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Autonomous drone delivery has long been the stuff of science fiction, but ongoing advances have moved the space from experimental to operational. Zipline is one of the leading companies in this space, with drones that charge between missions and fly autonomously to deliver packages directly to customers. Kyle Madonia is the VP of Application Software The post Autonomous Drone Delivery at Scale appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Autonomous drone delivery has long been the stuff of science fiction, but ongoing advances have moved the space from experimental to operational. Zipline is one of the leading companies in this space, with drones that charge between missions and fly autonomously to deliver packages directly to customers. Kyle Madonia is the VP of Application Software The post Autonomous Drone Delivery at Scale appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Shawn Walchef , founder of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media to preview the 2026 National Restaurant Show and call out the conversation nobody's having: restaurant real estate.Shawn runs a 220-seat barbecue restaurant where off-premise revenue now exceeds dine-in. The show floor he's preparing to walk has 70,000 people and barely any conversation about leases, occupancy, or the squeeze choking first-time operators. Kyle gets blunt about the post-COVID lease problem and walks through the exact conversation operators should be having with their landlord before the doors close.Connect with Shawn:LinkedIn: Shawn P. Walchef | calibbqmedia.comFree tool : Restaurant Real Estate Profitability Calculator:https://calculator-app-softmind-solutions-projects.vercel.app/Services:Lease Review: https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/lease-reviewLOI Review: https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/presigning-site-loilease-reviewWhat you'll get:How to use AI to plan a 70,000-person show floor before you landWhy drone delivery is operational, not aspirationalWhat off-premise revenue exceeding dine-in means for site selectionHow to clean your data before stacking AI on top of itThe framework for renegotiating a lease that's no longer workingWhy landlords will take the call in 2026 — if you make it firstEmail: kyle@10rep.co | Instagram: @kyleinserra | LinkedIn: Kyle Inserra | www.10rep.coKyle Inserra is a commercial real estate broker and founder of 10 Rep, a fractional director of real estate service for restaurant brands nationwide. Former chef and restaurateur with 20+ years across hospitality and CRE.Chapters:00:00 Cold open01:00 Why Kyle is going to NRA this year02:30 The scale of the show04:30 Using AI to prep the show floor06:30 Starbucks rolls out AI for baristas08:00 Zipline drones — Rwanda to Dallas10:00 The last-mile problem and the developer gap12:00 Off-premise > in-store at Cali BBQ13:30 Shawn's NRA schedule and Rising Tide meetup17:00 Why real estate is missing from NRA17:30 The post-COVID lease squeeze18:30 How to approach your landlord23:00 Clean data before stack24:30 Wrap

Lane Kiffin absolutely unloaded on Ole Miss and Mississippi culture while explaining why he chose LSU, and Sark decided to jump into the pile-on with a “basket weaving” drive-by. Meanwhile Boise State is selling pieces of blue turf for NIL money, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs invented the world's most unnecessary beer delivery system, and the Louisville Bats somehow made “Nothing Night” sound like the greatest baseball promotion ever. Plus:

Recorded live at the Retail Technology Show at ExCeL London, in partnership with Flooid, host Graham Barrett speaks with senior leaders shaping the future of retail. His guests were: 1/ Donna Stevens, Senior VP, Global Marketing, Flooid 2/ Nigel Oddy, CEO, American Golf 3/ Shannon Osman, Head of Retail, Footasylum 4/ Richard Barnett, VP of EMEA & APAC Sales, Flooid 5/ Meriel Neighbour, Director of Technology Delivery and Transformation, River Island We start with Flooid's own Senior VP of Global Marketing, Donna Stevens, who sets the scene for the day. Donna explores the industry's shift away from “technology for technology's sake” and back toward human‑centred retail, where tech enhances, rather than replaces, meaningful interactions between shoppers and associates. She also unpacks the combined strengths of Flooid, GLORY and Acrylic, and how their integrated ecosystem helps retailers deliver connected, efficient, end‑to‑end experiences. Next, Nigel Oddy, CEO of American Golf, discusses how data‑driven technology is transforming one of the UK's most traditional sports. From launch monitors to personalised fittings and loyalty‑driven service, Nigel explains how tech supports expertise, elevates the customer journey, and keeps golfers coming back. We then hear from Shannon Osman, Head of Retail at Footasylum, who shares how the fast‑growing fashion retailer is rethinking communication, execution and employee experience for a 90% Gen Z workforce. Shannon reveals how tools like Zipline streamline store operations, why mobile‑first systems are essential, and how AI is already reshaping frontline empowerment. Richard Barnett, VP of EMEA & APAC Sales at Flooid, offers a global perspective on retailer priorities, from UK‑specific concerns around cybersecurity and resilience to APAC's acceleration toward frictionless experiences and AI‑enabled innovation. And finally, Meriel Neighbour, Director of Technology Delivery and Transformation at River Island, shares how the fashion retailer is modernising store operations, empowering teams, and navigating the realities of rapid digital acceleration. She discusses the importance of operational clarity, consistent execution, and the role of technology in enabling store teams to deliver the brand experience at scale. A wide‑ranging, insight‑packed episode exploring the realities, pressures and opportunities facing modern retail and how the right blend of people, process and technology can create truly magical in‑store experiences.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Quo - https://quo.com/TWiST Vanta - https://vanta.com/twist Pilot - https://pilot.com/twist Plaud - https://Plaud.ai/twistToday's show:*Eragon CEO Josh Sirota believes that you should “own your intelligence.” He demos a live enterprise AI operating system connecting email, Slack, calendar, and financial data into a single agentic layer that's pre-trained to understand any business inside and out.PLUS we've got IONA Drones founder Etienne Louvet, a first look at Moonshot's Kimi K2.6, and a brand new Off Duty with JCal and Lon.FULL SHOW NOTES ON NOTION: https://thisweekinstartups-docket.notion.site/TWiST-2278-SHOW-NOTES-34872ca918e380bd9c71e684ce2db7c9?source=copy_linkGuests :Eragon: https://eragon.aiJosh Sirota on X: https://x.com/joshua_sirotaIONA: https://ionadrones.com/Etienne Louvet on X: https://x.com/etienneldvaRelevant LinksEragon Seed Round coverage: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/this-startup-wants-to-make-enterprise-software-look-more-like-a-prompt/Neurometric: https://www.neurometric.ai/Ollama model: https://ollama.com/Orange Slice: https://www.orangeslice.ai/Corgi Insurance: https://www.corgi.insure/Slash Financial: https://www.slash.com/The Syndicate: https://thesyndicate.com/FAA Part 108 Explained: https://pilotinstitute.com/part-108-explained/Zipline: https://www.zipline.com/Google Wing: https://wing.com/Joby Aviation: https://www.jobyaviation.com/Enterprise Ireland: https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/Éire Composites: https://www.eirecomposites.com/Kimi K2.6 blog post: https://www.kimi.com/blog/kimi-k2-6Kimi K2 series on GitHub: https://github.com/moonshotai/Kimi-K2NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 work station: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/gb300-nvl72/Timestamps:0:00 Josh from Eragon AI joins the show2:01 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!5:07 Why founders should own and control their data sets8:33 What is a "company world model?"9:48 Quo (formerly OpenPhone) - Quo gives you a clean, modern way to handle every customer call, text, and thread all in one place. Try it free at https://quo.com/TWiST11:32 Eragon demo15:55 Giving agents their own bank accounts19:07 Inside Eragon's first partnerships20:14 Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist25:50 How does Eragon make money?29:11 Pilot - Visit https://www.pilot.com/twist and get $1,200 off your first year.39:33 Etienne Louvet of Iona Drones joins the show42:37 What is FAA's Part 108?47:13 How innovation in drones impacts the aviation industry50:26 Working with Enterprise Ireland58:28 Jason attended the Breakthrough Awards1:04:10 Doug Liman's AI-powered "Bitcoin" movie1:09:09 "Love Story" on FX and "Dust Bunny" on HBO Max1:13:10 Jason's love of tinned fishSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck 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 McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Fourth week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?The Bird Bath Terminal: 37,000 practices liveZoetis and Zipline bring meds to KenyaHeartland announces new CEONordhealth sees 47% Growth in US Vet2 out of 3 shelter are No-KillHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVRCE - The Veterinary Profession's #1 CSR Development ProgramThe Bird Bath Terminal

