Best Rtos Podcasts (2025)

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Embedded Executive: Commercial RTOS Goes Open Source | Micro Digital 16:02

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It’s not the first time this has occurred, but it is the latest—a previously commercial real-time operating system is now being offered as open source. In this case, it’s SMX from Micro Digital. If you’re wondering, like I was, where the company would choose to go this route, check out this week’s Embedded Executives podcast with Ralph More, the Fo…

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How Retail And Hospitality Training Packages Are Changing And What RTOs Must Do Next 28:52

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Big shifts are landing across Australia’s retail and hospitality training packages, and we’re breaking down what actually matters for RTOs, trainers, and learners. Angela sits with returning guest Lauren Hollows to dig into what’s changing in SIR and SIT, why this reform cycle feels different, and the practical steps you can take now to protect fun…

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#018 - Zephyr RTOS with Brendon Slade 34:03

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NXP's Brendan Slade discusses why major semiconductor companies are investing heavily in Zephyr RTOS, exploring how this open-source real-time operating system is transforming embedded development for IoT and edge computing applications. The conversation covers NXP's role as a founding platinum member of the Zephyr project, practical advice for dev…

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The Big Beautiful Bill: Discussing RTO’s Finance and taxes with RG Co. CPA's 1:40:56

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Send us a text What if your business is worth less (or more) than you think—because buyers don’t pay for sentiment, they pay for cash flow? We sit down with CPA Mike Helton and senior tax manager Alicia Holloway from RG & Co. to decode the “big, beautiful bill,” revive your understanding of EBITDA and multiples, and lay out a simple, disciplined op…

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Legend: Kathy Widsor of Nation TV Sales & Rental 51:05

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Send us a text A family credit line, a few sturdy appliances, and a belief that people deserve dignity—that’s where our conversation with Kathy Windsor begins. From Texas beginnings to a Missouri legacy, we trace how National TV Sales and Rental grew on discipline, low collections, and vendor trust rather than bank debt or shortcuts. Kathy takes us…

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Watch your language! 34:23

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Debian's APT Will Soon Begin Requiring Rust Rust implementation of Arduino API Upcoming Zephyr Tech Talk about all things Arduino and Zephyr Zephyr switching to C17 AkiraOS LRC client Pebble 2 Duo hardware files NVMEM support for OTP Fuses Actuator API Working group meeting links Zephyr turns 10 survey Upcoming Zephyr meetups…

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EP393 Sending Money to U.S. Entities What Canadian Investors Must Know with Kris McEvoy (1) 12:02

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In this episode, Glen sits down again with cross-border CPA Kris McEvoy to unpack a critical topic for Canadian investors with U.S. properties — how to properly move money into your U.S. entity. They break down the key differences between funding as debt vs. equity, why that distinction matters for tax and structure, and what can go wrong if it’s n…

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Embedded Executive: Get All Your AI In One Place | Analog Devices 11:28

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There are lots of semiconductor vendors that do a great job of providing AI hardware. But unfortunately, for many of them, their offerings end there, requiring developers to source software and tools from multiple sources. It’s no secret that designing a system with AI is complex enough. Having to go to different vendors for different pieces just a…

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Legend: Lyn Leach of Ace Rent to Own 57:10

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Send us a text A flip chart, a promise to a father, and a tiny Omaha storefront lit the fuse for a 24-store rent-to-own legacy grounded in dignity and service. We sit down with industry legend Lyn Leach to unpack how a consumer-first mindset—friendly collections, honest agreements, and real return options—can turn a risky startup into a reliable co…

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OpenBMC ported to Zephyr and (lots!) of other news 47:01

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FOSDEM coming up on Jan 31st and Feb 1st, 2026. Watch out for upcoming call for papers! New Zephyr modules out there: wolfSSL Edge Impulse Zephelin Raspberry Pi's VS Code extension for Pico now supports Zephyr OpenRISC and Nvidia monitors STM32 GPIO wake up pins Microchip rain triggered green house OpenBMC Zephyr presentation PSOC Edge E84 AI Hapti…

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EP392 Using Realtors to Score Seller Financed Deals with Chris Prefontaine 19:44

9d ago19:44

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In this episode, Glen Sutherland talks with Chris Prefontaine about how realtors can become key partners in sourcing seller-financed deals. Chris shares how creative financing helps sellers close faster, bypass banks, and create win-win solutions—while giving investors steady opportunities and long-term cash flow.…

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It's raining boards! 46:18

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Zephyr 4.3 feature freeze! Peter Korsgaard, the author of Buildroot, has been contributing to Zephyr, particularly around the EEPROM API. Qt completed their acquisition of IAR Systems. Qt already has some level of Zephyr support. The "search by compatible" feature is now live in the Zephyr board catalog. You can now search for boards by specific se…

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EP391 Turning Cheap Homes into Cash Flow with Jason Law 15:53

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In this episode of Canadian Investing in the U.S., Glen Sutherland talks with Jason Law, a Canadian investor who jumped straight into U.S. real estate. Jason shares how he built a portfolio of rentals—starting with a $32K property in Erie, PA—before branching into Airbnbs near Niagara Falls. He explains the challenges, returns, and lessons learned …

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Embedded Executive: Matter Certification Just Got Easier | CSA 13:56

15d ago13:56

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Every IoT device should comply with the Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA) Matter standard, but we know that’s not the case. For some developers, doing that is a no-brainer. However, there are some developers who struggle with the process. For that latter group, the CSA recently released a Matter-compliant platform certification that should help …

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Build Capability, Not Dependency: RTO Compliance Starts with You 27:53

22d ago27:53

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A glossy promise, a long wait, and an audit that collapsed in four and a half hours—this cautionary tale shows how fast things unravel when a consultant says “we’ll take care of everything.” We walk through a real CRICOS case where outdated policies and false confidence met the hard edge of the 2025 standards, and the regulator made it clear: capab…

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Show Your Face, Adjust Your Sound, And Watch Store Traffic Climb 46:18

20d ago46:18

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Send us a text Ready to turn views into visits? We sat down with Jeraud Norman of Jeraud Marketing to get brutally practical about what actually drives people into a rent‑to‑own store: short videos with real humans, clear invitations to try products in person, and simple tracking that proves ROI without fancy software. If you’ve been posting produc…

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Three Blind (Zephyr) Mice 44:52

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Fabio ran a 100-mile mountain race in Japan. He used a custom, Zephyr-powered headlamp during the race, built with an STM32C071 and lenses from Ledil. The Zephyr feature freeze is scheduled for next Friday, October 24th. "Search by compatible" feature is coming to the Zephyr board catalog. Full-day online Zephyr conference by Elektor is happening o…

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EP390 Using Real Estate to Secure an E2 Visa with Donalta Hall 15:28

23d ago15:28

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In this episode of Canadian Investing in the U.S., Glen Sutherland chats with Donalta Hall about her journey from an IT career in Toronto to U.S. residency through the E2 visa program. Donalta shares how short-term rentals helped her qualify, what it was like relocating her family to Alabama, and why the state is attracting more Canadian investors.…

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Embedded Executive: Tune Your Compiler for ADAS | Solid Sands 11:12

22d ago11:12

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Compilers and ADAS aren’t often used in the same sentence. For developers, that anomaly can represent a design challenge, as compilers in general are not designed for this particular application, which also happens to be at the top of the safety and security checklist. To understand how these compilers should be tested and implemented, I spoke to S…

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The new Arduino Uno Q gets a Zephyr brain 1:01:33

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Fabio's MinMax chronicles are over Google Japan's rotary dial keyboard. Everything is on GitHub - who is going to port it to Zephyr? :) The 1.65m long one from a few years back is pretty awesome too! Qualcomm acquires Arduino New Arduino Uno Q board has a Zephyr brain, and all the docs are already out This reminded Fabio of the Arduino TRE ; Arduin…

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EP389 SubjectTo, Lease Options & RTOs Making Creative Real Estate Work Anywhere with Marion Welch 24:22

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In this episode, Glen Sutherland talks with Marian Welch, a Canadian investor and creative dealmaker who turned adversity into opportunity. Marian shares how she uses strategies like rent-to-own and vendor take-back to solve problems for buyers and sellers, and how her investing journey has expanded from Canada into the U.S. and Mexico.…

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Embedded Executive: AI At the Endpoint | EMASS 11:56

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AI at the endpoint gets yet another boost from EMASS, a fabless semiconductor company that recently emerged from stealth mode. Having your processing at the endpoint presents a few significant challenges, namely the amount of processing that can be made available and the ability to run from a battery. EMASS has come up with a way to do this a littl…

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Beyond the Bot: Navigating AI Ethics in Vocational Education 33:45

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What a Quiet Salesperson Teaches Us About RTO’s Future 47:02

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Send us a text A shy new hire walks into rent-to-own, gets labeled “the mute girl,” and ends up becoming a trusted salesperson customers ask for by name. That arc—uneasy beginnings to confident service—is the heartbeat of our conversation with Angelica Felix Damas, and it’s a powerful look at how mentorship, product fluency, and creativity can rewr…

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Zephyr (remotely) calling 32:04

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Linus rejects Linux RISC-V Big Endian patches. Many options for RPC (remote procedure call), but no silver bullet? Network buffers, COBS, Protobuf (nanopb), I2C target mode, EC Host Command subsystem, ... Ring Buffer API RFC. Support has been added for the RP2350's Hazard RISC-V core. Raspberry Pi Pico 2 bootloader support. Waveshare RP2040-Keyboar…

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#017 - Modernizing Embedded Systems: Step #2 - Modernize Your Software Architecture 32:35

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Summary In this episode of the Embedded Frontier Podcast, Jacob Beningo dives into modernizing embedded software architecture—the second step in his seven-step framework for building faster, smarter firmware. He explores why most legacy architectures turn into “giant balls of mud,” how tightly coupling software to hardware holds teams back, and the…

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EP388 Avoiding the Big Beautiful Tax Bill with Kris McEvoy 10:33

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In this episode, Glen welcomes back Canadian CPA Kris McEvoy to unpack the hidden tax challenges Canadian investors face with U.S. real estate. They break down common pitfalls—like FIRPTA withholding, state taxes, and timing issues—and share proactive strategies to avoid surprise tax bills. From choosing the right entity setup to tracking expenses …

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Embedded Executive: The Same Level of Security Is Needed Whether You Have One Device or Millions | Infineon and CommScope 19:30

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No matter what your end device is, be it a light bulb or a driver’s license, it needs to be secure. I don’t think we need to go through the reasons why it needs to be secure. How you do that is becoming increasingly more difficult. And you may be looking at protecting millions of devices, where each one needs its own unique identity. To get a handl…

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Navigating New Standards: First Audit Experiences 20:12

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Ever wondered what your first audit under Australia's new RTO standards might look like? In this revealing conversation, Angela Connell-Richards and Lauren Hollows share candid insights from their recent experiences guiding RTOs through audits under the updated regulatory framework. The landscape has shifted noticeably. Auditors now place substanti…

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From Cleats to Clipboards: Building Effective Leaders in Rent-to-Own 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

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Send us a text When high-performing employees become leaders without proper training, everyone suffers – the promoted employee, their team, and ultimately the customer experience. Will Jackson, Team Development Director at RNR Tire Express, knows this reality firsthand, having made the painful transition from what he describes as a "toxic" leader t…

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A wall of Zephyr news 35:10

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Recordings from The Things Conference 2025 are starting to appear on their YouTube channel. Photos from The Things Conference "IoT Wall of Fame", featuring many Zephyr devices, are available on the Zephyr Project LinkedIn page. Meshtastic, a LoRa-based mesh network for off-grid communications. "IoT is the process of taking electronics and putting i…

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EP387 Invest in Real Estate Without Tenants with Eddie Speed 17:28

2M ago17:28

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What if you could earn steady real estate income without tenants, repairs, or property management headaches? In this episode, Glen Sutherland talks with Eddie Speed, a 45-year veteran and founder of Note School, about the power of note investing—becoming the bank instead of the landlord.Eddie shares why mortgage notes can deliver:💸 Higher monthly c…

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Embedded Executive: Move AI to the Endpoint | Ambiq 13:37

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AI is a technology that generally requires a significant amount of power and high compute performance. Hence, it’s typically relegated to the Cloud or to an Edge-based computer. Performing AI at the endpoint has not been feasible for those reasons. With ambiq’s Sub-threshold Power Optimized technology (SPOT), performing AI at the endpoint is a real…

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Navigating the 2025 Standards: A Comprehensive Guide to RTO Re-registration 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Navigating the re-registration process doesn't have to be stressful. This enlightening conversation between Angela Connell-Richards and compliance expert Maycheck reveals crucial strategies for approaching RTO re-registration with confidence under the 2025 Standards. Did you know you can submit your re-registration application up to 12 months befor…

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"Grow your business in 40 flushes!" with book author John Preston 53:33

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Send us a text What separates successful business owners from those who struggle despite their technical expertise? John Preston tackles this question head-on in this eye-opening conversation with Pete Chow on the RTO Show, introducing his unconventional business guide "40 Flushes to Grow Your Business." Preston shares a fundamental truth that many…

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MIN(1, 1) = 2 40:03

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Linus Torvalds' open source guitar pedal project. Troubleshooting a nasty issue in the MIN() macro. Macros are dangerous - prefer inline or static functions to function-like macros. Zephyr documentation available as a PDF. New "dtdoctor" tool helps debug Zephyr build errors related to Devicetree. New cool RP2040 boards: Waveshare RP2040-Matrix Adaf…

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EP386 How to Vet a Syndicator with Bronson Hill 21:01

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In this episode, Bronson Hill shares a simple framework to help passive investors vet real estate sponsors before committing capital. From assessing the market and sponsor to asking the right questions—like “What’s the biggest risk in this project?”—you’ll learn how to spot integrity, experience, and conservative underwriting. If you want to protec…

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Embedded Executive: Manual Vs. Automated Code Generation | TeleCANesis 11:44

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We’ve done podcasts in the past that discussed automating your code documentation. But we haven’t touched much on automating the code generation itself until now. On this week’s Embedded Executives podcast, I spoke to Jonathan Hacker, the Founder and CTO of TeleCANesis, and that’s exactly what they do. We got into the issues of why automated coding…

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First-Hand Experience: RTO Initial Registration in the 2025 Standards Era 22:35

2M ago22:35

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The training sector has witnessed significant regulatory changes with the introduction of the 2025 standards, leaving many RTOs uncertain about what to expect during their ASQA audits. This episode cuts through the noise to deliver practical insights from two practitioners who've recently navigated the new audit landscape. Drawing from their combin…

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What if your POS system actually made your business better? 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

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Send us a text What happens when a data analytics expert decides the rent-to-own industry deserves better software? You get Revo POS—a ground-breaking point-of-sale system that's completely reimagining how RTO businesses operate. From the moment you experience Revo's interface, you know it's different. While traditional RTO software cobbles togethe…

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The Zephyr CI meltdown 41:36

2M ago41:36

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Zephyr Developer Summit recordings are now available! The Raspberry Pi Debug Probe, usable with Zephyr's CMSIS-DAP sample. Zephyr Pull Request dashboard for finding PRs that need review. Twister weekly test results. Zephyr Discord server (check out #ci and #pr-help channels when you PR is stuck). GitHub issues labeled "good first issue" for those l…

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EP385 Less Tenants, More Control Why Nathan Turner Chose Notes Over Rentals (1) 28:23

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In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glen Sutherland interviews Nathan Turner, also known as “The Canadian Note Guy.” Nathan shares how he transitioned from traditional real estate to buying non-performing mortgage notes in the U.S. He explains how he works with borrowers, modifies loans, and creates returns through creative strategies.…

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Embedded Executive: AI Is Hard. It’s OK To Ask For Help | CEVA 10:32

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Designing a device that incorporates AI can be daunting, for a good reason—it’s very complex. When you push that design out to the Edge, it brings in even more challenges, both on the hardware and software sides of the equation. To understand what these challenges are and where a designer can turn for help, I spoke to Amir Panush, the CEO of CEVA, …

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"Hello Omaha!" with APRO CEO Charles Smitherman, PhD, JD, MSt, CAE 35:22

2M ago35:22

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Send us a text When Charles Smitherman accidentally booked the wrong hotel for a Nebraska meeting, he stumbled upon what would become one of the most celebrated RTO World venues in recent memory. Omaha surprised everyone with its vibrant downtown, beautiful riverfront, and perfect convention facilities—proving that sometimes the best discoveries ha…

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Launching a new Zephyr RTOS podcast! 44:25

2M ago44:25

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In this first episode, Benjamin and Fabio look back at all the buzz around Zephyr at the recent Zephyr Developer Summit, and dive into some new features recently added to the project Lots of new cool Adafruit and MikroE shields now available Twister Display harness OCPP support (protocol for the communication between EVs and charging stations) The …

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EP384 Real Estate Bookkeeping Mistakes to Avoid with Kristopher McEvoy 10:00

2M ago10:00

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In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glen Sutherland welcomes back CPA Kristopher McEvoy for another installment of their monthly accounting Q&A series. Kristopher, a Canadian accountant based in Fonthill, Ontario, specializes in cross-border taxation and real estate investing. He tackles a key question from investors: when should you s…

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Embedded Executive: How Secure is Secure Enough | Silicon Labs 13:26

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Silicon Labs recently announced an MCU that has achieved the highest level of security possible to date, which is PSA Level 4. The questions you may be asking are, “What does that mean, and is this something I need to understand?” To get answers to these questions and many related ones, I spoke to Sharon Hagi, the Chief Security Officer at Silicon …

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Franchise Success: The Inside Scoop with Mitchell Lee 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Send us a text What does it really take to succeed in the rent-to-own franchise world? Mitchell Lee, Senior Director of Franchise Sales at Buddy's Home Furnishings, pulls back the curtain on this profitable but often misunderstood business model. The conversation begins with a candid look at current market conditions. "When you see trends in real e…

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Embedded Executive: Quantum Cryptography Must Be Part of Your Vocabulary | Infineon 11:49

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We’re in the era of quantum computing. That brings with it a lot of great things. But at the same time, it brings some not so good things. Once again, we’re in a race to stay ahead of the bad guys to keep our systems secure. Folks like the experts at Infineon are doing what they can to do just that. And the best part is that they are trying to insu…

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EP383 Ecuador Real Estate Investing with Torrin Brauch 23:21

2M ago23:21

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In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glen Sutherland speaks with Torrin Brauch, an American expat who relocated to Ecuador in search of a better food supply and overall quality of life. Torrin shares his journey from growing organic food on a farm in Florida to building a 17-unit eco-lodge in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. He discusses…