Maher Kaddoura, the original Leapfrogger talks about how a poem by Kahlil Gibran changed his whole perspective. Spurring him on to live a full life of travel, experiences, education and never being afraid to make mistakes. He claims to have been a student in the “school of life,” and at the young age of 15, he travelled across many countries to expand his physical and psychological horizons. Today, after making his fortune at Accenture, Maher is a philanthropist, committed to social causes b ...
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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.
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Welcome to Clean Talk! An Interview-Style Podcast Series About All Things Infection Prevention Featuring Industry Thought Leaders. Tune in as distinguished leaders share their views, experiences, and trends surrounding the infectious control industry. Clean Talk is hosted live on all social platforms every week, Wednesdays at 3PM EST.
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Enterprise AI Innovators features exclusive conversations with the world's best technology executives, who share how AI and other innovative technologies transform enterprise organizations. The show is hosted by Evan Reiser, the founder & CEO of Abnormal AI, and Saam Motamedi, a general partner at Greylock Partners. Dive into more content at www.enterprisesoftware.blog
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The Busiest Holiday Travel Weekend in 15 Years & 80 Million Pounds of Cranberries
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31:45Episode 723: Happy Thanksgiving! Neal and Toby sit down and take you through Thanksgiving Day. Starting off with travel, why Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy wants to bring respect back to traveling on airlines. Then the guys explain why everyone loves the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and why Cranberries are such an interesting side at your…
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Sellers Are Ripping Homes Off the Market & AI Slop is Taking Over Thanksgiving
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27:18Episode 722: Neal and Toby discuss the delisting phenomenon plaguing the housing market as sellers would rather take them off than lowering the price. Also, Google seems to have put a crack in Nvidia’s armor as its AI chips are gaining some attention. Meanwhile, September’s retail data reveals shoppers are pulling back their spending, all the while…
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X’s Location Feature Stirs Uproar & Novo Nordisk Tanks After Failed Alzheimer’s Trial
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28:21Episode 721: Neal and Toby chat about X’s new location transparency feature that has opened up a can of worms as some of the most divisive accounts on US politics aren’t actually from the US. Then, Novo Nordisk has taken a big hit after its trials to develop a drug to delay Alzheimer’s have failed. Plus, the Trump administration makes access to fed…
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Google's AI Leapfrogs its Rivals & Trump-Mamdani Tackle Affordability?
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27:47Episode 720: Neal and Toby talk about Google’s string of recent wins that resulted in its market value surpassing Microsoft. Then, America’s affordability crisis seemed to be the one thing in common between the Trump and Mamdani meeting. Then, Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion in market value, first for a health care company. Meanwhile, “Wicked: For Good”…
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Walmart Cashes In on Affordability Crisis & Critics Warn Against AI Toys
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26:52Episode 719: Neal and Toby talk about the latest jobs report…that reports September numbers? That’s because of the government shutdown. And it’s a mixed bag, of course. Then, Walmart, America’s largest, and seemingly most reliable retailer reports strong earnings as consumers prioritize affordability. Meanwhile, AI toys are a thing and parents are …
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Nvidia Calms AI Bubble Fears & Target Nearing Rock Bottom?
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28:48Episode 718: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q3 earnings that topped expectations while CEO Jensen Huang reiterated his confidence in AI. Then, Target reports another stinker of a quarter causing many to believe the retailer is on the ropes. Also, a new study believes this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be more affordable than last year’s. Meanwh…
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Meta Ruled Not a Monopoly & “Baby Shark” Company Goes Public
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28:39Episode 717: Neal and Toby discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s big win against the government as a federal judge says Meta does not hold monopoly power in today’s social media landscape. A big loss for the FTC. Then, Home Depot reports a weak Q3 which is seen as a bad sign for the economy. And, Panera Bread, the once No. 1 fast-casual chain in the US, has st…
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Unpopular Jobs Are Becoming Desirable & Communal Dining Makes a Comeback
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26:59Episode 716: Neal and Toby chat about bitcoin’s price dropping to its lowest level in six months, stirring fears across Wall Street. Then, a struggling labor market means job seekers are forced to take up jobs that are uncommon and unpopular. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is jumping back into the startup world with a new AI company that has an eye popping …
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Trump Reduces Beef and Coffee Tariffs & Hollywood Stars Aren’t Bankable Anymore?
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26:07Episode 715: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s tariff rollback on beef, coffee, and other food goods to address rising price concerns from the American people. Next, Hollywood is struggling to make hits at the box office, even when movies have a star-studded cast. Plus, Charlie Javice is fooling JPMorgan again, this time by charging luxury hotel stays …
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‘Big Short’ Investor Calls it Quits & Cannabis Products Up in Smoke?
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28:43Episode 714: Toby and Ann chat about Michael Burry, famed ‘Big Short’ investor, who has been public about the resemblance between the housing bubble of 2008 and the AI boom of today. Then, congress was able to reopen the government, but snuck in a provision that places tighter restrictions on hemp products that could upend the hemp industry. Plus, …
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Winners and Losers of Shutdown Ending & Last-Ever Penny Minted
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29:59Episode 713: Toby and Ann dive into the ending of the longest government shutdown in US history. But while federal workers and programs start up again, the ripple effects of its impacts may be far-reaching. Then, Google is standing up to scammers as it sues a shadowy operation, hoping to put an end to text phishing. Meanwhile, Toby shares his favor…
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SoftBank Dumps Nvidia for OpenAI & Reward Cards No Longer Accepted?
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27:06Episode 712: Toby and Kyle dive into SoftBanks big move to sell its stake in Nvidia to re-focus its investment to OpenAI. Then, Visa and Mastercard reach a settlement over a 20-year dispute with merchants that will now allow stores to reject certain credit cards if the merchant fees are too high. Plus, Toby looks into the trend of trains and buses …
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Scaling Human Connection with AI with Sprinklr CIO Sanjay Macwan
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28:34On the 59th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) welcome Sanjay Macwan, Chief Information Officer at Sprinklr. Sanjay explains how Sprinklr is using AI to enhance customer experience at scale by reducing friction, making engagement intuitive, and ensuring ever…
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Author Michael Lewis on 10 Years of “The Big Short," AI Bubble, and Sports Gambling
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37:54Episode 711: Neal and Toby chat with author Michael Lewis to talk about the 10th anniversary of “The Big Short” movie and the lines drawn from the 2008 financial crisis to today. Then, Michael shares his take on the AI industry and whether or not we’re actually in a bubble. Plus, a dive into prediction markets and the proliferation of sports bettin…
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Is OpenAI Too Big to Fail? & Shutdown Takes Step Towards End
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27:15Episode 710: Toby and Kyle discuss whether OpenAI is becoming too big to fail as there’s been rumblings about a government backstop for its AI-fueled debt. Then, President Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage to help with affordability for aspiring home owners. And, Netflix drops a first-look of “Sesame Street” on its debut on the platform. Meanwhile,…
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Musk Wins His $1 Trillion Pay Package & October Layoffs Hit 22-Yr High
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31:11Episode 709: Neal and Toby discuss a report that showed October was the worst month for layoffs in over 20 years. Then, Elon Musk prevails in the battle over this $1 trillion pay package. Meanwhile, ESPN drops Penn Entertainment as its sports betting partner and brings in DraftKings. Plus, Snap announces a partnership with Perplexity AI to AI-ify i…
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FAA Slashes 10% of US Flights & Data Centers in Space?
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30:32Episode 708: Neal and Toby dive into the ripple effects of the now longest US government shutdown in history. Then, Whole Foods is experimenting with some new store concepts that include robot power and offering products not normally available on shelves. Plus, Google thinks there’s a way to solve the AI data center problem of limited space…put 'em…
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What Mamdani's Win Means for Wall Street & Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court
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28:49Episode 707: Neal and Toby recap Zohran Mamdani’s victory to become the next mayor of NYC and how Wall Street is reacting. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments to decide whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs are valid or not. Also, Michael Burry, the famous ‘Big Short’ investor who predicted the housing bubble is calling his next shot: the AI bubble.…
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Tylenol Maker Bought for $40B & Coke Doubles Down on AI Ads
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28:34Episode 706: Neal and Toby discuss the acquisition of Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, by Kimberly Clark. Then, Palantir reports a strong Q3 as their government sales surges. Also, Shein bans the sale of “child-like” sex dolls on its platform after a French watchdog gives them a final warning. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of AI marketing as Co…
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Disney and YouTube Are Beefin’ & What’s Behind the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy?
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27:35Episode 705: Neal and Toby discuss the ‘k-shaped’ economy where wealthy Americans are spending like nothing’s wrong, while lower-income earnings are pulling back their spending. Then, Disney pulls its content off of YouTube TV as content negotiations go south. Also, CEOs from Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai were spotted eating fried chicken in Seoul, …
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AI Music is Catching On & Businesses Have a Penny Problem
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29:05Episode 704: Happy Halloween! Neal and Toby cover Apple’s earnings which beat expectations thanks to a reinvigorated demand for the iPhone 17. And Amazon’s cloud business is booming.Then, since the stoppage of the penny, businesses have been unsure what to do when they need to give their customers exact change. Also, a popular AI music generator ra…
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The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending
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31:31Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government shutdown. Also, ‘A House of Dynamite’ might have just made a big boom…but in the wrong…
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Mass Layoffs Hit Corporate America & Musk’s Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia
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29:27Episode 702: Neal and Toby discuss the wave of layoffs sweeping across companies in different industries as a result of AI and mergers. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI reach a new deal that enables a for-profit structure for the ChatGPT-maker. Also, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia that will compete with Wikipedia. Meanwhile, B…
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From Clean Data to AI-Driven Advantage with General Mills Chief Digital & Technology Officer Jaime Montemayor
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31:45On the 58th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at General Mills. They’re reimagining what a food company can be by leveraging AI to reduce waste, tailor marketing, optimize supply chains, and accelerate product inno…
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Govt. Shutdown Threatens Food Stamps & AI Giving Performance Reviews?
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27:38Episode 701: Neal and Toby give an update on the government shutdown approaching its 28th day, which now threatens funding SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. Plus, airport delays continue to plague the country. Then, a surge of AI usage in the workplace is leading to some misuse and reporting scams. Also, Qualcomm brings new chips fo…
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Trump Raises Tariffs On Canada Over Ad Spat & Nike Wants Motorized Walking
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27:22Episode 700: Neal and Toby talk about Trump’s tariff retaliation on Canada after it aired a misleading ad on TV. Then, Argentina’s Javier Milei’s free-market revolution hangs in the balance of the country’s elections. Also, a restaurant’s take on New York-style bagels may have upset bagel purists but it’s catching the attention of investors as it h…
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