Best C B Wright Podcasts (2025)

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How The Thiel Fellowship Created $750B+ In Value | Ethereum, Figma, OYO 1:05:48

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In just over a decade, The Thiel Fellowship has produced more than $750B* in value creation, with a 13.79% unicorn hit rate. Fellows launched some of the most important companies of the 21st century — Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum, Dylan Field’s Figma, Lucy Guo’s Scale AI, Ritesh Agarwal’s OYO, Laura Deming’s Longevity Fund, and more. In this episode…

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The Points Between: Episode Seven ("Silence and Song") 46:07

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Catie is troubled by her visions of the tower, and Matthew is moved to help her in an unusual way. 00:32 Chapter 19 - Decisions and Consequences 18:46 Chapter 20 - The Painter's Gift 32:23 Chapter 21 - Silence and SongBy CB Wright

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Being Deliberate in the Second Half of the Second Century of BYU | Clark G. Gilbert | 2025 38:20

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BYU must be deliberate in its divine mission, amplifying prophets’ counsel and preparing disciples for the Lord’s return. Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of education and a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU university conference address on August 25, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Inside OpenAI’s $500B Valuation | Altimeter’s Largest Bet 59:15

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With $10B+ in AUM, Altimeter has made their largest bet in its history on OpenAI. Known for disciplined bets in generational companies like Snowflake, SpaceX, Anduril — and now OpenAI, the firm is now fully committed to the AI supercycle. In this episode, Apoorv Agrawal, Partner at Altimeter focused on AI and software, joins Molly O’Shea to break d…

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S10 E34: Austin Channing Brown and James Delbourgo 11:20

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In this episode, meet author and speaker Austin Channing Brown, author of Full of Myself, and historian James Delbourgo, author of A Noble Madness. Learn what inspired each of these authors to write their books, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. Full of Myself by Austin Channing Brownhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/…

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The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25 11:23

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SPACs, or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, are back – with aerospace & defense tech startups embracing the moment. Merlin, a startup focused on deploying AI into cockpits, is the latest to do so. The company announced a reverse merge with a SPAC led by Inflection Point Asset Management, valuing the company at $800 million pre-money and raise …

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How 8VC Builds Billion-Dollar Companies | Palantir, Addepar, Saronic 57:46

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With $6B+ in AUM, 8VC has taken a different approach to venture capital: instead of just funding startups, they also build them. Founding Partner Drew Oetting joins Sourcery to unpack 8VC’s infamous “Build” Program, where nearly 30% of the fund’s capital goes into companies they co-found. With a track record of creating 28 companies—including Affin…

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Hyperscalers for the Edge, Movable Data Centers, & The AI Arms Race with Armada CEO Dan Wright 8/21/25 16:33

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Armada is a startup focused on movable data center systems in AI computing in remote locations. It all started with a close collaboration with SpaceX, using the Starlink broadband network for connectivity. Co-founder & CEO Dan Wright joins Morgan Brennan to discuss edge computing, partnerships with energy producers and the AI arms race.…

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An Ear to Wisdom, a Heart to Understanding | Gerrit W. Gong | August 19, 2025 38:21

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Jesus Christ atones. He redeems. He restores not only what was, but what can be. Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this BYU Education Week address on August 19, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S10 E33: Johnathan Walton, Angus Fletcher, and Dr. Vonda Wright, MD 16:38

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In this episode, meet authors Johnathan Walton, Angus Fletcher, and Dr. Vonda Wright. Discover how Johnathan Walton went from being the victim of a con artist to teaching others how to defend against scammers, hear Angus Fletcher on surprise pronunciation lessons in the studio, and listen to Dr. Vonda Wright on confronting the realities of aging fo…

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How to Build a $100M+ Cult Brand: Sophia Amoruso on Nasty Gal, Girlboss & Trust Fund 52:33

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Sophia Amoruso is more than a founder, she’s a cultural icon. She built Nasty Gal from an eBay store into a $350M fashion powerhouse, bootstrapping to $28M in revenue, owning 80% at peak valuation, & crossing $100M in sales before VC funding led to bankruptcy. At the same time, she created GirlBoss—one of the first major movements for women in busi…

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Rainmaker’s Secret AI Plan for Superintelligent Weather 47:53

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In this episode of Sourcery, Augustus Doricko (Rainmaker) & Alex Levy (Atmo) break down how they’re reengineering the weather to solve one of humanity’s biggest challenges: freshwater scarcity. Rainmaker delivers water to farms, ecosystems, and watersheds through a modern precipitation enhancement system—combining radar validation, AI modeling, wea…

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S10 E32: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Robert B. Reich, and Kaila Yu 19:30

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In this episode, meet Thomas Chatterton Williams, author of Summer of Our Discontent, Robert B. Reich, author of Coming Up Short, and Kaila Yu, author of Fetishized. Hear Thomas Chatterton Williams on the pivotal and complex meaning of the summer of 2020, Robert Reich on what he would most like listeners to understand, and Kaila Yu both on what ins…

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How The Rarest Company On Earth Raised $75M 38:41

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Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin joins Sourcery to announce their $65M Series A led by Altimeter (Brad Gerstner, Erik Kriessmann) with participation from One Investment Management (Rajeev Misra) to build the most advanced rare earth magnet factory in America—fully decoupled from China. Bringing their total funding to $75M. We cover why rare earth ma…

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Nuclear Race to Power AI: Valar Atomics, Fuse, Not Boring 49:58

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Isaiah Taylor (Valar Atomics), JC Btaiche (Fuse), & Packy McCormick (Not Boring) join Molly O’Shea to explore how nuclear energy—fission and fusion—is at the heart of America's industrial resurgence and the race for AI dominance. Isaiah unpacks Valar Atomic’s plan to scale modular fission reactors across the U.S., breaking decades of regulatory sta…

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Impulse Space’s Geosynchronous Update, $300M Series C Round & IPO Prospects with Impulse Space CEO Tom Mueller 8/7/25 14:50

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Impulse Space is expanding further into space. The in-space services startup has two space tugs in low earth orbit, but an upgraded spacecraft capable of going to geosynchronous orbit will launch this fall. Founder & CEO Tom Mueller was a founding member of SpaceX where his work on propulsion led the way for reusable rocket engines. He joins Morgan…

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Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim on IPO debut, pathway to profitability 8/7/25 6:58

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The IPO market heads to space today as Firefly Aerospace, a small & medium launch rocket maker, debuts on the Nasdaq. In what’s expected to be 2025’s biggest American space tech listing, the company is looking to list between $41 and $43 apiece for a $6.3 billion valuation. CEO Jason Kim joins Morgan Brennan ahead of trading to discuss the IPO, the…

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Carta’s Path to $500M ARR, Raising $1B, & Why PE is The Future | Henry Ward, CEO 36:43

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Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, joins Sourcery to share how the company scaled to nearly $500M in ARR, raised $1B across seven rounds, and evolved from a startup serving cap tables to a platform targeting massive markets like private equity and private credit. Ward discusses the Peter Thiel-inspired strategy of dominating small markets before expanding, …

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Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help | Amy T. Jex | August 2025 27:29

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“Doin’ the Plan” means choosing to do right and trusting God's love. Agency, repentance, and divine help lead us to our eternal potential. Amy T. Jex, associate teaching professor in the BYU Department of Dance, delivered this devotional address on August 5, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S10 E31: Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, Anne Waldman, and Fannie Flagg 15:17

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In this episode, meet authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, Anne Waldman, and Fannie Flagg. Hear Zadie Smith and Nick Laird on writing a book for their children and working together in the studio, discover why poet Anne Waldman describes recording her audiobook as a “sonic investigation,” and learn what Fannie Flagg is most excited for listeners to h…

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Apple’s Emergency Services, Physical AI & The Fight for Spectrum with Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs 7/31/25 21:46

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Apple's had its biggest revenue growth since December 2021—but it also has a space play in its back pocket. Apple owns a 20% stake in Globalstar, the satellite company that gives iPhones their space-based emergency service communications. Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the promise of satellite communications, physical AI…

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Made in America: Peter Thiel’s $50M Bet on American Nuclear Fuel, General Matter 32:20

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Scott Nolan, Founder & CEO of General Matter and Partner at Founders Fund, joins Sourcery to break down America’s urgent need to rebuild its nuclear fuel supply chain. With $50 million in funding led by Founders Fund, General Matter is developing U.S.-based production of HALEU (high-assay low-enriched uranium), the nuclear fuel critical for powerin…

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Faith and Flourishing in Your Life and Work | Paul W. Lambert | July 2025 32:49

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Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this forum address on July 29, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S10 E30: Sarah Hartshorne, Aymann Ismail, and Tre Johnson 16:18

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In this episode, meet comedian and content creator Sarah Hartshorne, Slate staff writer and president of AMEJA Aymann Ismail, and writer Tre Johnson. Hear Sarah Hartshorne on being her own dream narrator, Aymann Ismail on the cinematic scene he’s most excited for listeners to hear, and Tre Johnson on the difference between recording an audiobook an…

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Made in America: Winning the AI Race & Reindustrialization | Christian Garrett, 137 Ventures 24:24

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Christian Garrett, Partner at 137 Ventures and Co-Founder of the Hill & Valley Forum, returns to Sourcery for a deep dive into Winning the AI Race—a high-stakes summit bringing together Trump, J.D. Vance, top tech CEOs, and government leaders to chart America’s AI future. In this fast-moving conversation, Christian breaks down how AI is driving rei…

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How Vise Hit $22B in Platform Assets, Reshaping The $83T Wealth Industry 58:06

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Samir Vasavada joins Molly O'Shea on Sourcery to share how he and his co-founder Runik Mehrotra launched Vise as teenagers and scaled it to over $22 billion in platform assets with their leanest team ever: just about 40 people. After a record-breaking Q2 and 1275% YoY growth, Vise is leading the shift to Wealth 3.0 with personalized, automated port…

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ULA’s Next Vulcan Launch, Amazon Kuiper & National Space Security with United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno 7/24/25 17:17

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ULA is preparing for its next Vulcan launch in what will be the first official national security mission for the new rocket. A joint venture between Boeing & Lockheed Martin, ULA will conduct several launches for the government and then turn back to its commercial customer Amazon in the fall. ULA CEO joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the latest launc…

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Nat Friedman Leads $15M in Superintelligence Insurance Company | AIUC 53:59

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Rune Kvist, CEO & Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), joins Sourcery to break down how his team is building the confidence infrastructure for AI adoption — and why every AI agent will soon need to be certified and insured. AIUC just came out of stealth with a $15M seed round led by Nat Friedman (NFDG), with participa…

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Made in America: How Palantir Is Modernizing the Military With AI 36:32

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Greg Little, Senior Counselor at Palantir, joins Sourcery to discuss how AI is reshaping national defense, why America must rebuild its manufacturing base, and the urgent need to weaponize capitalism. He shares a Game of Thrones-inspired breakdown of the defense ecosystem—from Lockheed to startups—and how Palantir’s tools are driving outcomes acros…

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S10 E29: David Gate, Jennifer Pastiloff, and Whitney Hanson 16:45

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In this episode, meet poet David Gate, author and public speaker Jennifer Pastiloff, and poet Whitney Hanson. Hear David Gate on why he’s excited for listeners to hear poems on audio, Jennifer Pastiloff on why now was the time to write Proof of Life, and Whitney Hanson on what made recording her audiobook a reflective experience. Plus, find out whi…

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Real-time Satellite Data, AI Learning and More with Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall 7/18/25 16:52

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Planets Labs CEO Will Marshall joins Manifest Space to discuss the company’s rapid growth, fueled by deals across the globe as the changing geopolitical landscape means countries are looking for real-time data from satellites to respond to natural disasters, security threats and more. Planet Labs stock is up more than 100% in the last three months …

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Hadrian Raises $260M Series C Led by Founders Fund & Lux Capital; A Turning Point for U.S. Manufacturing 32:48

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Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, returns to Sourcery to break down the company’s newly announced $260M Series C.. bringing Hadrian’s total investment to ~$500M since founding the company in 2020. This round was closed in 3 weeks, with equity led by Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund and Lux Capital, alongside a factory expansion loan facility from Morg…

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Hadrian’s $260 Million Series C Round with Hadrian CEO Chris Power 7/17/25 14:07

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Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup focused on machine parts, has closed a $260 million Series C funding round. Led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Lux Capital, the capital will go towards building a 270,000 square foot factory in Arizona and expanding its California footprint. CEO Chris Power joins to discuss the raise, reviving American m…

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“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 2025 30:23

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Faith is not the absence of sorrow, sadness, struggle, or pain. They often coexist. Sherami L. Jara, assistant dean in the College of Humanities and director of the Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center, delivered this devotional address on July 15, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S10 E28: Jo Firestone, Talia Pollock, and Scott Ellsworth 18:37

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In this episode, meet actress and comedian Jo Firestone, writer and speaker Talia Pollock, and historian Scott Ellsworth. Hear how Jo Firestone’s book was born from the “unstoppable urge to combine” two of her most-loved interests, Talia Pollock on appreciating the power of word choice and language in the recording booth, and Scott Ellsworth on the…

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Varda Closes $187 Million Series C Round with Varda Space CEO Will Bruey 7/11/25 20:10

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Varda Space, an in-space manufacturing startup, has just raised $187 million in a Series C round led by Natural Capital and Shrug Capital. Since its inception four years ago, Varda has completed three successful missions, with a fourth in orbit and fifth expected by the end of 2025. Co-founder & CEO Will Bruey joins Morgan Brennan to discuss drug m…

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How Brex Hit $100B+ in TPV | M&A & Road to IPO 1:35:14

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Art Levy, Chief Business Officer at Brex, the $12.3 billion modern finance behemoth, breaks down why we’re seeing a Golden Age of M&A, with mega-acquisitions, reverse acqui-hires, and aggressive consolidation across the AI landscape. From Meta’s $14B 49% stake in Scale AI, to Google’s $32B Wiz deal, & Stripe’s aggressive crypto rail strategy, Art o…

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We Chose This! Agency, Atonement, and Joy | Brennan C. Platt | July 2025 29:28

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We will make mistakes throughout all our life; we won’t be good enough on our own. But our Savior ensured that we can repent of those mistakes, over and over, improving and progressing. Brennan C. Platt, professor of economics at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 8, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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S10 E27: Anne Marie Chaker, Adam Aleksic, and Katie Gatti Tassin 14:26

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In this episode, meet Wall Street Journal reporter-turned-professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker, linguist and “Etymology Nerd” creator Adam Aleksic, and host of the Money with Katie podcast Katie Gatti Tassin. Hear Anne Marie Chaker on the power of weightlifting and exploding the myth of the “skinny ideal,” Adam Aleksic on how recording his au…

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Axiom Space Launches Fourth Private Crew Mission with Axiom Space CEO Tejpaul Bhatia 7/7/25 26:37

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Axiom Space recently launched its fourth private crew mission to the International Space Station. AX-4-- sponsored by India, Poland and Hungary-- lifted off from Florida in a SpaceX capsule last week and is currently completing a two-week tour on the ISS. It was the first mission under CEO Tejpaul Bhatia, a serial entrepreneur with experience from …

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Inside a16z’s $15M Bet on Cluely: Lead Investor Bryan Kim Reveals All 1:12:08

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Bryan Kim, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), focuses on early-stage investments in consumer and application-layer AI. He has invested in some of the most prolific consumer companies like: Captions, ElevenLabs, BeReal, Function Health, and more. One of his recent investments is viral phenomenon, Cluely, a controversial San Francisco-based AI st…

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Working Through Wobble | Dawan L. Coombs | July 2025 28:37

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Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you. Dawan L. Coombs, associate professor of English at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 1, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S10 E26: Mary Pope Osborne and Charles C. Daniels Jr., Ph.D. 8:24

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In this episode, meet author of the bestselling Magic Tree House children’s book series Mary Pope Osborne, and clinical social worker and founder of Fathers’ UpLift, Charles C. Daniels Jr. Hear Mary Pope Osborne on adding an element of surprise to the process of narration, and Charles C. Daniels Jr. on how he prepared for recording and what he’s mo…

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How Jack Altman Hit 100x Growth With Uncapped: AI, VC, Founders 51:26

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Jack Altman built Lattice into a multi-billion-dollar category leader, raising hundreds of millions along the way. Now he runs Alt Capital, backing 25 bold AI startups out of the $150M AUM fund III. This includes existing portfolio companies like Antares, Owner.com, David AI, Retell AI and more. In addition to that, we breakdown Jack’s new podcast …

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Redwire's Transformational Leap: Edge Autonomy Acquisition and the Future of Multi-Domain Defense 6/26/25 29:12

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Morgan sits down with Pete Cannito, CEO of Redwire, and Kirk Konert, Managing Partner at, AE Industrial -- one of the few aerospace private equity firms out there--to discuss Redwire’s game-changing acquisition of Edge Autonomy and how it transforms the company. The conversation explores how drones, AI, and autonomous systems are reshaping modern w…

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Answering the Dual Calls for Academic Excellence and Discipleship | William W. Clayton | June 2025 32:04

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At BYU, students unite faith and discipleship with academic excellence. Embracing this double heritage builds strong foundations to serve. William W. Clayton, professor and associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 24, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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S10 E25: Jessa Crispin, Mark Kriegel, and Nora Princiotti 17:39

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In this episode, meet critic and editor-in-chief of Bookslut Jessa Crispin, ESPN boxing analyst Mark Kriegel, and culture writer and Every Single Album podcast host Nora Princiotti. Hear Jessa on what it was like to record the Basic Instinct chapter of her book, Mark Kriegel on covering the life and career of Mike Tyson for over 30 years, and Nora …

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Cluely Raises $15 Million From a16z | Roy Lee, Founder & CEO 54:19

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Roy Lee, Founder & CEO of Cluely, announces their $15M from Andreessen Horowitz to build what they call the most viral AI startup in the world. In this deep dive, we break down their product, business model, fundraising strategy, controversial stunt marketing playbook, and what it means to scale with creator-led growth. With over $20M in total fund…

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S10 E24: Molly Jong-Fast, Anelise Chen, and Jonathan Gluck 14:11

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In this episode, meet journalist and Fast Politics podcast host Molly Jong-Fast, writer Anelise Chen, and writer and editor Jonathan Gluck. Hear Molly Jong-Fast on surviving a year in which everything went wrong, Anelise Chen on finding profound meaning in an auspicious typo, and Jonathan Gluck on the “unique universe” of those living with cancer.H…