Episode 221 with Juliet Oshagbemi, Chief People and Culture Officer Africa at Zipline, a global leader in drone delivery, healthcare logistics and supply chain innovation. Zipline has been operating in Africa since 2016 and is now fully integrated into public health systems across Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire, delivering blood, vaccines and essential medical supplies on demand at scale.Juliet brings more than 20 years of experience in human capital strategy and organisational development, with senior leadership roles at Dangote Group where she led talent management and learning across 13 countries, as well as earlier experience with the London Metropolitan Police Service.We discuss how to build high performing teams behind critical infrastructure in Africa, where logistics, healthcare delivery and technology intersect. Juliet explains how Zipline aligns people strategy with safety, operational excellence and scale, supporting millions of deliveries across complex and fast changing environments. From managing talent across multiple African markets to embedding a unified culture across different regulatory systems, she shares what it really takes to build organisations that can operate reliably at national scale.We also discuss Zipline's role in transforming healthcare access across Africa, strengthening supply chains, reducing stockouts and improving outcomes in public health systems. Juliet reflects on why Zipline positions itself as core infrastructure rather than charity, and what that means for leadership, accountability and long term sustainability. She also shares insights on inclusive leadership, local talent development and how organisations can build resilient systems that deliver real impact.What We Discuss With JulietBuilding life saving infrastructure where failure is not an option and what that demands from people strategyDesigning teams and systems that can operate at national scale across multiple African markets with different realitiesWhy Zipline positions itself not as charity but as core infrastructure and what that means for leadership and accountabilityThe role of local talent, inclusion and culture in delivering high trust public health systemsWhat traditional African enterprises and emerging tech companies can learn from each other about scaling talent and building resilient institutionsDid you miss my previous episode where I discus Africa's Payments Problem Is Not What You Think – Inside Mobile Money Infrastructure? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with JulietLinkedIn - Juliet Oshagbemi and ZiplineMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

Jedna z převážně křesťanských čtvrtí Káhiry leží přímo pod skalním útesem Mokattam nedaleko historického centra metropole. Je to páchnoucí, ale také živoucí čtvrť sběračů a třídičů odpadků. Zároveň je to místo koptských zázraků a pověstí. Návštěvníci se na ni mohou podívat hezky z výšky, stejně jako náš reportér Štěpán Macháček.

Jedna z převážně křesťanských čtvrtí Káhiry leží přímo pod skalním útesem Mokattam nedaleko historického centra metropole. Je to páchnoucí, ale také živoucí čtvrť sběračů a třídičů odpadků. Zároveň je to místo koptských zázraků a pověstí. Návštěvníci se na ni mohou podívat hezky z výšky, stejně jako náš reportér Štěpán Macháček.Všechny díly podcastu Zápisník zahraničních zpravodajů můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Earlier this week, Lenny Cottom announced the sale of Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline after 35-years of family ownership. Fortunately, this was part of the Cottom's plan, and they worked to find a buyer that shared their vision for the future of this long-time outdoor playground.Business succession does not always go so smoothly, and sometimes a lack of planning can force the hand of a business owner in a way that has a negative impact on employees, customers, and the surrounding community.On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear directly from Lenny Cottom about the sale of Hawksnest, what drove the family's decision, and what comes next for one of the High Country's longest running outdoor attractions. We then tackle the concept of business succession as we visit with Chris Grasinger and John Wilantowicz of Mountain BizWorks. We discuss how developing a plan around the sale of a business can help maximize the value of the return, and ensure employees and customers can continue to count on the goods and services provided. We'll also talk about the growing benefits of buying an established business versus starting a small business from scratch, and how that can factor positively into future financing, community positioning, and other similar considerations.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon (except this week -- tune in Friday, April 10th) at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

