Benjamin Means: The Principles of Family Business Law and Governance
In this episode, Professor Benjamin Means discusses the unique governance challenges of family‑owned businesses, highlighting how traditional corporate law often overlooks family dynamics. He explains key concepts such as shareholder oppression, the three‑circle model that maps family, ownership, and management roles, and the role of boards and fiduciary duties in tightly‑held firms. Means draws on his litigation experience and personal family‑business background to illustrate how conflicts arise and how tools like family protocols can aid leadership transitions and conflict resolution.
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 7, 2026
The episode highlights the Big Ten’s historic sweep of national titles across multiple sports, underscoring its competitive dominance and financial strength. It examines the NCAA’s defense of the women’s basketball double‑regional format, noting record attendance and $4.4 million in tournament revenue,...
452: Unpacking What Happened to Monarch Tractor
Monarch Tractor, an autonomous electric tractor startup, announced its shutdown after failing to secure additional capital. The company had raised significant venture funding but could not deliver a commercially viable product that met farmers' needs. Hosts Tim and Tyler use...
From HRIS Sprawl To A Clear Tech Roadmap with Matthew Hamilton
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Bill Bannam talks with Matthew Hamilton, VP of People Analytics and HRIS at Protective Life, about developing a clear HR technology roadmap. Hamilton explains how his team moved from a fragmented HRIS...
5 Unique Strategies that Led to Our Capital Raising Success | Brian Mac Mahon, Expert Dojo, VC Arm of $1B+...
Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert Dojo—the venture arm of a $1 billion‑plus single‑family office—revealed five unconventional tactics that have powered over 300 startup investments. He emphasizes that only three variables truly drive every investment decision, rendering traditional networking largely obsolete....
Episode 448: Marc Dixon Talks About Technology in Attractions, AI’s Purpose in the Industry, and Learning to Take Risks
In this episode, Marc Dixon, co‑founder and Managing Director of Study Academy USA, shares his unconventional career path from ride‑photo installations in the 1990s to senior roles at Kodak, Pixel, and various tech startups, highlighting how calculated risk‑taking propelled his...
ETA Is Breaking (and Going Global): Investor Conflict, Weak Boards, and Structural Shifts - Ibrahim Abdel Rahim of Moonbase Capital
In this episode of Surge Funded, Ibrahim Abdel Rahim of Moonbase Capital reflects on five years of growth in the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) space, highlighting the shift from a Europe‑centric model to a truly global, home‑based approach with searchers...
Angel Reese Blockbuster, Plus UCLA Women Win First NCAA Title
In this episode of the New Blood Sports Business Podcast, hosts Scott Soschnick and Evan Novy‑Williams dissect the blockbuster trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, exploring how her star power and massive social media following can revitalize a...
The Investing Strategy in the Franchising and Multi-Unit Retail Sector
In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, co‑managing partner Mike Esposito of Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) discusses his transition from a 30‑year career at Goldman Sachs to building a niche private‑equity firm focused on franchising and multi‑unit...
IPO Readiness for CFOs: Processes, Controls & Strategy for Going Public
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ignacio "Nacho" Redondo, SVP of Finance at NextPower (formerly NextTracker), shares how he prepared the solar‑tech company for an IPO by building robust financial processes, internal controls, and operational discipline. He recounts his unconventional...
AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos
In this episode, host Michael Stelzner talks with AI educator Greg Priest about using artificial intelligence to streamline video editing rather than generate videos from scratch. Greg shares his journey from a marketing role to solo content creator, highlighting how...
Iran Deadline Approaches
The episode focuses on the looming U.S. deadline over Iran, which keeps oil prices near $100 per barrel and fuels market uncertainty, especially as U.S. ISM data shows slowing activity and a sharp rise in component prices. Samsung’s explosive earnings,...
Lead Better - The Healthy Paranoia of Anticipating Change
In this episode of Lead Better, Scott, Mikey, and guest Morgan Harper explore the concept of "healthy paranoia" as a leadership tool for anticipating change and spotting inflection points. Drawing on insights from Andy Grove’s "Only the Paranoid Survive" and...
If This Were Doomsday, Markets Would Show It (Alyosha)
In this episode, host JD interviews veteran pit trader and Substack writer JJ (Alyosha) about the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East, particularly the potential for a catastrophic conflict involving Iran and Israel and its impact on global oil...
Buying Before the Theme W/ Triton’s Peder Prahl
In this episode, Triton founder and CEO Peter Prahl explains how his firm deliberately avoids chasing market themes, instead investing early in growing sectors like healthcare, industrials, and business services. He emphasizes the importance of disciplined value investing that targets...
What Stephen Barnes Learned From His First Year as Owner of IJO
In this episode of In The Loop, Stephen Barnes reflects on his first year as owner of IJO, one of the jewelry industry's largest buying groups. He notes that ownership has given him full financial decision‑making authority, but the day‑to‑day...
