Best Yakov Becker Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Delegation 12:06

22h ago12:06

12:06

Donna and Yakov discuss the importance of delegation for leadership and development in organizations. Effective delegation increases revenue, addresses business challenges, and fosters team growth. Common barriers include leaders' reluctance to let go and fear of becoming less valuable. L&D professionals can help by promoting delegation as a core c…

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AI PULSE - ChatGPT goes shopping, R2 release and AI’s Existential Threat Debate 24:42

24h ago24:42

24:42

OpenAI explains why ChatGPT became too sycophantic AI Bots on Reddit Outperform Humans in Persuasion, Raising Ethical Concerns Meta has finally launched its ChatGPT competitor Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models ChatGPT goes shopping with new product-browsing feature DeepSeek-R2: China's Bold Answer to the AI Race Huawei Unveils Ascend 910…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - BYD is coming for Tesla’s lunch and The Evolution of Waste Management deep dive 17:45

24h ago17:45

17:45

Waymo and Toyota Collaborate to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Technology Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market BYD is coming for Tesla's lunch The Evolution of Waste Management #EV, #Cleantech, #AutonomousVehicles, #Tesla, #BYD, #WasteManagement, #SolarInverterBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Beyond Budgeting Framework Overview 17:20

24h ago17:20

17:20

Supio, an AI-powered legal analysis platform, lands $60M Lately's new gamified app helps people arrive on time Ali Partovi's Neo: Revolutionizing Talent Discovery Through Mentorship and Innovation Beyond Budgeting Framework Overview #startups, #entrepreneurship, #BeyondBudgeting, #innovation, #AI, #mentorship, #gamification…

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Vacation Isn’t Enough - Busting Burnout Myths 8:35

4d ago8:35

8:35

Donna and Yakov discuss burnout myths in the workplace, emphasizing that a simple vacation or passion for work isn't enough to prevent burnout. They advocate for daily well-being practices like short breaks and setting boundaries. Myths about hustle culture and stress are debunked, highlighting the importance of sustainable self-care and recovery f…

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AI PULSE - Microsoft Has Announced 365 Copilot Wave 2 and How Claude Actually Thinks 20:00

4d ago20:00

20:00

Perplexity Plans Comet Browser to Challenge Google's Chrome Monopoly in Antitrust Trial OpenAI Launches Lightweight ChatGPT Version for Plus, Team, and Pro Users Anthropic's AI Consciousness Study: Exploring Model Welfare and Moral Consideration Perplexity's AI voice assistant is now available on iOS Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Advanced AI Featur…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Slate Auto Has Introduced Anti-Cybertruck and Deep Dive into The Self-Driving Trucks Future 15:37

4d ago15:37

15:37

Aurora Innovation to Launch Driverless Trucks on Texas Interstate 45 Waymo reports 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in U.S. Tesla Tests Autonomous Ride-Hail Service with Employees in Austin and Bay Area Slate Auto Introduces Affordable, Customizable Electric Truck with Unique Analog Features The Future of Self-Driving Trucks #EV, #Cleantech, #S…

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STARTUPS PULSE - How to Create Strategic Clarity by Writing Your Startup Manifesto 18:34

4d ago18:34

18:34

Manus AI Secures $75M for Global Expansion, Now Valued at $500 Million Supabase Secures $200 Million, Valued at $2 Billion, Grows to 1.7 Million Users Airtime Launches New Tools to Enhance Virtual Meetings with Customization Features How to Create Strategic Clarity by Writing Your Startup Manifesto #startups, #strategicclarity, #manifesto, #globale…

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GitHub remote first approach - what can we learn from it? 12:55

8d ago12:55

12:55

The episode of Byte-sized L&D with hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explores remote work dynamics, focusing on GitHub's pioneering remote-first approach. GitHub emphasizes asynchronous communication, inclusive culture, and results over presence. They effectively use tools, cultural norms, and intentional connection points to maintain collaboration and …

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AI PULSE - Gen Z Think AI Is Already Conscious and it Looks Like No One Knows What The Hell an AI Agent is 16:30

8d ago16:30

16:30

Washington Post Collaborates with OpenAI for Enhanced Content Accessibility via ChatGPT Apple Updates AI Page Following Advertising Review Recommendations Cohere's Embed 4 Model: Expanding AI with 128k Token Context and Multilingual Support Humanoid Robot with AI Nose Revolutionizes Scent Detection and Industry Applications A Staggering Number of G…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Rise and Fall of Electric Vehicle Radiation Fears 15:22

