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Founder Storiez

ephraim yarmak

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The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired.
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Medtech Innovation Podcast: Spencer Jones dives deep into winning medtech startup strategies. Each episode unpacks hot takes and insider tactics from the trenches of medtech innovation. Join physician inventors, founders, engineers, and healthcare market makers as they share actionable insights to navigate the FDA, secure medtech funding, and drive medtech breakthroughs. No-nonsense advice to be a change maker in medtech.
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Startup Physicians

Alison Curfman, M.D.

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StartUp Physicians is the podcast for doctors who dare to think beyond the clinic and hospital walls. Hosted by Dr. Alison Curfman, a practicing pediatric emergency physician and successful healthcare startup founder, this series empowers physicians to explore dynamic career opportunities in the healthcare startup world. Dr. Alison Curfman brings a wealth of experience to the mic, having founded and grown a healthcare company that served over 25,000 patients and achieved a nine-figure valuat ...
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💰 Unlock the Secrets of Business Funding! 💡 Welcome to The Deep Dive on Business Funding, the podcast that takes you beyond the surface to explore the real strategies, challenges, and opportunities in securing capital for your business. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or entrepreneur, this podcast is your go-to resource for expert insights on funding options, loan approvals, grants, investor strategies, and everything in between. Each episode, we break down SBA loans, ...
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Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Friederike Ernst, Meher Roy and Felix Lutsch. Since 2014, our episodes have been downloaded over 8 million times.
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Fund/Build/Scale

Walter Thompson

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After working for years in early-stage startups and as a journalist, here are three hard truths I’ve learned: 1. Success in Silicon Valley hinges on connections, hard work and luck. 2. Startups often fail because founders lack fundamental business knowledge. 3. Real, actionable advice comes from those who’ve actually done it. There’s no such thing as “founder DNA.” If you’re willing to take on risk and invest years of your life in something that has maybe a 10% chance of paying off — less if ...
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Powered by Startuprad.io™ | Global Top 20 Entrepreneurship Podcast Security Sutra is your tactical briefing on the frontline of cybersecurity innovation. As a sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, this show explores how startups defend themselves, scale securely, and lead the charge against global cyber threats—with a special focus on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH/GSA region). 🎙️ Hosted in English for a global audience, Security Sutra brings together cybersecurity founders, ethical hacker ...
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Hosted by bioaccess® CEO, Julio G. Martinez-Clark, the Global Trial Accelerators™ podcast delivers actionable insights for Medtech, Biopharma, and Radiopharma innovators battling lengthy timelines and costly delays. Each episode features candid conversations with clinical trial pioneers, regulatory strategists, and startup founders who’ve slashed 6–12 months off approvals by leveraging emerging regions like Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Australia. What You’ll Learn: Speed Secrets: How t ...
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AI Journal

Manish Balakrishnan

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AI Journal Podcast. Your go-to source for the latest breakthroughs, trends, and insights in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Every episode brings you up-to-date with breaking news, in-depth analyses, and real-world applications of AI shaping industries and redefining the future. From advancements in machine learning to the ethics of AI, we cover it all—delivering the most relevant updates directly to your ears. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a professional, or simply curious about the te ...
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.
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That Will Never Work

Marc Randolph

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How many times have you been told “that will never work”? Probably not as often as Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker and best-selling author has founded or co-founded half-a-dozen successful startups and mentored scores of entrepreneurs from first time business owners to established CEOs. Be a fly on the boardroom wall as Marc's podcast opens up the opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere to gain the benefit of his years of ...
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The Ocean Age

Fed DeGobbi

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This podcast is for ocean entrepreneurs and innovators who want to grow and succeed in the blue economy. Through interviews with industry leaders, founders, and subject matter experts, I will share their stories, unpack their most important lessons, and extract actionable insights and best practices.
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The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.
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Learn how to finance a small business without getting scammed. From small business loans to equipment leasing... we'll show you: * Different ways get get startup business loans * Actual costs to finance your business * Avoiding charlatans * Lots more :) Listen to learn the real truths (and dirty secrets) of small business lending.
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Kgadi on Strategy

Kgadi Mmanakana

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A podcast serving as an archive of insights on Idea Execution, Access to Funding and Markets, Business Growth and Inspiration for startup business owners. Produced and Hosted by Business Strategist, Kgadi Mmanakana
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/get-crowdfunded-now/subscribe Entrepreneurs Discuss and learn Equity Crowdfunding, Reg A, CF Crowdfunding, Subscription Crowdfunding, Charity Crowdfunding and Reward Based Crowdfunding for Business.
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Running a med spa is high-reward but also high-overhead. From $50K+ lasers to bulk injectable orders and seasonal slowdowns, cash flow can become your biggest obstacle, even when demand is booming. In this episode, we break down: Why traditional banks fail to fund med spas The real cost of equipment and product inventory How this financial Catch-22…
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Founded in 2018, Dragonfly has quickly become one of the most prestigious crypto VCs. Dragonfly was one of the first to adopt a global approach to backing founders and disruptive tech, all while building a strong brand that allowed them to secure top-tier deals. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four major developments in the AI landscape—from enterprise innovation to hardware breakthroughs. Cognizant accelerates its AI momentum with new patents, award-winning research, and a platform to scale autonomous agents. Collibra takes a strategic leap into unstructured data governance through the acquisi…
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Discover how microloans—particularly SBA-backed microloans—are transforming the way small businesses and underserved entrepreneurs access capital. This episode breaks down everything you need to know about SBA microloans, including loan amounts, eligibility, interest rates, and how nonprofit intermediaries like Accion and LiftFund deliver them to r…
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Ever wondered why your business keeps hitting a wall when applying for funding? This episode breaks it down without the fluff. We dive deep into soft pull business credit cards—what they are, how they protect your personal credit, and why they’re a smart move for entrepreneurs looking to grow without getting burned by hard credit checks. But that’s…
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What’s the best way to fund your business—without losing your shirt or your sanity? In this kickoff episode of our series, we break down every major funding path: traditional loans, SBA-backed programs, crowdfunding, angel investing, venture capital, and even self-funding (aka bootstrapping). With real stats and insights pulled from top sources, yo…
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I'm joined by Aaron Moncur, Founder and President at Pipeline Design & Engineering, as we explore his unique approach to building an engineering empire centered on promoting joy in team members' lives, innovative automation solutions, and creating community-driven platforms that are revolutionizing how engineers collaborate and learn. In this episo…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore how AI is rapidly transforming economies, industries, and communication. Indonesia is gearing up to launch its first national AI strategy, aiming to become a regional leader in AI and chip manufacturing. We also unpack how Google and NREL are tackling energy challenges using AI, dive into OpenText’s lates…
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In this episode, I talk about how physicians can add real value to startups without leaving clinical practice. I break down seven core functions where we already have a competitive edge: product design, marketing, business development, clinical research, user insight, policy advocacy, and strategic advisory. Each of these roles taps into what we al…
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Financial leverage is a strategic tool that can amplify business growth when used correctly, not just debt as a burden. Smart, strategic borrowing becomes a superpower for your business by amplifying returns, speeding up growth, and allowing you to maintain full ownership while gaining tax advantages. • Understanding the debt-to-equity ratio (ideal…
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A comprehensive overview of NAICS codes, explaining their purpose as a standardized classification system for North American businesses, primarily used for statistical data collection. They detail the hierarchical six-digit structure of these codes and highlight their critical impact on a business's ability to secure funding, obtain insurance, qual…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of The AI Shift, we explore four major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Cursor ramps up its enterprise ambitions with a bold acquisition as it challenges Microsoft and Anthropic. OpenAI hits a milestone in general reasoning by winning gold at the 2025 International Math Olympiad. Elon Musk…
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A comprehensive look into business credit cards and the strategy of credit card stacking for business funding. One source explains that individuals can obtain business credit cards without a formally registered business if they have self-employed income, often using their Social Security number. It highlights the benefits of business credit cards, …
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A comprehensive guidance on starting and funding a business, ranging from initial planning to expansion. They cover various business entity types and essential compliance needs like tax IDs and legal agreements. A significant portion focuses on capital raising strategies, detailing options from self-funding and crowdfunding to angel investors, vent…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four major developments shaking up the AI and enterprise tech world. From Kyndryl’s launch of its Agentic AI Framework to Ataccama’s new natural language-powered data lineage, we look at how organizations are evolving their approach to AI trust, transparency, and impact. We also cover Mistral’s latest upd…
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What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…
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‘Attention Is All You Need’, co-wrote by Illia Polosukhin in 2017, laid the foundation for arguably one of the most consequential tech breakthroughs in our recent history. 1 year later, Illia founded Near AI, which later became Near Protocol. They were visionaries ahead of their time and, although AI took several more years before becoming a viable…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Steve Duddy, a powerhouse executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-impact transformations across startups and Fortune 500 companies like 3M and Johnson & Johnson. Steve shares his unique approach to uncovering hidden opportunities, turning ambiguity into actionable strategy, and execut…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we break down four major developments shaping the global AI landscape. The Pentagon just invested $800 million into AI, splitting it across four major players—Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI. We examine what’s at stake, including the controversial track record of xAI’s Grok. Speaking of Grok, the cha…
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gina Clark to explore her unique journey from medicine into venture capital. Gina shares what it’s like to be a physician stepping into the role of a limited partner, how she evaluates and supports early-stage companies, and how her clinical background gives her an edge in startup advising. We talk candidly abou…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the complex intersection of AI, ethics, and innovation. From Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok spewing extremist hate speech, to Microsoft’s BioEmu transforming drug discovery, to the controversial use of AI avatars to simulate refugee voices, and finally, a bold effort to bridge communication with animals—this ep…
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Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius, built a $2 billion cybersecurity company—but his real story starts long before that. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dean opens up about growing up with financial hardship, battling childhood obesity, and forging an unbreakable mindset. From extreme sports injuries and military service to failed POCs …
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore four major developments shaping the AI landscape across media, enterprise, startups, and global markets. From YouTube’s crackdown on AI-generated “slop content” to Google’s efforts in accelerating infrastructure innovation and digital advertising, and EY’s push to close the AI talent gap—this episode cap…
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Your startup isn’t failing because of your tech or funding—it’s because people don’t feel your brand. In this episode, Jakob Trpin, founder of Yesyesandtwo, breaks down why emotional branding is the hidden growth engine for startups. Discover how subconscious branding cues, human-to-human marketing (H2H), and internal culture alignment create trust…
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The tradition of Epicenter x Vitalik Buterin continued this year as well at EthCC[8], where we got the chance of picking his brain about recent research, interests and Ethereum Foundation’s direction going forward. Join us for a fascinating discussion on biotech and how Vitalik’s Shiba ended up funding it, the utility of blockchains in nowadays soc…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore how Morocco is leading Africa’s ethical AI future with a landmark partnership and bold national strategy. Then we unpack new research exposing why today’s most advanced AI agents still fail basic office tasks. From there, we head to the classroom as top MBA programs like Chicago Booth embed AI deeply int…
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In this episode of Startup Physicians, I sit down with Dr. Payal Adhikari, a pediatrician who made the leap from private practice into the startup world. We talk about what it takes to step into non-clinical roles and how networking, self-belief, and clinical expertise all play a part. Dr. Payal Adhikari shares her personal journey, the skills she …
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I'm joined by Ross Peterson, Chief Business Development Officer at ProPlate, as we explore the specialized world of metallization and electroplating for medical devices, from life-saving pediatric applications to cutting-edge energy delivery systems. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Science of Medical Device Metallization → How electroplatin…
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Send us a text Linzi Hawkin is a creative strategist passionate about protecting the ocean through the power of strategy, storytelling, and education. She is the co-founder of Protect Blue - an ocean-focused organisation built around two core pathways: a creative agency that partners with NGOs, governments, and brands to drive tangible impact, and …
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four pivotal developments shaping the global AI landscape. We begin with a stark warning from cybersecurity firm CyXcel, which reveals that many UK companies are unprepared for AI-related threats despite growing adoption. Then, we shift to Capgemini’s launch of its Resonance AI Framework, designed to help…
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Send us a text Andrés Herrero is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and medical device industries. Andrés has founded his company “i 2 medi” ten years ago with the purpose to gain market access for innovative medical device companies in Latin America. Today the company has evolved from consultancy company to a…
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🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four pivotal developments at the intersection of AI, security, leadership, investment, and climate innovation. We start with a warning about a new cybersecurity blind spot: AI browser agents. Then, we break down the leadership shift at $32 billion-valued startup Safe Superintelligence, where Ilya Sutsk…
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What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovation, and defense AI. The DACH startup scene has never been this hot. What You'll Learn Why Helsing dethroned Celonis to become Ger…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping core sectors of the economy—from infrastructure and finance to healthcare and enterprise cloud strategy. We begin with New Era Helium’s surprising pivot into the AI data center space, building out a high-performance computing campus in Texas through its joint ventu…
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I'm joined by Jeremy Ridley, Senior Director of Engineering at Delve, as we explore how the best engineers design and develop complex medtech innovations, from managing regulatory constraints to building breakthrough products that actually make it to market. The Hidden Reality of Medtech Engineering Leadership → Most engineering leaders underestima…
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In this conversation, I explore the intersection of design, business, and personal fulfillment—especially through the lens of healthcare innovation. I believe the best solutions often come from deconstructing problems, not just reacting to them. That mindset has shaped how I approach both clinical challenges and startup opportunities. One of the co…
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Stripe has established itself as a leading payment solution for both enterprises as well as startups and individual sellers. By abstracting away all the complexities of traditional payment rails through simple plug-and-play APIs, Stripe created a facile route for cross-border payments, simplifying e-commerce. Similarly, Stripe’s recent integration …
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore how the Trump administration is accelerating U.S. energy infrastructure to meet the skyrocketing power demands of artificial intelligence. We also cover OpenAI’s acquisition of e-commerce AI startup Crossing Minds, a report exposing CCP-aligned censorship in AI language models, and Alibaba’s ambitious ad…
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While L2 rollups did help scale Ethereum, they also created siloed ecosystems, all fighting over the same liquidity, users and devs. t1 Protocol is building layer-2 infrastructure to achieve seamless cross-rollup interoperability through real-time proving, powered by TEEs. t1's low-latency with 1-second block times provides faster preconfirmations,…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into four powerful AI developments shaping 2025. From the rise of emotionally intelligent AI models to the ongoing partnership negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft, the landscape of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly. We explore how the World Meteorological Organization is using AI to transfor…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we unpack four major developments shaping the future of tech, regulation, and AI. We begin with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority proposing to designate Google with "strategic market status," a move that could force fairer search rankings and boost market competition. Next, we dive into a critical question …
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In this episode on Startup Physicians, Chris Poole and I discuss the challenges and insights related to building startups in the healthcare sector. We emphasize the importance of starting with a clear problem, understanding unit economics, and evaluating market viability. Chris shares his journey from being an entrepreneur to a venture leader, high…
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I'm joined by John Behles, Owner at Lexigent LLC and Founder & GP at PhiCAP Fund, as we explore the critical role of intellectual property strategy in medtech success, common IP pitfalls that destroy startup valuations, and how physician-led venture capital is reshaping healthcare investing. In this episode, we dive deep into: The IP Strategy Found…
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Uncork Capital Partner Amy Saper shares practical advice for early-stage founders building AI-enabled tools for engineering, product, and design teams, or as she describes them, "products that make you not want to quit your job." Drawing on her experience in product marketing at Twitter, Uber, and Stripe, she explains why storytelling is an underra…
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dheeraj, who arrived in the U.S. with just $900 and went on to found tech giants Nutanix and DevRev. From growing up in one of India’s poorest states to building multi-billion dollar companies, Dheeraj shares deeply personal stories of sacrifice, resilience, and ambition. In this episode, discover how educ…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence across different sectors and geographies. From Mauritius’ national AI strategy to defense innovations like RocketGPT, the episode examines how governments and industries are integrating AI to drive progress. We also unpack the BBC’s copyright battle with Perpl…
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In 2016, Russian hackers broke into John Podesta’s Gmail during the US election. That single breach exposed how vulnerable email really is – and it directly inspired a billion-dollar cybersecurity startup. At the time, even the most powerful people in the world couldn’t fully secure their inboxes. Once hackers got access, there was nothing stopping…
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Ten Eleven Ventures CTO and Operating Partner Scott Lundgren shares practical advice for early-stage cybersecurity founders. He explains why founder-market fit matters more than product polish, how teams should think about TAM in fragmented markets, and the signals he looks for in technical pitches. He also breaks down how Ten Eleven’s network help…
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As the summer tour of European crypto conferences landed in Berlin, one of crypto’s cradles, we couldn’t miss DappCon 25, where we got to sit with Jerome de Tychey, Nixorokish & Joshua Dávila to discuss Ethereum’s restructure and whether its culture is still relevant to the wider crypto community. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the impact …
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the latest and most impactful developments in AI and tech. From Apple’s revolutionary use of AI in chip design and infrastructure, to Microsoft and Amazon reshaping their workforces in response to AI integration, the future is unfolding faster than ever. We also spotlight MiniMax’s M1—a Chinese open-sour…
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