Geofencing Turns Real-World Visits Into Targeted Digital Ads with Chris Seminatore
In this episode, Chris Seminatore, founder of Get Geofencing, explains how location‑based advertising—geofencing—captures a phone’s GPS signal to serve programmatic ads to users who physically visit specific places, turning real‑world foot traffic into highly targeted digital campaigns. He shares how...
Mondelez Overhauls Its $3.5 Billion Digital Commerce Strategy in Era of AI Search
Mondelez is revamping its $3.5 billion digital commerce platform to meet the rise of AI‑driven, agentic search, after learning retailers expect 30% of traffic to be agentic by 2028. The company unblocked bot crawlers, rebuilt sitemaps, and optimized site speed to...
#184 - Disruptive Technology, Adaptation and Hyper‑Growth with Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market and Chair at Simbe Robotics
In this episode, Caitlin Allen, SVP of Market and Chair at Simbe Robotics, discusses how disruptive technologies—especially robotics-as-a-service—are reshaping traditional industries and consumer expectations. She highlights the convergence of digital and physical experiences, the labor shift toward higher‑skill roles, and...
Does the Surprise Writers Guild Deal Mean Labor Peace in Hollywood?
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany and labor lawyer Jonathan Handel break down the surprise four‑year Writers Guild of America (WGA) agreement that was reached ahead of schedule. The deal secures a health‑plan bailout, wage hikes, better...
209. Will Trump's Pharmaceutical Tariffs Lower Prices and Secure Supply Chains?
In this episode, host Chad Bowne and guest Tom Boyke dissect the Trump administration’s new pharmaceutical tariffs and the U.S.-U.K. pricing arrangement, explaining how they aim to address two distinct challenges: low‑margin generic drug shortages tied to China and India,...
Influence Anyone
In this brief 3‑minute episode, influence strategist Howie Chan explains that true influence starts with shaping your own beliefs before you try to sway others. He highlights key tactics such as using liberating beliefs, anchoring offers, and mastering the middle...
Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix It)
In this 14‑minute episode, the host breaks down procrastination as two simultaneous problems—internal triggers and external distractions—and offers a step‑by‑step "Martell Method" to eliminate them. He teaches listeners to distinguish signal (the 20% of tasks that drive 80% of results)...
Q1 2026 Venture Funding Hits $300B Record
In Q1 2026, venture capital reached a record $300 billion, with 80% ($242 billion) flowing into AI startups, highlighting an unprecedented surge in AI investment. The episode also examines the wave of state-level AI chatbot regulations—78 bills in 27 states—focusing on disclosure and...
The Skills That Matter Most in the Age of AI – with Aneesh Raman
In this episode, host and guest Aneesh Raman discuss how organizations must evolve like massive startups to thrive in the AI era, granting employees autonomy to experiment with AI tools. Raman emphasizes the importance of reading the room and bringing...
SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to Stable Inventory & Price Transparency as Potential Car Buyers See Uncertain World
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Nick Zulovich talks with James Virgo, SVP and Managing Director of GWC Warranty, about the current used‑car market. Virgo notes that pricing has stabilized after pandemic‑driven spikes and that falling...
I Gave Claude Code Our Entire Codebase. Our Customers Noticed. | Al Chen (Galileo)
Al Chen, a field engineer at observability platform Galileo, used Claude Code to index the company’s 15 Git repositories and merge that context with Confluence and Slack data. He built a 16‑line script that continuously pulls the latest main branches,...
Fama CEO Talks State of Workplace Misconduct
In this episode, Ben Moniz, CEO of Fama Technologies, discusses the growing importance of social‑media screening to mitigate workplace misconduct, especially as a multigenerational, digitally native workforce expands. He highlights findings from Fama’s latest State of Misconduct report, noting a...
#354 Beyond BI: Decision Intelligence with Graphs with Jamie Hutton, CTO at Quantexa
In this episode, CTO Jamie Hutton of Quantexa explains how decision intelligence extends beyond traditional business intelligence by using graph‑based context and entity resolution to create a single, trustworthy view of people, companies, and relationships. He details how Quantexa’s platform...
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
In this episode, Jeremy Kirkland chats with Virgil Nicholas, founder of the Copenhagen‑based footwear brand Vinny's. Virgil recounts the brand’s evolution over six years, the challenges of global supply chains, tariffs and a volatile market, and his belief that small,...
You Can Now Get Your Podcast Into TuneIn Again
TuneIn has reopened its podcast submission portal, allowing creators to list new shows after a shutdown in February 2024. The broadcaster portal now feeds the directory that powers playback in Tesla vehicles, Sonos speakers and other smart platforms. The move...
Money and Me: Investors and North Asia Edge
In this episode, host Michelle Martin talks with Vance Tan, Financial Services Manager at Phillip Capital, about why North Asia – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – is emerging as a new engine for global growth. Tan highlights Japan’s re‑rating...
The Price of Leadership: The Sacrifices Every CMO Has to Make
In this episode, hosts discuss the hidden costs of being a chief marketing officer, highlighting the relentless travel, jet lag, and personal sacrifices that accompany the role. They share personal anecdotes—like logging 64 hotel nights in a year—and strategies for...
Strong Face
In this debut episode of Strong Face, host Tamara Stewart explores the dilemma leaders face when they must enforce policies that clash with their values and watch their teams suffer under flawed systems. Drawing from her own experience as a...
Head of Growth (Anthropic): “Claude Is Growing Itself at This Point” | Amol Avasare
Amol Avasare, Head of Growth at Anthropic, explains how the AI startup surged from $1 billion to over $19 billion in annual recurring revenue within just 14 months. The company leverages its own Claude model to automate growth experiments through an internal tool...
Private Credit Is Cracking—Rationing Begins & COMEX Stress Rises
The episode examines the rapid expansion of private credit, now accounting for 15‑20% of the U.S. loan market, and the growing nervousness among banks and investors. Host highlights how private credit surged over 50% in loan growth during the past...
What to Do if AI Comes for Your Job — with Aneesh Raman
In this episode, host Aneesh Raman discusses how workers can proactively adapt to AI-driven changes in the workplace by focusing on transferable skills and adjacent roles rather than clinging to specific job titles. He emphasizes leveraging strengths such as emotional...
Is the Strait of Hormuz Opening up Again?
The episode examines the tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of disruption caused by the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, highlighting the first Western container ship and a Japanese LNG carrier to transit the route. Captain John Conrad of GCaptain...
The Gulf’s Banks Get Ready for Recession
The episode examines the resilience of the sub‑sovereign and supranational bond market amid Middle‑East tensions, highlighting strong issuance and investor demand for AAA‑rated public‑sector bonds despite rising yields. Hosts discuss recent deals across Europe and New Zealand, noting that issuers...
Global Data Pod Weekender: All’s Unclear that Ends Unclear
In this J.P. Morgan Weekender episode, Bruce Kasman and Joe Lupton dissect the latest U.S. labor market data, ongoing energy price shocks, and their implications for global growth. They highlight that while growth momentum remains supported by technology and business...
OpenAI Acquires TBPN: (Yes the Tech News Podcast)
OpenAI’s recent acquisition of the tech‑focused media brand TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network) is examined, with speculation on the deal’s valuation and its strategic purpose ahead of OpenAI’s IPO. The hosts explain TBPN’s unique format—daily three‑hour live streams featuring deep...
OpenAI's $121B Funding Round Explained
In this episode, host Jaden Schaefer breaks down OpenAI's historic $121 billion funding round that valued the company at $852 billion, detailing the major investors—Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank—and the conditional nature of Amazon's $35 billion commitment. He also examines Huawei's new 950 PR AI chip,...
March Jobs Report: Healthy Labor Market, Slower Supply, More Volatility
In the March employment report, the U.S. added 178,000 jobs—well above expectations—driven by rebounds in construction, leisure, hospitality, and a resolution of a health‑care strike that had hurt February’s numbers. Chief U.S. Economist Michael Ferole highlighted that the unemployment rate...
Curb Your (Job Market) Enthusiasm
In this Inside Economics episode, Mark Zandi and co‑hosts Marissa Di Natale and Chris Dorides dissect the March 2026 jobs report, highlighting a volatile payroll picture—178,000 jobs added after a revised February loss of 133,000—and a modest three‑month average gain...
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...
Why AI Can't Replace Strategy, with Jamie Sumner.
In this episode, host Josh Dittar and guest Jamie Sumner discuss how AI can automate data analysis for community financial institutions but cannot replace the strategic conversations that drive decision‑making. They share personal anecdotes about stepping out of comfort zones,...
My Ideal Second Business
In this solo episode of E‑Commerce Conversations, host Eric Banholz explores the concept of running a second business—often a low‑maintenance, high‑margin venture that provides freedom while the primary e‑commerce brand continues to grow. He outlines the ideal characteristics of such...
#510 - The Amazon Ads Mistake Costing Sellers Growth
In this episode, hosts Shivali Patel and Keri Miller interview Destiny Wishon, CMO of Better AMS, and Carrie Miller, a seven‑figure Helium 10 seller, about common Amazon advertising pitfalls. They explain how focusing solely on low ACoS can stifle growth, why...
Lead Better - Transferring the Leadership Mantle to a Successor
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott and Mikey dissect Field Note #1758 on transferring leadership to a successor, exploring why letting go is so challenging across corporate, family, and community settings. They highlight how leaders often conflate their...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
In this episode, Imran Ahmed talks with former Louis Vuitton visual image director Faye McLeod about her 16‑year career designing store windows, facades, and runway sets that turn public streets into democratic stages. McLeod shares how a childhood accident taught...