8d ago15:22

15:22

China's Breakthrough in Thorium-Powered Nuclear Reactor Operation in the Gobi Desert BYD Keeps Delivering on Tesla’s Unkept Promises China’s Solar Capacity Installations Grew Rapidly in 2024 The Rise and Fall of Electric Vehicle Radiation Fears #EV, #cleantech, #nuclearenergy, #solarpower, #Tesla, #BYD, #radiationfears…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Deep dive into Adizes theory of Corporate Lifecycles (part 2) 19:10

8d ago19:10

19:10

Terrestrial Energy Merges and Raises $280 Million for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Lace AI Boosts Home Service Call Conversions with $19M Funding Expansion The Corporate Lifecycles - From Priime to Death #startups, #corporatelifecycles, #nuclearenergy, #adizestheory, #homeautomation, #fundingnews, #technology…

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7 Phrases that make giving feedback easier 12:28

11d ago12:28

12:28

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss effective feedback strategies, introducing seven impactful phrases to enhance feedback delivery. These include "This is a great start," "I noticed," "At the same time," "Even more," and "Based on the data points I have." They emphasize the importance of language in facilitating constr…

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AI PULSE - Open AI releases o1 and o4-mini, plus deep dive into understanding Latent Representations in AI 17:59

11d ago17:59

17:59

Thinking with images Claude AI Enhances Enterprise Collaboration with Autonomous Research and Google Workspace Integration Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash AI Model Enters Preview with Enhanced Performance Grok gains a canvas-like tool for creating docs and apps OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini Models Enhance ChatGPT with Simulated Reasoning and Coding Abilities U…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Robotaxi project and deep dive into the Sea Level Rise problem 14:02

11d ago14:02

14:02

Elon Musk's Focus on Robotaxi Over Model 2 Spurs Tesla Challenges and Talent Exodus China Bans Deceptive Autonomous Driving Claims Sea Level Rise #EV, #cleantech, #robotaxi, #Tesla, #autonomousdriving, #sealevelrise, #ElonMuskBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - OpenAI Chooses Windsurf Over Cursor, deep dive into Adizes theory of Corporate Lifecycles (part 1) 20:24

11d ago20:24

20:24

Goodfire Secures $50M Series A to Enhance AI Interpretability with Ember Platform OpenAI Chooses Windsurf Over Cursor, Releases Codex CLI with New Models Adobe Invests in Synthesia for AI Video Avatar Growth and Development of Synthesia 2.0 The Corporate Lifecycle - From Vision to Prime #startups, #AI, #OpenAI, #corporatelifecycle, #Adizes, #invest…

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Debate Skills as Leadership Development 32:32

15d ago32:32

32:32

Debating techniques can significantly enhance leadership skills by fostering strategic thinking and effective communication. Yakov Lasker emphasizes how skills such as framing issues, understanding hard and soft lines, model-building, and first principles thinking transform leaders' decision-making and team alignment. Effective leaders prioritize i…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Startup funding hit records in Q1, and a deep dive into Understanding Adizes’s Management Types 21:34

15d ago21:34

21:34

Medicare Startup Chapter Secures $75M Funding, Valued at $1.5 Billion OpenAI Negotiates $3 Billion Acquisition of AI Coding Assistant Windsurf Startups See $91.5 Billion Investment Surge in Q1 2023 Amid Future Concerns Exploring Adizes's Leadership Framework: Balancing Strengths with the PAEI Model #startups, #funding, #Adizes, #leadership, #invest…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Ozone Hole - Is It a Climate Success Story? 20:42

16d ago20:42

20:42

Hyundai INSTER Wins "World Electric Vehicle" Award Kia EV3 Wins World Car of the Year Award! The Ozone Hole - Is It a Climate Success Story #EV, #cleantech, #ozonehole, #climatesuccess, #Hyundai, #Kia, #electricvehiclesBy Yakov Becker

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AI PULSE - OpenAI Unveils o3, o4-mini models and GPT-4.1 model in API, plus deep dive into Gradient Descent in AI 24:34

16d ago24:34

24:34

DeepSeek's Impact on China's AI Industry: From Foundational Models to Practical Applications Claude AI Integrates with Google Workspace for Enhanced Virtual Assistance and Security ChatGPT now has a section for your AI-generated images OpenAI wants to be more like Apple and Google OpenAI Updates Preparedness Framework to Address Competitor-Induced …

