expensive working capital, and slower approvals. Venture-backed companies would face compressed valuation multiples, longer fundraising timelines, and more bridge financing. Customers may slow purchases in rate-sensitive sectors, lengthening sales cycles and raising procurement hurdles. Founders can prepare by fixing more debt, building liquidity buffers, diversifying banking, and prioritizing efficient growth while monitoring upcoming Fed communications and data.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instead of interviewing a guest, Travis is joined in the studio by producer Eric for a conversation about what entrepreneurs can learn from an unexpected source: the movie industry. Using the success of low-budget horror films, bootstrapped startups, and high-profile business failures as examples, they explore why constraints often produce better products than unlimited funding. From startup fundraising to filmmaking, this episode is packed with practical lessons on building sustainable businesses that prioritize profitability over hype. On this episode we talk about: Why low-budget films often outperform massive Hollywood productions The business lessons entrepreneurs can learn from successful movie franchises Why bootstrapping can be a better path than raising venture capital The hidden costs of giving investors control over your company How companies like Quibi illustrate the dangers of overfunding and overspending Top 3 Takeaways Constraints encourage creativity. Whether you're building a business or making a movie, working within a budget often leads to better decisions and stronger products. Raising money isn't the finish line. Venture capital is a tool—not a measure of success—and founders should validate their business before seeking outside investment whenever possible. Focus on profitability instead of perfection. Launch early, iterate based on customer feedback, and avoid overinvesting in features or polish that don't generate meaningful returns. Notable Quotes "If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, then you've launched too late." "The number one rule we have is just don't go over budget. Play within the sandbox, but stay in the sandbox." "Money only solves your money problems, but it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank." Connect with Travis Chappell: Website: https://travischappell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dans cet épisode, je reçois Clotilde Bouchet, administratrice indépendante dans le secteur financier, pour une discussion autour de la gouvernance dans la finance et de la construction d'une carrière entre grands groupes bancaires et fintechs.Nous avons parlé :De la course contre la montre chez IsoDev : rejointe en mai, avec un fonds attendu prêt dès septembre, elle a monté en quatre mois toute la chaîne crédit, le dispositif risque et un double fonds commun de titrisation en France, avec une première tranche de 30 millions d'euros levée en plein été.Du screening de 40 000 PME et du déploiement de 100 millions d'euros sur environ 4 000 PME, en pleine crise de liquidité post 2008, à un moment où les banques n'honoraient plus leurs engagements de financement.De l'anecdote du firewall non activé chez IsoDev, révélatrice du côté artisanal et parfois vertigineux des débuts d'une fintech pionnière.Du frein juridique, et non technologique, qu'a représenté la non reconnaissance de la signature électronique, obligeant à envoyer des équipes signer physiquement les contrats avec les clients.De l'impact réel de la loi Copé Zimmermann sur les boards financiers en France : plus de femmes, mais souvent recrutées dans les mêmes réseaux, ce qui perpétue une forme d'entre soi.De la tension structurelle entre l'horizon de sortie à cinq ans d'un fonds actionnaire et le rôle d'un administrateur, censé garantir le développement long terme de l'entreprise.De son constat que les VCs, très compétents pour la valorisation et le pitch, n'ont souvent pas les compétences de gestion financière du quotidien (trésorerie, pilotage du cash) nécessaires pour diriger une entreprise.Un échange concret et sans langue de bois sur ce que veut vraiment dire être administratrice indépendante aujourd'hui, entre exigences réglementaires croissantes et nécessité de ne jamais perdre de vue le business.Recommandation de Clotilde : "L'aviation, Poutine, l'Amérique et moi" de Marc Dugain: https://share.google/mTP4F0kSIxoShUAGz Liens utilesClotilde Bouchet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bouchetclotilde/ClearBank https://clear.bank/Finscale est aussi disponible sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.***************************Finscale est bien plus qu'un podcast. Cet épisode est produit et animé par Solenne Niedercorn, fondatrice de Finscale.

#733: Venture fund managers can collect years of fees before a single dollar comes back to investors — and the bar to hand over your money is lower than you'd think. David Bell spent 20 years as a chaired professor at Wharton before co-founding the venture firm Idea Farm Ventures, where he's backed early-stage brands like Bonobos, Warby Parker, and Jet.com. In this episode, we discuss: How venture funds actually make money, and why nearly every one runs on the same fee formula Why fund managers get paid before they've invested anything Why the bar to invest in risky private deals is lower than you'd think What to ask before trusting any fund manager with your money The one red flag that should make you think twice about an eager fund manager How some investors make an all-or-nothing bet on a single breakout company Why taking outside money can quietly change what a founder is optimizing for Whether you're weighing becoming a fund investor yourself or you're a founder deciding whether outside money is worth what it costs, this episode gives you a clearer read on how the venture world actually works. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (03:41) How venture capital actually works, in three tiers (06:09) The fee formula nearly every venture fund runs on (10:30) Why fund managers get paid before they invest anything (14:19) The surprisingly low bar to invest in risky deals (26:52) What to ask before trusting any fund manager (29:27) How investors make an all-or-nothing bet on one company (34:33) The red flag hiding in an eager fund manager (42:16) What separates a great fund manager from a mediocre one (48:10) How outside money quietly changes what a founder optimizes for (55:47) Why kids today may never remember life before AI

Are you a senior executive or high-performing corporate director who cracks your quarterly metrics, but wants to create more personal autonomy over your schedule?   In this transparent guest conversation, host Billy Keels sits down with Chris Gray—a former campus academic vice president who successfully translated his corporate leadership capital into multiple thriving independent ventures, including Red Palm Solutions, Bald Buck, and the Earn Core community of over 4,000 global business owners. Chris pulls back the curtain on his professional evolution, sharing how an honest look out his office window on a random Tuesday afternoon catalyzed his journey toward true lifestyle sovereignty. Discover how to lean into challenging personal seasons, stop letting distractions delay your execution, and use external advisors to unlock the radical self-awareness required to run your career completely by choice, not obligation.  

Today Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the details and exciting truth being a church that has people go out to do the work is ministry, and sends people out to bless and benefit other churches. With the La Sierra revitalization project on our minds!

Brandon interviews now former ESPN personality Linda Cohn. They discuss a wide range of topics including Cohn being ESPN's longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, working in Bristol vs. Los Angeles, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, “Master Batter,” Keith Olbermann, her lone suspension, and more. -02:35: Leaving ESPN-07:54: Was there interest in staying with ESPN?-14:45: Changing comradery in Bristol-19:36: Keith Olbermann-22:47: Balancing a woman in a male-dominated industry-39:59: Catchphrases and “Master Batter”-43:46: Receiving suspension from John Skipper-49:37: Next Venture-58:14: Why do so many leave sports media and get political?-1:02:04: Indiana Fever are America's TeamDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 3 decades ago, the CIA became a venture capitalist. One of its early bets was a surveillance company named after an all-seeing stone from Lord of the Rings. That company's founder now hosts an annual secret gathering of the most powerful people in the world. And, of course, an infamous dead sex trafficker had the invitation. This week's episode is In-Q-Tel: The CIA's Silicon Valley Venture.Click here for this week's show notes.Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content.Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.CRIMEWAVE AT SEA 2027 is happening Feb. 8-12, 2027!  Tickets on Sale: Feb. 13, 2026  Get $100 off your stateroom and a private meet and greet with us!  Go to http://crimewaveatsea.com/SINISTERPlease consider supporting the companies that support us!-To grab your PAKA hoodie, go to WWW.PAKAAPPAREL.COM.-To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to www.MINTMOBILE.com/sinisterhood.-To explore pet insurance coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/CREEPY. -Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CREEPY at checkout.

Venture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#LindseyGrahamDiedSuddenly #LindseyGrahamsLadyBugs #SisterSenateTerm #UkraineDroneFacility #MitchMcConnellHospitalized #AIGeneratedProofofLife #CharlieKirkAssassination #TylerRobinsonPreliminaryHearing #PatsyPrelim #ManchurianCandidate #SirhanSirhan #RFKAssassination #FedBotPsyOps #EpsteinBindersInfluencers #InfluencerIndustrialComplex #FatalJustice #FortBraggMurders #DrJeffreyMacDonald #HelenaStoeckley #ProcessChurchoftheFinalJudgement

Sanjeev Krishnan spent thirty years arriving at one conclusion: the clean economy's binding constraint isn't technology, it's capital structure. He watched brilliant technologies, brilliant people and brilliant visions get broken on the wheel of misaligned capital — not because the science failed, but because the financing never fit what they were trying to build.That gap is the heart of this episode of SRI360. His core belief is simple: the thing holding back the clean economy is not technology. It is capital structure. Get the financing right, and the building can follow.I'm joined by Sanjeev Krishnan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of S2G Investments, a nearly $3 billion platform across eight funds, investing at the seams of food, energy, and ocean systems. S2G has backed more than 120 companies. Sanjeev has spent his whole career on one question: how do you change an economic system using markets?Sanjeev was born in Bangalore in pre-liberalization India and moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan, at age nine — his first time ever on a plane. He studied development economics, transferred to the London School of Economics, and joined JPMorgan just in time to watch the dot-com boom collapse from the inside. His team in Europe went from 120 people to 15. He was one of the 15 who kept their job.What came next taught him how capital really works in the physical world: building mobile networks across Africa, cutting the cost of a Hepatitis B vaccine by roughly 80–90% at the World Bank's IFC, and five hard years inside “clean tech 1.0,” watching good companies fail for reasons that had nothing to do with their technology. In 2014, he co-founded S2G with Lukas Walton.Today Sanjeev invests at the seams — the gaps between asset classes and between sectors that most investors overlook. In this conversation we cover why capital structure is the real constraint, how he thinks about the wave of AI and energy demand, and why he is betting on the oceans, the part of the planet we have barely measured.In this episode we discuss:Why capital structure, not technology, is what really holds back the clean economyThe “missing middle” — too big for venture, too small for private equity, and where good companies get strandedWhat “investing at the seams” of food, energy, and ocean systems actually meansFit-for-purpose capital, and why biotech figured it out but climate has notThe five forces behind his “Age of Adaptation” thesisWhy he reframes climate as a 10,000-year economic megatrend, not a moral crusadeHis bet on the oceans, and the company measuring water almost no one else canFeatured guest:Sanjeev Krishnan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at S2G InvestmentsListen Next:AgTech Profits Meet Planet: Where Climate Impact and VC Returns AlignDiscover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° PodcastSign up for the free weekly email updateKey Takeaways:Capital structure is the constraint, not technology. Across thirty years, Sanjeev watched good companies with real products fail because the money backing them was shaped wrong for what they were building.The missing middle is where good companies get stranded. A business with real revenue and real profits can still be too capital-intensive for venture and too small for private equity control. Venture wants a power law. These companies just grow steadily. So nobody funds them. In May, S2G closed a billion-dollar fund built for exactly this gap.Fit-for-purpose capital means matching the money to the reality. US biotech built a system that can take an unproven, clinical-stage company public and attract hundreds of millions. Climate has never built its equivalent. That, Sanjeev argues, is the real gap.Every great transition needed a financial invention first. The joint stock company made oceanic trade possible. Bond syndicates built the railroads. The venture partnership funded the microchip. In each case someone built the financial container before the future arrived.Impact does not have to be concessionary. At the IFC, his team helped cut the cost of a Hepatitis B vaccine by roughly 80–90% — from $2.50 a vial — while margins stayed above 60–70%. Cheaper, faster, better, and profitable at the same time.Invest at the seams. The best opportunities sit between asset classes and between sectors, where a typical energy investor would dismiss it and a food investor would call it something else — so nobody underwrites it.Climate is a 10,000-year economic megatrend, not a moral crusade. Humans take useful energy and turn it into useful materials — fire, agriculture, fossil fuels. And the next chapter will still be extractive: it needs copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium.Busts are where the returns are made. You learn more in the bust cycles than the boom cycles. Markets overshoot both ways, and the companies that survive get forced into product-market fit and a real P&L.The oceans are the least measured part of the planet. We know more about space. Sanjeev co-founded Apeiron Labs in 2022 to close a data gap between 6 and 200 meters — data that matters for weather, offshore wind, insurance, and defense.Additional ResourcesSanjeev Krishnan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-krishnan-0b1148/Sanjeev Krishnan at S2G: https://www.s2ginvestments.com/team/sanjeev-krishnanS2G Investments: https://www.s2ginvestments.com/S2G “Financing Reality” report: https://www.s2ginvestments.com/insights/report-financing-realityBuilders Vision: https://www.buildersvision.com/Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email update: https://sri360.com/newsletter/Visit the SRI360° PODCAST: https://sri360.com/podcast/Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE: https://sri360.com/Follow SRI360° on X: https://twitter.com/SRI360Growth/Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SRI360Growth/

Are we living in an economic hell disguised as capitalism? Author Charles Hugh Smith joins me to expose the "ultra-processed" economy and how government monopolies have completely destroyed the free market.  We are two generations deep into a system of regulatory capture, endless spending, and Federal Reserve market distortions. The result? "Venture socialism" and privatized totalitarianism where massive corporations no longer must compete for your business, driving up costs while quality of life regresses. Smith dives deep into how government monopolies, the decay of the moral order required for capitalism to function, and a corrupt political class have created a centralized economy that is now privatized totalitarianism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the hard truth about building a space business?For years, the commercial space industry was defined by optimism. Lower launch costs, new investment, and ambitious founders created the belief that space companies could scale quickly. The reality has been far more complex.In this episode of the Cold Star Project, I sit down with Daniel Faber, founder of Orbit Fab, to discuss the hard lessons learned from building one of the commercial space industry's most recognized in-space logistics companies. We explore why commercial space moves more slowly than many expected, how government and private industry influence each other, what founders consistently underestimate, and what genuine success looks like in today's space economy.Whether you're building a startup, working in aerospace or defense, investing in emerging technology, or preparing for a career in the industry, this conversation offers practical insights that extend far beyond space.This conversation is especially relevant for:• Space and defense professionals• Startup founders and entrepreneurs• Aerospace engineers and technical leaders• Investors following the commercial space economy• College and university students interested in space, defense, and entrepreneurshipTopics include:• Building a commercial space business• Space entrepreneurship• Lessons from Orbit Fab• In-space logistics and orbital refueling• Startup execution and leadership• Venture capital and the commercial space economy• Government and commercial partnerships• Why hardware startups take longer than expected• Building companies in emerging industries• Advice for founders, engineers, and future industry leadersThe Cold Star Project features long-form conversations with leaders across the commercial space and defense industries, exploring strategy, entrepreneurship, operations, technology, and the future of national security.If you found this discussion valuable, please subscribe, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this episode with someone building the future of aerospace.ABOUT THE COLD STAR PROJECTThe Cold Star Project explores the technology, strategy, and economics shaping the future of space and defense.Executive Clarity Assessment: https://coldstartech.com/assessmentJason's latest Space industry book, for space startup founders - "The Evolution of Space Ownership": https://coldstartech.com/evospaceVISUAL MATERIALS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSFair Use Disclaimer: https://coldstarproject.com/fairusePortions of this video reference the following works:NASA Image and Video Libraryhttps://images.nasa.govNASA Scientific Visualization Studiohttps://svs.gsfc.nasa.govOrbit Fabhttps://www.orbitfab.comLeoLabshttps://www.leolabs.spaceSelected visual materials include NASA imagery and video related to Earth observation, orbital operations, spacecraft assembly, mission control, the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program, Space Launch System (SLS), and International Space Station operations.NASA images and videos are in the public domain courtesy of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA names, logos, insignia, and emblems remain protected under applicable federal law and NASA media usage guidelines.This program includes commentary, criticism, education, and analysis of the referenced material.REMUNERATION DISCLAIMERWe were not remunerated by the guest or their organization if any for this discussion. This show is for educational/commentary and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be what is termed "professional advice".The Cold Star Project is sponsored in partnership by Cold Star Technologies and the Operational Excellence Society. Jason Kanigan is a member of the OpEx Society board of advisors.https://jasonkanigan.com

Il s'agit de l'extrait de l'épisode diffusé ce dimanche où je m'entretiens avec Clotilde Bouchet (ClearBank)Finscale est aussi disponible sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.***************************Finscale est bien plus qu'un podcast. Cet épisode est produit et animé par Solenne Niedercorn, fondatrice de Finscale.

"There's 20 fires going on at every moment in the office and you have enough water to put out four."Mark Roberge shares what it takes to build and scale a company, from finding product-market fit to knowing when it's time to grow.He also shares the framework behind his new book, The Science of Selling, and why founders should scale based on their own data, not another company's success.Guest: Mark Roberge, Founding CRO of HubSpot, HBS Professor, and Co-Founder at Stage 2 CapitalConnect with Mark: XLinkedInConnect with Joubin:XLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comFollow Grit on: LinkedInX​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

What changed Peter from a man who denied Jesus to the bold leader who preached the gospel to thousands?In week two of our More series, Pastor Brandon explores one of the greatest transformations in Scripture. Peter was impulsive, inconsistent, and often his own worst enemy. Yet just weeks after denying Jesus, he stood before thousands in Jerusalem and boldly proclaimed the gospel. What happened?The answer is the Holy Spirit.Walking through Matthew 16 and Acts 2, Pastor Brandon shows how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people with boldness, purpose, and supernatural strength. The same promise that transformed Peter is still available today. If you've ever wondered whether God can use you, this message is a reminder that the Holy Spirit changes everything.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today.Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a message from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome and Prayer3:44 – Summer Service Update and Staff Transitions5:17 – Welcoming Pastor Tyrone and Amy Rin6:31 – Summer Service Times Reminder7:20 – What Changed Peter?10:08 – Peter Declares Jesus as the Messiah11:46 – "On This Rock I Will Build My Church"13:12 – Peter's Potential14:17 – Peter Rebukes Jesus16:22 – "Get Behind Me, Satan"17:24 – Peter Denies Jesus Three Times22:58 – Fifty Days Later23:27 – Understanding Pentecost26:56 – Peter's Incredible Transformation28:14 – Peter's First Sermon30:31 – "You Crucified Him"32:26 – Cut to the Heart34:49 – Peter's First Altar Call35:23 – The Holy Spirit Changed Everything36:25 – The Promise Is for You37:37 – What the Holy Spirit Produces38:02 – Unction and Boldness38:35 – Living with God's Anointing40:03 – If There's More of God, I Want More40:41 – Three Thousand Saved41:41 – Receiving More of the Holy Spirit42:46 – A Prayer for More45:03 – What's Next and Kingdom Builders46:28 – Why Summer Camp Matters47:41 – God Inhabits the Praises of His People48:38 – Revival Night and Closing Announcements

S5:E254 David runs down the most significant events in Venture over the last week and previews Wednesday's E255, a 2 part series for Founders, Rookie Angel Investors and the Tech Curious. And if you're an active Angel, you may pick up some tips to explain yourself to your friends. We'll be taking on the top 10 myths in Startup Investing noting that everything you thought you knew about Startup Investing is wrong. (recorded 7.12.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouthConnect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngelConnect On LinkedIn with Paul athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

In this special episode of Tank Talks, recorded live during Toronto Tech Week at Moomoo Canada's flagship store in Yorkville, Matt Cohen sits down with two of venture's sharpest data and investment minds for an unfiltered conversation on the state of private markets.Peter Walker, Senior Director of Insights at Carta, brings the hard numbers from 60,000+ companies and 3,000+ US venture funds, revealing the stark reality behind valuation markups, unicorn deterioration, and the widening dispersion between top-tier and median deals.John Rikhtegar, Vice President at Northleaf Capital Partners and former RBC investor, offers the LP perspective on why trust matters more than ever, why emerging managers are bearing the brunt of capital allocation challenges, and how disciplined pacing and vintage diversification separate winning funds from the rest.Together, they tackle the 4.3 trillion-dollar NAV overhang, the brutal graduation rates for 2021 vintage funds, whether valuations have permanently shifted, and why the ATM analogy might be the best way to understand AI's impact on venture careers.If you're a GP raising capital, an LP sorting through manager pitches, or just trying to make sense of where venture is headed, this episode is a must-listen.The Great LP Reset: Trust Over Performance (08:05)* Why LPs are letting go of newer relationships while sticking with 15-year partners.* The COVID furlough analogy: why junior and newer team members are the first to go.* How trust became the ultimate table stakes in today's fundraising environment.The 4.3 Trillion Dollar NAV Problem (12:33)* Why SpaceX's IPO would return only 10% of capital deployed over the last decade.* The staggering number of unicorns still sitting on stale marks from 2021.* What happens when 50% of unicorn down rounds become the new normal.Valuation Dispersion Is Breaking the Model (17:38)* Seed valuations jumped from $15M post-money (2022) to $24M (2025).* Series A went from $46M to nearly $80M in the same period.* Why the gap between the top decile and the median has never been wider.* How GPs must adapt ownership expectations or get priced out of deals.The Unicorn Graveyard: Stale Marks and Deteriorating Assets (19:28)* December 2021: 640 unicorns on Carta; 85% of current US unicorns.* 30% have raised new up-rounds; of the rest, half raised down rounds of 50% or more.* How GPs are forced to tell LPs that their “trophy assets” are no longer real.Pacing, Reserves, and Portfolio Construction (22:53)* Why disciplined 3-4 year deployment beats 18-month “firehose” strategies.* The 80/20 reserve debate: why leading rounds can become a net negative.* How “deal 13” is just as likely to succeed as “deal 12”, and why slightly larger portfolios make sense.LP Diligence: It's Not About the Marks (31:55)* Why TDPI and DPI are just 2 of 100 mosaic factors in LP decision-making.* How LPs now go company-by-company, not fund-by-fund.* The importance of founder references, especially from failed companies.Canada vs. The US: A Fractal Problem (40:44)* Why every market (Toronto, Sydney, London, Seattle) faces the same “Silicon Valley problem.”* The importance of domestic liquidity and secondary markets over chasing US LPs.* Why returns, not international capital, will ultimately scale Canadian firms.AI and the Future of Venture Careers (44:44)* The ATM analogy: AI will eliminate tasks, not jobs.* Why the role of the investor becomes more important as noise and froth increase.* How family offices are shifting their mix between fund investing and direct deals.Retail Access to Private Markets: Feature or Bug? (53:27)* Why illiquidity in private markets is a feature, not a bug.* The absurdity of allowing crypto “shitcoins” but blocking friends from investing in startups.* Why “401k-entrance” to private equity is a bigger story than retail venture access.About the GuestsPeter Walker is the Senior Director of Insights at Carta, where he leads the team responsible for analyzing data from over 60,000 companies and 3,000+ venture funds. His work on valuations, liquidity, and fundraising trends is widely cited across the venture ecosystem. He is a regular speaker at industry events and writes extensively on LinkedIn about the intersection of data and venture capital.Connect with Peter Walker on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterjameswalkerLearn more about Carta: carta.comJohn Rikhtegar is a Vice President at Northleaf Capital Partners, joining in early 2026 after a distinguished career at RBC and as an operator at Shopify and in the UK. He brings a unique blend of LP and operational perspectives, with deep expertise in due diligence, portfolio construction, and the dynamics of emerging manager investing.Connect with John Rikhtegar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrikhtegar/Learn more about Northleaf Capital Partners: https://www.northleafcapital.com/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

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This week on The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Burnt Island Ventures founder Tom Ferguson to explore why water might be the most underappreciated investment theme on the planet. Tom walks through the $1.6 trillion annual capex flowing into water, why our pipes and treatment systems are effectively “Victorian tech” in a digital world, and how that creates a massive opening for early-stage innovation. He explains what “freshwater stewardship” really means, why utilities aren't as slow or dumb as they're often portrayed, and how consulting engineers act as quiet gatekeepers for change. Jeff and Tom dig into subsea desalination, digital water, leak detection, pricing politics, and the uncomfortable reality that we're simultaneously over‑abstracting groundwater and underinvesting in infrastructure. They also compare AI hype to hard infrastructure needs, unpack how venture models need to adapt in water, and show how investors can target mid‑20s IRRs while actually improving the most basic layer of human and economic life.Chapters:00:00-01:27=Intro01:28-014:14=Water, Venture, and the Bay Area DNA: Tom Ferguson's Origin Story14:15–26:25 = Inside the $1.6 Trillion Water Market: Infrastructure, Intervention, and Opportunity26:26–39:37 = Running Out of “Invisible” Water: Groundwater, Desalination, and Sea-Level Surprises39:38–49:20 = AI, Data Centers, and Who Really “Steals” the Water49:21–1:01:14 = Rethinking Venture in Water: Returns, Risks, and the Anti–Unicorn Model1:01:15–01:11:19 = Profits, Impact, and Water Movies: Why This Sector Deserves Top Billing01:11:20-01:17:35 = From Hookworm to Hollywood: Why Water Still Gets IgnoredFollow along with Tom on LinkedIn , on X , and be sure to check out burntislandventures.com for more information!Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Derivative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, follow us on Twitter at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rcmAlts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign-up for our blog digest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#AlreadyDead #SchizoBros #FearandLoathinginLasVegas #TheOdysseyFoundation #JohnDavidNorman #DeanCorll #CandyManKiller #TheDeltaProject #JohnWayneGacy #KillerClown #OperationGladio #UnificationChurch #PropagandaDue #LeCercle #PrincessDiana #DodiFayed #KhashoggiConnection #HunterSThompson #FranklinScandal #SnuffFilmSyndicate

Amir Kabir, Founder and Managing Partner at Overlook Ventures, discusses his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist and explains why he founded Overlook Ventures to invest at the earliest stages of company building. He shares his investment philosophy around founder quality, intellectual honesty, unique market insight, and the emerging opportunity around AI, autonomy, and risk infrastructure. Throughout the conversation, Amir offers practical advice for founders on validating problems, building venture-scale businesses, and standing out in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. In this episode, you'll learn: [02:15] How Amir's journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist shaped the investment philosophy behind Overlook Ventures. [07:10] AI, autonomy, and the "infrastructure of risk" represent the next frontier for startup innovation. [14:50] Why founders should focus on solving real problems and developing unique insights instead of building products in search of a market. [20:50] How Amir evaluates founders by uncovering the unique knowledge and conviction that drive them to solve a particular problem. [27:55] The most common reasons Amir says "no" to startups, and why intellectual honesty often beats polished answers. [30:45] Venture capital is shifting toward specialized funds. What does that mean for founders raising capital today? The nonprofit organization Amir is passionate about: Presidential Leadership Scholars About Amir Kabir Amir Kabir is the Founder and Managing Partner of Overlook Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the inception, pre-seed, and seed stages. Previously, he helped build Munich Re Ventures and has spent years investing across insurance technology, financial services, AI, and risk infrastructure. Today, he focuses on companies building the next generation of AI safety, governance, autonomy, and regulated-market infrastructure. About Overlook Ventures Overlook Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Amir Kabir that invests at the inception, pre-seed, and seed stages. The firm focuses on what Amir describes as the "infrastructure of risk"—backing founders building across AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, insurance, financial services, and regulated markets. Overlook partners with entrepreneurs developing the technologies that make AI systems more trustworthy, secure, and accountable, while helping modernize how risk is measured, managed, and transferred. The firm typically invests early and supports founders with strategic guidance, customer introductions, and deep industry expertise. Portfolio companies include: Strala, Crabi, Soteris, Soma, Prediction Guard, Mesh, Pax Markets, Asymmetric Security, Eloquent AI, Seedless, Flyra, and IronGrid. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

Voice AI is moving from simple call routing into work that used to require trained human agents. The harder question is what happens when those conversations involve lending, collections, servicing, compliance, and real customer risk.In this episode of The Tech Trek, Amir Bormand speaks with Joshua March, founder and CEO of Veritus, about building AI voice agents for regulated financial services. Joshua shares why consumer lending is a demanding test case for voice AI, what makes regulated conversations different, and why the next version of the contact center may be built with much smaller teams overseeing AI systems.Practical takeawaysAI voice agents only matter if they can actually resolve the issue. Joshua argues that users have been trained to distrust automated phone systems because most IVRs block progress instead of helping.Regulated communication is not just about what the agent says. It also includes who can be contacted, when they can be contacted, call frequency, TCPA rules, QA, and post call compliance.Complex voice agents require more than a prompt. Joshua talks about context engineering, state management, specialized background agents, compliance monitoring, KYC workflows, latency, and turn detection.AI changes startup execution. Small teams with experienced people can build and ship much more than before, but that also raises the pressure to move faster.Venture backed AI companies face a bigger bar. Joshua makes the case that higher seed valuations and larger funds increase the need for very large outcomes.Timestamped highlights00:00, Why Veritus is focused on AI communications for financial services and voice agents in consumer lending02:10, Joshua's path from Facebook apps to social customer service, messaging, bots, and now voice AI05:05, Why AI voice agents may replace a large share of traditional call center work07:00, Why customers have learned to fight IVRs and what changes when AI can actually solve the problem10:00, The compliance layers around regulated voice conversations in lending, servicing, origination, and collections14:00, Why production voice agents need context engineering, state machines, background agents, observability, and monitoring20:30, How AI has changed startup hiring, management, productivity, and the role of experienced individual contributorsOne Line That Stuck“This isn't a crappy IVR that's just trying to get in my way, this is an intelligent system that can actually take actions and actually resolve my issue.”Practical lens for technical teamsIf you are building AI into customer operations, the hard part is not only getting the model to speak well. The harder work is making sure it knows what it can do, when it can act, what rules apply, how it is monitored, and when humans need to step in.That matters even more in regulated industries, where the conversation itself is only one part of the system.Follow The Tech Trek for more conversations on how technical teams are building, operating, and adapting around AI, data, product, platform, and engineering execution.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is starting a second act: Helping cryptocurrency exchange operator OKX and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange build a new business that merges digital and traditional finance markets. Cuomo, who has advised OKX on policy matters including a federal investigation that the firm pleaded guilty to, will co-chair a joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange Inc., the companies announced Monday. Trabue Bland, ICE’s senior vice president of futures exchanges, will be the other chair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venture capital reporter Julia Hornstein talks with TITV Guest Host Rocket Drew about Thrive's $2B fund. We also talk with Asia Bureau Chief Jing Yang and Reporter Juro Osawa about Chinese AI lab Zhipu's custom chip plan, Catherine Perloff about Walmart's $6.4B digital advertising surge outpacing Amazon's growth, and Max Tegmark, Chair of the Future of Life Institute, about the Future of Life Institute's report card grading AI safety practices.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/chinas-ai-lab-ziphu-weighs-custom-chip-demand-glm-model-soarshttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/softbank-altimeter-d1-invest-thrive-holdings-2-billion-financinghttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/walmarts-amazon-sized-ads-opportunitySubscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agendaTITV airs weekdays on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us:X: https://x.com/theinformationIG: https://www.instagram.com/theinformation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titv.theinformationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinformation/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Thrive Holdings Raises $2B to Inject AI into Traditional Businesses08:28 - China's Zhipu AI Explores Custom Chips to Beat US Export Controls16:20 - Walmart's $6.4B Ad Machine Is Growing Faster Than Amazon27:33 - Max Tegmark Grades AI Safety: Why No Major Lab Earned an A

What if the “more” we are asking God for begins with giving Him more of us?In this message, Pastor Eileen kicks off our brand new summer series, More, by teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not a force, an energy, or something strange to avoid. He is fully God, fully personal, and fully present to help us follow Jesus. Pastor Eileen reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, coach, and the Spirit of truth. He convicts, confirms, carries, illuminates, and empowers us to live a life that reflects Jesus.This message is an invitation to make room for more of God's presence in our lives. As we begin this series, we are asking the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire, awaken our hearts, reveal truth, and lead us deeper into the life Jesus has for us.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that help is here and the Holy Spirit is closer than we think.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Independence Weekend Welcome1:00 – Welcome from Pastor Eileen1:53 – Venture Is a Place to Belong2:18 – Introducing the More Series2:47 – Giving God More of Us3:17 – Opening Prayer4:23 – Leaning Into God's Word5:17 – Making Room for More7:58 – Fresh Fire and the Person of the Holy Spirit8:20 – Who Is the Holy Spirit?9:22 – People Can Be Weird, But God Is Not Weird9:47 – Dove, Fire, Wind, and River as Metaphors10:43 – John 14 and the Promise of Another Advocate11:40 – The Upper Room Discourse12:47 – Another Advocate of the Same Kind13:33 – Help from Heaven14:03 – The Holy Spirit Is Fully God14:32 – Understanding the Trinity15:00 – The Holy Spirit in Creation15:12 – The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus16:16 – The Holy Spirit Has a Personality17:30 – The Holy Spirit Has Emotions18:06 – Help Is Here19:20 – The Holy Spirit Has a Specific Role19:44 – The Spirit of Truth20:18 – Truth in a Confusing World21:24 – Feelings Can Be Real, But Not Always True22:13 – The Holy Spirit Represents Jesus22:43 – The Holy Spirit Is the Game Changer23:40 – The Survivor Advantage Illustration24:43 – The Holy Spirit as Advocate, Helper, and Coach25:11 – The Voice of the Coach26:28 – The Holy Spirit Takes Residence in Us27:28 – The Holy Spirit Convicts28:18 – The Spotlight on Sin29:09 – The Holy Spirit Reveals What Sin Conceals29:38 – The Holy Spirit Illuminates Truth30:31 – The Holy Spirit Extends the Love of Jesus Through Us31:06 – Living on Mission Across the Street31:49 – Mother Hunter's Story33:07 – Jesus Prayers and a Life of Witness33:57 – What Does the Holy Spirit Want to Say to You?34:37 – Making Room for More of God35:18 – Worship Response38:33 – Pastor Brandon Responds39:04 – What Happened?39:37 – Conviction Unlocks Something New40:43 – Summer Service Schedule Reminder41:05 – What's Next and Popsicles41:31 – Closing Prayer

S5:E252 David reviews The Week In Venture which once again was dominated by AI. On Wednesday July 8th  David will be co-hosting a special episode on the future of Physical AI with Drobot CEO Stijn Van de Velde. Stijn was on the Pod for E178 for Part 2 of the series on Robotics in the summer of 2025. In this episode they'll be talking about the current market for Robotics, Software for bots, Robots-as-a-Service, virtual training with digital twin technology, the value prop for Humanoids and what the future is likely to look like for physical AI. (recorded 7.5.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouthConnect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngelConnect On LinkedIn with Paul athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

For decades, investing in high-growth private companies was reserved for venture capital firms and institutional investors. Today, the rapidly evolving secondary market is changing that landscape—creating new opportunities for founders, employees, early investors, and institutions to access liquidity long before an IPO. In this episode, we sit down with Brianne Lynch, a venture and private markets expert whose career spans traditional finance, startups, hedge funds, and venture capital. After beginning her career in relationship management and financial services, Brianne made the leap into the startup world before joining EquityZen, where she has become a leading voice on venture secondaries and private market investing. Having worked across sales, partnerships, strategy, market intelligence, business development, and research, Brianne has had a front-row seat to the explosive growth of the secondary market. Her insights have been featured by CNBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Yahoo Finance, making her one of the industry's most recognized voices on private market liquidity. Whether you're a founder considering liquidity options, an investor exploring venture secondaries, or simply curious about how private markets really work, this conversation provides an inside look at one of the fastest-growing segments of venture capital. In This Episode Brianne's journey from traditional finance to startups and venture secondaries What venture secondaries are—and why they matter Why the secondary market has earned the reputation as the "Wild West" Understanding SPVs, secondary structures, and common industry terminology How companies influence employee and investor liquidity What investors should evaluate before investing in secondary transactions Why so many intermediaries exist in private market transactions How secondary markets impact startup financing and IPO decisions The growing role of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in venture investing Resources for learning more about private markets and venture secondaries Key Takeaways Venture secondaries are transforming how liquidity is created in private markets. Understanding transaction structures is just as important as evaluating the underlying company. Company participation can significantly influence pricing, access, and transaction success. A healthy secondary market can strengthen employee retention and investor alignment. As companies stay private longer, secondary markets are becoming an increasingly important part of the venture capital ecosystem. About Brianne Lynch Brianne Lynch is a venture and private markets professional with experience spanning financial services, startups, hedge funds, and alternative investments. At EquityZen, she has worked across multiple functions including partnerships, strategy, market intelligence, business development, operations, and research, helping educate investors and entrepreneurs about the rapidly evolving venture secondary market. Brianne is also a frequent media contributor, providing commentary on venture capital and private markets for leading financial news organizations. Who Should Listen Startup founders Venture capital investors Angel investors Family offices Employees with startup equity Private market investors Financial advisors Anyone interested in venture capital and alternative investments #Venturecapital #angel #startups #secondaries #VC Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute investment, legal, tax, or financial advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Finalis Inc. or Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Any discussion of securities, private investments, or investment strategies is general in nature and should not be relied upon as a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Listeners should consult their own professional advisors before making any investment or financial decisions.  

Send us Fan MailIn this special Fourth of July bonus episode, Kelly and Dan celebrate Independence Day by tackling a topic every pool professional feels at the pump—and on the balance sheet.As fuel prices rise and suppliers introduce surcharges, many service companies immediately wonder whether they should pass those costs on to their customers. But is that really the answer?Drawing on four decades of industry experience, Dan breaks down the real numbers behind operating a service vehicle, revealing that fuel often isn't the financial monster many believe it to be. Instead, the discussion shifts toward something even more important: knowing your costs, pricing your services correctly, and building a business that can weather temporary economic swings.The conversation also explores venture capital's growing presence in the pool industry, the dangers of competing solely on price, and why reputation, education, and customer service remain the greatest competitive advantages independent pool professionals have.It's a timely conversation about business, freedom, and the value of doing things the right way.In This Episode A special Fourth of July conversation  The real cost of operating a service vehicle  Why fuel prices aren't always the biggest expense  Breaking down vehicle ownership costs  Fuel surcharges: when they make sense—and when they don't  Why your pricing should absorb normal market fluctuations  Understanding your true hourly operating costs  Why many pool companies undercharge  The danger of pricing based on competitors  Venture capital and corporate acquisitions in the pool industry  Competing against large national companies  Why reputation beats low prices  The importance of customer service and education  Building a sustainable pool business  Marketing your certifications and professional training Key TakeawayTemporary increases in fuel prices shouldn't force a well-run business into panic mode.The companies that succeed over the long term aren't the ones with the lowest prices—they're the ones that understand their costs, know their value, and refuse to compete solely on price.In the end, your greatest asset isn't your truck, your chemicals, or your equipment.It's your reputation.Happy Independence Day!

Rishi Reddy is the Managing Director & Head of Venture & Growth at Tarsadia Investments - a $2B+ firm making high-conviction investments in category-defining companies globally. He is also the co-founder of  ChronicleBio - combining data, biology, and intelligence to redefine treatment of complex chronic conditions.

What if every talent process you ran was AI-enabled — not to replace what you do, but to make you superhuman at it? That's exactly how Matt Hoffman, Head of Talent and Partner at venture capital firm M13, operates. In this episode Matt explains how his team uses AI to help early-stage founders build a talent-first culture from day one – across recruiting, compensation, coaching, and beyond. The results are remarkable. Using tools like Findem for AI-powered sourcing, Matt's team can pinpoint candidates who didn't just work at the right company — they worked there at exactly the right stage of company growth. That's a level of targeting precision that data accuracy and explainability make possible, and that simply wasn't achievable before AI. But here is where Matt's perspective gets truly compelling. AI is often framed as a speed tool, a way to do things faster and more efficiently. Matt pushes back hard on that narrative: AI should make your hiring better, not just quicker. And in the startup world, that distinction is everything.  Every hire at a 10-person company changes the organization by 10% — so getting it right matters far more than getting it done. That is the essence of talent density: finding exactly the right people for where your company is and where it needs to go, rather than simply finding people fast. His advice to HR and talent leaders is as practical as it is powerful: fall in love with the problem, not the solution. Start with the outcome you need to achieve, then let technology enable it — never the other way around. If you have ever wondered what a truly AI-augmented talent strategy looks like when it is built with intention, depth, and relentless focus on talent density, this one's for you. Related resources Podcast: Why AI Is A Massive Job Creation Technology. Automated Integration. Findem. And Thank You. Podcast: Understanding Talent Density And Ditching Integrated Talent Management Research: Insights-First AI: Better and Explainable People Decisions Research: The Talent Acquisition Revolution: How AI is Transforming Recruiting Research: How To Create Talent Density     Chapters (00:00:04) - What Works: The Future of Talent(00:00:55) - What is the role of Head of Talent at Talented M13(00:03:11) - How to Leverage AI in Your Portfolio Companies(00:09:45) - Finding the Right Talent for a Startup(00:14:18) - Talent First: How to Use AI in Companies(00:16:56) - What's AI Impact on Talent Practices?(00:18:35) - WSJDLive: Using AI in HR(00:20:02) - How AI can help HR in the Talent Life Cycle(00:23:01) - What Works With Talent: Matt Hoffman

This Week In Startups is made possible by: CLA - www.claconnect.com/withyou Northwest Registered Agent - www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist Agree.com - www.agree.com Today's show: Forget the triple-triple-double-double-double; the new bar for startups hoping to raise venture capital has reached the stratosphere, though our venture panel is worried that startups are focusing too much on today's problems that may not become companies tomorrow. During a lively VC roundtable, Cowboy's Aileen Lee, Floodgate's Mike Maples, and Lerer Hippeau's Ben Lerer joined Alex to dig into exiting pre-AI startups, rising valuations, token spend, why they are keeping their funds small, and whether the government just tripped OpenAI and Anthropic! Guest Links: Aileen Lee https://x.com/aileenlee Cowboy VC https://cowboy.vc Mike Maples https://x.com/m2jr Floodgate https://www.floodgate.com Bene Lerer https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjlerer Lere Hippeau https://www.lererhippeau.com Timestamps: 0:00 Aileen Lee, Mike Maples, and Ben Lerer join the show 5:13 Venture liquidity returns: what SpaceX/Stripe distributions mean for LPs 9:13 Bending Spoons prices IPO at $29/share, roughly $18.4B valuation 10:31 Agree.com - Stop chasing invoices and automate your entire contract-to-cash stack. Go to https://agree.com and tell them Jason sent you to get 50% off for life! 12:09 "Companies get bought, not sold" — Ben on taking first offers seriously 17:41 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off! 19:34 Mutiny's burn-the-boats AI pivot with Jaleh Rezaei 20:19 Northwest Registered Agent - Get more when you start your business with Northwest. In 10 clicks and 10 minutes, you can form your company and walk away with a real business identity — Learn more at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist 22:15 Mike's KeepSafe story: the "rule of 70" and profit-first companies 25:12 The new growth bar: 5x, 4x replaces triple-triple-double-double 28:55 Fund size is your strategy: why Floodgate and Lerer Hippeau stay small 30:11 CLA - Innovation takes balance. CLA's CPAs, consultants, and wealth advisors can help you get from startup to where you want to end up. Get started now at https://www.claconnect.com/withyou 37:39 The $100M Series A: Starcloud, General Intuition, Scale Cognition, Scout AI 40:35 King-making rounds and why mega-seeds destroy optionality 54:11 Open-weight models: the GLM-5.2 moment and going model-agnostic 55:30 Why fine-tuning open models is a treadmill, with Cursor/Kimi as an example 1:03:28 Grading the Trump administration on Mythos and Fable 1:06:33 Rising anti-AI sentiment, the wealth gap, and lessons from social media 1:11:43 Raising kids in the post-intelligence era 1:12:35 Where to find the panel and what each firm is investing in Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/ Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com

With 38 million used cars expected to be sold this year alone, there are a lot of places to get your next vehicle. General Motors thinks they have a better option for where you buy that previously owned car called CarBravo. What is it and why should I care? To answer those questions and much more is John Fitzpatrick, head of GM's CarBravo program. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   CarBravo: www.carbravo.com General Motors: www.GM.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Brandon Sedloff and Aaron Gershenberg sit down in California's wine country to explore three decades of venture capital evolution. Aaron, CEO and managing partner at Pinegrove Venture Partners, shares his unconventional path from economic development work and real estate consulting to building SVB Capital into a $10 billion platform, then relaunching after the bank's collapse as Pinegrove, backed by Sequoia Heritage and Brookfield. They discuss: - How Aaron used Monte Carlo analysis to project fund performance and justify additional capital during the dot-com crash - Why he structured distribution-only fee models for anchor LPs instead of traditional management fees and carry - The mechanics of becoming a FOIA blocker to attract pension fund capital - How Pinegrove positions across seed, Series A, Series B, credit, and secondaries to capture alpha at different stages - Why the 2024–2026 vintage may deliver the fastest value creation Aaron has seen in his career This episode offers a roadmap for institutional investors navigating venture exposure, LP sentiment shifts, and the structural innovations that have reshaped fund economics over the past 25 years. Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:20) - Growing up between Uganda, Kenya and New Jersey (00:10:50) - Africa's influence and giving back (00:15:40) - Question authority and the unstructured path (00:18:30) - Real estate consulting and the sales pivot (00:21:10) - Breaking into venture in the mid-'90s (00:32:00) - Joining Silicon Valley Bank (00:33:30) - Building community through cycling and kiteboarding (00:37:00) - Launching SVB Capital (00:40:15) - Innovative fund structures and FOIA blockers (00:44:20) - Scaling through three eras: 2000–2023 (00:49:00) - SVB's collapse and rebuilding as Pine Grove (00:50:20) - Partnering with Sequoia Heritage and Brookfield (00:56:30) - Pine Grove's platform and strategies today (01:02:30) - AI conviction and the 2024–2026 vintage (01:09:10) - What keeps you up at night Links: Aaron on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-gershenberg-7361b23/ Pinegrove Venture Partners - https://pinegrove.vc/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

Women and wealth building look different when you stop climbing the ladder and start buying the building. For Heather, it started with a paper route in small-town Nova Scotia, a mom who modeled resilience, and a belief that working hard was the only way out. Syama Bunten sits down with Heather Kernahan, CEO of the Content Bureau and author of Unstuckable, for a Getting Rich Together conversation about building wealth as a woman in the corporate world and beyond. Heather shares the unfiltered story of student loan debt, stock options she did not fully understand, and the mindset shift that changed how she showed up at work. She gets into negotiating salary and equity as a woman, what the path from corporate career to CEO genuinely cost her, and how she eventually became a limited partner in a venture capital fund focused on female and minority founders. Venture capital investing for women, female entrepreneurship, and business acquisition are not topics most personal finance conversations touch, and Heather makes each one feel within reach. She also opens up about the personal decisions that made her ambitions possible, and what it meant to personally finance her first acquisition. Financial independence for women does not follow one path, and this conversation proves it. If this conversation moved you, keep going. Join Syama and the community at the Wealth Catalyst Summit, a full-day event in San Francisco this October. Find your city and claim your seat at wealthcatalyst.com. This is a story about financial independence, women and wealth building, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Women and Wealth Building With Heather Kernahan 02:11 Growing Up Without Financial Safety Nets 09:53 The Exchange Program That Changed Everything 18:19 How a PR Certificate Launched Her Career 22:06 Student Loan Debt and the Wake-Up Call That Forced Her to Get Serious 28:03 The Performance Review That Rewired Her Professionally 36:01 Pursuing an MBA While Working Full-Time With Two Kids 43:30 Stock Options, RSUs, and Learning to Negotiate Equity in Tech 49:54 What to Do With a Big Financial Win 51:58 Becoming a Limited Partner in a Venture Capital Fund 55:14 Acquiring Her First Business and Betting on Herself 1:00:07 Legacy, Longevity, and What She Is Building Next Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

California-based venture capital and growth firm with more than US$3 billion under management, NewView Capital invests in high-potential technology companies on a primary, secondary, or hybrid basis. Founded in 2018, NewView has emerged as an early leader in the secondary market, taking a boutique, high-conviction approach to backing category-defining companies. Latham has advised NewView on a range of primary, secondary, and hybrid investments across the US and around the world. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Haim Zaltzman, Global Vice Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, sits down with NewView Capital Partner Ankit Sud to discuss the firm's thematic investment philosophy, its leadership in the secondary market, and how NewView helps portfolio companies reinvent themselves in the AI era.   This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Phone: 1.212.906.1200

In 2020, Airwallex lost nearly half its revenue overnight. Today it's worth $11 billion.Jack Zhang reflects on the decisions that kept the company alive, raising capital during uncertainty, and leading through its toughest chapter.This episode is a candid look at why Jack chose to keep building, even when a $1.2 billion acquisition was on the table.Guest: Jack Zhang, founder and CEO, AirwallexConnect with Jack ZhangXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comFollow Grit on: LinkedInX​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Chris Camillo joins the Rich Habits Podcast to share the biggest lessons learned from investing into 160 startups over the last 20 years. This conversation took place at the Rich Habits Retreat in Austin, TX! If you enjoyed watching this, consider joining us at our next one. ---

What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus? In this Revival Sunday message, Pastor Dick Brogden challenges us to see missions not just as something the church supports, but as a response to friendship with Jesus. Teaching from John 15, Pastor Dick reminds us that Jesus has called us His friends, trusted us with His mission, and invited us to participate in bringing the gospel to the nations. With billions of people still unreached and thousands of people groups with little or no access to the gospel, the call of God is still urgent. This message unpacks what it means to give friendship back to Jesus by encouraging Him, defending Him, standing with Him, sharing His heart, and stewarding the trust He has placed in us. Pastor Dick also reminds us that God does not need perfect people to accomplish His mission. He uses weak, willing, Spirit-filled people who spend time with Jesus, humble themselves in prayer, and say yes to His call. Whether you are called to go, give, pray, support, or take a first step toward missions, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is worthy of our whole lives. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God can use them to make Jesus known. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church. Timestamps 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:18 – Invitation to Revival Night 0:42 – Introducing Pastor Dick Brogden 1:28 – Live Dead and the Mission to the Unreached 1:55 – John 15:11–16 3:29 – Love, Missions, and the Great Commission 3:55 – Fulfilling the Great Commission and the Great Commandments 4:20 – Understanding People Groups 5:14 – What Is an Unreached People Group? 5:40 – Frontier and Unengaged People Groups 6:32 – Trolling for Apostles 7:14 – Jesus Calls Us Friends 8:16 – Saint John in Exile 9:02 – Does God Need Our Friendship? 10:06 – The Wonder of Being a Friend of God 10:55 – Giving Friendship to Jesus 11:18 – Encouraging Our Friend Jesus 12:18 – Defending Our Friend Jesus 13:29 – Standing with Jesus 14:56 – The Cost of Standing with Jesus 16:07 – Offering Consolation to Jesus 16:25 – The Unreached World and the Heart of Jesus 17:24 – Friendship and Trust 18:13 – Jesus Has Trusted Us with His Mission 18:35 – The Mission Story of Scripture 19:45 – Trusted to Evangelize the World 20:13 – You Did Not Choose Me, But I Chose You 20:45 – God Uses the Weak and Foolish 21:43 – God's Spirit Lives in You 22:27 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You 22:58 – How Can We Be Missionaries? 23:19 – Peter, John, and Being with Jesus 24:16 – God Uses Ordinary People 24:56 – The Assemblies of God and Missions 25:21 – Azusa Street and Humble Beginnings 26:34 – Humbling Ourselves in Prayer 27:24 – Power to Witness and Power for Holiness

S5:E250 David details the past Week In Venture and previews his Wednesday July 1st interview with Daniel Herrington, CEO of Voxel Innovations, a manufacturing Tech startup crashing the supply chain for cutting edge chip lithography and Power Turbines for AI data centers. (recorded 6.29.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouthConnect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngelConnect On LinkedIn with Paul athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

Brandon Sedloff sits down with Mike Boggs of Revelation Partners and Justin Burden of Industry Ventures at the Venture Secondaries Summit to explore how venture secondaries have evolved from a tool for distressed sellers into an institutional liquidity engine for private markets. The conversation examines the specialist approach required to succeed in this opaque, relationship-driven market where transactions happen by appointment rather than on open exchanges. They discuss: - Why venture secondaries function as a third liquidity option beyond IPOs and M&A, particularly in healthcare where billion-dollar outcomes are considered large - How secondary buyers navigate competition from insider investors by serving as arm's-length pricing partners for founder share sales - The structural liquidity problem created by over $800 billion in unrealized healthcare value and trillions locked in tech, with secondary funds positioned to address this overhang - Why specialization in specific sectors or deal types is becoming essential as commoditization pressures generalist secondary funds - How the flight to quality means focusing capital on late-stage, proven companies rather than indexing across venture portfolios This episode offers private markets investors and operators a practical view of how venture secondaries create value in an environment where companies stay private longer and traditional exit paths remain constrained. Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:29) - Guest introductions and firm backgrounds (00:04:47) - Evolution of venture secondaries as liquidity (00:07:20) - What happens if IPOs and M&A return (00:11:28) - Specialists versus generalists in secondaries (00:13:04) - Secondaries as asset class or strategy (00:17:07) - Overcoming discount buyer perceptions (00:19:47) - Building conviction and underwriting (00:22:58) - Navigating competition from top VCs (00:25:32) - Educating the market on secondary options (00:29:52) - Liquidity challenges for the messy middle (00:33:17) - Transfer rights and insider preferences (00:38:22) - LP secondaries market maturation concerns (00:40:15) - Outlooks on the next 5 to 10 years (00:44:04) - What could stop the growth trajectory (00:47:42) - Competition and differentiation challenges (00:50:49) - Closing Links: Mike Boggs on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-boggs-7921343/ Justin Burden on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burden-46120a/ Brandon Sedloff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsedloff/ Revelation Partners - https://revelation-partners.com/ Industry Ventures - https://www.industryventures.com/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

Jeff Meade spent 20 years building companies. Then a friend asked him one question on a hike near Mount Fuji — what makes you happy? — and he couldn't answer it. That four-hour conversation led him to Paul Quinn College in Dallas, where he now serves as Chief Innovation Officer and runs a program with one non-negotiable rule: every student, regardless of major, must start and operate a real business before they graduate. No simulations. No worksheets. Real ventures, real customers, real failure. Every school says it wants future-ready students. Most are still teaching them how to pass tests. Jeff Meade decided that wasn't good enough — and built a venture-based learning model that turns a graduation requirement into the most practical education a student can get. If you're a school leader wondering whether entrepreneurship education belongs on your campus, this episode answers the question. ✅ What You'll Learn Why employers stopped wanting graduates who can pass tests — and what they're asking for instead How Paul Quinn structured a seed fund and advisor model so student ventures get real resources, not just pitch competitions Why this generation's biggest professional liability is their inability to talk to strangers — and what to do about it What a theoretical entrepreneurship curriculum gets wrong, and how venture-based learning fixes it How K–12 leaders can apply the same principles without a college-sized program

How did the Stuarts turn fragile American outposts into an empire? How did English settlers, Native peoples - including Pocahontas - and London investors shape 17th-century Virginia, and why do these early colonial encounters still matter as the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches?Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined again by Distinguished Professor Peter C. Mancall to discuss Stuart America, the Virginia Company and the founding of Jamestown.MOREElizabethans in AmericaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyRaleigh and the Lost Colony of RoanokeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week plus ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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