Podcasts about WeWork

You know I love a good career plot twist, and this week's episode has plenty! I'm joined by Dean Baratta, an intelligence analyst with a background that includes retail banking, WeWork, and more. (Yes, that WeWork.)We talk about Dean's unconventional path into the world of intelligence and ethics, what he's learned about fraud along the way, and how AI is shaking things up faster than you can say “ChatGPT.” In this episode:What his time at WeWork taught him about red flags, ethics, and charismaWhy AI is rewriting the rulesThe underrated power of soft skills and smart networkingHow to actually use your past experience to land your next big thingWhether you're in fraud, ethics, or just figuring out your next move, this one's got something for you.Connect with Dean Baratta Connect with Kelly!

Nicole Parlapiano is the CMO of Tubi, an ad-supported streaming platform taking on the subscription giants. Nicole has previously had her own dating startup acquired by Match Group, before working in private equity, famously being Head of Marketing at WeWork during their crash and most recently VP Marketing for Tinder. Nicole is one of the most entrepreneurial CMOs on the planet, bringing a unique lens to brand building, embracing chaos and driving the business forward with marketing.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:06 - What makes an entrepreneurial CMO?00:06:04 - Why Nicole embraces chaos / her career journey00:11:34 - Nicole's experience at WeWork00:15:49 - Dealing with a leaked WeWork email00:19:16 - Leaving WeWork for Tinder after the crash / how to successfully join a company as CMO00:24:57 - Marketing's role in private equity businesses00:33:43 - Working with Mischief and what would you do if you weren't afraid?00:36:20 - Why Nicole joined Tubi (and the streaming wars)00:38:04 - Working with Mischief to create a brave Super Bowl campaign00:44:28 - The00:47:53 - How Tubi markets to their advertisers00:52:19 - The “Stubios” innovation for fan led content00:58:33 - Getting creative ideas seen in a corporate environment01:01:31 - How marketing can help grow the organisation01:04:03 - Nicole's advice to aspiring CMOs

In this episode of the OODAcast, host Matt Devost is joined by Alok Sama, author of The Money Trap, for a compelling conversation about Sama's journey from modest beginnings in India to leading some of the most ambitious investment efforts in tech history. Sama recounts his early days in Delhi, the unlikely path to Wharton, and his time at Morgan Stanley before stepping into the eye of the storm as President and CFO of SoftBank. Alongside Masayoshi Son, he helped deploy the groundbreaking Vision Fund, a $100B initiative that forever changed the scale of tech investing. Sama offers behind-the-scenes insights into the wild ride of investing in giants like Uber, WeWork, and ARM, reflecting on how bold vision and massive capital shaped, and sometimes distorted, the future of technology. es candid lessons from massive wins and public missteps, including the now-infamous WeWork saga. He also delves into how a high-stakes smear campaign impacted his health and priorities, offering an unflinching look at the personal costs of operating at the top of global finance. Throughout the episode, Sama's honesty, humor, and humility shine, echoing the voice that made his book so impactful. Beyond business, the conversation turns deeply personal. Sama reflects on what really matters after decades of chasing financial success. He opens up about regrets around time lost with loved ones, the role of humility in leadership, and how ancient Indian philosophy helped him reframe his priorities. Now entering a new chapter focused on writing, mentoring, and giving back, Sama offers timeless advice for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone navigating high-pressure careers. This episode is a must-watch for those curious about the intersection of power, capital, and purpose. Additional Links: Alok on X Book Recommendation: The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald

"The enormity of the challenges we have in front of us right now, in terms of the deficit of housing, just requires all of us to work together." This episode revisits the National Housing Supply Summit in March 2025! In this conversation, Devon Tilly and co-host Dennis Steigerwalt chats with Matt Hoffman and Stephen O'Conner about affordable housing, the new administration, and the White Paper: Federal Policy Opportunities to Expand Housing Supply. Request a copy of the White Paper here: https://housingsupply.us/ Our co-host Dennis is active in all things real estate with a specific focus on innovation in the residential development and homebuilding ecosystems. He is a ULI Residential Neighborhood Product Council member, a Professional Builder 40 under 40 recipient, and an active member of Geek Estate. In his spare time he enjoys big adventures with his wife and sons on the water and in the mountains. Dennis is the president of the Housing Innovation Alliance, a future oriented community for production homebuilding. The Housing Innovation Summit is the best place to get engaged + connected where you'll gather insights + have a voice at each turn. The 2025 Summit is co-hosted by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. We'll be at Phipps Conservatory in the Oakland neighborhood and hosting Innovation in Action tours around Pittsburgh. Matt Hoffman has spent his career applying his strategy, business development, and innovation skills to solving problems that create growth and opportunity in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. With over 20 years' experience building businesses in the housing and technology sectors, in February 2024 he completed a two-year assignment as the Senior Advisor to the Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service at the General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees the U.S. government's civilian real estate portfolio of more than 365 million square feet. His core focus was the implications of “the future of work” on the office portfolio and transitioning federal buildings to net zero emissions. He helped launch the federal government's Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) and federal coworking offering (think WeWork just for federal employees). He represented GSA on the White House's housing supply interagency policy council. Based in the Washington, DC area, Matt has a passion for finding housing solutions for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) community and currently chairs the real estate finance committee of Benedictine Programs & Services, which helps I/DD children and adults achieve their greatest potential. He is a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government (MPP) and Brown University (BA). Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. O'Connor has been deeply involved in addressing the multifaceted challenges surrounding the crisis in affordable housing. His long and effective history of advocacy focuses on the promotion of equitable housing opportunities through the development of inclusive communities to enhance the quality of life for diverse populations. With a Ph.D. in Planning and Public Policy, Dr. O'Connor's expertise extends across various sectors within the housing spectrum, including affordable housing finance, housing policy analysis, and land use planning. He is often called upon by governmental agencies, political campaigns, and non-profit organizations to help develop effective policy frameworks and practical interventions to address housing disparities. As an educator, Dr. O'Connor is committed to developing the next generation of housing advocates, developers, and policymakers. He serves as a mentor and a teacher, inspiring students to explore the intersection of housing, social equity, and public policy. His dynamic teaching style and hands-on approach are informed by more than thirty years of housing industry experience. Personally, Dr. O'Connor and his wife, Sandy, have served long tenures with several medical mission charities. In addition, they have founded two 501(c)(3) organizations to raise money for cure-focused medical research. They have two children and two beautiful grandsons.   Read James Rouse's book: https://a.co/d/4cVwaKN Read the "Abundance" book:  https://a.co/d/1N0kr4e Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Corporate spies stealing Slack messages. Adam Neumann raising another $100M (for WeWork 2.0?). AI startups hitting $34B valuations with zero revenue and ordering Ben & Jerry's ice cream over 15 payments with Klarna on DoorDash. April was wild, and Jack Kuveke joins the show to unpack the chaos, controversy, and insanity behind the biggest startup headlines. This is different than our normal episodes— definitely a much lighter twist, to be taken with a grain of salt. Let us know what you think!Why You Should ListenWhy Adam Neumann can raise billions—but you can't raise your seed roundHow a $40B valuation for AI startups might not be as insane as it soundsWhy espionage is moving from Wall St to Silicon ValleyWhat Klarna and DoorDash teaming up says about consumer debt cultureWhy A16Z thinks VCs will be the last job standing when AI takes overKeywordsAdam Neumann, AI startups, Silicon Valley espionage, A16Z, Klarna DoorDash, startup news, corporate spies, consumer debt, tech valuations, VC funding00:00 Intro01:45 Neumann's new $500 M raise and the WeWork déjà‑vu08:20 Deel‑vs‑Rippling spy saga uncovered13:00 11x growth scandal and TechCrunch backlash18:25 Marc Andreessen says only VCs are irreplaceable20:38 ChatGPT's $10 M “please & thank‑you” GPU bill26:10 Safe Super‑Intelligence and the $34 B pre‑revenue club30:00 Klarna × DoorDash lets you finance ice cream37:40 How consumer debt became America's default setting41:55 Quick survival guide for founders (and a few rants)Send me a message to let me know what you think!

Send us a textWelcome to IoT Coffee Talk #245 where we have a chat about all things #IoT over a cup of coffee or two with some of the industry's leading business minds, thought leaders and technologists in a totally unscripted, organic format. Thanks for joining us. Sit back with a cup of Joe and enjoy the morning banter.This week, Pete, Tom, David, Bill, Debbie, Rob, and Leonard jump on Web3 to talk about:BAD KARAOKE! "Round n' Round", RattEveryone needs to go to the Edge AI Foundation event in Austin in a month!Stargate - The ultimate $500 billion AI press release ever!Will quantum hype deflate Stargate into the WeWork of GenAI?Will the AI titans be able to quantum teleport themselves out of collapse?What are the historical implications of bad tech bets and bad timing?Leonard invents the "fake economy."OpenAI's Operator AI agent - savior or catastrophe in the making?Why 5G will matter again, especially when you try to podcast at 85 mph. The tech-savvy proclamations of the app-savvy generations.Is the debt or any debt good or bad for your economic health?What is the value of a TikTok economy?The race to find power to fuel the great GenAI supercomputing data center black holeWestern AI superiority under threat by DeepSeek - True disruption and riskIt's a great episode. Grab an extraordinarily expensive latte at your local coffee shop and check out the whole thing. You will get all you need to survive another week in the world of IoT and greater tech!Thanks for listening to us! Watch episodes at http://iotcoffeetalk.com/. We support Elevate Our Kids to bridge the digital divide by bringing K-12 computing devices and connectivity to support kids' education in under-resourced communities. Please donate.

In this FinPod episode, we discuss how startups approach funding, growth, and risk differently from established companies. From venture capital and bootstrapping to unit economics and financial modeling, learn the core strategies behind building a scalable business in uncertain conditions.We explore real-world case studies highlighting what differentiates successful startups, including Amazon, Airbnb, Shopify, and Mailchimp. We also examine the risks behind failed strategies from companies like WeWork and Blue Apron, showing why financial discipline and adaptability matter more than ever in early-stage finance.If you work in FP&A, corporate strategy, venture capital, or are part of a fast-growing startup, this episode will help you navigate growth metrics, funding rounds (Seed, Series A, B, and beyond), and the key financial decisions determining startup survival.Subscribe to FinPod for deep dives on startup finance, corporate modeling, and actionable insights for modern finance professionals.

-Tras un periodo de ajuste marcado por su declaración de quiebra en 2023, WeWork emerge con una visión más enfocada y resiliente. La incertidumbre arancelaria, lejos de ser un obstáculo, ha abierto una ventana de oportunidad para el modelo flexible que la firma representa. Con una ocupación superior al promedio del mercado, una sólida base de clientes multinacionales y un plan de expansión de hasta 20% en México para 2025, WeWork demuestra que la flexibilidad no solo es una ventaja competitiva, sino un valor esencial en tiempos de cambio.

Have you ever considered that your negative emotions about change could be your greatest superpower instead of your biggest obstacle? Well, today, I sit down with keynote speaker Cassandra Worthy to explore how we can transform our emotional response to change into fuel for growth and innovation.  After years as a chemical engineer in corporate America, Cassandra discovered her calling was helping others navigate change by harnessing their emotions rather than suppressing them. Cassandra breaks down her "Change Enthusiasm" framework, explaining how we can move from simply feeling emotions to transforming them into productive energy.  We also discuss the misconception of resilience - it's not about pushing through exhaustion, but rather about strategic recovery and reflection. If you are ready to transform how you approach change management, listen to the full episode and download a free chapter of Cassandra's book so you can begin your journey to becoming a Change Enthusiast! "You can make a conscious choice to start changing your emotional signature. It's not about emotional suppression. It's emotional regulation." ~ Cassandra Worthy In this Episode: - Meet Cassandra Worthy - Cassandra's journey to becoming a keynote speaker - Navigating change in the era of generative AI - Harnessing emotional intelligence - Transforming emotional energy into your superpower - How to influence others with positive energy - Leveraging AI tools in business operations - Navigating AI integration in corporations - The psychology behind human resistance to change - The importance of recovery and self-care during change The 'Unfair Advantage' Method: Use AI to Double Revenue and Work Less Get insider access as entrepreneur and business expert Chris Winfield reveals his 5-day AI client-attraction system: https://bit.ly/JenGottliebShow About Cassandra Worthy: Cassandra Worthy is the founder and CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and consultant specializing in guiding organizations through significant transformations. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, including navigating a $5 billion acquisition, she developed the Change Enthusiasm framework. The framework empowers individuals to harness their emotions, fostering resilience and adaptability during periods of change. Cassandra has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble, Allstate, and WeWork, helping them cultivate cultures that not only survive but thrive through change. Website: https://cassandraworthy.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_worthy_speaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearechangeenthusiasts/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-worthy-802ab623/  Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

WeWork CEO John Santora is looking to benefit from uncertainty over tariffs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, the structural factors that allowed him to build an empire, and the many ways he's shaped the modern tech industry.Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and the author of Sinews of War and Trade and her forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham.Also mentioned in this episode:Laleh wrote a review of a new book about Masa.She also mentioned The Box by Marc Levinson and The Next Shift by Gabriel Winant.Support the show

Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, returns to his old stomping grounds at 71 Fifth Avenue for a full-circle conversation with Nick DeMarinis, Vice President of Sales at WeWork. From opening buildings in hyper-growth mode to navigating restructuring and renewed purpose, Jack and Nick reflect on how their shared WeWork history shaped their careers—and how the company has redefined its place in a transformed market. They break down flexible office trends, landlord partnerships, and what it really means to future-proof commercial real estate in a hybrid world. Recorded at WeWork’s global HQ in NYC, this episode taps into the energy of a city still evolving—and the workplace models keeping pace. Catch more episodes at https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Yankun, the founder of Minus Design Lab, shares his journey from architecture to software development, discussing the inspiration behind his product, the challenges of building a prototype, and the importance of user experience. He emphasizes the need for user-centric design and the continuous learning process involved in entrepreneurship. Yankun also offers advice for aspiring founders and explores the future of AI in design.   Takeaways Yankun transitioned from architecture to software development during his undergraduate studies. He was inspired by the potential of generative design tools like Grasshopper. His experience at WeWork influenced his understanding of office automation. The idea for Minus Design Lab stemmed from personal challenges in moving apartments. Building the first prototype involved significant learning and adaptation. User experience is crucial for the success of design tools. Yankun emphasizes the importance of visual appeal in design software. He is focused on making the product accessible for non-technical users. Continuous learning and user feedback are essential for product development. Yankun advises aspiring founders to prioritize shipping their products over perfection.   Chapters 00:00 From Architecture to Software Development 05:45 The Birth of Minus Design Labs 12:00 Exploring the Product Interface 19:52 User-Centric Design and Features 26:09 Advice for Aspiring Founders and Developers

#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We'll also discuss the best lounges, underrated perks, tools to manage access, avoiding crowded lounges and more. Kevin Song is the co-founder of This Lounge, one of the most comprehensive databases of airport lounges around the world. He is a former cybersecurity professional at WeWork, Hyatt, Deloitte, The Points Guy and Notre Dame. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/airport-lounge-access-guide Partner Deals LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Upwork: Free job posting to find, hire, and pay top freelance talent Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 20% off the next 2 months with free shipping Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Kevin Song: X | This Lounge Lounges The Pier, First (Hong Kong) Al Safwa First Class Lounge (Qatar) What You Need to Know About USO Airport Lounges Airport Lounge Memberships Priority Pass Dragon Pass Lounge Key How To Tell Your Priority Pass Cards Apart Lounge Reviews This Lounge Lounge Review ATH Podcast Ep #219: 20+ Airport Hacks for Faster Security, Immigration, and Boarding with Leigh Rowan Ep #220: Rethinking Elite Status and Smarter Ways to Earn and Use Points Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Factors That Make an Airport Lounge a Favorite (04:12) The Worst Type of Airport Lounges (07:07) The Number and Types of Airport Lounges Around the World (09:05) Quick Overview of Airport Lounges in America (11:28) Companies That Operate Lounges on Behalf of Airlines (13:13) Credit Card Affiliated Airport Lounges (14:25) Airline Alliance Lounges and USO Lounges (15:32) Ranking Lounge Categories from Worst to Best (18:28) Ways to Leverage Airline Membership Club Lounge Agents (23:22) A Potential Hack to Skip an Airport Lounge Waitlist (26:50) Lufthansa's Famous First Class Rubber Ducks (28:16) Using a Priority Pass to Access Airport Lounges (33:38) Can Business or First Class Tickets Give You Access to a Lounge? (39:21) Leveraging Elite Status for Lounge Access (45:01) Creating Multiple Profiles to Earn More Miles (47:14) Why You Should Consider Status Matches (53:04) Trick to Qualify for Status Matches (54:49) Is It Worth Getting a Day Pass to Access a Lounge? (58:22) The Main Premium Credit Cards with Lounge Access (1:04:22) Other Credit Cards That Include a Priority Pass Membership (1:07:09) The Number of Priority Passes Chris and Kevin Have (1:09:43) Adding Authorized Users on the Three Major Airline Credit Cards (1:10:57) Ways to Manage Lounge Access Memberships (1:15:51) Overlooked Perks of Airport Lounges Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of the RevOps Hero Podcast, host Chris Strom sits down with Jacqueline Freedman of Monarch Advisory Partners and former Marketing Ops leader at Grammarly and WeWork, to dive deep into the strategy, planning, and execution of in-person events as part of your marketing operations.Together, they unpack:✅ Why in-person events are regaining importance in today's remote-first world✅ How to align sales and marketing before, during, and after your event✅ What types of events (from CABs to fireside chats) work best and why✅ Tools and tech stacks for tracking attendance and engagement✅ How to define success through metrics like pipeline generation and incremental impact✅ Pro tips on campaign setup, reporting, and segmentation in systems like Salesforce and HubSpot✅ What not to do in post-event follow-up (hint: don't blast your attendee list to sales)Whether you're planning your first executive dinner or scaling a multi-city roadshow, this episode is packed with practical guidance to help your team turn in-person events into measurable marketing wins.

Why is it taking so long for robots to build our buildings—and what happens when they finally do? Brian Ringley, Distinguished Product Manager at Boston Dynamics, takes us behind the curtain of construction robotics, from his time at WeWork experimenting with site automation to shaping Spot's evolution into a mobile sensor platform. We unpack why the construction industry resists innovation, how real-time data and feedback loops can transform project delivery, and what it takes to align business models with breakthrough tech. From layout bots to prefab ecosystems, this is a deep dive into the future of building.Subscribe to Most Podern on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podernKeywordsconstruction robotics, Boston Dynamics, Spot robot, Brian Ringley, mobile robots, digital twins, architecture and automation, construction technology, reality capture, prefab construction, WeWork innovation, laser scanning, field robotics, jobsite automation, building information modeling, modular building, Dusty Robotics, Trimble X7, construction industry disruption, industrial automation, robotic layout, design technology, human-robot collaboration, BIM to manufacturing, intelligent construction systems, Figma for product design, architecture careers in tech, robot dog construction, automation in AEC, construction tech startups, future of buildingChaptersLinksGuest: Brian RingleyBrian Ringley on LinkedInBoston DynamicsSpotReferenced Tools & TechnologiesTrimble X7 Laser ScannerHoloBuilderOpenSpaceFieldlens (by RedTeam)Dusty RoboticsFigmaGrasshopper (for Rhino)Human UI PluginWombat Plugin for GrasshopperMentioned Companies & TeamsWeWorkWoods BagotIntelligent CityMorphosisZahner (Architectural Metal Fabrication)Field AIBooks & IdeasCrossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore – AmazonThe Fall of Rome – Wikipedia

"Je n'ai pas trop peur de me casser la gueule et de prendre des risques"Vidéo disponible iciSi vous entreprenez, vous savez que la solitude est un vrai sujet.Aujourd'hui, je reçois un des premiers soutiens de l'entrepreneuriat en France : Clement Alteresco, CEO de Morning, le pionnier parisien des espaces de coworking.Clément a fait le même collège/lycée que moi, à Paris.Sauf que lui à 12 ans, il faisait déjà du business avec les commerçants de rue du Commerce pour se payer sa moto (oui oui on peut conduire à 12 ans en Espagne apparemment).Il a débuté sa carrière chez Faber-Novell, puis a monté sa première boîte Digitik avant de la revendre.Il nous explique en détails ce qui l'a poussé à créer Morning, et pourquoi "être sympa" ça paie.Ah et évidemment, il n'y échappe pas : on parle du fiasco Wework (lire ici)Enfin, j'en profite car je vous y dévoile mon nouveau projet - et étant toujours seul, n'hésitez pas à me contacter pour en discuter si ça vous parle :))Envie de partager ton histoire ou proposer un invité ? Contactez-moi directement ici : Yacine

DEMAIN je reçois Clement Alteresco, CEO de Morning, le pionnier parisien des espaces de coworking.Clément a fait le même collège/lycée que moi, à Paris.Sauf que lui à 12 ans, il faisait déjà du business avec les commerçants de rue du Commerce pour se payer sa moto (oui oui on peut conduire à 12 ans en Espagne apparemment).Il a débuté sa carrière chez Faber-Novell, puis a monté sa première boîte Digitik avant de la revendre.Il nous explique en détails ce qui l'a poussé à créer Morning, et pourquoi "être sympa" ça paie.Ah et évidemment, il n'y échappe pas : on parle du fiasco Wework (lire ici)La suite demain :)Envie de partager ton histoire ou proposer un invité ? Contactez-moi directement ici : Yacine

Tune in for expert Cash Flow Management and Liquidity Strategy insights vital for Business Survival and sustainable Business Growth. This Corporate Finance Explained episode delivers essential Corporate Finance principles, focusing on Managing Cash Flow effectively for optimal Financial Health. Learn crucial Financial Management tactics.We analyze Cash Flow Forecasting techniques, strategic Scenario Planning for Finance, and practical Working Capital Optimization. Understand the critical Finance Strategy and Financial Planning differences that separate thriving businesses from those facing Business Failure. Explore why Profitability alone isn't enough without solid Cash Management.Study real-world examples: learn from the Cash Flow Problems leading to failure (Toys R Us, WeWork analysis) and the successful Liquidity Management and Working Capital strategies of industry leaders (Amazon Cash Flow Strategy, Walmart Inventory Management, Apple Cash Reserves). Equip your Finance Team, FP&A Analysts, and Finance Leadership with actionable Financial Analysis and Treasury Management strategies to protect and grow your business.

Friend, it's honorable that you want to do all things with excellence. But sometimes we set the bar too high. In this episode, our new guest and Proverbs 31 Ministries teammate Jasmine Kromah shares how her background as a dancer and oldest sibling shaped her struggle with perfectionism. With grace and honesty, Jasmine walks us through the internal pressure many of us feel to perform — not just in life but in our relationship with God. Together, we'll explore what Scripture has to say about expectations and learn how to trade striving for surrender.You'll learn:The important distinction between striving for excellence and perfectionism.How Jesus already met the standard of perfection so we don't have to.Why rest is a spiritual practice that imitates God.Practical ways to challenge negative thought loops and celebrate progress.How to practice self-compassion and replace expectations with intentions.Resources From This Episode:Download "A Simplified Guide Through the Lord's Prayer" to experience the power of prayer when life feels chaotic or out of control.Follow Proverbs 31 Ministries on social media for daily encouragement and truth.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Want More on This Topic? Listen to “Are We Missing Jesus as We Work for Jesus?” with Gloria Umanah. Watch “Why Am I So Afraid of Failure?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.

After ending a rough trading week, Brian and Jeremiah dissect the pivotal week on Wall Street as economic uncertainty rattles investors. With major indices taking a hit and bond yields climbing, they spotlight the bond market's warning signs and the Fed's ongoing inflation battle. They explore the collapse of commercial real estate giants like WeWork and why regional banks could be sitting on a ticking time bomb... The guys also examine cracks in consumer behavior—from falling credit card payments to signs of tightening wallets—and what that means for the broader economy. Are we heading toward a slow bleed or a sudden break? Their discussion covers real estate, inflationary pressures, and defensive strategies, urging listeners to reassess their risk exposure now. If you're wondering whether it's time to rebalance, shift into higher-quality assets, or prepare for market turbulence, this is your must-hear episode.   Listen, Watch, Subscribe, Ask! https://www.therealmoneypros.com Hosts: Brian Wiley & Jeremiah Bates ————————————————————— SPONSORS: Guild Mortgage: https://guildmortgage.com Ataraxis PEO https://ataraxispeo.com Tree City Advisors of Apollon: https://www.treecityadvisors.com Apollon Wealth Management: https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/ Formations: https://get.formationscorp.com/real-money-pros —————————————————————

Robin Daniels, an experienced leader, discusses the evolving workplace, the importance of recognising effort over outcomes, and how autonomy enables creativity. Robin also shares his leadership journey having worked at LinkedIn and WeWork, and provides actionable insights from the importance of building an online brand to what makes an impactful leader of the future. Listen for invaluable leadership lessons and hear Robin's thoughts about the value of Leadership in the age of AI. Key Topics Covered: Public vs. Private Recognition (17:30): Robin explains the importance of balancing recognition in the workplace to ensure inclusivity and motivation. Effort vs. Outcome (18:35): Learn why the future of work should reward input and output, not just outcome. The Role of Autonomy (22:46): Discover how giving employees freedom while maintaining role clarity drives success. LinkedIn's Impact(25:08): Robin shares how actively engaging on LinkedIn transformed his career and opened up new opportunities. Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn (28:53): Practical tips for business owners on how to leverage LinkedIn for authenticity and engagement. Top Leadership Advice (33:03): Robin's #1 tip for personal and professional success. Memorable Quotes: “Effort, mindset, and enthusiasm are fully within your control. Recognising these is key to a healthy work culture.” “People follow people, not brands. Be authentic, share stories, and be consistent.” “Surround yourself with great people. The right network lifts you up and helps you grow.” Resources Mentioned: Robin Daniels on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingdaniels/ Zensai.com    https://zensai.com/----more---- Connect with Us: Subscribe & Follow: If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and follow the Lead to Succeed podcast for more insights on leadership and business growth. Subscribe & Follow: If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and follow the Lead To Succeed podcast for more insights on leadership and business growth. The podcast is brought to you by RJEN https://RJEN.co.uk WIN AND SCALE HIGH VALUE CLIENTS If you want to secure high value and enterprise clients. JOIN OUR ONLINE EVENTS HERE https://subscribepage.io/rjenevents Connect with the show hosts below. Callum Jenkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumjenkins/ Rebecca Jenkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccajenkins-rjen/      

Will your next phase be your time? If you're a people-pleaser, or know someone who is, you'll want to hear from Hailey Magee, author of Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power. It's time to set better boundaries, advocate for your needs and priorities and start living the life you've imagined. Hailey Magee joins us from Seattle. ______________________ Bio Hailey Magee is a certified coach who helps people around the world break the people-pleasing pattern and master the art of self-advocacy. Holding a credential from the International Coaching Federation and certified by Erickson Coaching International, Hailey has worked with over 500 private clients, helping recovering people-pleasers rediscover not only their power and agency, but their pleasure, joy, and sense of wonder. Her debut book, Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power, was released by Simon & Schuster in 2024. Hailey's refreshingly nuanced perspectives on boundary-setting and self-advocacy have captured the attention of millions on social media. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Gottman Institute, Business Insider, and Newsweek, and she has facilitated workshops in partnership with WeWork, Women In Music, and a variety of other companies and organizations. Hailey is dedicated to offering her clients clear, research-supported strategies for change. She resides in Seattle, WA. ______________________ For More on Hailey Magee Stop People Pleasing and Find Your Power Website ______________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Power of Saying No – Vanessa Patrick, PhD The Joy of Saying No – Natalie Lue Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta _____________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a twenty-six-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Today, in addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, which thanks to his guests and loyal listeners, ranks in the top 1 % globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.6 million downloads. Business Insider has recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. Connect on LinkedIn _______________________ Wise Quotes On People Pleasing "It's really just the act of putting other people first at our own detriment, chronically. So unlike regular generosity, which can feel really great and benefit our relationships, people pleasing tends to be a chronic pattern of behavior that really negatively affects us over time. And the costs are high. First of all, because we're always centering other people and putting them first, we become really disconnected from ourselves. So we struggle to access our own dreams, our own desires, our own needs, and that can lead to life feeling kind of hollow and one dimensional. On top of that, our emotional health can suffer because we're often over committe...

Welcome back to another episode of SparX by Mukesh Bansal. Today our host Mukesh, founder of Myntra and Cure.fit is in conversation with Alok Sama, the former President and CFO of SoftBank Group International. In this episode, we dive into the concept of the "money trap" and how one can avoid its pitfalls. Alok discusses his latest book, "The Money Trap", and explores topics such as his inspiration behind the book, Masayoshi Son's investment strategies, SoftBank's investment pitfalls, and more.Resource list - The Money Trap by Alok Sama - https://amzn.in/d/g4Kpx8G Read more about Masayoshi Son - https://www.forbes.com/profile/masayoshi-son/ https://group.softbank/en/about/officer/son SoftBank Vision Fund - https://visionfund.com/inAl Gore won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2007/gore/facts/Trump's Gold Card - https://thedispatch.com/article/trump-gold-card-visa-immigration-explained/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-gold-card-eb5-visa-5-million-immigration-oligarch-cbs-news-explains/ DeepSeek AI - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv5976z9pohttps://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/american-ai-firms-try-poke-holes-disruptive-deepseek-2025-01-28/ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/is-deepseeks-rise-a-threat-to-american-ai-dominance-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/117610064.cms?from=mdrTravis Kalanick's Resignation - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40352868https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/technology/uber-ceo-travis-kalanick.html?smid=url-share WeWork's Downfall - https://accountancycloud.com/blogs/weworks-2-billion-disaster-what-went-wrong#:~:text=Adam%20Neumann%2C%20WeWork's%20founder%20and,fund%20his%20own%20personal%20projects. https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/9/23/20879656/wework-mess-explained-ipo-softbankSarvam AI - https://www.sarvam.ai/

Jim's guest this week is Nicole Parlapiano, the Chief Marketing Officer of Tubi, and the woman behind so much of the strategy and innovation that sets Tubi apart from its competitors. When we launched this podcast in 2019, no one had heard of Tubi. Now this eleven-year-old brand seems to be everywhere: streaming the 2025 Super Bowl, standing out among Super Bowl advertisers the past few years, and popping up all over social media. Tubi–which is the most watched free TV and streaming service in the US–has an active fan base of about 100 million monthly users. Nicole has been at Tubi almost three years, and despite the steep growth numbers, seems to be just getting started. Before Tubi, Nicole has had an eclectic career journey, with time at Tinder, WeWork, Vayner, and eharmony. Raised in a blue-colar family outside New York City, Nicole went on to Fordham for her undergraduate degree and later earned her MBA at night at USC. Tune in for Jim's conversation with a CMO who has a self-described endless appetite for risk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the CoreWeave IPO breakdown. I studied their S1 filing so you don't have to.What we'll cover:* What CoreWeave does* Their business model* Their financials* Key themes heading into IPO* Investors* Bull, Bear and Base cases for the stockThis is not investment advice. Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

Today we are going to talk about founder-led companies, which can provide high returns for investors – but also be high risk.From Uber's aggressive expansion tactics under Travis Kalanick, Theranos's fraudulent blood testing under Elizabeth Holmes, and WeWork's unsustainable growth under Adam Neumann, founder-led companies can be more at risk of corporate management shortfalls and pose a need for more rigorous governance standards.Lawrence Lam joins host Rose Mary Petrass on the podcast today.He is the managing director and founder of Lumenary Investment Management and the author of The Founder Effect – a book that provides a framework to identify and invest in high-performing founder-led companies.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Phil Kirschner, Founder of PK Consulting, is an innovator at the intersection of employee experience, corporate real estate, organizational effectiveness, and technology strategy. Drawing on his background at Credit Suisse, WeWork, and McKinsey, Phil shares insights about professional and personal responses to workplace changes. He discusses leaders' and employees' intuitions and the frictions affecting trust. Phil explains the cultural impact of co-working environments and how a hospitality mindset helps achieve strategic human-centric productized work experiences to meet employees' modern work needs.   TAKEAWAYS   [01:57] Phil shares his experiences in corporate real estate, workplace strategy, and employee experience. [02:45] Cost management taught Phil the importance of understanding workplace dynamics. [04:20] Phil loves the dimensions of workplace change recognizing people's emotional responses. [05:41] How work-life integration can mean the physical manifestation of a policy in the work world. [06:38] Place is personal, affecting choices, relationships and how people communicate. [07:44] How office changes impact managers' perceived control over their teams. [08:45] Executives visiting WeWork's offices were often surprised by the energy and vibrancy. [10:12] Employees embracing the WeWork hospitality, community culture, and work patterns typically had better experiences than those who resisted. [14:00] How smaller companies smaller office investments allows them to be more responsive than large organizations which often struggle with underutilized space. [15:15] COVID revealed more humanity at work—executives were seen differently and trusted. [16:22] The Edelman Trust Barometer shows the first ever dip in trust in corporate leadership. [16:50] Employees' and executives' different intuition about what was ‘better before' and for whom. [18:22] Discrepancies in pre-COVID experiences change expectations for new work environments. [19:22] Phil shares how a real estate company failed to extend workplace flexibility to frontline staff. [22:00] A critical missing question: what needs to be true to allow greater flexibility and not have core metrics dip? [24:40] Remote work enables business continuity and offer an operational risk mitigation framework. [25:00] Digital-first companies have better organizational health by adapting for being distributed. [25:45] Experiencing inefficient processes to develop metrics and optimize operations. [29:02] HR, IT, and Facilities Management need to collaborate to enable modern workplaces. [29:54] Work experience needs productization and someone in charge. [31:07] Real estate reporting to HR help shift the focus from cost control to employee experience. [32:35] Hospitality oriented experiences are typically revenue lines not expense related. [34:31] Companies with “virtual-first, but not placeless” mindset rethink workplace strategy effectively. [35:53] Many executives assume office presence is essential without analyzing why. [39:10] Organizational health and connecting business objectives and work experience. [40:30] How corporate cultures can connect and align employees with purpose enabling change. [43:06] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: The first questions to ask at the start of any good change program: who thinks something is wrong? What do they think is wrong? And who else knows?     RESOURCES   Phil Kirschner on LinkedIn Phil Kirschner, Contributor – Leadership Strategy, Forbes     QUOTES "Many employees are feeling gaslit when they hear leaders say, ‘It was better before,' because that doesn't resonate with them." "Trust in organizations dipped for the first time in Edelman's latest trust barometer report." “When I walk into the building, if the experience of getting in or registering a visitor or attending event is, is not a great one, at that point, I do not know or care whose problem it is. I want one place to go easily and I want a hospitality feeling in the response to that, which is really difficult for groups that are viewed as an expense.” “The companies that say place isn't the thing, then tend to come back around with much more interesting and studied uses and new designs of place, whether that's somebody's house, whether that's a coworking space, whether that's an “office” that they retain for gathering purposes, right? These are the same companies that tend to staff up on workplace experience. They staff up on customer success for tools, they staff up for gathering.”

By now, we are all aware of the WeWork story. We know how the company grew to become synonymous with coworking spaces thanks to its lavish network of offices around the world. How these offices were once packed with young techies playing pool and sipping beer. And how, eventually, it all came crashing down. The company, once valued at 47 billion dollars, was brought to its knees.But here in India, the WeWork story has been playing out drastically differently. The workspace provider's India business is thriving. In fact, it is currently prepping for an IPO. It has managed to get to this point only because it is everything that its global sibling is not. More importantly, it realised somewhere down the line that it's better to ditch the frills and be a boring office space provider for all sorts of clients, not just the startup crowd. The pivot is now towards managed office spaces. Tune in. Daybreak is now on WhatsApp at +918971108379. Text us and tell us what you thought of the episode!Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

It is incredibly rare to have your startup become a verb. Google and Uber immediately come to mind. But what about when a group of strangers or friends with shared interests decide they want to get together? They, Meetup. Scott Heifferman didn't set out with becoming a verb in mind but he certainly started Meetup with the intent of building something big and impactful. And on those dimensions he delivered in spades. Along the way he sold 30% of his company for $1M to Tim Draper's DFJ (funny story around the 36 min mark), raised from other great investors (Brad Burnham from USV makes a cameo in the video), met face to face with Mark Zuckerberg who also decided that getting groups of people to meetup would be important for Facebook too, going so far as to run their very first Super Bowl ad promoting their meetup competitor product. There are so many great stories and anecdotes in this one. In our effort to mine Web 2.0 ideas and playbooks for applicable lessons for this current wave to startups, this conversation delivers in spades. A few take aways:— The Origins of Meetup and Community Building: Heiferman reflects on how 9/11 and experiences like Burning Man inspired Meetup's mission to foster real-world connections. He emphasized the importance of creating tools that empower people to form communities and build belonging offline, using the internet as a catalyst.— Early NYC Tech Scene vs. Silicon Valley: Heiferman shares stories of the scrappy, experimental nature of the 1990s NYC tech ecosystem, contrasting it with Silicon Valley's more established infrastructure. He recalls starting iTraffic with maxed-out credit cards and seeing startups like Razorfish and DoubleClick shape the local scene.— Facebook's Competitive Threat: Heiferman recounts how Facebook's groups feature directly competed with Meetup, even running Super Bowl ads mimicking its concept. This competition influenced his decision to sell Meetup to WeWork, as Facebook's scale and resources were hard to match.— Critique of Modern Marketplaces: Heiferman critiques platforms like Uber and DoorDash for extracting excessive margins from workers and businesses. He advocates for a fairer market economy where technology empowers individuals rather than exploiting them.— Future Vision and Lessons Learned: Looking ahead, Heiferman expresses interest in building impactful projects outside traditional VC structures. He emphasizes the need to focus on creating products that energize people, deliver value, and prioritize meaningful societal impact over maximizing profits.One thing that especially stood out to me in this conversation was a reminder of how “people” were so core to Web 2.0 ideals. Whether it was getting people to connect online or off, fostering real and personal connection was such an important driver for innovation at that time. When today's headlines are so  filled with stories that seem to pit people against algorithms, Scott's sentiment is a refreshing reminder that technology at it's best is a tool for enhancing our lives, not eradicating them. On that theme, a comment Scott made has been rattling in my head ever since. At around the 40 min mark he says something along the lines of “AB testing is the price you pay for not having a pulse on people”. In this conversation he talk a lot about energy, following the energy of individuals and his own energy and interests. He seems energized to build again and we talk a bit about what's next for him and how his time working in an Amazon warehouse informed his thinking around what problems he wants to tackle. We can't wait to see where he goes with all that energy. This was a ton of fun to connect with Scott and Brad to revisit the Meetup story. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. 

In this episode, we're joined by Christian Lee, CEO of Mint House, a pioneer in flexible living that's revolutionizing the way we experience travel. Christian's journey is anything but conventional, from growing up in Fargo, North Dakota, to living in Lahore, Pakistan, and climbing the corporate ladder from Citigroup to WeWork before landing at Mint House.We dive into how Mint House bridges the gap between the comfort of home and the consistency of a hotel, offering a unique alternative to Airbnb. Discover how Mint House caters to the modern traveler with apartment-style hotels that provide the security and personalization of a hotel stay, minus the hassle.Key Topics:How is Mint House adapting to the changing landscape for digital nomads and hybrid workers?What pivotal moments shaped Christian's journey from investment banking to leading Mint House?How is Mint House leveraging technology to deliver a truly custom experience?Where is travel heading, and how is Mint House leading the rise of managed residential hospitality?Whether you're a hotelier looking to stay ahead of industry trends or a traveler curious about the next evolution of accommodation, this episode offers a fresh perspective on hospitality.Tune in to The Modern Hotelier – Hospitality's Most Engaged Podcast – and discover how Mint House is changing the game.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZPlcfxUTUMAJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lee-1a1837b/Mint House: https://minthouse.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/138Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...

Ron Gura is the co-founder and CEO of Empathy. Founded in 2020, Empathy aims to provide bereaved families with holistic support, such as emotional guidance through grief, estate settlement, benefits and probate, etc. Empathy partners with employers, life insurance, health plans, and consultants to help people who have lost loved ones through the darkest of their lives. Prior to founding Empathy, Ron was a senior executive at WeWork and eBay, and founded The Gifts Project, a social e-commerce platform for group gifting.In this episode, you will hear about:What does Empathy do and why need Empathy?What inspired Ron to build  Empathy? Before Empathy: The Journey with The Gifts Project.Ron's advice to the young generation?

Andrew welcomes Jim Berlin, CEO and founder of Logistics Plus, a company he founded in 1996 and has built into a global logistics powerhouse in more than 50 countries, with $600M in revenue, customers like GE and WeWork, and a HQ within Erie, Pennsylvania's Union Station. But success didn't come without taking risks — and learning from failures. “I dive in with both feet without checking the depth of the water.” In this episode, Jim and Andrew cover:The journey of how Jim built his company from a small operation supporting GE's transportation into a global logistics powerhouse.His biggest lessons, best leadership advice, and hiring mentality at Logistics Plus, which has more than 1,200 employees.The biggest failure of his career — launching a cargo shipping business on the Great Lakes that nearly sank his entire company.Stories of how simple gestures, out-of-the-box thinking, and creative problem-solving have sustained his career and the growth of Logistics Plus.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.***Episode brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services.***

949: New York Life is embracing AI and data to enhance customer experience and business strategy. In this episode of Technovation, Don Vu, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, shares how he's leading a transformation at the 180-year-old mutual insurance giant. Don discusses how AI and data modernization are reshaping insurance, the role of data in improving agent and customer interactions, and how New York Life is structuring its organization for agility and innovation. He also reflects on his career spanning Major League Baseball, Northwestern Mutual, and WeWork, and what excites him about AI's future.

Bill Magnuson is the co-founder and CEO at Braze, along with Kevin Wang, who joined as employee #8 and serves as the CPO. The two MIT graduates have built Braze into a publicly listed customer engagement platform with a $4.4B market cap. In 2023, Braze surpassed $500M in CARR, and serves over 2,200 customers worldwide. Before Braze, Bill spent time at Bridgewater Associates. Kevin's academic background is in brain & cognitive sciences, and prior to joining Braze he worked at Accenture and Brewgene. – In today's episode, we discuss: The Braze founders' early insights into the mobile revolution How a TechCrunch Hackathon sparked Braze's creation The journey from 1,000 beta signups to 2,200+ paying customers Breaking traditional lean startup rules Navigating early fundraising challenges Finding product market fit by “fishing in every pond” Approaching competition strategically like a boxer Much more – Referenced: Accenture: https://www.accenture.com/ Appboy: https://www.braze.com/resources/articles/appboy-social-network-for-mobile-apps Bipul Sinha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bipulsinha/ Braze: https://www.braze.com/ Bridgewater Associates: https://www.bridgewater.com/ Jon Hyman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hyman/ Mark Ghermezian: https://x.com/markgher MIT: https://www.mit.edu/ Rubrik: https://www.rubrik.com/ WeWork: https://www.wework.com/ – Where to find Bill: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billmagnuson/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/billmag – Where to find Kevin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-96131916/ – Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson – Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast – Timestamps: (00:00) Teaser: Finding “terminal value” product market fit (00:24) Introduction (02:34) Bill's insights into the mobile revolution (04:43) Lessons from Bridgewater Associates (09:12) First principles thinking in action at Braze (14:14) Meeting co-founders at an NYC Hackathon (24:35) Braze's scrappy scaling (33:37) Early product development (39:37) From 1,000 beta signups to 2,200+ paying customers (43:51) Braze's fundraising struggles (47:01) Breaking the rules of a lean startup (53:02) Riding the mobile wave to success (60:02) Building a global customer base (64:04) The never-ending quest for PMF (70:29) 3 things every founder needs to know (73:56) Navigating competition like a boxer (79:03) When scale helps or hurts (80:32) 1 thing they've learned from each other

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On this episode, indie author David Jay Collins and I discuss his work writing books in and about Chicago, how he keeps going by honoring his characters, and the unique ways that he connects with his readers. We also discuss his reading life, including a current fast from horror content which blows my mind!   Follow David on Instagram  Order any of David's books from his website  Where you can see David in 2025!   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Lilith by Eric Rickstad  A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda Just Want You Here by Meredith Turtis    Books Highlighted by David: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster  Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Spectacular Fall of Adam Neumann and We Work by Reeves Wiedeman  Dry. A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs  The Death of the Artist: How Creators are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz  The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: John Adams by David McCullough  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens  A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Yaron Naymark, Founder of 1 Main Capital, is back for the fifth time on the podcast to provide an update on his thesis for International Workplace Group plc (LSE: IWG), and how he overcomes the general investor skepticism associated with the company. For more information about Yaron Naymark and 1 Main Capital, please visit: https://www.1maincapital.com/ Yaron's original YAVP appearance talking $IWG.L: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmVjVOoG6Sc Yaron's last YAVP appearance talking $IWG.L (June 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkZng2PSdxM Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Daloopa [1:31] Overview of $IWG.L and why it's interesting to Yaron [10:36] Valuation [13:42] Franchisees happiness levels with IWG / IWG's "secret sauce"; competitive advantage [21:44] Funding is an obstacle? / RevPAR [33:00] Overcoming general investor skepticism [44:36] Recent transactions in the IWG (shared space) industry, and what that means for IWG valuation / why doesn't Regis own WeWork right now [53:15] Valuation [57:02] What the most likely reason Yaron thinks the thesis doesn't play out / final thoughts Today's sponsor: Daloopa Earnings season is hectic—there's no way around it. But what if you could take back the time you spend on manual model updates? With Daloopa, you can. Daloopa automates your audit and update process, instantly pulling accurate, fundamental data from filings and reports directly into your models. That means no more wasting hours on repetitive tasks. Instead, you can focus on analyzing trends, refining strategies, and staying ahead of the competition. Stop letting manual work slow you down. Set up a free account today by visiting daloopa.com/YAV and see how Daloopa can transform your workflow.

As Wall Street swooned and boomed through the last decade, our livelihoods have—now more than ever—come to rely upon the good sense and risk appetites of a few standout investors. And amidst the BlackRocks, Vanguards, and Berkshire Hathaways stands arguably the most iconoclastic of them all: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. In Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan's Masayoshi Son (Atria, 2024), the first Western biography of Son, the self-professed unicorn hunter, we go behind the scenes of the world's most monied halls of power in New York, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia, and beyond to see how Son's firm SoftBank has defied conventional wisdom and imposing odds to push global tech and commerce into the future. From the dizzying highs of Uber, DoorDash, and Slack to the epic lows of WeWork and tech-infused dogwalking app Wag Son and SoftBank have been at the center of cutting-edge capitalism's absolute peaks and valleys. In the process, Son, son of a pachinko kingpin who grew up in a slum in Japan, has been a hero, a villain, and even a meme-ified hero to the internet tech- and finance-bro set all at once. Based on in-depth research and eye-opening interviews, Gambling Man is an unforgettable character study and alarming true story of twenty-first-century commerce that will stick with you long after you turn the final page. Lionel Barber is the former editor of the Financial Times. As editor, he interviewed many of the world's leaders in business and politics, including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barber has co-written several books and has lectured widely on foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As Wall Street swooned and boomed through the last decade, our livelihoods have—now more than ever—come to rely upon the good sense and risk appetites of a few standout investors. And amidst the BlackRocks, Vanguards, and Berkshire Hathaways stands arguably the most iconoclastic of them all: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. In Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan's Masayoshi Son (Atria, 2024), the first Western biography of Son, the self-professed unicorn hunter, we go behind the scenes of the world's most monied halls of power in New York, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia, and beyond to see how Son's firm SoftBank has defied conventional wisdom and imposing odds to push global tech and commerce into the future. From the dizzying highs of Uber, DoorDash, and Slack to the epic lows of WeWork and tech-infused dogwalking app Wag Son and SoftBank have been at the center of cutting-edge capitalism's absolute peaks and valleys. In the process, Son, son of a pachinko kingpin who grew up in a slum in Japan, has been a hero, a villain, and even a meme-ified hero to the internet tech- and finance-bro set all at once. Based on in-depth research and eye-opening interviews, Gambling Man is an unforgettable character study and alarming true story of twenty-first-century commerce that will stick with you long after you turn the final page. Lionel Barber is the former editor of the Financial Times. As editor, he interviewed many of the world's leaders in business and politics, including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barber has co-written several books and has lectured widely on foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

As Wall Street swooned and boomed through the last decade, our livelihoods have—now more than ever—come to rely upon the good sense and risk appetites of a few standout investors. And amidst the BlackRocks, Vanguards, and Berkshire Hathaways stands arguably the most iconoclastic of them all: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. In Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan's Masayoshi Son (Atria, 2024), the first Western biography of Son, the self-professed unicorn hunter, we go behind the scenes of the world's most monied halls of power in New York, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia, and beyond to see how Son's firm SoftBank has defied conventional wisdom and imposing odds to push global tech and commerce into the future. From the dizzying highs of Uber, DoorDash, and Slack to the epic lows of WeWork and tech-infused dogwalking app Wag Son and SoftBank have been at the center of cutting-edge capitalism's absolute peaks and valleys. In the process, Son, son of a pachinko kingpin who grew up in a slum in Japan, has been a hero, a villain, and even a meme-ified hero to the internet tech- and finance-bro set all at once. Based on in-depth research and eye-opening interviews, Gambling Man is an unforgettable character study and alarming true story of twenty-first-century commerce that will stick with you long after you turn the final page. Lionel Barber is the former editor of the Financial Times. As editor, he interviewed many of the world's leaders in business and politics, including US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barber has co-written several books and has lectured widely on foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Meghan Lewis is the Program Director of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF), where she leads strategy, research and resource development to execute CLF's mission to eliminate embodied carbon in buildings, materials, and infrastructure to create a just and thriving future. Meghan joined CLF in 2020 to lead their efforts to inform public policies targeting embodied carbon, from Buy Clean to building codes and beyond. Previous to joining CLF, Meghan was an architect and launched a global supply chain sustainability program at WeWork. We talked to her about embodied carbon (of course), changing practice, the realities of research, and translating knowledge to meaningful policy. “It's really important for people to remember that a lot of the progress that has been made was led by states and cities, and will continue to be led by states and cities,” she said. “Progress is not going to stop, but now there's an even bigger opportunity for local action. I recommend that people think about the groups they're a part of as part of how you think about policy in the next four years.” We talked about books, too. Meghan shared how reading science fiction fantasy helps her bring optimism to her work. 

Alok Sama was the chief dealmaker at SoftBank, the backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork. In his first book The Money Trap, Sama discusses the inside story of some of these deals and presents a stranger-than-fiction personal odyssey featuring his experiences alongside SoftBank's iconic founder, Masayoshi Son, a maverick who wants to be remembered as “the crazy guy who bet on the future” and whose mission is “happiness for everyone.” Sama takes us on a wild journey as he consorts with A-list CEOs and heads of state, and negotiates mega-deals on a Gulfstream jet, Son's sanctuary with its exquisite Japanese garden, and a waterside restaurant in the Turkish Riviera—all while contending with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life.

Send us a textI really like Nate.  He's just...a good dude.  He's got some serious business chops, too. He led $200 million in projects for WeWork and was a VP for a whole region.  Then he dove into the world of buying small businesses and acquired two HVAC companies.  AND he runs Smooth Operator, which places veterans in leadership positions in small businesses.  I like him a lot and I think you will also. 

Kirthiga Reddy's legacy is built on bold decisions and breaking barriers. Defying cultural norms, she became a top engineering graduate in a society where her mother was denied an education. After moving to the U.S., her career soared, until she took a 40% pay cut to join a startup. That gamble led her to become Facebook's first employee in India, scaling revenues to millions. She later made history as SoftBank Investment Advisers' first female partner. Now, as CEO of web3 startup Virtualness, she proves that reinvention and boldness drive transformative growth. In this episode, Kirthiga joins Ilana to reflect on her career transitions and the power of embracing challenging ventures. Kirthiga Reddy is a technology leader and growth-stage investor with over 20 years of experience. She was the first female Investing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers and served as Managing Director of Facebook India. In this episode, Ilana and Kirthiga will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:01) Excelling Academically Despite Limited College Options (03:37) Turning Gender Bias Into a Drive for Tech Empowerment (05:37) Moving from India to the US to Further Her Education (07:58) Landing a Job in Silicon Valley (10:24) Choosing a 40% Pay Cut for the Big Picture (15:21) Joining Facebook India as Its First Employee (18:40) How Kirthiga Helped Drive Facebook's Global Expansion (23:13) The Transition from Facebook Exec to Venture Capitalist (30:33) Transforming WeWork Into a Profitable Business (32:12) Redefining Digital Verifications with Verix (35:57) Living by a “No Regrets” Policy (38:15) Kirthiga's Relentless Drive for Growth (40:16) Why Bold Career Moves Are Worth the Risk (42:20) How to Get 100 Free Verix-Verified Certifications (44:11) The Power of Lifting Others as You Rise Kirthiga Reddy is a technology leader and growth-stage investor with over 20 years of experience. She is the CEO of Virtualness, an AI-powered blockchain platform, and served on the Board of Directors for WeWork. Kirthiga was the first female Investing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers, managing a portfolio of over $5 billion. She also served as Managing Director of Facebook India, scaling operations across South Asia and emerging markets. Connect with Kirthiga: Kirthiga's Website: https://kirthigareddy.com/  Kirthiga's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirthiga  Resources Mentioned: Verix's Website: www.verix.io  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

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We're looking at some of the big tech stories that have unfolded since TechStuff debuted in 2008. In this episode, we pick up in 2015 and look at the controversies, triumphs, trials, and tribulations tech encountered over the last decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and investigates a brand-new mystery that puts him right at the center of another dastardly Christmas caper. All the children of Whoville's letters to Santa have gone missing, and Grinch is Suspect No. 1. Follow along at the end of each episode to help Grinch and his crew solve this WHO-dunnit in time for Christmas! Plus, tune into Wondery+ as Cindy Lou and Max take the case into their own hands! Starring SNL's James Austin Johnson as the iconic green grump, and featuring famous faces the whole family will love, 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast might just grow your heart three sizes this winter season.For even more cheer, subscribe to Wondery+ to join Cindy Lou and Max the Dog as they take the case of the missing letters into their own hands!Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock Cindy Lou and Max's exclusive Christmas mystery investigation and listen to every episode ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or by visiting Wondery.fm/Grinch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.