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To Quit or Not to Quit - Navigating Burnout in the Workplace 11:56

19d ago11:56

11:56

Donna and Yakov Lasker discuss burnout on their podcast "Byte-Sized L&D," exploring whether quitting is the right solution. They introduce the Areas of Worklife model, encompassing workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values. Evaluating these areas can help identify changes to improve work conditions or indicate when it's time to lea…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Tariffs’ effect on startups and Courageous Marketing book overview 20:10

19d ago20:10

20:10

Parallel Systems to Revolutionize Freight with Autonomous Rail Technology by 2026 Chef Robotics Shifts Focus to High Mix Manufacturing, Secures $38.8 Million Funding Female Founders Warn Trump's Tariffs Threaten Small Businesses; Seek Exemptions and Support Courageous Marketing #startups, #tariffs, #autonomousrail, #manufacturing, #femalefounders, …

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - New “Long Range” Cybertruck and the deep dive into Electric Buses 17:08

19d ago17:08

17:08

Zipline Expands Drone Delivery Service to Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle Waymo to Test Driverless Vehicles in Japan, Starting International Expansion Tesla's New Long Range Cybertruck Faces Sales Challenges Despite Lower Price Rise of Electric Buses: Technological Advances Drive Global Adoption and Future Innovations #EVs, #Cleantech, #Tesla, #Elect…

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AI PULSE - ChatGPT now remembers all your conversations and See how Google’s Ironwood TPU Redefines the AI Chip Game 25:37

19d ago25:37

25:37

ChatGPT will now remember your old conversations OpenAI Open-Sources BrowseComp Benchmark to Enhance AI Web Browsing Capabilities YouTube Just Dropped a Free AI Music-Making Tool Spammers Exploit GPT-4o-mini Model to Bypass Filters and Target 80,000 Websites Gemini 2.5 Pro Launches Deep Research for Enhanced AI Assistance Elon Musk's AI company, xA…

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How University Students Use AI - Anthropic research 13:30

23d ago13:30

13:30

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share In a discussion on "Byte-Sized L&D," hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explore a study analyzing how university students use AI systems like Claude AI in academia. The study reveals STEM students, particularly in Computer Science, dominate AI interactions. Students employ AI for various tasks using four in…

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STARTUPS PULSE - How Startups Can Tilt the Playing Field Against Tech Giants? 30:15

23d ago30:15

30:15

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share Here we go again? Maybe. Jeff Bezos Supports Slate Auto's Affordable Two-Seat Electric Pickup Truck Initiative Mira Murati's AI startup gains prominent ex-OpenAI advisers How Startups Can Tilt the Playing Field Against Tech Giants #startups, #techgiants, #electricvehicles, #AI, #innovation, #entrepren…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Climate U-Turn: Disaster or Great Move? 25:38

23d ago25:38

25:38

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share Perovskite Solar Cells: A Cheaper Alternative Challenging Coal and Silicon GM Opens UK Design Studio Amidst Trade War Challenges Tesla Faces Decline Amid Musk's Controversial Ties and Public Disapproval Climate U-Turn: Disaster or Great Move? #EV, #cleantech, #perovskitesolarcells, #GM, #Tesla, #clima…

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AI PULSE - Llama 4 release, upcoming 03 and o4 from Open AI, and deep dive into STaR approach in LLM training 21:47

23d ago21:47

21:47

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share Microsoft Enhances Copilot with Advanced Features and Data Privacy Controls Amazon's Nova Reel 1.1: Advanced AI Video Model with Multishot and Style Consistency OpenAI Announces Intermediate Models o3 and o4-mini Ahead of GPT-5 Launch Meta's Llama-4: Impressive Features but Struggles with Logic and Se…

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Listen, Learn, Innovate - How Podcasts Are Reshaping Technical Knowledge 11:27

25d ago11:27

11:27

Donna and Yakov discuss how tech professionals leverage podcasts as effective learning tools. They share personal experiences where podcasts provided insights into complex tech concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation and vector embeddings, which they later applied successfully at work. They emphasize podcasts' role in filling knowledge gaps du…

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STARTUPS PULSE - What do Trump’s new tariffs and Google AI mode mean for your business? 10:37

27d ago10:37

10:37

OpenAI just made its first cybersecurity investment What do Tariffs Mean for Startupland? Europe's fastest growing startup? Google's AI Mode Enhances Personalized Search, Merging AI with Traditional Methods #startups, #TrumpTariffs, #GoogleAI, #cybersecurity, #OpenAI, #EuropeanStartups, #personalizedSearch…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Electric Aviation takes off 26:44

27d ago26:44

26:44

Hyundai Unveils Redesigned Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan with Sporty Ioniq 6 N Model Advancements in Fusion Energy: Commonwealth Fusion and Startups Innovate Tokamak and Stellarator Technologies H55's B23 Energic Touring US to Showcase Electric Aviation Viability Electrical Aviation Evolution #EV, #cleantech, #electricaviation, #fusionenergy, #HyundaiIoni…

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AI PULSE - Anthropic and OpenAI launch AI for education and deep dive into Vector engines and databases 22:49

27d ago22:49

22:49

Google's Rapid AI Releases Raise Transparency Concerns Over Safety Reports Amazon's new AI agent will shop third-party sites for you Anthropic and OpenAI Launch AI Services for Students Ahead of Exams Introducing Claude for education OpenAI's Studio Ghibli-Style Image Generator Now Free for All Users Zypher's speech model can clone your voice with …

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The Musk Mirage - Why ’Hardcore’ Leadership is Harming Business 12:45

1M ago12:45

12:45

Yakov Lasker critiques the glorification of ruthless management exemplified by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X), which inspired similar harsh tactics across tech companies. Lasker argues this approach breeds fear, stifles innovation, and harms long-term success. He advocates for empathetic leadership, highlighting successful examples like Sa…

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STARTUPS PULSE - The Art of Sales for Startup Founders 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

The Art of Sales for Startup Founders Perplexity CEO Dismisses Financial Struggle Rumors, Affirms Stability and Growth Ponte Labor: AI Startup Connecting Hispanic Immigrants with Hospitality Jobs The Great Liquidity Shift by @ttunguzBy Yakov Becker

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - From Crops to Cars (or biofuels review) 16:02

1M ago16:02

16:02

Plant Power - From Crops to Cars Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Safer, Cost-Effective Alternative to Lithium-Ion Batteries BYD Unveils Solar-Powered Humanoid Robot BoYoboD, Launching in China December 2025 Hyundai's Record EV Sales in Q1 2025 and Celebrating Trailblazing Female LeadersBy Yakov Becker

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AI PULSE - xAI acquired X, OpenAI to Launch Open LLM and deep dive into the LLM fine-tuning process 41:03

1M ago41:03

41:03

Elon Musk says xAI acquired X Introducing Amazon Nova Act | Amazon AGI Labs OpenAI to Launch New Open Language Model, Seeks Community Feedback and Collaboration ChatGPT's Ghibli Effect Feature Boosts Users and Revenue, Faces Server Strain Runway's Gen-4 AI Video Model Enhances Consistency in Filmmaking Alibaba Head Warns AI Industry Is Showing Sign…

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Company Culture as the most powerful marketing tool 9:32

1M ago9:32

9:32

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, the hosts explore how internal company culture serves as a powerful marketing tool. They discuss the significance of employee engagement, internal marketing strategies, and the impact of company culture on customer perception. The conversation highlights actionable steps for improving workplace culture, emphasizin…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Frank Founder Found Guilty of Fraud in JPMorgan Acquisition and The Power of Disruptive Storytelling 16:04

1M ago16:04

16:04

The Power of Disruptive Storytelling Frank Founder Charlie Javice Found Guilty of Fraud in JPMorgan Acquisition AI Startup Taxo Revolutionizes Healthcare Administration with High Approval Rates Paid: A Startup Revolutionizing AI Agent Payment Platforms with €10M Pre-Seed FundingBy Yakov Becker

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - New Long Duration Energy Storage System To Challenge Tesla, Deep Dive into Autonomous Driving Vehicles 37:19

1M ago37:19

37:19

Autonomous Driving Vehicles - An Expert Interview Why Antarctic waters are cooling in a warming world Florida Surpasses California In New Solar Installations New Long Duration Energy Storage System To Challenge TeslaBy Yakov Becker

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AI PULSE - Grok AI Expands to Telegram, OpenAI replicating Studio Ghibli style, and deep dive into Tracing the thoughts of LLMs 14:13

1M ago14:13

14:13

AI Tools Revolutionize SEO with Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Direct Answers OpenAI's AI Image Generator Raises Legal Concerns Over Copyright and Fair Use OpenAI Limits ChatGPT Image Generation Amid High Demand and GPU Strain Anthropic Economic Index: Insights from Claude 3.7 Sonnet Amazon Unleashes 'Interests' AI-Powered Shopping Tool OpenAI …

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Self-organizing teams - does it work? 14:06

1M ago14:06

14:06

The Byte-Sized L&D podcast explores self-organizing teams in IT, discussing their roots in Agile and Lean methodologies. Such teams, known for autonomy and creative problem-solving, face challenges like coordination and accountability. Success requires trust, servant leadership, and a supportive culture. Companies like Spotify, Amazon, and Netflix …

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The Truth About Founder-Led Sales 11:05

1M ago11:05

11:05

The Truth About Founder-Led Sales Amazon's Alexa Fund is now backing AI startups CFS Installs Key Cryostat Base for SPARC Fusion Reactor in Massachusetts Former DeepMind Scientist Launches Generalist AI Robotics Startup with Nvidia's BackingBy Yakov Becker

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Better Climate Science and Policy by Engaging With Critics and Skeptical Voices 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

Better Climate Science and Policy by Engaging With Critics and Skeptical Voices Solar Power Becomes Second-Largest U.S. Electricity Source, Surpassing Wind and Nuclear Sinopec's Transition to Geothermal Energy Offers Model for Western Utilities CFS Advances SPARC Fusion Reactor with Installation of Cryostat Base…

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OpenAI image generation and voice models breakthrough. Google releases Gemini 2.5 18:05

1M ago18:05

18:05

KBLaM - A New Approach to Knowledge Integration in AI Apple Wants to Turn its Watches Into Wearable AI OpenAI image generation breakthrough OpenAI Shakes Up Voice AI with New Speech Models DeepSeek V3-0324: Enhanced Coding AI with Improved Performance and Security Concerns Gemini 2.5: Advanced AI Model with Superior Reasoning and Coding Capabilitie…

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Agile is not what you thought - Manifesto explained 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

Two speakers discuss frustrations with Agile methodology, highlighting how it often devolves into excessive meetings and rigid processes, termed "Agile Theatre." They emphasize that true Agile prioritizes values over procedures, focusing on effective delivery and collaboration. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding Agile's co…

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The Art of Pivoting - Finding Product-Market Fit 36:26

1M ago36:26

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Google Cloud Hits $10 Billion Milestone Amid Missed Acquisition Opportunities Bolt’s former CEO is launching a new e-commerce startup ClearGrid: Transforming Debt Collection with AI for Better Trust and Reduced Costs The Art of Pivoting - Finding Product-Market FitBy Yakov Becker

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The latest EV news and Solar Panel Recycling deep dive 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

Brazil's EV Market Growth: 5% Share, BYD Leads with 77% BEV Sales Konect Transforms Australian Service Stations with EV Charging Ecosystems Supramolecular Plastics: A Breakthrough Solution to Microplastic Pollution and Waste Management Addressing Solar Panel Recycling: Challenges, Innovations, and Economic Viability for Sustainability…

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Claude web search and a New Approach to Knowledge Integration in AI 16:08

1M ago16:08

16:08

Apple faces lawsuit over Apple Intelligence delays Perplexity's Marketing Campaign Features Squid Game Star to Become Pop Culture Icon Anthropic adds web search to its Claude chatbot OpenAI Unveils Advanced AI Models for Enhanced Transcription and Voice Generation China to Require Labels on AI-Generated Content to Combat Disinformation by 2025 Beyo…

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What is Servant Leadership? 12:08

1M ago12:08

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Servant leadership emphasizes serving teams rather than exercising authority, contrasting traditional hierarchical approaches. Rooted in ancient teachings and popularized by Robert K. Greenleaf, it highlights empathy, listening, and stewardship. Companies like Starbucks and Nordstrom illustrate its success in promoting employee growth and innovatio…

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How is OpenAI building its moat and Outputs vs Outcome deep dive discussion 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

AI Revolutionizes Silicon Valley Startups with Efficient Teams and Rapid Growth AI-Driven Meal Delivery: Kalanick and Lore's Vision for Future Food Services How is OpenAI building its moats? From Outputs to OutcomeBy Yakov Becker

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Yakov Becker Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen