If You’re Running Paid App Ads, You NEED to Watch This
<p>If you’re spending money on paid app marketing, Meta Ads, ASA, CTV, or influencer campaigns, you need to understand what’s really working behind the scenes.</p><p>AppsFlyer just rolled out its biggest product release yet, launching 8 new tools for app marketers. </p><p>In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the 2 most game-changing tools for UA managers and how they’re transforming the way we measure performance:</p><p>🔥 True Lift Measurement - See the real impact of your ad campaigns and uncover how much of your “organic” growth actually comes from paid channels.</p><p>📊 Unified J...
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2025 December 16
Stop Generating, Start Thinking with Kevin Henrikson
<p>Kevin Henrikson has built and sold companies for hundreds of millions, scaled teams at Microsoft and Instacart, and now runs an AI healthcare startup—and he called complete bullshit on the productivity myth we've all been sold.</p> <p>The most unmovable meeting on his calendar? 8 PM: GO TO SLEEP. When people want late meetings, he says no. When he travels, his admin moves the sleep block. In his 20s, he was the "code until 2 AM" guy. Now? He protects his ability to think like his business depends on it. Because it does.</p> <p>But the biggest insight th...
BBB Sharing: Anthony Garcia from Drymaster Solutions
<p>Join the Better Business Bureau team and Anthony Garcia from Drymaster Solutions for an engaging conversation on BBB Sharing, your all-in-one platform to learn about the business industry and get all the juicy details!</p><p></p><p>Phone #: 540-900-3121</p><p>https://carpetcleaningstafford.com/</p><p>https://www.bbb.org/us/va/stafford/profile/carpet-and-rug-cleaners/drymaster-solutions-llc-0603-63417118</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/DrymasterSolutionsVA</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@DrymasterSolutions</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/drymaster_solutions_540/</p><p>https://x.com/DM_Solutions540</p><p>https://ph.pinterest.com/drymastersolutions/</p>
Why AI Won't Steal 50% of Jobs with Tom Davenport
<p>Tom Davenport has been watching technology transformations for over 30 years, and he's not joining the AI hype wagon. As a distinguished professor at Babson College and author of 27+ books, Tom brings hard-earned wisdom to the AI conversation that's refreshingly realistic. While Silicon Valley promises instant transformation and a job apocalypse, Tom reveals why real AI success requires the unglamorous work of process redesign, patient leadership, and years of persistent effort.</p> <p>In this eye-opening conversation, Tom debunks the myth that AI will eliminate 50% of white-collar jobs while sharing practical insights on how organizations can actually capture value from...
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21 in 21: Christoph Ono
<p>In this episode of 21 in 21, Haley is joined by Christoph Ono, co-founder of the Bitcoin Design Foundation and longtime contributor to the Bitcoin Design Community. They talk about Bitcoin Design Week in San Francisco, the effort to redesign the Bitcoin Core wallet, and why design plays such a critical role in shaping the future of money. Christoph also shares how newcomers can get involved in the Bitcoin Design Community and why making bitcoin feel magical matters.</p> <p>Chapter Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 Intro & Christoph’s background</p> <p>01:05 Bitcoin Design Week in San Francisco</p> <p>02:51 Designing future money</p>...
Ep 181 Why You Feel Shocked After Leaving AA
<p>A lot of us can feel shocked or shell shocked after leaving AA or 12 step. Today we're going to unpack what shell shock is, how it applies to leaving AA, post cult trauma and post cult symptoms that people may experience according to cult expert Margaret Singer's work in her book Cults in Our Midst.</p><p>Of course this isn't medical advice and if you need support, find a professional who can help support you.</p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 Feeling Shocked After Leaving AA Intro </p><p>04:44 What is Shell Shock? </p><p>09:24 How Shell Shock Applies...
Where To Allocate In 2026 | Matty Taylor
<p>Gm! We're back with Matty Taylor to unpack what's next for Colosseum in 2026. We deep dive into where Matty sees the most opportunity right now, crypto token vs equity problem, token buybacks, Solana DeFi and more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Matty: https://twitter.com/mattytay</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>PFOF on Solana: https://x.com/bqbrady/status/2005661528096436394</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Mach...
Citrini’s 26 Trades for 2026 | Citrini on BS Jobs, AI Materials, Advanced Packaging, World Cup, & More
<p>Monetary Matters can get 25% off Citrini Bundle (Citrindex AND Citrini Research) here through January 14: https://www.citriniresearch.com/subscribe?coupon=398e4269</p> <p><br></p> <p>The investor known only as Citrini returns to share his thematic watchlist for the new year, aka “26 Trades for 2026.” The conversation pivots from the hardware-focused "phase one" of the AI trade toward "phase two," which focuses on companies utilizing AI to streamline bloated bureaucracies and increase margins. Citrini details his high-conviction "AI Bureaucracy Alpha" framework, identifying firms that could significantly reduce headcounts and improve profitability through automation. Beyond labor, the interview explores critical bott...
What's Next For Solana In 2026?
<p>Gm! We're back with Carlos for another weekly roundup. This week we discuss recent SOL ETF inflows, payment for order flow on Solana, why JitoSOL is losing market share, our 2026 predictions & more. Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>PFOF on Solana: https://x.com/bqbrady/status/2005661528096436394</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly...
Live App Store Optimization (ASO) Audit & Optimization
<p>In this live session, Steve P. Young will perform a real-time ASO audit using ASOMobile.net, the powerful all-in-one tool for keyword research, competitor analysis, and app visibility tracking.</p><p>He’ll analyze 3 different apps of our App Founders Community members, each with unique ASO challenges — and show how to find keyword opportunities, optimize metadata, and boost organic downloads:</p><p>🔥 Piko AI: Mood Tracker Journal</p><p>🔥 ZipSign </p><p>🔥 Bodpic: AI Body Visualizer</p><p>You will discover:</p><p>✅ How to find high-impact keywords using ASOMobile’s ASO tools</p><p>✅ Real examples of title, subtitle, and keywo...
21 in 21: Conor Okus
<p>In this episode, Haley Berkoe interviews Conor Okus, a Product Manager at Spiral. Conor shares his journey from playing football to becoming a grantee at Spiral and now managing the grant program. He addresses common misconceptions about bitcoin contributors, emphasizes the importance of user experience in promoting adoption, and discusses the emergence of user-friendly (easy) bitcoin addresses.</p> <p>Conor also shares his thoughts on the intersection of AI and bitcoin, the ongoing debate about using "₿ " instead of "sats" to display bitcoin denominations, and offers valuable advice for newcomers to the bitcoin space.</p> <p>EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: </p> <p>00:00 Co...
Computer Talk 12-13-25 HR 1
Scammer Payback - What to look out for! US State Dept. changing back to original Font, Old 1978 show warns of Computer Privacy, HP Laptop charger getting warm, Rockford Files Message Machine messages! HP 9025 Inkjet printer, 5 year old Dell upgraded from Win 10 to Win 11 issues with DELL BIOS Boot,
Writing Is Thinking: AI Slop Is Killing Your Credibility — with Joe Lazer
<p >In a world drowning in AI-generated content, Joe Lazer is betting his career on the one skill machines can't replicate: authentic storytelling. The author of The Storytelling Edge and creator of a popular Substack newsletter walked away from an executive role at a fast-growing startup to pursue what he calls humanity's most essential superpower. In this candid conversation with Paul Estes, Joe reveals why he left stability to write his second book, how he built and sold his first media company, and why the "vortex of mid" is sucking the soul out of modern content.</p> <p >Understanding which...
21 in 21: Erik Cativo
<p>During Bitcoin Design Week at Presidio Bitcoin, product designer and HRF grantee Erik Cativo joined the show to talk about designing the future of money. We get into his experiments with ecash and bitchat, the magic of bump-to-pay interactions, and how thoughtful UX can make bitcoin feel intuitive, private, and fun.</p> <p>Erik also shares lessons from living in a nearly cashless society, ideas for building “throw-cash” experiences inside apps like Cash App, and why anyone can help design better bitcoin products simply by giving feedback.</p> <p>FOLLOW: </p> <p>Erik Cativo: https://x.com/uxerik_, https://www...
Connecting Mission to Action When AI Changes Everything with Diana Wu David
<p>I spent an hour with Diana Wu David, a top 10 global futurist who advises Fortune 500s on what's next. She told me 95% of workers see value in using AI, but they don't trust their companies to ensure positive outcomes for them.</p> <p>So people automate parts of their job in secret. They become what Diana calls "secret cyborgs."</p> <p>We've created an environment where being more productive is something you have to hide. And the organizations that are actually succeeding with AI aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets, they're the ones doing "job crafting"—redesigning work...
The Market’s Biggest Whales are Making Huge Changes: Total Portfolio Revolution | Steve Novakovic of CAIA
<p>This episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners</p> <p><br></p> <p>Steven Novakovic, Managing Director of Educational Programs at CAIA, discusses the monumental shift from strategic asset allocation to the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA), a change recently highlighted by major moves at CalPERS. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of private markets, specifically how secondary markets are providing crucial liquidity and entry points for investors dealing with slowed distributions and the "denominator effect". Novakovic also...
The Global Bull Market: Examining the Dramatic Outperformance of Global Stocks vs. the US | Jack & Max
<p>This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, Jack Farley and Max Wiethe break down what really happened in markets in 2025 and what it means for investors heading into 2026. While U.S. equities delivered strong returns and continued to attract record foreign capital, global markets quietly outperformed, with emerging markets, Europe, Japan, and parts of Asia posting significantly higher total returns. The conversation digs into why the “U.S. is the on...
From Quant to VC: Data Driven Investing in Public & Private Markets | Matt Ober | Social Leverage
<p>In this episode of Other People’s Money, Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, discusses how the data economy is evolving for providers, vendors, and investors. He explains how AI is reshaping data business models, highlights emerging data sources in what he calls the “degenerate economy,” and argues that many alternative data sets once considered sources of alpha are rapidly becoming commoditized beta. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Matt also shares how Social Leverage uses data to make seed stage venture investments, how its approach differs from that of mega VC firms, and where the firm is currently focuse...
Why You Should Embrace Career Pivots with Alyson Griffin
<p >What happens when you realize the career you're in isn't your future? For Alyson Griffin, that moment launched a three-decade journey from Silicon Valley PR agencies to becoming the marketing force behind State Farm's Emmy-nominated Super Bowl campaign and Intel's Cannes Lions-winning drone light show. In this revealing conversation with Paul Estes, Alyson shares how she navigated a dramatic career pivot, brought humanity to one of America's most iconic insurance brands, and is now leading her team through the AI revolution.</p> <p >From experimenting with AI-generated creative attempts that hilariously failed to building Jake from State Farm into...
Why Beating the Market Isn’t Enough for Investment Managers | Corey Hoffstein
<p>This Other People’s Money episode is brought you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm</p> <p><br></p> <p>Corey Hoffstein, CEO and CIO of Newfound Research and co-founder and PM of Return Stacked ETFs, joins OPM to discuss his journey in the investment management business. He argues that beating the market is a commoditized value proposition and that investment managers need to solve other problems for their clients to attract assets. He also discusses his experience licensing research to other asset managers, hi...
This Week in Hospitality: The Biggest Winners, Losers, and Plot Twists of 2025 — and Predictions for What Comes Next in 2026
<p>Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts:</p> <p>Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy<br> Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233<br> Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality</p> <p> </p> <p>2025 was a year where the hospitality world stopped playing offense and started getting sorted — by who could scale, who could actually operate, and who was still living in the low-rate, high-growth fantasy of the last cycle.<br> <br> In this special year-end episode of This Week in Hospitality, Zach is joined by...
How Newsjacking Exploded App Downloads
<p>What if one tiny visual tweak could send your app viral? 👀</p><p>In this episode, we dive into newsjacking — also known as situational marketing — with a real case study from the crypto world. When CoinStats swapped its Bitcoin logo with the SEC Chairman’s face during the Bitcoin ETF approval hype, things blew up.</p><p>💡 You’ll learn:</p><p>✅ How to use newsjacking to ride trending moments</p><p>✅ Why timing and humor drive engagement in niche communities</p><p>✅ How a single push notification led to massive UGC and downloads</p><p>✅ The power of creative risk-taking i...
Computer Talk 11-22-25 HR 2
2FA continued, Win 11 data Transfer, Proton Mail in my New Years resolution!, Transunion Fraud Alert should I pay for monitoring? My External Drive is Full, Upgraded my phone and I can’t get in my mail, new Dell for only $299? Copper Line? Webroot install,
Introducing: This Week in Hospitality—The Sonder Collapse, Hilton’s New Bet, and Airbnb’s Hotel Ambitions
<p>Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts:</p> <p>Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy<br> Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233<br> Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode of This Week in Hospitality, Zach Busekrus sits down with Scott Eddy, Ben Wolff, and Edwin Kramer to unpack three major stories dominating the travel and hospitality world. From Sonder’s dramatic collapse following Marriott’s termination, to Hilton’s launch of the Outset Collection, to Airbnb’s bold embr...
From the Field to the Boardroom: Kristen O'Rourke on Coaching Business Teams to Win
<p>In this episode of BBB Sharing, we welcome Kristen O'Rourke, a former NCAA field hockey coach who is now translating her coaching expertise into the business world. Kristen shares how the fundamentals of athletic coaching—clear communication, training, accountability, and team trust—can transform the way businesses operate and thrive.</p><p>She walks us through her transition from sports to business consulting and offers practical insights for leaders who want to build more cohesive, effective teams in the workplace.</p><p></p><p> What You’ll Learn:</p>Why business teams benefit from coaching methods used in athleticsHow to dia...
This Hedge Fund Trying to Become the Top Pod Shop in Crypto is Rethinking the Multi-Manager Hedge Fund Model | Anatoly Crachilov of Nickel Digital
<p>This Other People’s Money episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners</p> <p><br></p> <p>Anatoly Crachilov, CEO and Co-Founder of Nickel Digital Asset Management, joins Other People’s Money to discuss why crypto is the perfect asset class for the multi-manager pod shop model. He also explains how Nickel is taking a “West Berlin” approach to partnering with external traders compared to the “East Berlin” approach of many traditional pod shops where non-competes and strict contr...
BBB Sharing: Johnny & Moises de RVA One Construction
<p>Únete al equipo de Better Business Bureau y a Johnny & Moises de RVA One Construction para una conversación fascinante en BBB Sharing, tu plataforma integral para conocer el mundo empresarial y descubrir todos los detalles interesantes detrás del negocio.</p><p></p><p>Phone #: 804-715-0088</p><p>https://www.rvaoneconstruction.com/</p><p>https://www.bbb.org/us/va/richmond/profile/construction/rva-one-construction-llc-0603-63420918</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560741303572</p><p>https://x.com/squarespace</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/</p>
How Coaching Skills Build Better Business Teams | Kristen O’Rourke Interview
<p>In this episode of BBB Sharing, we welcome Kristen O'Rourke, a former NCAA field hockey coach who is now translating her coaching expertise into the business world. Kristen shares how the fundamentals of athletic coaching—clear communication, training, accountability, and team trust—can transform the way businesses operate and thrive.</p><p>She walks us through her transition from sports to business consulting and offers practical insights for leaders who want to build more cohesive, effective teams in the workplace.</p><p> What You’ll Learn:</p>Why business teams benefit from coaching methods used in athleticsHow to diagnose team d...
Meet Maiia Veremchuk: A Story of Strength, Skill, and Starting Over
<p>In this powerful episode of BBB Sharing, we sit down with Maiia Veremchuk, a resilient young woman whose journey from Ukraine to Virginia is nothing short of inspiring. Fleeing the war with her family of nine—including a 9-month-old sibling—Maiia now calls Richmond, VA home and is eager to bring her talents to the local workforce.</p><p>🌍 Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of opportunity in a new land. Tune in as we discuss:</p>What it’s like to start over in a new countryThe challenges of entering the American job market as a newc...
21 in 21: Mark Suman on Privacy-First AI
<p>Mark Suman, co-founder and CEO of Maple AI, a privacy-first AI chat platform known as “the Signal of AI,” joins Haley Berkoe on 21 in 21. Mark explains how Maple AI uses secure enclaves to deliver a ChatGPT-like experience while getting as close to local-AI privacy as possible, without requiring users to run models on their own machine. He also covers why verifiability is essential for trust, the importance of thought privacy, the shared ethos between Bitcoin and AI, and why AI in schools deserves more scrutiny. </p> <p>Maple AI: https://trymaple.ai/, https://x.com/TryMapleAI </p> <p>Mark Suma...
How Paul Kromidas Took Summer From Asset-Heavy to AI-First—and Built the STR Operator OS of the Future
Paul Kromidas didn’t just pivot a startup—he changed the vehicle mid-race and still pulled ahead. Summer began as an asset-heavy “own an STR without the risk” model: Summer found the house, bought it with their capital, operated it for two years, and sold it back with a book of business. It worked—until the capital stack and rate environment made venture-scale returns incompatible with real estate velocity. So Paul did the brave thing founders talk about but rarely do: he sold the homes, kept the brains, and rebuilt Summer around the software that had quietly powered V1. That software—S...
How China Could Dominate U.S. AI | Dr. Michael Power on Open Source and "The Three Assassins" of Moore's Law
<p>Dr. Michael Power, a seasoned financial analyst, consultant, and strategist, joins Jack to discuss his recent work that predicts the Chinese A.I. industry may soon beat the U.S. at its own game. Dr. Power explains what makes the Chinese approach fundamentally different from U.S. labs like OpenAI and how it will likely affect the Chinese economy, the worldwide adoption of A.I., and the valuations of U.S. A.I. companies. As Dr. Power explains, China has the potential to not only catch up to the U.S., but to become the global leader in artificial...
Ep 179 It Works If You Work It Mythology — Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today we are exploring AA's "It Works If You Work It" mythology.</p><p>We'll bring in thoughts and research from experts (you know I like to read a little from deprogramming books on these pods!), Burnie aka Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma will share her perspective, I'll share mine (it's me, Kirsten, Sobriety Bestie). Then we crowd source for comments to see what everyone else thinks.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>L...
Computer Talk 12-27-25 HR 1
Garmin Auto-pilot lands a plane for incapacitated pilots, Waymo Robotaxis Froze during San Francisco Blackout, ALL of Spotify’s Songs have been scrapped and will be available for download…but don’t, Word of the Year is SLOP….as in AI Work Slop, How to Manage email spam filters, Why are my Text messages not being received? You may be able to change your Google Email Address, Scammers are using Parked Domains,
Computer Talk 12-20-25 HR 2
How to move Google Videos off my phone to MAC? Google Takeout, AI tech flagged a Clarinet as a gun, Stablecoin Crook going to jail for 15 years, How do I keep my number? My email address activity seems fishy, I blew-up my wifes email and changed the password go to Thunderbird, Facebook Scroll Windows defender, Scandisk from external device.
How He Built Mews — And Rewired the Modern Hotel Stay (With Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews)
<p>Richard Valtr didn’t just build hotel software—he rewired what a stay could be. Before Mews, he was designing a 60-key hotel in Prague with a brazen brief: make every guest feel five-star without hiring an army. He imagined stays like playlists—moods, moments, choices—then realized the industry lacked the pipes to power it. So he built them: an open-API PMS as the backbone for personalization at scale.</p> <p>Today on the show, I’m joined by Richard Valtr—founder of Mews, hotelier-turned-systems architect, and one of the sharpest minds pushing hospitality past “heads in beds.”</p> <p>In this ep...
The Return of Tech Tuesday
Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us to discuss Instagram password scams, smart refrigerators, Memory Chips and more.
Why Venezuela Won’t Solve America’s Real Energy Crisis | Michael Kao on AI, Electrification, and the Natural Gas Bottleneck
<p>In this episode of Monetary Matters, Max Wiethe sits down with Michael Kao, CIO of Cantos Capital Management and the Kao Family Office, to unpack the real energy risks facing the U.S. economy. The conversation opens with Venezuela and the Trump administration’s push to reshape global oil supply. Michael explains why Venezuela’s vast reserves are unlikely to move the market quickly, why OPEC spare capacity still caps oil prices, and why he remains structurally bearish on oil despite constant fears of shortages. From there, the focus shifts to what Michael believes is the true vulnerability: natural gas...
Investing Data is Evolving: AI, The Degenerate Economy & More | Matt Ober | Social Leverage
<p>In this episode of Other People’s Money, Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, discusses how the data economy is evolving for providers, vendors, and investors. He explains how AI is reshaping data business models, highlights emerging data sources in what he calls the “degenerate economy,” and argues that many alternative data sets once considered sources of alpha are rapidly becoming commoditized beta. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Matt also shares how Social Leverage uses data to make seed stage venture investments, how its approach differs from that of mega VC firms, and where the firm is currently focuse...
App Growth Roadmap: Which Marketing Channels Work at Each Stage
<p>In this episode, we’re sharing a recording of a live coaching call with one of our clients, Ben, CTO & Co-Founder at Ertigo, a company behind a portfolio of yoga and flexibility apps.</p><p>Ben’s already nailed the basics of ASO and early user acquisition, but now he’s ready to take things to the next level, scaling efficiently, building a long-term growth roadmap, and choosing the right tools for sustainable success.</p><p>Together with Steve P. Young, they break down the ideal mobile app growth framework, the difference between growing a single app vs. an entire...
BBB Sharing: Barron Williams with Powhatan Collision & Glass
<p>Join the Better Business Bureau team and Barron Williams from Powhatan Collision & Glass for an engaging conversation on BBB Sharing, your all-in-one platform to learn about the business industry and get all the juicy details!</p><p></p><p>Phone #: 804-598-3848</p><p>https://powhatancollision.com/</p><p>https://www.bbb.org/us/va/powhatan/profile/auto-body-repair-and-painting/powhatan-collision-and-glass-llc-0603-63400347</p>
The Future of Vrbo: How Creator Marketing, One Key, and Expedia’s Demand Engine Will Redefine Vacation Rentals
<p>For the final episode in this special Future of Travel series, I sat down with someone who has quietly shaped more of the vacation rental industry than almost anyone working in it today: Tim Rosolio, VP of Vacation Rental Partner Success at Expedia Group.</p> <p>If you’ve ever wondered how VRBO evolved from a subscription classifieds site to a global e-commerce engine—or what the next decade of supply, demand, and distribution will actually look like—this is the conversation insiders will be talking about.</p> <p>Tim has spent the better part of a decade helping lead V...
How LingQ Scaled to Millions with Zero Ad Spend
<p>In this episode, discover the app marketing strategies that helped LingQ scale to millions of users with zero ad spend. We are joined by Mark Kaufmann, Co-Founder and CEO of LingQ, to reveal exactly how they built a product people love.</p><p>A former pro hockey player turned tech founder, Mark brings a unique perspective on performance, resilience, and building products that scale. Together with his father, polyglot and YouTuber Steve Kaufmann, he built LingQ, a product-led app that teaches languages through real-world immersion.</p><p>Mark will share how a small, mission-driven team grew LingQ into one...
21 in 21: Nick Slaney
<p>In this episode of 21 in 21, Nick Slaney joins Haley Berkoe during Presidio Bitcoin Design Week. Nick is the founder of Money Dev Kit, a new startup building tools that make it easy for developers to add bitcoin and Lightning payments to their applications. Previously, he was at Block, where he helped build Bitkey and c=, whose LDK node became one of the Lightning Network’s largest and most active. He shares why he’s betting on bitcoin over stablecoins, how Lightning service providers (LSPs) improve Lightning usability, and what gives him hope for bitcoin’s future.</p> <p>FOLLOW: </p> <p>...
The Hedge Fund Beating the S&P 500 Trading Only Financial Stocks | Derek Pilecki of Gator Capital
<p>Derek Pilecki’s hedge fund Gator Capital has outperformed the S&P 500, compounding at over 22% since inception while focusing exclusively on financial sector stocks. In this interview Derek discusses why he thinks recent concern in the financial sector is overblown, how he has grown his firm’s assets to over $300m, and why he believes that good performance is simply not enough to grow a successful hedge fund. Derek also discusses how he manages his mutual fund alongside his hedge fund and why he doesn’t see the vehicles as competing but serving two separate investor bases.</p> <p><br></p...
21 in 21: Rod Roudi
<p>In this episode of 21 in 21, Haley sits down with Rod Roudi, co-founder of Bitcoin Park in Nashville and Austin. Rod breaks down how Bitcoin Park began, why in-person energy fuels strong communities, and how Nashville grew into a hub for bitcoiners, policymakers, founders, developers, and bitcoin-curious locals. He also shares what he’s learned about bitcoin payments from the business side, why reducing merchant friction is essential, and what he’s looking forward to in 2026.</p> <p>Episode Chapters </p> <p>00:00 Welcome Rod</p> <p>01:44 Bitcoin Park Description </p> <p>03:39 Origin Story </p> <p>07:08 Engaging Policymakers and Local Community</p> <...
21 in 21: Kyle Olney
<p>Kyle Olney joins Haley Berkoe to talk about defending bitcoin’s foundational freedoms. A longtime Silicon Valley product leader turned bitcoin advocate, Kyle helped launch Save Our Wallets, a coalition fighting for Section 109 of the Clarity Act, and the Satoshi Needs You campaign, a national call to action to protect open-source developers and the right to self-custody.</p> <p>Kyle shares his journey from seizing banks for the U.S. government during the 2008 financial crisis to championing bitcoin’s political and legislative future. He explains the legislative nuances of the Clarity Act, how the wrong version of this bill coul...
BBB Sharing: Maria & Nancy with C & V Cleaning Services
<p>Join the Better Business Bureau team, Maria & Nancy from C & V Cleaning Services for an engaging conversation on BBB Sharing, your all-in-one platform to learn about the business industry and get all the juicy details!</p><p></p><p>Phone #: 804-241-9328</p><p>https://sites.google.com/view/cvcleaningservicesinc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0gvQO6nrJUprfznMDbTRIunLV8o5TKD8NcZP4IQ2ZTlgIPbhV74LQ-BE0_aem_tXOOQnHX6J7HCtRmlRy9uQ</p><p>https://www.bbb.org/us/va/richmond/profile/commercial-cleaning-services/c-v-cleaning-services-inc-0603-63418340</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072344163681</p>
Ep 178 New Freedom, New Happiness After Leaving AA
<p>Happy New Year!! Woot woot 2026. </p><p>Today we're exploring "New Freedom and New Happiness" from the AA promises and what that looks like in deprogramming. </p><p>I'll share my version of "The Promises" for leaving AA. Then we'll crowd source other people's thoughts and ideas about The Promises when they were in AA and what their creating now that they've left.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking
Ep 183 Recruited Into 12 Step + Barely Survived – Jon's Story
<p>Jon barely survived 12 step. His courageous story highlights the harm inherent in 12 step ideology and the importance of trying something different if the "treatment" you are in is making you worse.</p><p>Since leving NA he's created a "life beyond his wildest dreams." Truly an inspiration and I'm thrilled he's just begun his dissenting journey to help others recover from recovery and discover a life truly worth living.</p><p>You can vibe with Jon here:</p><p>Jon's Deprogramming YouTube</p><p>Jon's other YouTube</p><p>Troubled Teen "Attack Therapy" </p><p>From Recovery to Discovery...
Solana's Onchain Nasdaq Thesis | Carlos Gonzalez Campo
<p>Gm! We're back with Carlos to discuss the latest happening in Solana today. We deep dive into the state of the network, Solana's decentralized Nasdaq thesis, Jupiter's super-app vision & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots. It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and...
The Convexity Maven’s Biggest Macro Trades of 2026: Why Bonds, Gold, and Debasement Matter Again in 2026 | Harley Bassman
<p>Harley Bassman, managing partner at Simplify Asset Management and widely known as the “Convexity Maven,” joins Monetary Matters to break down the hidden risks shaping today’s markets. He explains why inflation is likely to remain structurally higher, why massive fiscal deficits matter more than Fed policy, and how passive flows continue to support equities despite growing cracks underneath. The conversation dives deep into bonds, mortgage-backed securities, credit risk, gold as an alternative currency, and why convexity is the key concept investors consistently underestimate. Bassman also outlines practical portfolio hedges designed to perform when markets move to extremes, offering a rare...
Do Buybacks Make Sense? | Lucas Bruder
<p>Gm! We're back with Lucas from Jito to break down the new IBRL dashboard on Solana validator behavior. We also dive into token buybacks versus growth, governance design, and more.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p>Follow Jito Labs: https://x.com/jito_labs</p> <p>Follow Lucas Bruder: https://x.com/buffalu__?lang=en</p> <p>Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <...
How This Value Investor Beat the Market and Grew His Hedge Fund | Yaron Naymark | 1 Main Capital
<p>This episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm</p> <p><br></p> <p>Over the last 8 years, Yaron Naymark, founder and managing partner of 1 Main Capital, has patiently grown his concentrated long-biased hedge fund by outperforming major equity benchmarks like the S&P 500. Any manager who has been in his shoes though will tell you that outperforming the market isn’t enough to attract the institutional capital necessary to seriously scale a fund. Here he discusses the importance of consistency of...
21 in 21: Joe Carlo on How Bitcoin Changed Pink Owl Coffee Forever
<p>Haley Berkoe sits down with Joe Carlo, co-owner of Pink Owl Coffee, a café that began in San Rafael, California, and has since expanded to three locations across the Bay Area. Pink Owl is one of the earliest Square merchants to integrate bitcoin into its business model. For several years, Joe and his partner Saandra have been converting a percentage of sales into bitcoin as part of their long-term savings strategy, and they recently joined Square’s beta program to begin accepting bitcoin payments directly, ahead of the public launch on November 10th. </p> <p>Joe shares how he fir...
What the AI Shift Means for Your Career with Kelly Monahan
<p >Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of Upwork's Research Institute and co-author of Essential, reveals why 77% of employees feel AI makes work harder, not easier—and what leaders can do about it. In this eye-opening conversation with Paul Estes, Kelly breaks down the real forces behind today's labor market shifts, from inflation and capital costs to the pandemic's lasting impact on customer behavior.</p> <p >From her research on the frontlines of the future of work, Kelly shares practical frameworks for moving beyond resilience to "anti-fragility"—the ability to adapt and evolve when systems face stress and shock. Whether you're a lead...
Ep 176 You're Not Powerless: AA's Pickle Myth Busted — Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today we are exploring AA's powerless idea and pickle mythology. </p><p>You know how in AA they say "once a cucumber becomes a pickle, there's no going back." Meaning once you "cross a line" with drinking and become an "alcoholic" there is no becoming a normal drinker again. But modern science debunks this.</p><p>We'll bring in thoughts and research from experts (you know I like to read a little from deprogramming books on these pods!), Burnie aka Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma will share her perspective, I'll share mine (it's me, Kirsten, Sobriety Bestie). Then...
How One Risk-Taker Turned a Quarter-Life Crisis into a New Kind of Resort: The Story of TIBA
<p >On today’s episode of Behind the Stays, you’re going to meet a guy who has made a habit of burning the ships… twice.</p> <p >Josh went from helping people write on their walls with his first company, Writeyboard – the e-commerce brand that turned boring offices into floor-to-ceiling whiteboards – to designing the kinds of spaces people dream about escaping to.In his early 30s, sitting on a house in LA and feeling a quarter-life crisis creeping in, he looked at his girlfriend and said, “This year, we’re moving to Bali.” He sold the house, unwound a decade-long business...
The Businesses I Started Before App Masters
<p>Before App Masters became a leading app marketing agency, I built a LOT of businesses that went absolutely nowhere. 😅</p><p>In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing all the failed businesses, side projects, and lessons that paved the way for App Masters. If you’re struggling with your app, startup, or any business, this is for you.</p><p> You’ll see how:</p><p>✅ Every “failure” teaches you the next step.</p><p>✅ How I went from $0 side hustles to running a 30+ person global team.</p><p>✅ Why distribution (not features) was the ultimate game chang...
Computer Talk 11-29-25 HR 1
Using AI to cook a turkey! Crypto Assoc vote has to be re-done thanks to lost encryption keys, FBI says 250Million in Fraud do to Bank Phishing Fraud, I keep getting calls about Viruses on my computer….scam! Alexa AI Talk, Robo calls use SIT, Vendor Tech support getting scammed, Win 10 to Win 11 or do I use the ESU? UK OFCOM want’s to know if you are using a VPN, Who do I call if I think my PC is in trouble?
Venture Capital’s Collision with Public Markets, the Dry Powder Bubble, and VC Metrics that Lie | James Wang of Creative Ventures
<p>This Other People’s Money episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners</p> <p><br></p> <p>James Wang, General Partner at Creative Ventures and author of “What You Need to Know About AI” joins Other People’s Money to discuss the most pressing issues facing venture capital right now including: VC’s collision with public markets, the “RIAifaction” of VC firms, and the reality that there is still too much dry powder propping up venture valuations. Wang also disc...
Financial Fitness Matters: How Fiscal Fitness Tax Helps Families & Businesses Stay Prepared
<p>On this episode of BBB Sharing, we sit down with the father-and-son team behind Fiscal Fitness Tax, a BBB Accredited Business, to talk about what financial fitness truly means — and why it’s so important for individuals, families, and business owners alike.</p><p>They share how they got started, how they work together across generations, and how their client-first approach helps people feel confident, informed, and prepared when it comes to taxes and financial planning. From building trust to creating long-term stability, this conversation highlights why understanding your finances isn’t just about compliance — it’s about empowerment.</p><p>If yo...
Ep 177 Twelve Step Trauma + Self Fulfilling Prophecy – Rene’s Story
<p>Rene joins us today to share about how AA became a self prophecy leading him to be in and out of the rooms for twenty years.</p><p>Rene's IG</p><p>Rene's TikTok</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 In + Out of AA For 20 Years</p><p>05:50 Going to AA Knowing It's A Cult</p><p>17:25 Leaving AA Cult Within A Cult</p><p>20:48 South Florida Pill Mills</p><p>23:18 AA Ideology Created A Negative Cycle</p><p>32:08 AA is a Self Fulfilling Prophecy</p><p>36:50 Changing the Recovery Narrative</p><p>44:39 The Big Book Mythology</p><p>49:11 How...
Bringing Long/Short Hedge Fund Strategies to ETFs | David Orr (Bonus Episode)
<p>This is a special bonus episode of OPM with David Orr. In my first conversation with David, we only discussed his hedge fund that has crushed the S&P 500 since its inception in 2021. In addition to his hedge fund, he also runs the Militia Long/Short Equity ETF ($ORR) which since its inception in January 2025 has also beaten the S&P 500 running a similar but still distinct long/short strategy from the one he employs at his hedge fund. We discuss his unorthodox decision to launch the ETF when the hedge fund was going so well, how he is...
New Monetization Model That Turns Churned Users into Revenue
<p>In this episode, we are joined by Michael Gants, founder and CEO of Encore, a new SDK helping subscription app developers turn churned users into paying subscribers.</p><p>Michael is a Stanford grad, a Time Magazine “Leader of Tomorrow”, and a seasoned founder with a passion for building sustainable consumer businesses.</p><p>He will also share what he’s learned about monetizing consumer apps, understanding user psychology, and how Encore’s technology is rethinking app revenue models.</p><p>You will discover:</p><p>✅ How developers can turn churned users into paying subscribers</p><p>✅ The psychology of user rete...
Start Building: Vibe Coding for Non-Techies with Iwo Szapar
<p >Iwo Szapar saw the future of work early—co-founding Remotely years before the pandemic transformed how we work. Now he's back with groundbreaking research through the AI Maturity Index, analyzing over 250,000 data points across 75 countries to reveal what's really happening with AI adoption in the workplace. The gap between AI winners and everyone else isn't just significant—it's shocking.</p> <p >In this conversation with Paul Estes, Iwo breaks down the stark reality behind AI adoption, from the top 1% who save 31 hours per week to the bottom 50% saving only six hours. He shares practical frameworks for immediate implementation, introduces "vibe...
Ep 175 The 12 Days of Leaving AA
<p>Join us for a fun Holiday episode as Carrie (Carrie's Substack) and I sing about the 12 days of leaving Alcoholics Anonymous.</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, Book Club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking free.</p>
Ep 174 The Gifts of Leaving AA
<p>Join us for a fun Holiday inspired episode as Carrie (Carrie's Substack) and I share the gifts of leaving AA from our perspective.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Gifts of Leaving AA Intro </p><p>01:13 The Gifts When Starting AA or Love Bombing? </p><p>01:55 Gift Newcomer Conversation </p><p>06:50 Growing Up in AA Cult + Leaving </p><p>11:40 Deprogramming AA is The Gift That Keeps Giving </p><p>16:27 Gift When First Leaving AA </p><p>19:30 Gift Months After Leaving AA </p><p>23:16 GIft One Year After Leaving AA </p><p>25:40 Gifts of Current Deprogramming Journey</p><p><br></p><...
How Kamino Became Solana's Largest Lending Protocol | Marius Ciubotariu
<p>Gm! We're back with Marius Ciubotariu to discuss the recent Kamino product launches as we head into 2026. We deep dive into the DeFi lending flywheel, how Kamino became Solana's largest borrow/lend protocol, growth in 2026 & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Marius: https://x.com/y2kappa</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>pe...
A Holiday Special with Your Favorite Hospitality Podcasters: No Vacancy, Hospitality Daily, The Modern Hotelier, and Suite Success
In this special roundtable episode, Katie Cline (Suite Success) brings together some of the most influential voices in hospitality podcasting for an unfiltered reflection on the moments, movements, and hard truths that shaped 2025 — and what operators should be paying attention to as the industry looks toward 2026. The conversation features yours truly, Zach Busekrus (Behind the Stays), David Millili and Steve Carran (The Modern Hotelier), and Glenn Haussman (No Vacancy). Together, they move past headlines and hot takes to examine what’s really happening behind the scenes of hospitality today. Drawing on hundreds of candid conversations with founders, operators, and industry leaders, the...
Inside Expedia’s Next Move — How Vrbo Plans to Out-Innovate Airbnb with Larry Plawsky, General Manager of Vrbo
Welcome back to Behind the Stays, presented by Journey.<br> This episode kicks off a special series on the future of travel — conversations recorded live in Austin, Texas, at Expedia Group’s EXPLORE Connect — a gathering that brought together some of the most powerful voices in travel tech alongside the top owners and operators of vacation rental management companies from around the world.<br> I sat down with several of Expedia’s most influential leaders — the folks guiding brands like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo — to unpack how they’re reimagining discovery, bookings, and experiences in an AI-powered world.<br> In this first conversat...
Computer Talk 12-20-25 HR 1
Amazon seems to be ripping off Schools Systems, Instacart seems not to know what the price of eggs is, North Korean’s are stealing your Crypto, Microsoft Account confusion, Crypto Scammer stole 16Million in Crypto, VPN options, Upgrading to Win 11 because of Quickbooks how do I back it up? New Chromebook hook-up to HDMI, Samsung Plus streaming free.
Copy Headway’s $100M+ Web2App Funnel Strategy (That Converts Like Crazy)
<p>Headway is one of the biggest spenders in mobile marketing, generating hundreds of millions in revenue through its insanely effective Web2App funnel.</p><p>In this breakdown, Steve P. Young and Igor Lyubimov, CEO, web2wave, reveal the exact flow Headway uses to turn cold traffic into paying users — and how you can model it for your app.</p><p>You’ll discover:</p><p>✅ The psychology behind high-converting Web2App funnels</p><p>✅ How Headway turns quiz-takers into subscribers</p><p>✅ The “winback” email sequence that drives extra revenue</p><p>✅ Smart upsells & pricing tricks that boost LTV</p><p>✅ Why...
Computer Talk 12-27-25 HR 2
Morgan Cunningham talks about his new show - Nighttime Neighbors, How to update my Behringer Neutron Synth Firmware, My PC Administrator is not working for system restore, Tri-fold Galaxy fails after 150k folds.
From Life Experience to Legal Purpose: Lisa Bradshaw on Building a Law Practice with Heart
<p>On this episode of BBB Sharing, we sit down with Lisa Bradshaw, founder of Purely Law, P.L.C., to talk about the journey that led her into the legal profession — and why she chose to build a practice rooted in clarity, compassion, and client trust.</p><p>Lisa shares how her life experiences shaped her path to law, the moments that confirmed she was exactly where she was meant to be, and why approaching legal work with empathy matters just as much as expertise. This conversation offers an honest look at what it means to build a career wi...
How Building a Community Took Me from Side Hustles to 7 Figures
<p>How do you go from endless side projects to building a 7-figure business you love?</p><p>The answer isn’t a marketing hack, or even an app idea — it’s community.</p><p>In this video, Steve P. Young takes you behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from launching his first app while working full-time, to quitting his corporate job, to scaling App Masters into a global business.</p><p>You’ll discover how joining the right community changed everything — and how starting his own mastermind (that later became the App Founders Community) became the foundation for long-term su...
Computer Talk 12-13-25 HR 2
Alexa Eco Pop – with AI not that much I, My Apple Desktop has been replaced with Win 11 and my display is all messed up, Want to upgrade my RAM should I do 1 stick or two? Foldable Screens are a thing, What’s the latest tool for transferring data between phones? Font Talk, Fire Table Cloudflare issue, iPhone issues can’t enter my passcode auto lock settings,
Ep 182 The Business of Recovery (movie) – Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today on Burnie + Bestie Live we are exploring the movie The Business of Recovery.</p><p>I'm joined today of course by my cohostest Burnie aka Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma. </p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking free</p>
Layoffs Aren't the Problem. Employment Strategy Is. — with Brea Starmer
<p >Brea Starmer helped build the future of work out of necessity. As founder of Lions and Tigers, she's unlocking millions in economic opportunity for independent workers, particularly women navigating caregiving responsibilities. When Brea was laid off seven months pregnant, facing workplace discrimination, and having to choose between career ambition and family flexibility, she discovered that the traditional employment system simply wasn't designed for people like her.</p> <p >What started as personal survival—self-funding her own maternity leave by billing 60 hours a week for 13 weeks—evolved into a movement reshaping how enterprises think about workforce planning. Brea's vision of "no m...
Can Alpha Capture Save Fundamental Long/Short Equity? | David Stemerman CenterBook Partners
<p>This Other People’s Money episode is brought you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fundamental long-short equity investing has been in decline with fewer new fund launches and dwindling assets, but David Stemerman, CEO, CIO and Co-founder of CenterBook Partners believes data clearly shows these investors still have significant investing skill. He argues that single manger hedge fund data collected using alpha capture can be used to construct new portfolios and strategies that will be more attractive for in...
Solana's Biggest Opportunity In 2026 | Dan Smith
<p>Gm! We're back with Dan Smith to discuss the latest happening in the Solana ecosystem. We deep dive into the new Lightspeed investor relations platform, takeaways from Breakpoint, the rise of prop AMMs & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>To find out more about the Lightspeed platform: https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1999110569186701349</p> <p>--</p> <p>pe...
How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish
<p> Gm! We're back with Plish to discuss Hylo and their riadmap heading into 2026. We deep dive into the Hylo origin story, how Hylo became Solana's highest yielding stablecoin, risk management during liquidation events, SOL's inflation rate & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Plish: https://x.com/0xPlish</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>pe...
21 in 21: Kyle Fletcher
<p>Haley Berkoe is joined by Kyle Fletcher, Principal Design Director at Block, to explore the intersection of bitcoin, design, and culture. They discuss why artists and designers play a critical role in shaping bitcoin’s future, the sats vs. bitcoin denomination debate, and how thoughtful design can help bring bitcoin to the masses. Kyle also shares personal influences, dream projects, and why onboarding artists, local merchants, and creative communities is key to bitcoin adoption.</p> <p>CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p>00:00 Intro & Kyle’s background at Block</p> <p>01:01 State of Bitcoin brand creative</p> <p>02:59 Designing future money: local and...
How India’s Macro Tailwinds Are Fueling Its Aerospace & Defense Sectors | Andrei Stetsenko
<p>This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read about Indian Aerospace & Defense and sign up for Dispatches From India: https://www.gymkhanapartners.com/dispatches/major-sector-inflection-india-defense-and-aerospace</p> <p><br></p> <p>Andrei Stetsenko, partner and portfolio manager at Gymkhana Partners, discusses the explosive growth of India's economy, its strategic shift toward global defense and aerospace leadership, and under appreciated small-cap companies.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Andrei on X: https://x.com...
21 in 21: David Gumberg on the Chaincode ₿OSS Challenge and Becoming a Bitcoin Core Contributor
<p>Haley Berkoe sits down with David Gumberg, a Bitcoin Core contributor at Localhost, a bitcoin-focused research center in the Bay Area. David shares how he got into bitcoin, what pushed him from curiosity to contribution, and how completing the Chaincode ₿OSS Challenge in 2024 helped him make the leap to contributing to Bitcoin Core full time.</p> <p>They also dig into what he’s focused on now in Core: Compact Block Relay, block propagation times, and why improving network latency can make mining more fair for smaller miners.</p> <p>bosschallenge.xyz (applications due Dec 31) </p> <p>github.com/davi...
What's Next For Crypto In 2026 | Kairos Research
<p>Gm! We're back with Teddy and Ian at Kairos Research for a discussion on what to expect heading into 2026. We deep dive into the behind the scenes of running a validator, Solana's inflation dynamics, the perps opportunity, are token buybacks actually positive & more. Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth</p> <p>Follow Teddy: https://x.com/Teddy_oost</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <...
Building Resilience in Uncertain Times with Samia Kornweibel
<p >Generation X professionals are navigating an unprecedented perfect storm: young children at home, peak career responsibilities, and a business landscape in constant flux. Executive coach Samia Kornweibel joins Paul Estes to explore why so many mid-career leaders are experiencing what she calls "career meltdowns"—and how they can build resilience in an era where roles keep shifting.</p> <p >Fresh from completing her AI coaching certification, Samia shares how she's helping leaders navigate the ethical integration of AI tools while maintaining the human connection that drives real transformation. Using Microsoft's suite of tools and her innovative CHAIR model (Clarity, Hu...
Investing in Gray | Pictet’s Maria Vassalou on Aging Demographics and Technological Innovations
<p>Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe</p> <p><br></p> <p>Jack welcomes Maria Vassalou, head of the Pictet Research Institute, to discuss global demographic decline and how technological revolution is imperative to prevent economic stagnation. They talk about why aging populations in countries like China, Japan, and Italy pose a fundamental threat to traditional economic growth as dependency ratios are projected to exceed 50%. Maria argues that while these trends seem "gloomy" in isolation, the rise of robotics and AI provides a critical remedy by substituting for scarce labor...
China and the Reordering of World Trade | Former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh
<p>Today's episode is brought to you by Teucrium. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4gfI0fe</p> <p> </p> <p>Jay Shambaugh, former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, joins Jack to discuss U.S. economic relations, China, and more. He draws on his years of expertise to deliver important insights into how America has realigned itself in the world economic order in the second Trump administration. Recorded on December 17th, 2025.</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Teucrium on Twitter https://x.com/TeucriumETFs</p> <p>Follow Jay Shambaugh on Twitter https://x.com/jaycshambaugh</p> <p>Follow Ja...
5 Proven Frameworks to Create Viral Ads with AI
<p>AI tools like Sora, InVideo, and Arcads.ai make it easier than ever to create stunning videos — but what really matters is your strategy.</p><p>In this episode, we break down five proven content frameworks that help app founders and marketers create videos that actually convert:</p><p>💡 You’ll learn:</p><p>✅ The Fame Frame strategy: use recognizable people or brands to build instant trust</p><p>✅ How to turn your product into a story or skit people want to share</p><p>✅ Why metaphors outperform plain messaging</p><p>✅ How to use AI tools (like Sora & InVideo) the ri...
Blockchains Beyond the Public Internet | Austin Federa
<p>Gm! This episode we’re joined by Austin Federa to discuss DoubleZero’s 2025 progress, its private fiber network, performance gains beyond the public internet, validator and stake incentivization, and more.<br>Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p>Follow DoubleZero: https://x.com/doublezero</p> <p>Follow Austin Federa: https://x.com/Austin_Federa</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>Sablier is the leading onchain token distribution protocol — now on Solana. Tru...
Computer Talk 11-29-25 HR 2
Titania Jordan - CMO/CPO Bark, author “Parental Control,” keeping kids safer online. Websites that convert files are sharing your data – Code formatting sites.
Ep 180 12 Ways AA Makes You the Problem When You Leave
<p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 AA Shutdown Playbook Intro</p><p>03:10 1 - Make It Personal Immediately</p><p>06:28 2 - Assume Motive You Can't Know</p><p>10:09 3 - Invoke Slogans As Sacred Truth</p><p>15:48 4 - Announce Sober Time</p><p>19:46 5 - Reduce AA to the Big Book</p><p>22:33 6 - Ignore Harm Entirely</p><p>27:48 7 - Turn Anecdotes Into Universal Laws</p><p>33:20 8 - Claim Superiority Through Suffering</p><p>35:08 9 - Label Dissent As Denial</p><p>37:46 10 - Declare Never A "Real Alcoholic"</p><p>40:22 11 - Truth Claims Without Data, Evidence, Citation</p><p>42:46 12 - End With Righteousness</p><p>Resources...
The Truth About AI: Freelancers & Why Systems Matter More than People Think with Chris Dumpleton
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<p>Únete al equipo de Better Business Bureau y a Shirley Garcia de Beauty Wizard Aesthetics Center para una conversación fascinante en BBB Sharing, tu plataforma integral para conocer el mundo empresarial y descubrir todos los detalles interesantes detrás del negocio.</p><p></p><p>Phone #: 804-566-1398</p><p>https://beautywizardsg.com/</p><p>https://www.bbb.org/us/va/richmond/profile/beauty-consultant/beauty-wizard-aesthetics-center-0603-63421396</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/beautywizardsg/</p><p></p>
From Search to Discovery — Inside Expedia’s Vision for an AI-Driven Travel World w/ Greg Schulze, CCO of Expedia Group
<p >Greg Schulze has spent more than two decades helping build one of the most influential companies in modern travel — Expedia Group.<br> But here’s the thing about Greg — he doesn’t talk like a corporate executive. He talks like a traveler.</p> <p >He’s lived and worked all over the world. He named his dog Kaya after a coconut jam he discovered while living in Southeast Asia. And he still lights up when describing what it feels like to walk through an airport on the cusp of somewhere new.</p> <p >Greg’s career has spanned from American Air...
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How To Fix Crypto's Token Dilemma
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