Best Niklas James Podcasts (2025)

1
S10 E2 | The Human Side of Software: Leadership in Tech | James Spivey 54:29

Play Pause

6d ago54:29

54:29

Join us with our first guest of the season: James Spivey from Capital One. James shares his career wisdom and insight on software engineering leadership. More about Spivey Bluesky: @spivey.wtf Show Links https://compassionatecoding.com/ https://www.pragmaticengineer.com/ https://tahahussain.substack.com/p/3-steps-i-took-to-stop-losing-my https://ju…

1
S10 E1 | Meet the hosts + a sneak peak into Season 10! 1:21:16

13d ago1:21:16

1:21:16

Welcome to Season 10 of the Angular Plus Show! We are excited to announce our guest hosts for the season - Brooke Avery and Jay Bell! You may know Brooke from her podcast, The Dev Life and her work on the Angular community meetup. Jay is a familiar face, having a second go at hosting the Angular Plus show. Jan is hoping he'll get it right this time…

1
To Exit or Not to Exit: 2x MOIC in 2 Years 1:06:25

14d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Sarkaw Aziz acquired a $5 million EBITDA vacation rental platform in Colorado, structured it with a 50% seller rollover and a 3x EBITDA seller note, and exited just two years later with 2x MOIC and a 41% IRR. References and how to contact today's guest: Sarkaw Aziz | LinkedIn Minds Capital invests equity into deals by independent sponsors and searc…

1
Opening remarks | Kelsey Piper | EA Global: Bay Area 2025 44:05

7d ago44:05

44:05

Watch on YouTube Join us for an opening talk from Kelsey Piper.Kelsey is a senior writer at Vox's Future Perfect, where she writes about global health, science, and tech.

1
The Moral Circle: insects, AI systems, and other beings who might matter | Jeff Sebo | EAG Bay Area 2025 44:01

7d ago44:01

44:01

Watch on YouTube Which nonhumans matter, how much do they matter, and what do we owe them in a world reshaped by human activity? In this talk, Jeff Sebo argues that humanity should include all potentially significant beings in our moral community, with transformative implications for our lives and societies. He then examines a variety of questions …

1
Doing impactful research | Marcus Davis | EA Global: Bay Area 2025 54:16

7d ago54:16

54:16

Watch on YouTube Join Marcus Davis as he examines how Rethink Priorities has refined its research methodology and theory of change over time. Drawing from concrete examples, he'll share key insights for researchers and organizations aiming to maximize their impact through systematic investigation. This session will offer practical takeaways for con…

1
AI-enabled human power grabs, and how to stop them | Tom Davidson | EA Global: Bay Area 2025 51:17

10d ago51:17

51:17

Watch on YouTube AI could enable a tiny group of humans, or just one human, to take over a country and even the world. This risk is ballpark similar probability to AI takeover, and would be similarly bad if it happened. But there's been significantly (10X) less effort to reduce it. This talk aims to raise awareness and understanding of the risk, an…

1
Strategic directions for a digital consciousness | Hayley Clatterbuck & Derek Shiller | EAG BA 2025 54:05

7d ago54:05

54:05

Watch on YouTube Consciousness in contemporary or near-future AI systems is becoming a matter of practical concern. To make wise decisions about such systems, it will be important to have a model of their probabilities of consciousness and how those probabilities will change with new advancements.In this talk, Hayley and Derek will delve into an on…

1
Critical levers: Where to push for farmed animals now | Zoe Sigle | EA Global: Bay Area 2025 46:30

7d ago46:30

46:30

Watch on YouTube Factory farming, the industrial-scale harming of animals raised for food, is arguably the greatest moral atrocity of our time. Every year, 91 billion land animals, 124 billion finfishes, and trillions of crustaceans are farmed globally, with the vast majority suffering from psychological and physical harms.Despite the “David and Go…

1
Fireside chat | William MacAskill and Tom Davidson | EA Global: Bay Area 2025 45:39

7d ago45:39

45:39

Watch on YouTube In this fireside chat, Tom Davidson and William MacAskill will discuss whether AI could help a small group of humans seize power, how to get to the best possible future, and other neglected topics in AGI preparedness.William MacAskill is an associate professor in philosophy at the University of Oxford. At the time of his appointmen…