As the weather warms up, families are looking to get outside. So where are the best playgrounds in Nashville — and can they hold up to the scrutiny of a busy mom? Host Marie Cecile Anderson welcomes contributor Amelia Edelman and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to run down their favorite play spots in town, and tell us what Nashville really needs to make our playground scene great.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 2nd episode: Freely Fest United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into a series of transformative developments that underscore the continual evolution of this dynamic industry.First, let's explore the latest strategic move from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, which has embarked on a $1.3 billion restructuring plan in the United States. This has resulted in layoffs affecting 634 employees, a decision aimed at streamlining operations and cutting annual costs by over $1.26 billion. Such significant restructuring efforts are likely to alter market dynamics, as Takeda reallocates resources to focus on its core competencies and innovation-driven growth. The industry may witness shifts as Takeda aims to bolster its competitive edge amid a rapidly evolving market landscape.In a significant regulatory development, Biogen has successfully secured FDA approval for a high-dose version of Spinraza, designed to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This approval, following the resolution of prior manufacturing concerns, is a strategic effort to enhance therapeutic efficacy and maintain Biogen's competitive positioning against newer market players. The high-dose formulation of Spinraza promises improved patient outcomes, reinforcing Biogen's dedication to addressing unmet medical needs in SMA and offering hope to patients and families affected by this debilitating condition.Meanwhile, Samsung Biologics faces internal challenges as its labor union votes in favor of striking over unresolved governance issues and rigid labor policies. This potential strike highlights growing tensions within the company and raises concerns about operational continuity, which could affect production timelines and contractual obligations with partners. It's a reminder of the delicate balance between corporate governance and employee relations within major organizations.On the innovation front, Idorsia's investigational drug Quviviq has shown promise in treating pediatric insomnia following successful Phase 2 trials. If approved, Quviviq could be a pioneering treatment for children with insomnia, setting a new standard of care for this underserved patient population. This development highlights the importance of addressing specific medical needs across different demographics within the broader field of sleep disorders.Financial investments in research and development continue to shape the industry, with Eli Lilly embracing insilico medicine's AI technology through a $2.75 billion collaboration. This partnership aims to leverage AI-driven insights for drug discovery, reflecting an industry-wide trend toward integrating digital technologies into R&D processes. By adopting AI, companies like Eli Lilly are poised to accelerate drug discovery timelines and enhance precision in identifying potential therapeutic candidates. Additionally, Eli Lilly is spearheading research efforts into GLP-1 receptor agonists for treating substance use disorders, based on emerging scientific evidence suggesting these compounds could play a role in managing addiction by modulating reward pathways linked to addictive behaviors.In cardiovascular health advancements, Boston Scientific's Watchman heart implant has demonstrated substantial clinical benefits by reducing bleeding risks compared to traditional anticoagulants while maintaining non-inferiority in stroke prevention and mortality outcomes among atrial fibrillation patients. This advancement is likely to influence future clinical practice guidelines by offering safer long-term management options for atrial fibrillation.Moreover, Advocate Health's ambitious hospital drone delivery program, in partnership with Zipline, seeks to revolutionize logistics within healthcare delivery systems across major U.S. cities. By enhancing supply chain efficiencies and ensuring timely access to critical Support the show

392 Japan Recap Godzilla Zipline Spider Man Trailer White Dragon UpdateDoom Scrolling IntroWe're back after a three-week gap, and it's for legit reasons: Joe got wrecked by strep throat, tried to power through a three-hour gig anyway, lost his voice, and then the Foos immediately went on their Japan trip—where the jet lag, nonstop walking, and full itinerary left zero energy for a hotel-room episode.Japan recap hits the highlights without turning into a travel documentary: derpy Godzilla hat and flappy Mothra wing hat reveals, why tourist areas are totally fine for a first trip, the pub stop on St. Patrick's Day, KFC-at-Christmas curiosity, and the most chaotic comfort-food tradition flex—finding a Shakey's in Tokyo for Joe's birthday.They break down the drinking and convenience store life (Strong Zero discourse included), compare Osaka vs Tokyo vibes, and talk about learning Japan's train system the hard way—eventually leveling up with digital Suica.Big trip moments: a preseason baseball game at the Tokyo Dome (chants, drumlines, beer girls with kegs on their backs), Universal Studios Japan (including the Donkey Kong add-on to Super Nintendo World), Tokyo DisneySea for a chill, nautical-themed park day, and the bullet train ride where they paid extra for the Mount Fuji side and almost slept through the view.The crown jewel: Awaji Island's Shin Godzilla Zipline—literally zipping into Godzilla's mouth—plus the museum, the mission-style attraction, and the absolutely ridiculous plush Godzilla backpack haul.They also nerd out on Japan's stamp culture (goshuin vs eki stamp books), the scavenger-hunt vibe of stamp rallies, and a weirdly fascinating rabbit hole: “mosquito” high-frequency anti-loitering devices that younger ears can hear.Geeking Out is a quick-fire catch-up: the Spider-Man trailer hype and Easter eggs (street-level vibes, Punisher, Hulk/Bruce Banner, Scorpion, and potential Man-Spider energy), the ridiculously long Rockstar breakdown video of a short trailer, and a long-awaited update—The Legend of the White Dragon finally getting a real release date after years of “coming soon” purgatory. They also rapid-list what they're watching again now that they're home: Shrinking, Monarch, Paradise, The Pit, Vladimir, plus chatter about another Mummy movie and getting back to Daredevil and For All Mankind.Chapters(0:00) Doom Scrolling Intro(5:16) Intro(5:55) Where We've Been Strep Throat Lost Voice Three Weeks Off(7:13) Japan Recap Godzilla Hat Mothra Hat Souvenirs-Tourist Spots vs Tourist Traps First Trip Logic-Osaka vs Tokyo Vibes Trains Suica Culture Shock-Strong Zero Convenience Store Life-Tokyo Dome Baseball Game Chants Beer Girls-Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong-Tokyo DisneySea Chill Park Day-Shinkansen Bullet Train Mount Fuji Side-Shin Godzilla Zipline Awaji Island Museum Missions-Stamps Goshuin Eki Stamps Stamp Rally Quest-Mosquito High Frequency Anti Loitering Devices(1:01:55) Geeking Out Spider Man Trailer Rockstar Breakdown Video-Legend of the White Dragon Release Date Update-What We're Watching Shrinking Monarch Paradise The Pit Vladimir(1:14:18) Outro + Doom Scrolling OutroSpider Man trailer, Punisher, Hulk, Scorpion, Man Spider, Rockstar trailer breakdown, Legend of the White Dragon, Jason David Frank, Japan trip recap, Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo Dome, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo DisneySea, Shinkansen, Mount Fuji, Shin Godzilla zipline, Awaji Island, Strong Zero, Suica, goshuin, eki stamps, mosquito anti loitering device

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 24th! here's what's making waves in the tech world today: cybersecurity alert: darksword exploit kit variant leaked on github jeopardizing millions of iphones not updated to ios 26, highlighting critical importance of software updates. apple maps advertising: apple rumored to introduce ads within apple maps, enabling businesses to bid for top spots, potentially reshaping user interaction and local service discovery. zipline's drone delivery expansion: zipline secures $200 million for u.s. growth, planning to extend its autonomous drone delivery services to new markets this year. prediction market venture fund: ceos of kalshi and polymarket unite to back a $35 million fund supporting the prediction market sector. air street capital's new ai fund: europe's prominent solo vc firm raises $232 million to support early-stage ai company investments. tune in tomorrow for more tech news!

Matthew Steckman is the President and Chief Business Officer of Anduril. Matt played a central role in securing the $20BN contract Anduril just won with the US military. Prior to Anduril, Matt served as Chief Revenue Officer for Zipline. Before Zipline, Matt held several leadership positions at Palantir. AGENDA: 3:45 — Anduril's $20BN Army Contract Broken Down 6:30 — What Do Most Defense Founders Get Completely Wrong? 9:15 — Can You Build a Billion-Dollar Defense Company Without the US? 12:05 — Why Government Contracts Are Brutal (And Why Most Fail) 15:40 — How Does Anduril Predict Wars 5–10 Years Before They Happen? 18:20 — Why Cyber Warfare Is the Most Dangerous Battlefield No One Understands 23:50 — Why There Will Only Be ONE Winning Drone Company 28:10 — How Anduril Decides Where to Deploy $100M+ Product Bets 35:20 — What Would Anduril Buy If They Had an Unlimited Checkbook? 41:10 — Why Anduril Must Go Public 45:00 — Quickfire: The Future of War, VC Mistakes & Career Advice    

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Northwest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twistCircle - https://circle.so/twistNetsuite - https://www.netsuite.com/twistToday's show:Zipline founder Keller Cliffton started his company with a simple premise: build automated logistics that serve everyone equally. The only problem? It was literally illegal in the US.In this live recording from LaunchFest in San Francisco, Keller shares how Zipline went from a 20-person team working on a cow farm in Rwanda to operating the largest commercial autonomous system on Earth. They now complete 130 million autonomous miles with zero accidents, while reducing maternal mortality by 51% in the regions they serve.PLUS we've got Rahul Vohra from Superhuman taking us through his entire founder journey, and discussing with Jason why “difficult” founders are often the smartest investments.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:16 Keller Cliffton starts off the show3:05 Starting Zipline in Africa8:40 The magic of sky maps13:55 Building the drone was just the beginning15:11 Making a huge difference in maternal mortality23:48 The threats of Little Evil Jimmy and dogs29:37 The shift from Rwanda to Dallas31:14 Netsuite - Get the free business guide Demystifying AI at https://www.netsuite.com/twist32:28 The moral clarity of the mission41:17 The challenge of staying focused46:43 Rahul Vohra of Superhuman joins Jason49:40 Building Rapportive in Cambridge51:48 Scaling to millions of users via APIs1:11:46 How getting acquired made Rahul fearless1:12:31 The boldness of taking on Gmail1:22:12 Making everyone pay for the product1:31:24 Inside the Grammarly-Superhuman dealSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck 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 McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

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Keller Cliffton is the co-founder and CEO of Zipline, the world's largest commercial autonomous delivery system, which today serves 5,000 hospitals across multiple countries and saves an estimated 17,000 lives per year. In this episode, Keller breaks down his extreme hiring philosophy that has powered Zipline for over a decade. He also walks through Zipline's full origin story: from a near-dead home robot startup to a scrappy bet on drone blood delivery in Rwanda, to 135 million autonomous miles flown. In today's episode, we discuss: Why Zipline hires teenagers over PhDs Why the best startup employees are "heat-seeking missiles for pain" The 5 leadership attributes Zipline has never shared publicly The brutal firing advice that shaped Keller's leadership How Rwanda's health minister changed Zipline's trajectory References: Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com Alfred Lin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com Apple: https://www.apple.com Brian Chesky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchesky/ Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org Netflix: https://www.netflix.com Paul Kagame: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkagame/ Reflect Orbital: https://www.reflectorbital.com Sequoia Capital: https://www.sequoiacapital.com SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com Sphero: https://www.sphero.com Tesla: https://www.tesla.com University of Washington: https://www.washington.edu Walmart: https://www.walmart.com Zipline: https://www.zipline.com Where to find Keller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellerrc/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Keller 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 Introduction 02:11 Why Zipline doesn't hire for experience 06:04 Are founders born or made? 07:37 Why Zipline hires 17-year-olds over PhDs 17:03 The employees Zipline doesn't want 18:53 The ultimate startup hire is a "heat-seeking missile" 20:36 Why blind references are a non-negotiable 23:07 Can candidates admit when they screwed up? 30:10 Zipline's secret leadership playbook 35:16 Why you should always fire quickly 36:26 The early vision for Zipline 39:48 How Zipline almost died - twice 44:55 From toy robots to drone delivery: Zipline's pivot 51:35 How Rwanda's health minister changed everything 57:10 Why Zipline's launch was a "complete disaster" 1:04:05 Scaling from 1 hospital to 5000 1:05:17 The 10x hardware cost rule every founder should know

What if you could deploy ML features and real-time data pipelines without building complex infrastructure from scratch? In this episode, host Benjamin sits down with Nikhil Simha, CTO at Zipline AI and co-author of Chronon AI, to explore how Chronon, an open-source system that generates data infrastructure from simple queries, is transforming feature engineering at companies like OpenAI and Airbnb. Learn why iteration speed matters for fraud detection, how to serve thousands of signals at a massive scale, and what the future of analytical databases looks like in an AI-first world. Whether you're scaling real-time ML systems or building customer-facing analytics, this conversation is packed with practical insights on bridging the gap between data scientists and ML engineers.

Niman Mann '18 delivered a SEVEN Talk at the 2025 Alumni Forum in Chapel Hill on October 19. Niman works in strategic finance at Zipline. About SEVEN TalksEvery class of Morehead-Cain Scholars connects with seven others: the three classes ahead, its own, and the three that follow. The idea of SEVEN is to strengthen connections across generations of Morehead-Cains.The Alumni Forum embodies this spirit through SEVEN Talks—seven alumni and scholars on Saturday, and seven more on Sunday—each sharing seven minutes of wisdom with the Morehead-Cain community.How to listenOn your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on social media @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.   

Juliet Oshagbemi, Chief People and Culture Officer (Africa) at Zipline, walk you through the future of Human Capital Strategy.With over 20 years of experience in human capital strategy and organizational development, Juliet has successfully built and scaled people systems in complex, fast‑paced environments.In this session, she will cover:• Managing teams across different generations• The role of AI in the workplace• Human resources in the creative economy• And much more…

we take a closer look at the workplace divide across generations. Millennials, Gen Z, and boomers all see work differently — and that's reshaping how teams function. We host  Juliet Oshagbemi Chief People and Culture Officer (Africa) at Zipline who talks about managing intergenerational teams .She also talks about job security and why it isn't about tenure anymore. It's about the value you bring. That's the shift redefining the future of work…

