Best Push Venture Capitals Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Pushes Digital Health Plan, Apple Introduces Video Shopping in India, TikTok Launches Safety Tools, DeepMind Launches AlphaEarth AI, and more... 11:55

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(0:10): Trump Administration Pushes New Digital Health Ecosystem, Sparking Privacy Concerns (2:35): Apple Launches 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' in India to Boost Customer Experience (4:28): TikTok Unveils New Safety Tools for Parents and Teens Amid Online Safety Act Debates (6:38): Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaEarth: AI Revolutionizes Real-T…

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20VC: Benchmark Loses Another Partner | Elad Gil Raises a Monster $1.5BN Solo GP Fund | Why Apple Need a Management Overhaul | Why Google is the Best Performing Hyperscaler | Will Cursor Hit $4BN ARR ... 1:21:26

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Agenda: 00:00 - Why Benchmark Is Bleeding Partners (and Why That’s the New Normal) 04:57 - “I Wouldn’t Leave Benchmark… Unless I Had THIS” — Jason on Brand vs Autonomy 09:01 - The Rise of the Solo GP & The Death of LP Conventional Wisdom 13:50 - The Unstoppable Force of Elad Gil & The Myth of LP Discipline 18:45 - Is Vibe Coding the New SaaS? Jason…

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Adobe Unveils AI Photoshop Features, Apple Launches Detroit Academy, Anthropic Introduces AI Rate Limits, Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk, and more... 11:25

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(0:10): Adobe Launches AI-Powered Photoshop Features Revolutionizing Design and Photography (2:31): Apple Launches Detroit Manufacturing Academy to Revitalize U.S. Industry with AI and Innovation (4:35): Anthropic Introduces Rate Limits for AI Services, Sparking User Backlash and Industry Debate (6:41): Palo Alto Networks' $20B CyberArk Acquisition…

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TCS Cuts 2 Percent Jobs, Sony Sues Tencent Over Clone, China Forms AI Alliances, Deepfake Threats Spark Security Alarm, and more... 12:05

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(0:10): TCS Announces 2% Layoffs Amid 'Great Tech Recalibration' Focused on AI and Digital Transformation (2:20): Sony Sues Tencent Over Alleged 'Horizon' Clone, Light of Motiram, in Major Gaming Lawsuit (4:19): China Forms AI Alliances, Aims for Self-Sufficiency Amid U.S. Chip Sanctions (7:08): Deepfake Threat Escalates: Impersonations of U.S. Off…

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Morning Minute | July 28, 2025 2:36

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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The Travel Giant Built on Billions of Reviews | Steve Kaufer on TripAdvisor 1:12:56

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How did Tripadvisor become every traveler’s starting point? Steve Kaufer joins Joubin Mirzadegan on Grit to break down how Tripadvisor became the internet’s trusted travel companion, built on over a billion reviews and decades of trust. He also shares why early personalization fell short and how AI is finally doing what travel agents once did by un…

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20VC: a16z's Martin Casado on Anthropic vs OpenAI: Where Value Accrues | Cursor vs Replit vs Lovable: Who Wins and Who Loses | The One Sin in AI Investing | Why Open Source is a National Security Risk ... 1:10:37

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Martin Casado is a General Partner @ a16z where he leads the firms $1.25BN infrastructure fund. At a16z, Martin has led investments in companies like Cursor, dbt Labs, and Fivetran to name a few. Before joining a16z, he co-founded Nicira, acquired by VMware for $1.26B. At VMware, he served as CTO of Networking. Widely regarded as a visionary in ent…

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20Product: Should We Kill the PM Role Entirely | How Does Product Design Change Most in a World of AI | How Do Monzo Build Product Today: What Works, What Does Not | Why Most Product Sucks and What Makes ... 1:07:26

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Fernando Fanton is one of the most respected product leaders in Europe, having held Chief Product Officer roles at Monzo and Just Eat. He previously led product and tech at Rappi, one of Latin America's most valuable startups. Today, Fernando is the CPO @ Property Finder; one of the biggest breakout unicorns from MENA. Agenda: 00:00 – Is “having a …

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Running on Ice EP151 On the go with Polar King Mobile 28:58

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In this episode, we dive into the world of mobile refrigeration units. Our guest, Dany Gaviria, National Sales Manager at Polar King Mobile, breaks down the unique ways Polar King makes refrigeration and freezer solutions easy on the go. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Running on Ice the newsletter⁠ or podcast. ⁠Follow the Running on Ice Podcas…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP866 ATA's Push for Teen Truckers, Chipotle's Secret Sauce, and Edison Motors' Explosive Growth 45:30

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On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, we're diving into the biggest headlines in freight. We'll break down the "Shifting Gears" committee meeting where the ATA, OOIDA, and Teamsters clashed on the future of trucking, including the ATA's controversial push for more teen truckers. We'll also cover the commuter chaos in Cincinnati caused by an over…

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Morning Minute | July 25, 2025 2:29

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NATO has issued a dire warning, stating that global ports face unprecedented cyber threats from state-linked actors, with attacks frequently traced back to Russia, Iran, and China. These sophisticated assaults target critical systems like access control and vessel traffic management, posing a severe risk to global supply chains and military logisti…

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Google Launches New AI Video Tools, Sony and Bandai Namco Join Forces, Starlink Faces Global Outage, Amazon Launches Colorful Kids Kindle, and more... 10:53

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(0:10): Google Unveils AI Tools for Dynamic Video Creation in Photos and Shorts, Challenging Instagram and Snapchat (2:11): Sony and Bandai Namco Forge Alliance to Revolutionize Anime and Gaming Industry (4:17): Starlink Faces Global Outage: Thousands Impacted, Emergency Services Disrupted (6:16): Amazon Unveils New Colorful Kindle for Kids, Boosti…

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AppleCare One Launches New Plan, UK Targets Apple and Google, Microsoft Cuts Outer Worlds 2 Price, Google Launches AI Licensing Pilot, and more... 11:18

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(0:10): AppleCare One Launches: $19.99 Plan Covers Multiple Devices with Theft & Damage Protection (2:17): UK Targets Apple, Google with New Market Status to Boost Mobile Competition (4:30): Microsoft Cuts The Outer Worlds 2 Price After Backlash, Fans See $10 Drop (6:22): Google's AI Licensing Pilot: A New Era for Media Relations Amid Rising Tensio…

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Truck Tech EP109 Bot Auto's Autonomous Truck Ride-Along: In-Cab View of an AI Navigating Houston Traffic 44:15

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What's it really like to ride in a self-driving semi-truck? We go beyond the press releases for an exclusive, in-cab look at Bot Auto's autonomous truck navigating the real-world challenges of Houston, from complex overpasses to busy traffic. Join Thomas Wasson for this special episode of Track Tech Live as he rides along to see the technology in a…

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Morning Minute | July 24, 2025 2:33

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Trucking and logistics company Forward Air is on the verge of a potential acquisition⁠, with several private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital and Apollo Global Management, submitting bids, causing its shares to surge 10%. This interest follows intense pressure from activist investors after the company's heavily contested merger with Omni L…

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The Long Haul EP24 Box Trucks, Vans, and the STL Freight Boom Nobody’s Talking About 49:46

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In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Mike Ernst, President of Expedite All and a 25-year freight industry veteran, to talk about one of the most slept-on opportunities in trucking: Small Truckload (STL). From cargo vans to box trucks and straight trucks, STL is on the rise—driven by tight delivery windows, high-value freight, and a…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP865 Marten's Big Move, Gas Tax Alternatives, and Expert Advice on Fleet Maintenance 45:27

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On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). We're talking about some of the biggest headlines in freight, including Marten's sale of its intermodal unit to HubGroup, Warren Buffett's denial of BNSF merger rumors, and the ATA's proposal to replace the gas tax with a vehicle registration fee. We're …

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20VC: Lovable Raises at $2BN & Hits $100M ARR | Is Cursor Worth $28BN at $1BN in ARR | How Do All Providers Deal with Anthropic Dependency Risk | Are Seed Funds F******: Have Mega Funds Won | Figma IPO ... 1:21:38

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Agenda: 00:00 – Did Jason Just Kill Replit? 03:45 – Why Claude Lies To You and Cannot Be Trusted 06:50 – You Cannot Trust Agents. Period. 10:20 – Why Windsurf Was Dead Without Claude 12:30 – Cursor vs. Lovable: What’s the Better Bet? 14:40 – Should You Still Invest in Cursor at $28B? 18:05 – Would You Bet on Anthropic at $100B or OpenAI at $300B? 2…

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The Daily | July 23, 2025 7:48

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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OpenAI Launches $500B Stargate Project, UK Bans Cyberattack Ransom Payments, YouTube Purges Disinformation Accounts, FuriosaAI and LG Challenge Nvidia, and more... 10:44

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(0:10): OpenAI's $500B Stargate Project to Transform U.S. AI Landscape with Massive Data Centers (2:04): UK Bans Ransom Payments in Cyberattacks, Enforces Mandatory Reporting to Combat Ransomware (4:00): YouTube Purges 11,000 Propaganda Accounts in Global Disinformation Crackdown (6:05): FuriosaAI and LG Partner to Challenge Nvidia with Energy-Effi…

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Loaded and Rolling EP150 26:40

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In today’s episode, Jerad Dennis, director of pricing and business intelligence at TA Services joins us to talk about TA’s recently released Transportation Trendline report. We dive into how spot rate trends, the impact of weather and seasonality, and what watch as we approach the second half of 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other Fre…

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The Daily | July 22, 2025 8:18

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Morning Minute | July 22, 2025 2:50

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New reports indicate that ⁠BNSF has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential rail merger⁠, following ongoing merger talks between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern since the first quarter. Publicly held Class One railroads are also scheduled to begin reporting their second-quarter earnings this week. We delve into the US cargo airlines' strong…

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Elon Musk's X Under French Probe, UK Partners with OpenAI on AI, Figma Prepares for $1 Billion IPO, Windsurf CEO Faces Backlash, and more... 11:22

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(0:10): Elon Musk's X Faces French Probe Over Alleged Algorithm Manipulation Amid EU Regulatory Challenges (2:26): UK Partners with OpenAI to Amplify AI Infrastructure, Boost Security, and Transform Public Services (4:30): Figma Sets $1 Billion IPO for July 2025, Eyes $16.4 Billion Valuation Amid Tech Resurgence (7:05): Windsurf CEO Faces Backlash …

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP864 Truckstop turns 30! What AI is doing for truckers, A new driver survey reveals surprising optimism, and a deep dive into the world of LTL with the Synchro LTL Claims Index 45:18

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On episode 864 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson is hosting. We catch up with Todd Waldron, vice president of carrier experience at Truckstop.com and look at their recent driver survey, the role AI is playing for truckers today, and celebrate Truckstop’s 30 year anniversary. We also dive into the LTL world by unpacking the Synchro LTL Claims Index…

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The Daily | July 21, 2025 8:18

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Morning Minute | July 21, 2025 2:55

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A new proposed deal could reshape freight railroading, with Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern reportedly in merger talks to create the first true transcontinental railroad. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, owning Union Pacific's primary competitor BNSF Railway, looms large with over $347 billion in cash, sparking speculation of a bidding war t…

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Microsoft Bans Chinese Engineers, Collier County Enhances Emergency Response, Kochi Police Busts App Scam, UK Rethinks iCloud Backdoor Demand, and more... 9:37

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(0:10): Microsoft Bans Chinese Engineers from DoD Cloud Projects Amid Security Concerns, Sparking National Debate (2:02): Collier County Boosts Emergency Response with High-Tech NG911 System Amidst Nationwide Funding Hurdles (3:52): Kochi Police Busts Fake Parivahan App Scam, Arrests Two in Rs 85,000 Fraud Case (5:39): UK Rethinks Apple iCloud Back…

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The Expert Network Behind Handshake AI’s Model Training w/ Garrett Lord & Mamoon Hamid 1:02:00

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Guests: Garrett Lord, co-founder and CEO of Handshake; and Mamoon Hamid, partner at Kleiner Perkins. Handshake set out to democratize career opportunity. In the process, it unlocked something more: a high-trust expert network built on verified talent and earned trust. This week on Grit, Garrett Lord shares how what began as a platform for student j…

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20VC: Scaling to $1BN+ in Revenue with No Funding: Surge AI | The Most Insane Scaling Story in Tech | 1:06:20

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Edwin Chen is the Founder and CEO of Surge. Founded in 2020, Surge has scaled to $1BN+ in revenue with zero external funding. At the same time, their competitor, Scale.ai raised over $1.3BN to reach $850M ARR. Today, Surge have the world’s largest model providers as customers and have just 120 employees. Agenda: 00:00 — “Everyone Else Is Just a Bod…

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Living in a 1-Bedroom House to Becoming a Young Millionaire | Anmol Goel | Venture Capital | Mindset | Law of Attraction | Startups | 1:06:48

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In this episode, I sit down with Anmol Goel — entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and TEDx speaker — to talk about his incredible journey from growing up in a one-bedroom house to becoming a young millionaire. We dive into the realities of building a business from scratch, how the law of attraction only works when backed by action, and why urgency, m…

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EP-322 : Servicenow’s Antitrust Scrutiny 💼, Greptile’s Funding Race 💸, Mistral’s Ai Rivalry 🌍 3:09

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welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, july 19th! tune in as we cover today's key tech developments: servicenow’s acquisition scrutiny: a $2.85 billion deal to acquire moveworks is under investigation by the u.s. justice department for potential antitrust violations. greptile funding news: the ai-driven code review startup is raising a $…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP863 FMCSA Under Pressure: New Nominee, same agency, old problems. Tariffs are souring Halloween. Custom Show Trucks and Teen Crash Laws. Ingrid Brown Talks Common Violations for June ... 48:16

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On episode 863 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson and Rob Carpenter dive deep into infrastructure, inspections, inspiration, and sour intensity. Former FMCSA Administrator Jim Mullins kicks things off with an insider’s view of Derek Barr’s confirmation and what awaits him at an FMCSA now grappling with layoffs, tech transitions, and a weakened work…

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The Daily | July 18, 2025 8:05

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Piermont Bank CEO Cai-Lee on tapping the $7T embedded finance market 21:26

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Piermont Bank built its own proprietary API platform to allow companies to tap its embedded finance services, a market that is expected to reach $7 trillion in transaction value in 2026.By Bank Automation News

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Fuller Speed Ahead EP91 Generational Grit Part 4: The Road to U.S. Express 36:51

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In Part 4 of our Generational Grit Series, FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller sits down with his father, Max Fuller, the visionary founder of U.S. Express, for a deeply personal and revealing conversation. Max shares the untold story of his turbulent relationship with his own father, Clyde, an intimidating yet ultimately generous figure who …

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Morning Minute | July 18, 2025 2:44

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⁠Union Pacific is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Norfolk Southern⁠, its smaller Eastern rival. This potential tie-up would combine the largest publicly held US railroad with NS, bringing together over 60,000 employees and 60,000 miles of track. ⁠David Steiner has officially taken the helm of the US Postal Service as the new Postmaster G…

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Samsung Chairman Cleared of Fraud, OpenAI Partners with Shopify, FCC Bans Chinese Tech in Cables, Adobe Firefly Enhances Video Features, and more... 11:18

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(0:10): Samsung Chairman Cleared of Fraud Charges, Paves Way for AI Chip Expansion and Strategic Growth (2:30): OpenAI Partners with Shopify to Launch E-Commerce Checkout in ChatGPT, Aiming for Revenue Diversification (4:14): FCC Moves to Ban Chinese Tech from Submarine Cables Amid Rising Security Concerns (6:19): Adobe Firefly Enhances Video Creat…

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EP-321 : Solano Foundry’s Vision for Utopia 🌆, Openai’s Chatgpt Upgrade 🤖, Zuckerberg Settles Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit ⚖️ 2:57

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welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, july 18th! today's episode covers transformative announcements in manufacturing, ai, and sustainability: solano foundry announcement: california forever reveals plans for a massive tech manufacturing park spanning 2,100 acres and 40 million square feet of advanced manufacturing space, aimed at attract…

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20VC: Cognition CEO Scott Wu on Acquiring Windsurf: The Process, The Deal, The Rationale | Did Google Overlook a Goldmine in the Core Asset and Did Founders Leave a Sinking Ship | How Cursor and Cognition ... 48:08

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Scott Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Cognition, the company behind Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer. On Friday last week they pulled off the acquisition of the year, acquiring Windsurf, following their licensing agreement with Google. Previously a world-class competitive programmer, he was a gold medalist at the International Olympiad…

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The Daily | July 17, 2025 7:53

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Bring It Home EP20 How to get into steel manufacturing w/ Zane Hengsperger 38:00

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Zane Hengsperger of NOX Metals / Delta22 tells JP Hampstead about going from tech to steel manufacturing and the rich heritage of automotive manufacturing in Windsor, Detroit, and the Great Lakes region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

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Morning Minute | July 17, 2025 2:48

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An Illinois-based trucking company, Chicago Suburban Express, is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, July 18th. Founded in 1963, the company, also known as CSX, previously offered same-day pickup and truckload shipments across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and parts of Missouri, employing 41 drivers and operating 33 power units. Transportation …

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The Long Haul EP23 The Truth About Factoring, Fuel Cards, and Cash Flow in Trucking 55:14

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In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam chops it up with Robert McCutcheon, VP of Strategy and Growth at TAFS, to dig into the stuff that keeps small carriers afloat—or breaks them down. We’re talking factoring terms most folks overlook, the real cost of fuel cards, and how to make smarter money moves in a market that’s already tight. Rob brings yea…

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Crackdown on Pro-Russian Hackers, Apple Risks U.S. iPhone Ban, Rigetti Achieves Quantum Milestone, Anthropic Launches New Analytics Dashboard, and more... 10:31

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(0:10): Global Crackdown Targets Pro-Russian Hacker Group NoName057(16) Amid Cybercrime Surge (1:49): Apple Faces Potential U.S. iPhone Ban Amid BOE-Samsung Trade Secret Clash (3:51): Rigetti Achieves Quantum Milestone with 99.5% Fidelity, Stock Soars Amid Investor Optimism (6:11): Anthropic Unveils Analytics Dashboard for Claude Code, Boosting Ent…

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EP-320 : Elon Musk’s Xai Under Fire ⚠️, Scale Ai Workforce Cuts 📉, Quantum Computing Breakthroughs in India 🇮🇳 2:50

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welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, july 17th! here’s what we’re covering in today’s episode: concerns over xai's safety culture: leading ai safety researchers label elon musk's startup "reckless" after its chatbot grok made antisemitic remarks and may incorporate musk's political views in its responses. scale ai workforce reduction: …

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20VC: Windsurf x Google x Cognition: Full Breakdown: Who Made Money, Who Did Not | Lovable vs Replit: Will These Be $100BN Businesses | Why Elon Could Beat Sam Altman with the New Grok | Why Every S&P ... 1:21:58

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Agenda: 00:00 Windsurf was dead—then this deal changed everything 05:00 The Windsurf x Google x Cognition saga explained 09:00 The OpenAI deal collapsed—what really happened 15:00 FTC rules forced a brutal deal structure—who lost? 17:00 The investors’ returns: who actually made money? 21:30 Will Google’s corp dev team get fired over this? 23:00 Cog…

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Truck Tech EP108 The Future of Trucking? Inside Bot Auto's Level 4 Autonomous Fleet 32:11

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We're on location in Katy, Texas for an exclusive look at Bot Auto, a company that's not just building self-driving technology—they're building an entire autonomous trucking fleet from the ground up. First, we sit down with the CEO to discuss their unique "transportation as a service" business model. Unlike many tech companies, Bot Auto operates it…

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP862 CVSA Safe Driving Week is in full swing; CPI shows consumers fighting summer inflation 45:20

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On episode 862 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Thomas Wasson examine the first major second-quarter earnings release with JB Hunt showing some signs of excitement for the back half of the year. Consumer inflation data is in and JP Hampstead reveals what happened and how you may end up paying more for your goods going forward. We’re in the middl…

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The Daily | July 16, 2025 7:11

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves