Best 4000 And Counting Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of Personable Markets, host Harvey Bracken-Smith and Luke dive into surging global markets as the S&P 500 hits record highs. They explore international outperformance, Magnificent 7 earnings, gold and silver rallies, Fed rate cut expectations, and key geopolitical shifts like the Trump-Xi meeting and US-Canada tariffs. Luke Sloman, …

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How GOAT Tommy Hyland Made Millions Counting Cards, Built the Most Successful Team & Beat Vegas! 1:16:32

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Tommy Hyland, one of the greatest blackjack players of all time and a 2002 inductee into the Blackjack Hall of Fame, returns for his second appearance on Personable. From decades of professional card counting to a 9–0 legal record defending players’ rights, Tommy has spent over 40 years beating casinos with skill, math, and grit. Known for running …

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Havard PHD Dr John Harpham: Why Slavery Existed, Cancel Culture & How We Move Forward 1:05:01

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Dr. John Harpham, historian, Harvard PhD, Duke graduate, and author of The Intellectual Origins of American Slavery — a book nominated for the History Pulitzer Prize — joins Personable to explore the intellectual and moral foundations of one of history’s greatest wrongs. From growing up in New Orleans to studying at Harvard and teaching across Amer…

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EP 385 - Facebook Live 25-26 Season Series 16/10/2025 1:18:58

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In this special Facebook Live edition of The Watty Show, Watty takes questions from fans and dives into a packed rundown of the latest hockey happenings. He recaps the weekend’s action, celebrates the Bison’s electric home opener, and reflects on Nell’s retirement and Hoog’s well-deserved honour. Watty also discusses the Giants’ journey in the CHL,…

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Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on China, US-China AI War, Mag 7 Future, Gold Hits $4,000! 1:04:19

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Stephen Roberts, Founder of Orgueil Capital (an investment vehicle with its North Star to quintuple capital over the next 8–9 years) and former Partner at Horseman Capital, returns to Personable Markets for his third appearance. From navigating hedge fund cycles to founding his own investment vehicle, Stephen brings decades of experience in global …

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Episode 100: Losing My Mum To Cancer, Building The Next Big Podcast, and My Life's Mission 52:10

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Thank you to everyone who has helped me reach this point. I don’t take your support for granted. Every like, comment and subscription genuinely means the world to me. I feel honoured that 100 episodes coincides with reaching 1,000 subscribers, and I’m excited to keep building from here. In this episode, I reflect on the past three years of Personab…

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EP 384 - Andy Hemmings 1:03:10

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EP 383 - Tyler Perre 1:19:32

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Tyler Perre Joined Watty for an awesome chat. We discussed his battles with cancer, import goalies in the NIHL and the GB goalie situation! Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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Personable Markets: French PM Resigns (LIVE REACTION!), EA Sports Crazy Buyout & LSE M&A ($250M)! 1:20:03

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You Must Think In Generations, Not Days, To Be Successful! Raj Setty (Owner Of Setty & Associates) 1:08:03

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David Esposito (CEO ONL Therapeutics): Why Big Pharma MUST Take Big Risks For A Healthy Society! 1:09:03

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David Esposito, President & CEO of ONL Therapeutics, joins Personable. From graduating West Point with a BS in Civil Engineering, to leading an infantry platoon in combat with the 101st Airborne Division, David brings a unique perspective from military service to biotech leadership. With experience spanning pharma sales at Merck, diagnostics leader…

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EP 382 - Facebook Live 25-26 Season Series 30/09/2025 1:26:54

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On this facebook Live with Watty, We discuss Devils vs Storm, Phantoms 2 vs Huskies, 16 Year Old Netminder Debut, Kaprizov $136M and much more! Support the show

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LIVE REACTION: Hitting 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube!! 8:02

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I am beyond excited to announce that Personable has hit 1,000 subscribers!!! Thank you to everyone that has supported me up to this point. I am grateful to have been given the platform to create the best conversations with the best guests on the planet to enable my listeners to become the best they can be Onwards & Upwards Subscribe to join the jou…

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EP 381 - Dom Osman 1:48:11

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Blackburn Hawks head coach Dom Osman joined Watty and producer Graham for a brilliant chat about the NIHL 1 and the wider UK hockey scene. Support the show

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EP 380 - Marc LeFebvre 1:48:12

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Dundee Stars - Head of Hockey Operations Marc LeFebvre joined for an interview depth chat. Dundee are in great hands with this bug time beauty. Support the show