每周新书听友群微信号：yinmingshu002。音频文字发布在公众号“北京读天下”。零售送货通常是短途，无人机本来就有速度优势。P2平台的重点是解决剩余的两个问题，准确投递和减少噪音。亚马逊无人机在投递时，先要下降到四米高度，然后将货物抛下。竞争对手Wing投递时悬停高度大约45米，它的特点是用缆绳放下货仓，减少落地冲击。Zipline P1无人机的投递高度是20~35米，采用降落伞，落点更加分散。所有的设计都有一个共同的弱点，因为悬停高度比较低，噪音很明显。收货人也许不在意，但邻居会有反弹。Keenan Weirobeck回忆说，Zipline分析了消费市场的特点，将减少噪声作为设计中的最优先级。只有真正降低噪音，才能看到规模化投递。Zipline认为，只有提高悬停高度，才能降低噪音。他们的目标是将噪音降低到汽车的水平，最终设计的悬停高度达到90米。这样的悬停高度对邻居打扰少，社区友好。

Africa Highlights and Travel Lessons: Egypt Challenges, Gorilla Trekking, Vic Falls, and Cape TownTyler hosts Non Rev Lounge in Austin with returning guest Melissa and her husband Jay, longtime friends who first met Tyler on a Southwest flight and later traveled together to Hawaii. They discuss Melissa and Jay's multi-week Africa trip planned around Jay's 50th birthday, including missing Tyler's family by a few hours in South Africa due to itinerary timing. The conversation covers a difficult, budget-style stop in Egypt (Cairo) with a non-English-speaking driver, getting lost en route to the pyramids, frequent requests for money from vendors and even a police officer, confusion around museum pickup logistics, being taken to an underwhelming “bazaar,” disappointment about a cheaper-than-expected dinner cruise, and an unpleasant hotel dining payment incident; they conclude Egypt is better done via a prepaid guided tour or river cruise. They then describe traveling through Rwanda and Uganda, visiting the Kigali Genocide Museum (highly emotional and impactful, leading them to skip the planned city tour) and completing a gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest They also recount activities around Victoria Falls such as the Devil's Pool experience on the Zambia side (swimming across, proximity to hippos/crocodiles, and fish nibbling feet), plus zip lining, lion walking (with safety rules and notes about controversy and the operator's reluctance), rafting, and a Botswana safari near Chobe National Park and the Chobe River with many elephants. They touch on flights and logistics—using miles for British Airways into Egypt, buying some intra-Africa flights for reliability (including Ethiopian and Kenya), concerns about weight-restricted flights returning to the U.S. (ultimately flying United to Newark and onward), using candy as a thank-you (sometimes refused as a “bribe”), and doing laundry via sink washing and local services. 00:00 Welcome to NonRev Lounge + Introducing Melissa & Jay01:56 How Tyler & Melissa Met: The Southwest Flight That Started It All02:53 Buddy Passes, Hawaii Trips, and Travel Style Differences04:59 Back to Austin: Texas Weather Whiplash & Catching Up06:07 Why Africa? Planning Jay's 50th Birthday Mega-Trip08:19 Egypt Without a Tour: Pyramids, Scams, and Travel Lessons Learned20:39 Rwanda's Genocide Memorial: The Unexpected Emotional Highlight25:01 Uganda Gorilla Trek: Rain, Porters, and Getting Face-to-Face30:59 Gorilla Rules & Safety: Masks, Guides, and Forest Elephants34:32 Gorilla Trekking Reality Check: Forest Elephants, Time Limits & Extra Minutes35:26 How Much Does Gorilla Trekking Cost? Congo vs Uganda vs Rwanda36:53 Gorilla Fun Facts: Farts, Tree Hazards & What They Eat38:14 Victoria Falls Bucket List: Devil's Pool on the Edge39:57 Devil's Pool Logistics: Zambia Border, Boat Ride & “Toilet With a View.”42:07 Swimming Near Hippos & Crocs + The Fish That Nibble Your Feet44:27 How Many Days for Vic Falls? Zip Lines, Rafting, Botswana Safari & Visa Tips48:28 Walking With Lions: Controversy, Safety Rules & How Close You Get56:26 Cape Town Highlights: Lion's Head Sunrise + Table Mountain Sunset01:00:50 Flights, Getting Home & Travel Hacks: Miles, Weight Limits, Candy & Laundry01:09:33 Kruger Self-Drive Safari: Roads, Permits & Elephant Overload01:12:22 Wrap-Up, Thanks for Listening + Sponsor MessageStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Depuis Dakar, Muriel Edjo met en lumière trois tendances fortes de la tech africaine. Au Rwanda, les drones de Zipline livrent des médicaments en zones rurales et auraient permis de réduire de 51 % la mortalité maternelle dans les régions desservies. Au Maroc, la chirurgie robotisée s'installe dans le réseau public pour pallier la pénurie de spécialistes et élargir l'accès aux soins. Enfin, en Égypte, le Parlement prépare une loi pour encadrer l'usage des réseaux sociaux par les enfants, dans un contexte de montée du cyberharcèlement et de la désinformation.

每周新书听友群微信号：yinmingshu002。音频文字发布在公众号“北京读天下”。无人机送货并不是很新的创意，已经有十几年的历史。Zipline的成就是实现了规模化的商业性无人机快递。可以从三个方面来看待Zipline无人机快递的成就。第一项指标是消费场景的多样化。目前主要合作伙伴是医疗机构和零售餐饮企业，医疗机构有梅奥诊所，药店有Walgreens，保健零售GNC。零售企业中最大的合作方是沃尔玛，Zipline甚至能够给沃尔玛带去流量，很多人会到提供无人机服务的沃尔玛商店观看无人机作业的情景。餐饮方面的合作伙伴包括Panera，Chipotle，小凯撒等。顾客通过App订购商品，由Zipline无人机送货。第二项指标是市场增长的速度。2025年4月开始，Zipline送货量以每周15%的速度增长。今年上半年将实现300万次送货量。2026年的增长预计为每季度增加一倍，年底将超过美国所有航空公司全球飞行次数。这样的增速对于软件产品也许并不稀奇，但硬件公司很少出这样的故事。由于它的美国只在少数几个城市有业务，市场空间大得难以想象。第三项是送货次数和里程。2024年8月，Zipline经过8年商业运营，送货总次数达到100万件，超过所有竞争对手的总和。2025年5月，商业飞行里程数达到1亿英里。2026年1月，Zipline实现了200万次送货，本年度还将实现300万次送货。公司预计只要两三年之后，每天的送货量将达到100万次，这是商业化的规模和前景。[i]在送货量显著增长的同时，Zipline的安全记录保持得非常好，到目前为止还没有发生过严重事故。Zipline是一家独立的创业公司，它的竞争对手包括亚马逊和Alphabeta旗下的Wing。Zipline在技术上没有特别的优势，资源上更是差得很多。那么，为什么它能够打败全球最著名的品牌，成为无人机快递市场的领导者？[ii][i] https://www.reuters.com/business/zipline-soars-76-billion-valuation-us-drone-delivery-bets-2026-01-20/[ii] https://www.thedronegirl.com/2024/04/19/zipline-million-delivery-milestone/

Send us a textThis episode is one story. The Water's Edge is where stories like this turn into lived experience. Feeling inspired? Sign Up for a Free Goal Setting Guide. Subscribe to my Substack for Lessons from the Water Want to watch? Episodes now available on YouTube!Born in Kent, England but now live in the Rhondda Valleys in South Wales. I am a recreational runner and I work on the World's fastest seated Zipline. I learnt to ride a bike at aged 42 and learnt how it feels to move through water at aged 52... I'm definitely a late starter! I now have a whole new dimension within my life and my dream of snorkeling a coral reef is finally within sight!Keep the stories coming by supporting the show.Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me.Stories from the Water is produced by http://254studio.comMusic credit:Epic Inspiration  by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry. You don't need a big goal to reach out — just curiosity. If you're wondering about Swimbound, email me at shannon@intrepidwater.com. Support the show

This episode is for retail operators who believe that the store estate is an asset, and that the people running it are the brand. Ian Jindal chat with Shannon Osman, Head of Retail at Footasylum, who has built her career from shop floor to leadership and brings a practitioner's clarity to questions that often get buried in strategy decks: how do you actually recruit, retain and develop a predominantly Gen Z workforce at scale? The conversation covers Footasylum's distinctive hiring model, its social-first content machine, the Locked In franchise, and a franchise expansion into the Middle East — all through the lens of a retailer that has won Retail Employer of the Year while opening stores, not closing them.Key themesRethinking recruitment from first principles: Footasylum scrapped the CV-led process and replaced it with group in-store interviews. No CV submission, just availability, knockout questions, and a live group exercise. The best candidate on the day gets the job, eliminating unconscious bias and filtering for exactly the communication skills the role demands.Retention as proof of concept: Staff turnover dropped from 107% to 75% after the new recruitment model was introduced. Seasonal hires - historically the hardest to retain - are now routinely offered permanent roles at the end of peak. The data follows the culture, not the other way around.Progression without a title change: Shannon is direct that promotion is not the only form of progression. Recommending a book, setting personal goals alongside professional ones, giving people a voice in operational decisions - these are the mechanisms Footasylum uses to keep people invested. The goal-setting process (two work goals, one personal) runs from February, reviewed quarterly, owned by the individual.Communication at scale: With almost 70 stores and around 1,300 staff, Footasylum adopted Zipline as its internal communications platform - chosen because it looks and behaves like social media. Execution and readership rates are tracked, but the rationale was engagement, not surveillance. The platform was used to run a company-wide vote for Store Manager of the Year, generating 1,300 responses.Social as a commercial engine: 1.2 billion organic views across social media last year, up 35% year-on-year. Footasylum sits in the top 5% of TikTok users globally, alongside the BBC and Sky Sports. Its Locked In series - influencers and content creators in a house format, competing and generating content — drives 200,000 additional app downloads per run and feeds directly into in-store footfall and on-site conversion.Middle East expansion via franchise: Footasylum has signed a franchise agreement to enter the Gulf region. Shannon visited the Mall of Emirates, Mall of Dubai and Dubai Hills ahead of the announcement. The market's appetite for elevated retail experience - and the presence of a significant UK expat base - makes it a credible fit for the brand's positioning, which sits above the mass market without claiming luxury.⠀What you'll learnWhy removing CVs from the hiring process can improve both the quality of hire and long-term retention and how to structure a group interview that actually tests for the right things.How to build a communication infrastructure that reaches every layer of a large store estate, not just the management tier.What "progression" looks like when you can't always offer a title or a salary uplift and why that matters for a Gen Z workforce.How a content-first social strategy translates directly into measurable commercial outcomes: app downloads, footfall, and omnichannel conversion.How to approach franchise expansion into a culturally distinct market while preserving brand DNA and why the right partner matters more than the right playbook.Why listening to store managers is not just good culture but good operations: some of Footasylum's most efficient decisions in the last 18 months have come from the shop floor up.⠀Chapter structureIntroduction — Who Footasylum is, its 20-year history, near-70 store estate, and core Gen Z/Alpha consumerThe store in 2025 — Why physical retail still matters, and what it means to have Gen Z staff serving Gen Z customersRethinking recruitment — The CV-free group interview model and the results it has producedGrowth and expansion — New UK stores (including Merthyr Tydfil), and the Middle East franchise dealRetention and culture — Retail Employer of the Year, goal-setting, and the meaning of progressionCommunication at scale — Zipline, why it works, and how it changes the relationship between head office and the shop floorLocked In and the social engine — The Locked In series, 1.2bn organic views, and the omnichannel flywheelShannon's own journey — From football coaching in the US to Head of Retail; the constants that haven't changed; what's on the learning list for 2026⠀About the guestShannon Osman is Head of Retail at Footasylum, the UK apparel, footwear and accessories retailer with almost 70 stores and a Gen Z–first positioning. She has spent the majority of her career in store-based retail, moving through the operational ranks to a leadership role with P&L responsibility for the entire physical estate. Since joining the role, she has overhauled Footasylum's recruitment model, introduced a scaled communications platform, and helped lead the business to Retail Employer of the Year 2025. She is also part of the team driving Footasylum's first international franchise expansion into the Middle East.Quotes"The staff members on the shop floor are the most vital employees in the business. They are what represents you as a company — that's the face-to-face interaction your customers are having, ultimately.""Our staff retention has gone from 107% down to 75%. We are retaining people now because the people we're employing want to stay with us.""Anybody can open a door for you. It's up to you to walk through it.""Everyone thinks progression is going for the next job title. Progression is reading a book your line manager sent you that you never even knew existed.""Every single mall I entered just felt like Footasylum should be there." — Shannon Osman, on her first visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi--  Run time: 35 minutesINFORMATION:[

"We're going to hire tons of engineers in Rwanda who are Rwandan to build this technology shoulder to shoulder with our American engineers."American foreign policy is experiencing a profound shift. It's now about trade not aid. But we've been waiting to understand what that means in practice. That's why an announcement by the US Department of State last November was so significant. The U.S. committed up to $150 million dollars to a partnership with Zipline. Zipline is an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. Yes, drones. And it's one of the first real examples of the America First global health strategy in action. So that's why we're excited to speak with Caitlin Burton. Caitlin is the CEO of Zipline Africa. Plus: What she really thinks about aid

"They were tired of losing women in childbirth."Last year, one of the US's top diplomats said that Africa is the world's largest untapped market… and Africa should be among the US's largest trading partners. This time, it's not just about aid. It's about business. And we were wondering what that might mean in practice. In November last year, the US Department of State made an important announcement: the U.S. committed up to $150 million dollars to a partnership with Zipline. Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. These currently fly in Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana. And they're saving lives. Listen to find out more.Plus: How African governments are forward thinking.

Bruce & Gaydos explain Zipline, a San Francisco-based company that intends to launch autonomous drone delivery service in the Phoenix area. They also talk about ICE-enforcement tactics and your constitutional rights.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Northwest Registered Agent - www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twistCrusoe Cloud - https://crusoe.ai/savingsLinkedIn Jobs - http://linkedIn.com/twistToday's show: On today's TWIST episode, Alex interviews two of the top startup co-founders: Keller Cliffton of Zipline and Anastasis Germanidis of Runway. Zipline announced its $600 million raise at a $7.6 BILLION valuation. Kellers breaks down the origins, economics, and future of Zipline's contrarian bet in drone delivery. What was science fiction a decade ago is now a regular part of life for many. In fact, Zipline operates more flights than United!Zipline is set to leapfrog the car delivery apps AND self driving cars with the superior economics of drone delivery. It is much cheaper to transport your burrito in a lightweight drone than a 6,000 pound self driving car!Then, Alex is joined by Anastasis Germanidis, the CTO and co-founder of Runway, to explain why the next frontier of generative AI is world models! Runway  is looking to build a universal simulation, which will unlock massive gains in robotics, autonomy, and simulations. The world model would be able to simulate rare edge cases that could take years to find naturally! Check out how this cutting edge AI startup's NYU Tisch School of Art's originsThen, See Jason's answer to the question: “When should founders pivot or give up?”Timestamps: (00:00) The Drone revolution is here!(02:46) Inside Zipline's factory to build 20K drones a year(04:40) American dynamism Vs. Chinese manufacturing dominance(09:00) How Zipline is growing 75% month on month(9:50) 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 www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist(11:15) Zipline teleports food and goods to your house(21:54) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/savings to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(23:02) Is it affordable to use a drone to deliver a burrito?(29:18) Zipline DOUBLES United's flight numbers(31:11) LinkedIn Jobs - post your job for free at http://linkedIn.com/twist then promote it to get access to LinkedIn Jobs new AI assistant.(32:21) Anastasis break's down Runway's AI modeling(35:24) Runway's Gen 4.5 and the world model(40:57) Why do robotics companies need a world model?(43:04) Using AI to simulate robot laundry folding(52:37) Runway's origins at NYU's art school(55:46) Founder Q/A: When to pivot or give up on your startup*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://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/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(9:50) 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 www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist(21:54) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/savings to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(31:11) LinkedIn Jobs - post your job for free at http://linkedIn.com/twist then promote it to get access to LinkedIn Jobs new AI assistant.Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/

Jeremy C. Park interviews Katie Spencer, founder and CEO of Zipline Consulting, who discusses her work with nonprofits and her background in nonprofit management and consulting. Katie and Jeremy explore topics including board engagement, strategic focus, and the evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector, with Katie emphasizing the importance of clear vision, effective communication, and making tough strategic decisions. Katie shares various ways people can connect with her to access valuable insights for nonprofit leaders, and they highlight the upcoming free cityCURRENT GET ON BOARD webinar Katie is leading on January 16, 2026, focused on sharing "The Blueprint for a Highly-Engaged Board."

From holograms and go-karts to voice tech and virtual reality, Day 2 at NRF 2026 offered no shortage of surprises—and even more insight into what truly matters in retail innovation.  In this episode of Talk Retail to Me, we bring together three perspectives—a consultant (Dan Wittner from The Parker Avery Group), a retailer (Ryan Holm from Helzberg), and a solution provider (Dustin Sundy from Zipline)—to share what truly stood out on the show floor.   We talk about why “don't lead with AI” became the smartest message at NRF, how retailers are using voice and transcription as a new demand signal, and which innovations felt more like “must-have” than “nice-to-have.”  You'll hear highlights including:  Why problem-first storytelling beats AI-first marketing  The coolest activations on the floor (yes, including holograms and go-karts)  How voice, transcription, and feedback loops are changing store operations  Virtual and augmented reality experiences that delivered value  Giveaways, food trucks, and the fun side of NRF  If you want a fast, honest recap of what mattered most at NRF 2026 (and what you can safely ignore), this episode has you covered.    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lANEaSsDJGE Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zcXy3zsovfbBZnM3QeZ1K?si=mEKq9uUxRwyB62EyuXsSFw Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-wowed-us-at-nrf-2026-with-helzberg-and-zipline/id1517831626?i=1000745139756 Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/51d97767-74ba-487d-8c6b-5442e1855d2d/episodes/87f581cd-daee-48f7-b01e-5c3175233bd6/talk-retail-to-me-nrf-2026-key-shifts-that-will-decide-the-agentic-future Listen on Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/talk-retail-to-me/what-wowed-us-at-nrf-2026-with-helzberg-and-zipline/PE:1321417884?part=ug-desktop&corr=196351888147364396 Listen or watch all Parker Avery "Talk Retail to Me" podcast episodes: https://parkeravery.com/retail-podcast/  

Die Hessen sind zurück, das drei90-Jahr kann beginnen. Basti erzählt von Mexiko, wo er ungeplant mehr Ziplines benutzen musste, als vorgesehen. Außerdem folgt er den Restauranttipps eines betrunkenen Mexikaners. David berichtet von Wisenten, Landhühnern und Eisbaden. Jede Menge Fußball gab es natürlich auch: Wir gehen den Bundesliga-Spieltag einzeln durch, zollen den Bayern Respekt und wundern uns über unerwartete Tore bei Union gegen Mainz. Enzo will sich nicht über den Sieg des VfB freuen und das SC-Spiel gegen den HSV sorgt für eine ausführliche Schiedsrichter-Diskussion. Axel erinnert sich an eine „phantastische Niederlage“ und wir diskutieren, ob Kwasniok noch Karneval in Köln erleben wird. Basti schreibt beinahe eine Glückwunsch-SMS an Kevin Trapp und wird durch abgebrochene Stadionmusik verwirrt. Zum Ende des Fußball-Segments bringt David eine Geschichte über einen jungen Elsässer mit, der mit 23 Jahren schon aus dem mongolischen Liga-Alltag berichten kann. Danach lesen wir weiter beim „Ball des Todes“: Der Uta-Counter hechelt dem Blusen-Counter hinterher, murrende Kunden ballen sich am Grabbeltisch und Herbert Tole schiebt Hass. Kann der aktuelle Cliffhanger, den vergangenen ersetzen? Hört selbst! Viel Spaß! Werde auch DU Funfriend! Den drei90Shop. kennt Ihr ja. Mittlerweile gibt es auch einen drei90 Instagram-Account. Folgt uns auch gerne dort. drei90 via itunes abonnieren drei90 via Feedburner abonnieren

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he backs Danish sovereignty over Greenland, after the U.S. President renews his annexation threats. Donald Trump's takeover talk is just one of a number of distractions for Carney as world leaders gather in France for high-level coalition talks on the war in Ukraine.Also: Washington ramps up the rhetoric, and pressure on Venezuela, as reports of government crackdowns across the South American country threaten to push the nation deeper into crisis.And: A Toronto zipline accident involving a young boy triggers family outrage, and a demand for answers.Plus: China's EV takeover, new safety questions into Swiss Alps bar fire, Canadian concerns over U.S. vaccine decisions, and more.