1
Evidence to Policy Pipeline | Eva Vivalt | EAGxToronto 2024 50:22

7d ago50:22

50:22

Watch on YouTube Policymaker decisions can be very consequential, and in recent years many have been interested in ensuring that these decisions are evidence-based. However, there are several barriers to evidence-based decision-making. This talk discusses barriers in generating evidence, interpreting evidence, and acting on evidence, drawing on wor…

1
Giving Portfolios Under Moral Uncertainty | Bob Fischer | EAGxToronto 2024 53:04

7d ago53:04

53:04

Watch on YouTube It's hard to know what to think about lots of foundational moral questions. As a result, it's hard to know how to prioritize among the various giving opportunities available to us. The goal of this talk is to show people how Rethink Priorities' Moral Parliament Tool can help you think through some of the tricky questions associated…

1
10,000th 10% Giving Pledge in 2024? | James Rayton | EAGxToronto 2024 49:53

7d ago49:53

49:53

Watch on YouTube James Rayton, Giving What We Can's Head of Community, gives an inside view of their organisational strategy and a chance to feed into the thinking on how to achieve their bold plans for the future.

1
Hepatitis C Human Challenge Studies in Toronto | Jake Eberts | EAGxToronto 2024 58:22

7d ago58:22

58:22

Watch on YouTube A human challenge model (where volunteers are deliberately infected with a pathogen) may represent the only way to advance hepatitis C vaccine development in the foreseeable future. A foundational hepatitis C challenge study will likely begin in Toronto in 2025. This session discusses the proposed hepatitis C study, participation i…

1
Giving Kids a Fighting Chance for a Very Low Cost | Andrew Pavao | EAGxToronto 2024 26:14

7d ago26:14

26:14

Watch on YouTube Nutrition International's Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) program is a life-saving nutrition intervention that has reached more than 150 million children per year, with more than 10 billion capsules provided globally since 1998. It is both high impact and incredibly low cost. For the last two years, GiveWell has recommended a grant…

1
Wild and Farmed Animal Welfare | Kyle Johannsen | EAGxToronto 2024 53:39

7d ago53:39

53:39

Watch on YouTube This talk discusses the relationships between two important cause areas: wild animal welfare and farmed animal welfare. The talk covera various considerations relevant to cause prioritization, but does not argue that one area warrants a higher level of priority than the other. Regardless of which area you work in, what matters most…

1
Making AI Risk Accessible with Compelling Analogies | Darren McKee | EAGxToronto 2024 53:20

11d ago53:20

53:20

Watch on YouTube Everyone will be affected by increasingly powerful AI systems, so everyone should be empowered to understand AI risks. This talk explores how to make AI risk and safety ideas more accessible through the use of engaging analogies. The goal is to provide interesting ways of framing AI risk and safety for both the audience and to shar…

1
How Not to Waste Your Career | Matt Reardon | EAGxToronto 2024 54:08

10d ago54:08

54:08

Watch on YouTube Matt from 80,000 Hours offers reflections on hundreds of career conversations he's had. He speaks to some of the core assumptions behind 80k's career recommendations that often go overlooked with special focus on the talent bar in EA direct work and how people should be orienting towards it and pushing themselves to clear it.…

1
Nordic Comparative Advantage | Maria Bækkelie, Laura Kull | EAGxNordics 2025 23:37

9d ago23:37

23:37

Watch on YouTube What are the Nordic & Baltic comparative advantages to have a positive impact in the world? This talk explores the unique strengths and opportunities of the Nordic effective altruism community to do good. Drawing on insights from workshops with community builders in the Nordics & Baltic countries, Maria Bækkelie and Laura M. Kull s…

1
The Case for Prioritizing Animals in your EA Journey | Niklas Fjeldberg | EAGxNordics 2025 18:08

9d ago18:08

18:08

Watch on YouTube What if your work could help billions and still feel like a privilege? In this talk, Niklas Fjeldberg explores why animal advocacy is one of the most impactful, neglected, and purpose-driven fields you can enter today. Drawing from his own journey — going from concerned citizen to full-time campaigner at Anima International — he il…

1
Understanding AI Alignment Through Learning Theory | Einar Urdshals | EAGxNordics 2025 22:50

7d ago22:50

22:50

Watch on YouTube Join Einar Urdshals as he introduces how Singular Learning Theory (SLT) can help advance AI safety. As AI systems grow more powerful, we need to understand how they learn and generalize to ensure they remain aligned. Einar shares how Timaeus applies mathematical frameworks to connect training data, model structure and behavior. Dis…

1
Overcoming Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome: A CBT Perspective | Tim LeBon | EAGxNordics 2025 50:22

7d ago50:22

50:22

Watch on YouTube Tim LeBon explores two common mental health challenges in the effective altruism community: perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Learn about their causes, what keeps them going, and practical CBT tips to overcome them.Tim is a CBT therapist, author, and speaker with a background in philosophy from Oxford. He’s worked widely with ef…

1
CEPI: 100 Day Mission Vaccine Development; What Does it Take? | Stig Tollefsen | EAGxNordics 2025 47:00

7d ago47:00

47:00

Watch on YouTube This session explores the ambitious global initiative to develop safe and effective vaccines within 100 days of a pandemic threat's identification. Stig Tollefsen from CEPI discusses the strategic innovations required to achieve this mission, including creating vaccine libraries, establishing global clinical trial networks, and exp…

1
Veganism as the Missing link in Effective Altruism | Lars Olesen, Aimee Alminde | EAGxNordics 2025 20:36

7d ago20:36

20:36

Watch on YouTube Our global food system drives some of the most urgent challenges of our time — from systematic animal suffering to climate breakdown. Veganism offers a simple, exponentially scalable, and cost-effective solution to these crises. In this talk, Lars Corvinius Olesen and Aimee Alminde argues that veganism deserves a central place with…

1
The Science of Supercharging your Donations | Kari Kjørholt, Ulrik Johnsen | EAGxNordics 2025 29:44

7d ago29:44

29:44

Watch on YouTube In this talk, Kari and Ulrik from Gi Effektivt and Giv Effektivt explore how evidence and expert analysis can multiply the impact of your donations by 10 or even 100 times. Learn why some charities are far more effective than others, why giving well is a moral responsibility, and how our minds can mislead us when choosing where to …

1
Responsible AI Governance: A Retrospective and Prospective Analysis | Uma Kalkar | EAGxNordics 2025 24:19

7d ago24:19

24:19

Watch on YouTube What does responsible AI governance actually look like on the ground—and how can we influence its future directions? In this talk, Uma Kalkar draws on insights from the Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI) to explore global trends shaping the future of AI governance. She explores actionable strategies for those working to ensure …

1
From feelings to action: spreadsheets as an act of compassion | Zach Robinson 39:02

7d ago39:02

39:02

Watch on YouTube Zach Robinson, CEO of the Centre for Effective Altruism, challenges the misconception that EA is populated by "cold, uncaring, spreadsheet-obsessed robots."In this EA Global London 2025 opening talk, he argues that most people in EA are driven BY their feelings—anger about global health gaps, sadness about animal suffering, fear ab…

1
Nuclear Risk and AI | Alice Saltini | EAGxNordics 2025 33:51

7d ago33:51

33:51

Watch on YouTube In an environment where global tensions surge, geopolitical rivalries intensify, and debates over expanding arsenals become ever more heated, the risk emerges that instability—fueled by misperceptions, misinterpretations and communication breakdowns—could inadvertently propel us toward a nuclear confrontation. In this context, a ne…

1
Innovation, economics, and effective altruism | Michael Kremer | EAG London: 2025 54:31

7d ago54:31

54:31

Watch on YouTube Innovation is the key driver of growth and increases in human wellbeing. Investing in innovation can be extremely cost-effective, because the costs of developing and testing new innovations are relatively low, but they can have huge impacts if scaled up by governments or firms to reach millions of people.Michael Kremer, 2019 econom…

1
Transitioning your CEO without damaging your organization | Joey Savoie | EAG London: 2025 23:20

7d ago23:20

23:20

Watch on YouTube Leadership transitions are pivotal but inevitable moments in an organization's life cycle that can either strengthen or destabilize it—and how it will go is often decided by actions taken months, if not years in advance. Joey Savoie focuses on how teams facing transitions can preserve organizational integrity while leveraging the e…

1
Reasons for optimism in international development | Rachel Glennerster | EAG London: 2025 52:54

7d ago52:54

52:54

Watch on YouTube Development economist Rachel Glennerster discusses reasons for optimism in global development despite recent aid cuts and declining international cooperation. She explores how innovation drives human progress and examines advanced market commitments as tools for promoting innovation where social and private benefits are misaligned.…

1
Forecasting can get easier over longer timeframes | Toby Ord | EAG London: 2025 53:17

7d ago53:17

53:17

Watch on YouTube Most people believe forecasting gets systematically harder over longer time periods — that it is hard to see further through the mists of time. But there are many forecasting questions for which the reverse is true. In this talk, Toby Ord shows how this can be, teasing out a variety of different mechanisms which can make prediction…

1
The data that shapes global health | Saloni Dattani | EAG London: 2025 27:20

7d ago27:20

27:20

Watch on YouTube Saloni Dattani makes the case that data collection isn’t just an academic concern; it’s crucial for policymaking, journalism, and industry, and, in some cases, a matter of life or death.Data collection has changed our understanding of diseases like cholera, tuberculosis and snakebite envenoming; and has been crucial in tracking pro…

1
Preparing for the intelligence explosion | Will MacAskill | EAG London: 2025 34:27

15d ago34:27

34:27

Watch on YouTube Will MacAskill discusses his recent work on preparing for the intelligence explosion and on focusing on trying to reach near-best futures rather than (merely) trying to prevent catastrophe.Will MacAskill is a Senior Research Fellow at Forethought. He's the author of Doing Good Better and What We Owe The Future, and the cofounder of…

1
The 3-5-7x MOIC Underwriting Framework 1:17:58

21d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Rick Apple built Upside Growth Partners out of Nashville after starting his career in the finance grind of New York. A Princeton grad turned entrepreneur, he has scaled 12 platforms while raising 5 kids at home. From a breakout children’s clothing brand to roofing and beyond, Rick has proven that smart sourcing, deliberate underwriting, and rolled-…

1
A Portfolio Marked Up at 10x MOIC 1:12:19

26d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Stenning Schueppert, based in Austin, leads Evolution Strategy Partners, one of the most transparent and high-performing independent sponsors west of the Mississippi. A private equity veteran and zinger machine, Stenning shares refreshing insights on why the independent sponsor model beats traditional funds, how radical alignment drives better outc…

1
Combining 2 Platforms to Reach $20m EBITDA 1:09:58

1M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Zack Miller and his high school friend Johnny Lieberman combined their distinct backgrounds to launch Worklyn Partners, a dual platform marrying the VC-style upside of cybersecurity with the proven PE roll-up playbook in managed service providers (MSPs). Backed by $50m in committed capital, they have executed 7 acquisitions, keeping their IT servic…

1
Behind The Scenes at Minds Capital: Building an Equity Fund for Independent Sponsors 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

Celebrating 25 episodes, the founders of Minds Capital pull back the curtain on lessons from deploying Fund 1 capital, why they’re bullish on US private equity, how they evaluate deals and sponsors, and the strategy taking shape for their upcoming Flagship 2 fund. References and how to contact today's guest: Minds Capital | LinkedIn Minds Capital i…

1
24 Add-Ons in 24 Months 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Luis Reyes, an exited SaaS founder, is building a fire safety market leader in Spain through full-time focus on operations and rapid M&A with 24+ acquisitions in just 24 months. Assembling a mosaic of micro-targets, the platform now generates €8m in EBITDA, with industry-leading efficiency stemming from Luis' consulting background and AI-first mind…

1
77: Rob Wipond | Uncovering Psychiatry's Forced Treatments 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Investigative journalist, and author of "Your Consent is Not Required" shares his findings on what really goes on in psychiatric detention. More Rob Wipond: https://robwipond.com

1
20x MOIC After Decade-Long Hold 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

David Acharya has been an independent sponsor since the great financial recession His most notable deal, a 9.5-year investment in experiential marketing firm Impact XM, delivered an extraordinary 20x MOIC. Along the way he navigated a smooth separation from former partners, and today he chairs the Independent Sponsor Alliance, a 55-member peer netw…

1
Carving Out an 8x MOIC in 3 Years 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

Doug Song reflects on 25 years of experience as an independent sponsor, having co-founded Prodos Capital in 2003. He explains how Prodos views co-sponsoring as a strategic path to scale, enabling experienced sponsors to take on more deals while supporting emerging talent. Doug also discusses the growing role of capital placement agents and family o…

1
Quadruple EBITDA in 3.5 Years, Then Exit at 14x 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Former theater director Cory Sandrock explains how independent sponsorship is just stagecraft in a different suit: cast great people, raise funds for each production, and deliver standout performances. Cory shares how he struck gold in home services, why he avoids herd behavior in crowded sectors, and how leaning in on terms like turning off fees o…

1
S9 E14 | Playwright Takes Center Stage | Debbie O'Brien 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

End-to-end testing has traditionally been a source of frustration for developers - flaky tests, complex setup, and poor debugging experiences have made it a necessary evil rather than a productive part of the development workflow. With the rise of modern testing frameworks like Playwright, developers are discovering that E2E testing can actually be…

1
Pushed Out by Anchor Investor 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

When Neal Doshi got within inches of closing a $40m+ transaction, his anchor investor rewrote the deal. Management fees and carry were stripped. Neal was left with a consolation closing fee, cashed out. This episode is a raw look at what happens when power shifts at the final hour, and what independent sponsors can do to protect themselves. Neal ev…

1
76: David Healy | The Antidepressant Deception 1:31:36

3M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

Nick Fortino and renowned psychiatrist Dr. David Healy look at modern psychiatry and psychopharmacology. Dr. Healy, a vocal critic of the pharmaceutical industry's influence, exposes how the "serotonin myth" emerged from marketing, reveals how antidepressants (SSRIs) can blunt emotions and cause iatrogenic harm, and discusses the public health cris…

1
Buying 9-Figure Deals 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Renaud Besançon is the founder of Ceres Industries Capital, one of Europe's leading independent sponsor firms. Free from the constraints of traditional funds, Renaud's team targets "non-vanilla" mid-market acquisitions (€20m-€75m EBITDA), often closing them at 30-40% discounts. After 20 years as a sponsor, with a 30-year WIP investor database, Rena…

1
S9 E13 | Angular SEO 2025 |Jeff Whelpley 1:17:26

3M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Client rendered web apps are not generally not indexable by Google Bot and others for extracting on-page content and optimizations for ranking high in the search engine results page. The result is that many organizations use technologies like WordPress, Astro, and others, for a marketing presence on the web, avoiding frameworks like Angular and Rea…

1
Nick Huber: From 400k Followers to $52m Deal 1:47:03

3M ago1:47:03

1:47:03

Serial entrepreneur Nick Huber turned a grueling college moving startup into a self-storage real estate empire. By mastering remote work and offshore labor, he cut payroll costs by 70%, lifted sales conversion rates by 35%, and built a defensible operating moat. Chronicling his playbook on Twitter earned him 400,000 followers, and he used that infl…

1
S9E12 | GraphQL for Angular Developers | Jay Bell 1:20:28

3M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Our beloved former host, Jay Bell, stopped by this week to share what he’s learned about using GraphQL to speed up development and keep code quality on point. Always a blast having him back! https://graphql.org/learn/ https://www.apollographql.com/ https://the-guild.dev/ More about Jay: Bluesky: @jaycooperbell.dev LinkedIn: Jay Bell X: @JayCooperBe…