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Personable Markets: Louis-Vincent Gave on Trump-Xi Meet, ChatGPT v DeepSeek, China-India-Russia Deal 1:19:17

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Louis-Vincent Gave, CEO & Co-Founder of Gavekal, returns to Personable as a two-time guest. From graduating Duke University with a BA in Economics, History & Chinese, to studying Mandarin at Nanjing University, Louis brings a unique global perspective. He’s advised institutions, funds, and governments for decades - and in this episode, he dissects …

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EP 379 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 4 1:41:20

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Episode 379 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. Support the show

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James Frost (Founder of Buzz): How to get 38,000 downloads in 50 days 1:15:37

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James Frost, creative strategist and director, returns to Personable as a two-time guest. From photographing for Complex and Hypebeast to relaunching his own app Buzz - which hit 30,000 downloads in 50 days and 2.6 million social impressions - James is shaping the future of culture at the intersection of fashion, music, and tech. With experience ac…

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Gibson Dunn Law Partner Dr Markus Nauheim on the Importance of Discipline, Integrity & Visibility 1:04:18

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Dr Markus Nauheim, a partner at Gibson Dunn’s Munich office, shares his journey from a small-town German student to a globally recognized corporate lawyer advising giants like Mercedes-Benz and KKR. Dr Markus Nauheim has dual qualifications in New York and German law, a doctorate from Mainz, and an LL.M. from Duke, Markus blends discipline, integri…

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Personable Markets: Fed Cuts Rates, Apple & Oracle Surge, Tiktok Deal, Slowing Labour market (AI?!) 1:06:09

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This is the 4th episode of Personable markets in which I aim to speak to a hedgefund manager, VC or Investment Banker every week on real world market events. In this episode I speak to... Luke Sloman who is a third-year Business and Management student at the University of Exeter, currently spending his year abroad at the University of Sydney. Luke …

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Singer Hunter Black: Behind the Scenes of The Voice Australia & Going All-In on His Music Dream 55:00

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Hunter Black shares his serendipitous rise on The Voice Australia, from a surprise audition to battling for Ronan Keating's team, while pursuing his passion for songwriting and live performances across Sydney's music scene. Hunter is a Sydney-based musician completing a Bachelor of Media and Communication at Macquarie University, with a Diploma in …

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Lihong Wang (Y Combinator Funded): How To Break Into Quant Trading, Freeport’s USP & DeFi Staking 1:08:51

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Lihong Wang details his progression from internships at Jane Street and Akuna Capital to his former full time role at IMC Trading, with plans to innovate in DeFi through his startup Freeport backed by Y Combinator. Lihong is a Duke University graduate with a background in mathematics and statistics. Lihong progressed from analyzing volatility decay…

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Personable Markets: US Tariffs, FED Independence & Rate Cuts, UK Economy Concerns | Lia Forcina 1:03:37

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This is the 3rd episode of Personable markets in which I aim to speak to a hedgefund manager, VC or Investment Banker every week on real world market events. In this episode I speak to... Lia Forcina who is a partner and portfolio manager at LGR Capital in London. She previously held roles at BlueCrest Capital, SAC Capital (now Point72), and Morgan…

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Deanna Filippo (Creative Expert) for Allure, Victoria’s Secret, Blue Lagoon, David Stesner ArtHouse! 1:12:00

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Deanna Filippo, a visionary creative director, shares her journey from designing for Allure and Victoria’s Secret to pioneering iconic beauty visuals and building a luxury lifestyle brand. Deanna Filippo, a pioneering creative director, has carved a bold path in design, evolving from crafting visuals for Allure and CosmoGirl to inventing tactile "b…

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Artist David Stesner: Collaborating with Lamborghini, Selling to Royal families & Butterfly Project 1:06:59

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David Stesner, a renowned photographer and artist, shares his journey from assisting legendary photographers to creating his iconic butterfly collection and building a luxury home decor brand. David Stesner, a classically trained artist, has carved a unique path in the art world, transitioning from assisting iconic photographers like Albert Watson …

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Parenting Expert (Meg Faure): Screens as Toxic as smoking?! 25% women depressed post childbirth! 1:10:15

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The No 1 Parenting Expert in South Africa Meg Faure shares her journey empowering parents, blending neuroscience, and fostering curiosity. Meg Faure, an occupational therapist and serial entrepreneur, is the co-author of eight bestselling parenting books, including Baby Sense. Raised in South Africa, she studied at the University of Cape Town and s…