Is it possible to see the fingerprints of God in the towering glaciers and rugged coastlines of Alaska? Join Jim Scudder on part one of this unforgettable cruise as he takes in the stunning scenery and begins a conversation with creationist Bruce Malone. At every stop, the evidence for biblical creation comes into view.

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My first interview with Keller Cliffton, co-founder & CEO of Zipline.

Varant Zanoyan is the Co-founder & CEO at Zipline AI, working on building a next-generation AI/ML infrastructure platform that streamlines data pipelines, model deployment, observability, and governance to accelerate enterprise AI development. Nikhil Simha Raprolu is the Co-founder & CTO at Zipline AI, focused on architecting and scaling the company's AI data platform — extending the open-source Chronon engine into a developer-friendly system that simplifies building and operating production AI applications.Real-time features, AI search, Agentic similarities, Varant Zanoyan & Nikhil Simha Raprolu // MLOps Podcast #354Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinInGet the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletterMLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]And huge thanks to Chroma for hosting us in their recording studio// AbstractFeature stores might be the wrong abstraction. Varant Zanoyan and Nikhil Simha Raprolu explain why Cronon ditched “store-first” thinking and focused on compute, orchestration, and real-time correctness—born at Airbnb, battle-tested with Stripe. If embeddings, agents, and real-time ML feel painful, this episode explains why.// Related LinksWebsite: https://zipline.ai/ ~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our Slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with Varant on LinkedIn: /vzanoyan/Connect with Nikhil on LinkedIn: /nikhilsimha/Timestamps:[00:00] Feature Platform Insights[02:00] Zipline and Feature Stores[05:19] Cronon and Zipline Origins[10:49] Feast and Feather Comparison[13:27] Open source challenges[20:52] Zipline and Iceberg Integration [23:54] Airbnb Agent Systems[28:16] Features vs Embeddings[29:07] Wrap up

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We're joined by Zipline cofounder / CTO, Keenan Wyrobek. Zipline is on a mission to build the world's first logistics system that serves all people equally via their fleet of autonomous drones that started in Africa delivering medical supplies and can now deliver packages (up to 8 lbs) directly to your door. They've solved a lot of gnarly technical and regulatory challenges along the way. We go deep with Keenan. We hope you'll find this one fascinating.

Buckle up buttercups! In this thrilling Wild Interest, we mic Evan up for the first HUGE rollercoaster ride of his life. Listen to Evan shriek as he whips around Candymonium, the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster at Hershey Park. Then listen to Nichole harangue Evan for being too short to go on a zipline by himself. (Typical big sister behavior.) Finally, hear them both shout to the treetops as they whizz along the longest zipline in Central America. Brooklyn's PS 66 gets in the mix with a mind-bending riddle; Dean in New Paltz, NY interviews his grandma; and Gianna in New Jersey shares her favorite sound. Oh, and there's even a Cryptid who rides rollercoasters. Leave it to Evan.Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 17 Intro01:28 - Rollercoasters!04:18 - Hershey Park05:08 - Evan's First Big Rollercoaster Ride: Candymonium07:27 - Riddle Clue from PS 66 in Brooklyn  07:53 - Ziplines!11:11 - Favorite Sound11:47 - Call for Submissions12:14 - Cryptid Corner: Rollercoaster Ghost Riders15:09 - Joke Time16:00 - Grandparent Stories: Dean's Grandma20:21 - Riddle Answer from PS 66 in Brooklyn20:44 - Credits20:55 - Call for Reviews & Word of Mouth21:16 - Blooperswildinterest.com

We dig into the details of a new report published by UNAIDS, which found that donor funding cuts to the HIV response could lead to an additional 3.9 million new infections over the next five years, even if treatment coverage is maintained. The report, published on World AIDS Day 2025, called on governments to uphold human rights and urged funders to dedicate more resources to HIV prevention, including the highly effective twice-yearly injectable, lenacapavir. Last week, the U.S. State Department announced a grant of up to $150 million to drone company Zipline to expand health supply operations in five African countries. We highlight how this decision could signal the Trump administration's new approach to global health aid. We also unpack how digital public infrastructure, or DPI, is becoming a vital development tool, and contemplate whether it can offer a more collaborative, cost-effective approach, especially given the recent cuts to foreign assistance. To explore these stories, and others, Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sits down with Senior Editor for Special Coverage Catherine Cheney and Senior Reporter Jenny Lei Ravelo to discuss the top global development stories of the week. During the sponsored segment of This week in global development, brought to you by Pivotal, Catherine sits down with Action for Women's Health grantee Lisel Lifshitz Gudiño, who is also the executive director of Mujeres Aliadas. Her leadership champions the midwifery practice, ensuring the delivery of safe, dignified, and culturally sensitive health care. Learn more about the awardees and explore the content series: https://pages.devex.com/boldideas.html Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

The guys start the show by bringing on The Ringer's Austin Gayle to rant about the incompetence of the Las Vegas Raiders following their loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Next, they power-rank their favorite fantasy trade targets in this week's Power Hour, share some Ringer fantasy football league updates, listen to a fantasy court case, and answer some emails before closing the show. 00:00 Start of Show 01:47 Austin Gayle Rants on the Raiders 17:18 Power Hour: Fantasy Trade Targets 19:30 Amon-Ra St. Brown 23:16 Baltimore Ravens 25:36 Chris Olave 27:55 Quinshon Judkins 31:55 Ricky Pearsall 34:45 Brock Purdy 37:20 Woody Marks 42:18 DK Metcalf 51:48 Ringer Fantasy Football League Update 53:31 Fantasy Court 59:19 Emails The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is brought to you by American Eagle. This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Further. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices