The Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell
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Welcome to Ignite, the podcast where we delve into the innovations and ideas that are transforming our world. Hosted by Brian Bell of Team Ignite Ventures, this platform offers a front-row seat to candid conversations with trailblazing founders, visionary investors, and thought leaders who are shaping the future. Our episodes explore the mechanics of Startups and Venture Capital, the promise of technology, and the societal implications that often go unnoticed but are imperative for responsib ...
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Austin's evolution into a global innovation superstar is at the heart of Austin Next. We uncover insights into the region's transformation and what it means for ecosystem building. Our exploration extends to emerging trends, technologies, and their convergence. Using Austin as our real-world case study and experts from around the world, we aim to understand the true nature and mechanics of innovation.
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Conversations with Filipino startup founders. We feature Filipino startup founders to share about their stories, innovations, and visions for nation building. Hosted by Janni Boydon, Senior Lecturer at University of the Philippines. Let's start up the Philippines with PH startups! 🚀 Website: https://phstartup.online. Email: [email protected].
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Deep Tech Germany is your front-row seat to the boldest breakthroughs emerging from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—the DACH region—where advanced research, scientific innovation, and venture capital converge. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, we spotlight the founders, engineers, scientists, and investors fueling Europe’s deep tech ecosystems. 🌍 Hosted in English for a global audience, this show connects you to the people and platforms building the future of: AI, quantum computing, p ...
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Startup Data Science is the podcast where you learn startup-ready data science with programming basics. We discuss how to bootstrap data science techniques and understand their underlying mechanics by discussing open-source learning materials. Startup Data Science helps forward-thinking entrepreneurs, novice programmers, and seasoned software engineers to use Data Science to make a bigger impact.
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Collaboration through connection. Hosted by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo, Auto Collabs is your connect point to the human side of the retail automotive industry: what motivates its leaders, how they navigate change, and what keeps them pushing forward. It’s beyond-the-business-card conversations with real people powering dealerships, technology platforms, and everything in between. From the team behind the More Than Cars movement, this podcast is built on one big belief: ...
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Interviews and insights with people creating two-sided marketplace businesses. Building a marketplace is often described as building two startups at once. Accurately matching supply and demand is painstakingly hard, but when you get it right, it's magical. Marketplace Mechanics is hosted and created by James McAulay, the Co-Founder & CEO of Encore (encoremusicians.com) - a marketplace for booking outstanding live musicians.
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The World of Hardware Startups Podcast provides unique insights into hardware startups seeking to change our lives. We want to know what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. Listeners will enjoy tips and recommendations from founders, investors, prototypers, accelerators, and experts. The show is featured by the ANSYS Hardware Startup Program providing Hardware and IOT startups access to the World's leading software simulation tools at http://ans ...
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Intimate conversations with startup and business leaders about how they're growing—personally, interpersonally, and emotionally.
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Nate Padgett and Chris Rill go hands-on exploring the world of hardware startups. Each month they interview founders, early team members, and industry leaders to uncover the secrets behind building successful products. From the best practices of product design, to the ins and outs of manufacturing, they leave no stone unturned in their mission to help budding entrepreneurs succeed. Join them on their journey and get the inside scoop on all the exciting and innovative developments in the hard ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market. Whether you’re a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or ju ...
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Where high-performing entrepreneurs train for wealth like athletes train for gold. This isn’t hustle culture—it’s high-performance conditioning. Each week, Nicole Purvy—entrepreneur, fund manager, and creator of the GGM Framework and the Athlete Entrepreneur Method—pulls back the curtain on the systems, belief shifts, time mastery, and spiritual alignment required to scale purpose-driven income and legacy wealth. From private equity fund playbooks to real-time business audits, biblical busin ...
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You may not expect that a country like Iran could possibly be home to high tech startups and scrappy entrepreneurs who build successful companies. In spite of severe sanctions, rising inflation rates and restrictive conditions, some Iranians have built major tech companies that solve some of the country's biggest problems. This is Tehran Disrupted, a podcast about the brave founders of some of Iran's biggest companies. In each episode, host Hamid Shojaee tells the fascinating stories of how ...
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Cloud Do You Do? is a podcast full of interviews about cloud and IT related topics with special guests from the world of startups and corporates. When you build or scale business everything seems more important than IT infrastructure. We show you the opposite is the truth. Get comfy in the cloud with us. Powered by Revolgy.
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The ExpertCPG Commerce Podcast is your go-to audio resource for mastering the Amazon marketplace. Join us on a journey into the heart of e-commerce, guided by the seasoned experts at ExpertCPG Commerce, a leading Amazon marketing agency passionate about fulfilling brand visions. Each episode is a blend of insightful conversations, actionable advice, and inspiring stories designed to empower brand builders, from seasoned founders to those just stepping into the vast world of Amazon. Whether y ...
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Explore the Art of Deal-Making with The Deal Scout Podcast Are you intrigued by the world of investment, business acquisitions, or commercial real estate? "The Deal Scout" is your go-to podcast for an insider's view into the high-stakes realm of deal-making. Join our host, Susan, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in crafting impactful deals across various sectors. Each episode of "The Deal Scout" offers you a front-row seat to in-depth interviews with s ...
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You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear. Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide ...
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A Podcast About the People & Stories of Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Stay ahead of the future with Tomorrow’s AI Today, your go-to daily podcast for the latest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology. From groundbreaking AI innovations to policy shifts, ethical debates, and real-world applications, this podcast brings you the top AI news and trends—all in a quick, digestible format. Whether you're a tech professional, AI enthusiast, investor, or simply curious about how AI is shaping the world, Tomorrow’s AI Today delivers fast, ...
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An exploration into the lifestyle and business of an individual or corporate brand with the aim of appreciating the connection between lifestyle and business, and the impact of different lifestyles on businesses. The house-style of this show is to approach these big topics in a most soulful and insightful manner.
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What’s commonly talked about are the tactics and methodologies for sales professionals - what is less commonly talked about is the stress and anxiety that comes with being a seller. Each day, sales reps are asked to take rejection after rejection, operate in a world of uncertainty and high-pressure, and either fail to hit their number, or get a higher quota the next year. On Two Sales Guys, we’ll talk about how to cope with these pressures and what a winning sales mindset really looks like. ...
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The podcast for Security Architecture Hosted by Moshe Ferber and Ariel Munafo. The world of software development has changed rapidly in the last years due to various factors – Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, CI/CD & DevOps – they all changed the way we build new applications. Young startups today got access to enterprise-grade infrastructure enabling them to produce scalable, robust applications faster and cheaper. But as companies innovate faster, security challenges arise. The sec ...
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S6E38 Wally Waldron | How to Successfully Exit A Manufacturing or Industrial Services Business
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55:01Send us a text Jason “Wally” Waldron is the founder and CEO of Exitology, a company dedicated to helping custom manufacturers, industrial services, and supply chain firms scale their businesses rapidly and exit with maximum value—on their own terms. With nearly two decades of experience advising business owners and engineering-driven teams, Wally s…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we hear from Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, on how her team is redefining what it means to be a responsive, scalable partner in the SPAC ecosystem. Caitlyn shares how Odyssey has grown into one of the most trusted firms in the space handling over half of all new SPAC listings in 2024. With r…
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Start Up #274: JRL (Weedinator) - Precision Agriculture Robot for Farmers
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32:41Leon Destura, Theo Benedict Pasia, and James Ga-as are Co-Founders at JRL (Weedinator). JRL, now Hawani, is a tech startup making changes one byte at a time. Right now, they're pitching the Weedinator, which is a precision agriculture robot for spraying pesticide to kill out weeds without affecting crops. The Weedinator will help farmers increase t…
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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust
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56:20Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …
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Ignite Psychology: The Six Behaviors That Drive Fortune 500 Performance with Hugh Massie | Ep197
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56:46Hugh Massie is the Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior, a pioneer in behavioral AI that blends finance, identity, and decision-making. As a Titan 100 CEO, published author, and global advisor, he brings decades of expertise in behavioral science, wealth management, and technology. With his mission to impact over a billion people annually…
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Start Up #273: LoRaCast - Wireless Long-Range Monitoring of Vital Signs for Nurses
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35:38Nova Grace Palmes, Nelmarjim Luna, and Marvin Estolloso are Co-Founders at LoraCast. LoRaCast is a medical technology startup developing a wireless long-range system for monitoring of vital signs of patients by nurses. LoRaCast uses long range frequency so that vital signs can be monitored accurately and in real-time even across floors and building…
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Why Biotech and FinTech Are Primed for SPAC Deals
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2:01In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf dives into two of his highest-conviction sectors for upcoming SPAC activity: healthcare (specifically biotech) and FinTech. While AI and crypto dominate the headlines, Adeel makes the case for why some of the most overlooked, and deeply discounted, opportunities exist in these quieter corners of the m…
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S1E40: Pivoting from Mechanical Engineer to Safari Guide: Why I Left My Desk Job for the African Bush
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30:06Listen in to an impressive pivot story from Matt Foulsham, who describes his dramatic career change as "the natural progression that I was always going to be." But how does someone go from engineering to safari guiding and feel like it was inevitable? **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we sit down with Louis Camhi, who shares the unexpected path that led him from covering fintech at major hedge funds to becoming a focused SPAC investor and fund manager. His story starts in 2014, when a call from a friend working on a SPAC deal sparked his curiosity. What followed was a deep dive into SPAC stru…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf opens up about the biggest lessons he’s learned across more than 10 SPAC transactions. Rather than highlighting wins, Adeel shares candid stories of missteps that taught him what truly matters in successful SPAC sponsorship. From rushing private companies to public markets before they were ready, to u…
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Start Up #272: AgriTechnology - Mechanical Technology for Farmers (CocoClimber & PitiCao)
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35:28Engr. Ruel Tuyugon is Innovator at AgriTechnology. AgriTechnology is a research spinoff of University of Southeastern Philippines, developing agricultural machineries to increase the productivity of farmers. Right now, they developed CocoClimber to help coconut farmers easily and safely gather coconut fruits from their trees and PitiCao to help cac…
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Ignite VC: Playing the Long Game in Venture Capital with Ari Newman of Massive VC | Ep196
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1:00:44Ari Newman is the co-founder and managing director of Massive VC, an inflection point venture capital platform backing high-growth technology companies across AI, data, energy, cybersecurity, energy transformation, and the new space economy. A repeat founder who built and sold FilterBox and Juston, Ari also helped scale Techstars and now advises mu…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi tackles one of the most pressing questions in the capital markets today: What are the biggest misperceptions about SPACs and how do we correct the record? Louis explains the crucial difference between a SPAC and a de-SPAC, outlining why the redemption feature makes pre-deal SPACs more like convertibl…
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S6E37 Duann Scott | Computational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing
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41:01Send us a text Duann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and a PhD research foundation from the University of South Australia, Duann launched BITS to ATOMS in 2009 to explore how digital tools would re…
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Start Up #271: RoBIMS - Records of Barangay Inhabitants Management System
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33:03Vera Kim Tequin is Study Member at RoBIMS. RoBIMS, or Records of Barangay Inhabitants Management System, is a centralized information system that can be used by barangay LGU's to better provide its services to its constituents. RoBIMS allow for faster access and more accurate tracking of digitalized data, such that barangay constituents can get the…
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Ignite VC: Rewriting the Playbook for Startup Funding with Anthony Rose of SeedLegals | Ep195
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59:29Anthony Rose is a serial entrepreneur best known for taking BBC iPlayer from skunkworks to a national success and now transforming startup fundraising as co-founder and CEO of SeedLegals. With decades of experience building and selling companies, as well as pioneering digital products used by millions, he brings a unique outsider’s perspective to l…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, shares his journey from Harvard-trained securities lawyer to leading expert in management and professional liability insurance for companies transitioning from private to public. With over 15 years as a broker, and prior experience defending…
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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS
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1:00:14POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…
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Ignite VC: Scaling Industrial Startups from Zero to Global Impact with Renan Devillieres | Ep194
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44:51Renan Devillieres is the founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, a venture studio dedicated to building startups that transform the manufacturing industry. With a background in economics, consulting, and factory leadership—and later scaling his first AI startup through Series B—Renan brings unique insights into the intersection of technology, operations, …
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf shares what he looks for in an ideal SPAC target and why many companies miss the mark. Drawing from experience across more than 10 SPACs, Adeel explains the key characteristics that indicate a company is truly public-ready. According to Adeel, it’s not just about industry leadership or revenue growth.…
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Start Up #270: Brailleiance - Modified Braille Tool to Make Learning Braille Easier
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47:31Sarrah Mae Villoria Priagola is Inventor of Brailleiance. Brailleiance is a modified braille tool to make learning braille easier for the blind. Brailleiance comes with different levels of learning, properly guiding the learning of the non-sighted - from learning braille characters to actual reading of braille words and sentences. This episode is r…
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From Wristbands to AI: A New Cancer Playbook | Suzanne Stone, CEO, Livestrong
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1:03:24How do you go from a cultural icon like the yellow wristbands to building AI products? Livestrong’s CEO Suzanne Stone argues that the through line is a focus on survivorship, the life you live from diagnosis onward. This is the leap from story to community to software and back again. Highlights 01:34 Mission: Survivorship Over Cures 06:18 The Wrist…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of raising capital in the U.S. as an Asian SPAC sponsor. Claudius explains the importance of educating U.S.-based investors on the credibility and track record of emerging market sponsors especially when those in…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we spotlight Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, and one of the most active SPAC sponsors in Asia. Claudius shares how he transitioned from private equity into the SPAC world, and what motivated him to launch seven Nasdaq-listed SPACs between 2021 and today. With over two decades of experience in …
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Start Right #17: USeP KTTD Office & AGILab TBI - Technology Business Incubator in Davao
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36:46Francis Yap is OIC Director at USeP KTTD Office. Jhong Corbeta is Technical Staff at AGILab TBI. The USeP KTTD Office (Knowledge and Technology Transfer Division) drives the university’s innovation agenda by offering IP consultations, fabrication-lab access, and incubation services. AGILab TBI, USeP’s technology business incubator, recently resumed…
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S6E36 Tessa Axsom | Casting, Metallurgy, & Finishing with Fictiv
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42:46Send us a text Tessa Axsom blends deep mechanical engineering know‑how with the craft of product marketing. Today she serves as Product Marketing Manager – CNC at Fictiv, the on‑demand manufacturing partner known for its robust CNC resources and design guides. In this role, she translates shop‑floor realities into crisp messages, actionable guidanc…
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Start Up #269: Katharē - Eco-Friendly Personal Care Brand for the Modern Filipina
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1:05:38Jeanny Burce and Jason Bitantes are Co-Founders at Katharē. Katharē is a Filipino self-care brand that empowers women with effortless, sustainable solutions made from the potent botanicals of our islands. Katharē's products include shampoo bars, hair cream, and more, which can truly invigorate and give confidence to the modern Filipina, especially …
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Avoiding Costly Mistakes in SPAC Transactions
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1:31In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mohammad Hasham, Partner and West Region Leader for Capital Markets & IPO at CohnReznick, shares best practices for sponsors and management teams preparing for a SPAC transaction. He explains why engaging experienced advisors early in the process is critical, and how cutting corners can create costly problems la…
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Auto Shows Are Quietly Driving ROI (But Dealers Aren’t Paying Attention) with Jennifer Morand
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26:01Send us a text Auto shows aren’t dead—they’re just getting started, and Jennifer Morand is helping to rewrite the playbook. On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew welcomes Jennifer Morand—the incoming chairwoman of the Automotive Experience Alliance (AEA) and powerhouse behind the Chicago Auto Show. She’s on a mission to make auto shows more tha…
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Navigating De-SPAC Structures: Insights from a Cayman Counsel
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2:48In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson are joined by Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of De-SPAC structures. Alexandra shares her on-the-ground experience advising on a wide range of SPAC transactions—from TopCo listings and cross-border mergers to d…
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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News
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29:00What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Dr. Daniele D’Alvia, a renowned lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, to unpack the critical role of governance in the success—or failure—of SPAC deals. Dr. D’Alvia explains how law and corporate governance provide the st…
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Did Austin Turn Soda Into Fashion? | Stephen Ellsworth, Co-founder, Poppi
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52:51Poppi is a fashion brand that happens to be soda. Stephen Ellsworth, Co-founder of Poppi, joins us to walk through the operating choices behind turning a vinegar problem into a modern soda badge. It’s how you build, scale, and exit a consumer brand. It’s another signal that Austin’s flywheel is real and accelerating. Highlights 01:48 Dark days, PMF…
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Start Up #268: Maude Labs - Scale your Personal Branding with 360° Marketing Strategies!
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42:43Monica Dizon is Head of Business Development at Maude Labs. Maude Labs is built for purpose-driven individuals and leaders - their team combines 35+ years of expertise in personal branding, strategy, PR, storytelling, and events. Maude Labs is a global partner for visionary leaders, building purposeful brand ecosystems through strategy, storytellin…
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S1E39: The Secret Career Strategy to Become Irreplaceable (While Others Panic and AI-Boost Resumes)
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11:07Have you noticed that everyone around you is concerned about their jobs and careers (not just young graduates by the way!)? Whether we blame AI, tariffs, or both, workers are scrambling to "AI-proof" their careers with tactical skills that might become obsolete tomorrow anyway. All this turbulence is very real. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Wo…
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Ignite Startups: Building Category-Defining Platforms for Innovation with Rupak Doshi | Ep193
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57:53Rupak Doshi is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur and the co-founder & CEO of OmniSync, creators of the flagship platform TurboInnovate. With a background spanning research at Cambridge, Scripps Research, and UCSD, as well as industry experience in biotech drug development, Rupak has spent the last decade helping deep tech ideas move from lab benches …
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How SPACs Blend Private Equity and Public Markets
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1:29In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf, CEO of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., explains what makes SPACs so unique and exciting. Unlike hedge funds or private equity firms that manage portfolios of companies, SPACs focus on one transaction at a time — giving full attention to a single deal and indu…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf, CEO and President of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., shares his background and journey into the SPAC world. From his early career in investment banking at Sumitomo Mitsui and J.P. Morgan to learning the nuances of SPACs at Cohen & Company, Adeel has built ext…
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Start Up #267: Multibook Philippines - ERP Solutions and Outsourced Business Processing Services
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48:53David Paman is President & Chief Operating Officer at Multibook Philippines. Multibook is a provider of cloud ERP and outsourced business services, offering smart software and back-office support to help global businesses achieve seamless financial integration, real-time insights, and regulatory compliance. This episode is recorded at the Multibook…
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DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet
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21:33Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics — and it’s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpac…
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S6E35 Spencer Jones | AI for Engineers, Finding Venture Capital, & Accelerating Medtech Development
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57:31Send us a text Spencer Jones began his healthcare career as a registered nurse in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he witnessed firsthand the clinical need that sparked his first device: SafeBreak® Vascular, a patented solution to prevent IV line dislodgement. As a nursing alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Spencer led SafeBreak from idea to FDA ap…
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Start Right #16: Upgrade Innolab - Impact-Driven Business Incubator and Accelerator in Davao
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1:07:07Richard Day is President at Upgrade Innolab. Candice Lleses is Communications Lead at Upgrade Innolab. Upgrade Innolab is a non-profit business incubator and accelerator for impact-driven, profitable, and scalable startups in Davao. In this conversation, we also talk about IDEAS Davao, the startup consortium in Davao region, and the upcoming Davao …
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why many private companies ultimately choose to go public. He highlights how listing on exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ can provide existing shareholders with liquidity, attract new types of investors, and expand access to capital. Patri…
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Ignite Marketing: Building Full-Funnel Growth Engines for Startups with Anthony Chiaravallo | Ep192
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54:02Anthony Chiaravallo is the Founder and CEO of Vallo Media, a performance marketing agency that’s helped brands from startups to Fortune 500s—including Nike, Amazon, and FedEx—turn ad spend into measurable growth. With 16+ years of experience and more than $100M in media spend managed, Anthony is a recognized thought leader and PR Week 40 Under 40 h…
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This One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas
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27:01Send us a text What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price? David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers understand and experience buying a car—from the early days of Autoblog to his current role unpacking research at CDK Global. In this episode, David joins Michael and Paul to talk about the hidden frict…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, introduces his background and shares his experience navigating the SPAC landscape. With a career spanning investment banking and hands-on leadership as CFO of three SPACs that each completed acquisitions, Patrick has gained valuable insights from b…
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