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7’0 Stanley Borden (UTSA, Duke MBB) on Social anxiety, NIL & going to NBA | ACC Champion, Final 4 1:02:26

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Stanley Borden shares his journey of overcoming social anxiety, navigating NIL, and chasing NBA aspirations. Stanley Borden, a 7’0, 241-pound former walk-on for Duke’s men’s basketball team, is now a scholarship player at the University of Texas San Antonio. Born in New York and raised in Turkey with Turkish-Portuguese roots, he transitioned from t…

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Personable Markets: Gold & Bitcoin Surge, Japan PM resigns, USA tariff reversal, UK fiscal shortfall 1:08:12

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This is the 2nd episode of Personable markets in which I aim to speak to a hedgefund manager, VC or Investment Banker every week on real world market events. Unfortunately, this week the hedge fund manager I was supposed to speak to dropped out at the last minute. Fortunately, a good friend of mine was able to fill the gap to join me on this week’s…

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Actor Tim McInnerny's pursuit of excellence (Blackadder, Notting Hill, Gladiator 2, GOT, One Day) 1:00:16

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Tim McInnerny shares his journey of mastering diverse roles and staying true to the craft of acting. Tim McInnerny rose to prominence as a versatile actor, uniquely playing two leading roles in the iconic Blackadder series - Lord Percy Percy and Captain Darling - while building a career spanning theater, film, and television. From his early days in…

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Legendary Scooter rider Will Judy on pursuing Greatness, 30,000+ Fans & Overcoming Fear 1:07:12

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Will Judy, a former top scooter rider, shares his journey of building a 24,000-follower community and thriving as a data scientist. Will Judy rose to prominence as a professional scooter rider, amassing over 24,000 Instagram followers through skill-driven video edits that garnered tens of thousands of views. He earned brand sponsorships for U.S. tr…

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How Andrea Bartolucci created a wine empire! | Madonna Estate (2nd oldest winery in Napa California) 55:56

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Napa Valley’s Andrea Bartolucci pulls back the curtain on the hidden truths of winemaking, family business, and what it takes to thrive for a century. Andrea Bartolucci is the proprietor of Madonna Estate and Madonna Vineyards, Napa’s second-oldest vineyard, founded by his Italian immigrant grandfather in 1922. A third-generation vintner, he’s led …

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One Chowdhury raised $2.6m to take down $300bn Salesforce!! (Duke Dropout!) 1:06:53

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Duke dropout One Chowdhury pulls back the curtain on the lies we believe about startups, success, and what it really takes to challenge a $300B giant like Salesforce. One Chowdhury is the CEO of Octolane, a Y Combinator-backed startup that raised $2.6M to build the first self-driving AI CRM. A self-taught coder who left Duke University to pursue hi…

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Personable Markets: Alibaba’s AI Boom, Fed Faces Trump & Retail Investors Shake Markets 1:03:53

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This is the 1st episode of Personable markets in which I aim to speak to a hedgefund manager, VC or Investment Banker every week on real world market events. In this episode I speak to... Stephen Roberts who is the founder of Orgueil Capital (an investment vehicle with its North Star to quintuple capital over the next 8-9 year period) & Former Part…

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Basketball Phenom's SECRET To Keep Winning! What It Takes To Get To The Top! (USA World Champion) 1:03:08

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Duke basketball phenom Jadyn Donovan pulls back the curtain on the lies we believe about talent, success, and what it really takes to make it at the highest level Jadyn Donovan is an elite basketball defender and two-time FIBA World Cup gold medalist (U17/U19). The Duke star earned 2025 ACC All-Defensive Team honors while leading the Blue Devils to…

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The Market Experts: Quant AI has made Billionaires! Now Retail Investors Can Do It Too! (OpenQuant) 1:08:52

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From Apple’s Touch ID to a $650M hedge fund–and from Vietnamese medtech to $80M in DeFi–Makoto Tominaga & Quoc Anh Ngo expose why retail trading is rigged, and how their AI platform OpenQuant is rewriting the rules of crypto, equities, and real estate investing. Makoto Tominaga is a quant strategist at a $650M hedge fund and former Apple engineer w…

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ONLY 0.1% Make It Into Citadel Securities! Their Chief People Officer REVEALS What It REALLY Takes! 51:09

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Citadel Securities’ Chief People Officer, Alex DiLeonardo, reveals how the firm spots outliers early, evaluates talent with surgical precision, and ties every employee’s work directly to CEO-level goals. Alex DiLeonardo is the Chief People Officer at Citadel Securities, where he leads global talent strategy across recruiting, development, and perfo…

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EXCLUSIVE With Tiger Woods CEO: “Being Liked ≠ Success. Respect Is Everything!” (Former NBA Exec) 1:00:12

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From the NBA to leading Tiger Woods’ foundation, Rick Singer reveals why earning respect, not popularity, is the key to leadership, how elite athletes build lasting influence, and what most CEOs get wrong about impact. Rick Singer is the former President and CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation, where he led global education, youth development, and ph…

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Meet the Hall Of Fame Advisor to the NFL, Ryder Cup AND NASCAR! SportsMediaAdvisors CEO Reveals All! 48:07

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Doug Perlman breaks down the media rights gold rush, why private equity is flooding into sports, and how NIL is transforming college athletics—drawing from deals across the NFL, Ryder Cup and NASCAR. Doug Perlman is the Founder and CEO of Sports Media Advisors, a boutique advisory firm specializing in media rights, strategy, and transactions across…

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Meet the Genius HedgeFund Manager Who NEVER Lost Money! (Worked For Steve Cohen & Michael Platt) 1:07:57

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Lia Forcina shares how she went from a newspaper job ad to managing $100M+ - revealing what she learned from Steve Cohen, why AI is killing junior roles, and the “3-unit rule” that’s kept her profitable every single year. Lia Forcina is a partner and portfolio manager at LGR Capital in London. She previously held roles at BlueCrest Capital, SAC Cap…

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EP 378 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 3 1:34:18

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Episode 378 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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The $100M FOUNDER (Ex-Goldman): One Pivot Saved Us, Execution Built Us, Bad Hires Nearly Broke Us 49:19

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Dylan Robbins shares how one strategic pivot scaled Lucra to $100M+, why second-time founders have an edge and why flawless execution still trumps big ideas. Dylan Robbins is the Founder and CEO of Lucra Sports, a gamification technology company valued at over $100M. Lucra powers competitive experiences across consumer and B2B platforms. Before fou…

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EP 377 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 2 2:13:04

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Episode 377 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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Meet The Brothers Representing England: Be Obsessed OR Someone Takes Your Spot! (RWC Winner's Sons) 1:04:20

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Charlie and Jack Bracken, sons of World Cup winner Kyran Bracken, reveal how rejection, rivalry, and relentless training shaped their rise through Saracens and England’s youth ranks. Charlie and Jack Bracken are professional rugby players for Saracens and sons of Kyran Bracken, England’s 2003 World Cup-winning scrum-half. Both brothers began at St …

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EP 376 - Summer Series Facebook Live Part 1 56:56

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Episode 376 Watty and producer Graham talk about some of the things going on around the world of hockey during the offseason. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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EP 375 - RIP Gary Kelly 35:49

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On episode 375 Watty and producer Graham remember and pay tribute to Gary Kelly. Support the showBy 4000 And Counting

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Ladi Built Nigeria’s 7th Biggest Bank, While Others Chased Wall St! (The Lesson That MADE $5Bn!) 1:06:17

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While others pursued Wall Street, Ladi Balogun built Nigeria’s 7th largest bank - unpacking how he scaled to 15M customers, navigated CEO term limits, and built a $5B institution by betting on Africa’s financial future. Ladi Balogun is the Group Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Group Plc, a leading Nigerian financial services holding company operati…

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“This Is One Of The Most Important Times In Human History” — Vimo CFO (Ex-Lime, Morgan Stanley MD) 1:04:28

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Former Morgan Stanley MD turned startup CFO explains why the rise of AI marks a once-in-a-generation shift—and how it’s forcing Wall Street and Silicon Valley to collide like never before. Ted Tobiason is CFO of Vimo and former CFO of electric scooter pioneer Lime. A Wall Street veteran, he served as MD at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank leading t…

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Build the CULT, Then The CODE - How SCRAN’s 22-YO Couple Are Changing Food Apps Forever! 1:08:22

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Two 22-year-old founders reveal how they’re risking everything to build Scran, the TikTok-inspired app revolutionizing London’s dining scene before Big Tech takes over. Maisie Roberts and Bertie Kinnings, UX Design graduates from Loughborough University, co-founded Scran, a Gen Z restaurant app combining TikTok-style discovery with booking. Maisie’…