Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•0 min
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Middle East: A Conversation with Eva Seiwert
In this episode, host Jonathan Fulton talks with Dr. Eva Seiwert about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s expanding role in the Middle East, noting Iran’s recent full membership and the region’s growing list of dialogue partners. Seiwert explains the SCO’s dual nature—as both a strategic platform for China and Russia and a largely symbolic forum—while assessing how its presence could reshape regional security dynamics. She draws on her recent book and MERICS research to highlight the organization’s limited institutional capacity but significant political signaling value. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for Western influence and the evolving balance of power in the Middle East.
By The China‑MENA Newsletter
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•13 min
The Next Chapter After 400 Episodes
In this solo episode, host Kison Patel updates listeners on M&A Science’s evolution after reaching 400 episodes and nearly 100 founding members. He explains the shift of new episodes to Thursdays, details how the Intelligence Hub operates and why it...
By M&A Science (Libsyn hub)
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•19 min
Money and Me: What Singapore Investors Need to Know About Budget 2026 and Brewing Billions in China's Market
In this episode, host Michelle Martin breaks down Singapore's Budget 2026, highlighting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's AI‑centric growth plan and its implications for local equities and AI‑infrastructure stocks. She then shifts focus to China, evaluating the prospects of EV leaders...
By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•54 min
675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume Vs. Eulogy Virtues,...
In this episode, Ryan Hawk talks with Tom Hardin, the former "Tipper X" who helped the FBI dismantle the largest insider‑trading case in history. Hardin reflects on how ambiguous leadership (“do whatever it takes”) blurred ethical lines, leading him to...
By The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk
Podcast•Feb 15, 2026•40 min
1163: The Discipline Behind Transformational AI | Sue Vestri, CFO, CRIO
In this episode, Sue Vestri, CFO of CRIO, shares her journey from learning the clinical‑trial lexicon at Greenphire to scaling multiple growth‑stage companies, emphasizing the importance of disciplined finance embedded in the business. She recounts how she helped Greenphire expand...
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
Podcast•Feb 15, 2026•9 min
Monday: Aussie Dollar Riding High on RBA Hike
In this episode, ANZ Research analysts discuss the recent surge in the Australian dollar following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate hike. They explain how the tighter monetary policy has strengthened the currency, the impact on inflation and...
By 5 in 5 with ANZ
Podcast•Feb 14, 2026•0 min
🎥 AGM Unscripted: Goldman Sachs' Jeff Fine - An Investor’s Guide to Private Markets
Goldman Sachs Partner Jeff Fine discussed private markets and wealth channels on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, recorded at the 2025 Alternatives Summit. He outlined the evolving landscape, the role of product specialists, AI’s impact, and the growing participation of...
By Alt Goes Mainstream
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•4 min
Why a Tariff Ruling Could Mean Consumer Relief
Arunima Sinha explains that a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the president's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) could sharply reduce tariffs on many consumer goods, lowering the effective tariff rate from about 15% to the...
By Thoughts on the Market
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•12 min
US Aluminum Market Digests Tariff-Induced Volatility at Platts Symposium
The episode reviews how the U.S. aluminum market is coping with volatility caused by the 50% import tariff introduced in June, examining its impact on industry sentiment and pricing. Experts discuss the shifting demand landscape, noting the slowdown from removed...
By Commodities Focus
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•24 min
Global FX: How Much Is Too Much?
In this episode, J.P. Morgan Global Research analysts Arindam Sandilya, James Nelligan, and Patrick Locke examine the current foreign‑exchange (FX) outlook, focusing on how recent US equity stress and the relative underperformance of US stocks are influencing currency markets. They...
By At Any Rate
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•21 min
Sami Inkinen of Virta Health on AI-Native Healthcare and Reversing Metabolic Disease
In this fireside chat, Sami Inkinen, CEO and founder of Virta Health, explains how his personal pre‑diabetes diagnosis inspired the creation of a company that uses nutrition, technology and AI to reverse type‑2 diabetes and obesity. He describes Virta’s massive...
By StartUp Health NOW
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•46 min
#715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC
In this episode, Deputy Chief of School Planning Chyanne Eyde discusses the pitfalls of public outreach to historically marginalized communities in Washington, DC, highlighting how missteps have hampered school boundary planning. She outlines specific challenges—such as tokenism, limited access to...
By GovLove: A Podcast About Local Government
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•7 min
European Rates: Scandinavian Rate Outlook – a Long Winter Hibernation
In this brief episode, J.P. Morgan analysts Francis Diamond and Frida Infante examine the current state and near‑term outlook for Swedish and Norwegian sovereign and corporate rate markets. They highlight that both countries are entering a prolonged period of low‑rate...
By At Any Rate
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•0 min
Seasonal Peaks Fail to Lift Airfreight as Rates Mirror Past Years
The episode examines why seasonal peaks, especially the pre‑Chinese New Year rush, failed to boost air‑freight rates in 2026, with global spot rates matching those of 2024 and 2025 despite differing holiday windows. Forwarders and industry experts, including Lana Radzina of...
By The Loadstar
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•3 min
The Most Underrated Signal Brands Should Optimize For
In this 3‑minute episode, Jordan Cooney talks with Tim Sanders, Chief Innovation Officer at G2, about a surprisingly overlooked SEO signal for AI‑driven search: using concise markdown files that highlight the top four takeaways of a page. Sanders explains that...
By Voices of Search
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•12 min
Emerging Markets, Trade and Politics
In this episode, host Eimear Daly and emerging‑market specialist Aditya Sharma break down the newly signed India‑US trade agreement, highlighting how it could boost Indian equities and strengthen the rupee by improving export competitiveness and attracting foreign investment. They then...
By The Currency Exchange (NatWest Markets)
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•7 min
AI Phobia
The episode examines the rapid shift from AI euphoria to AI paranoia among investors, sparked by a controversial startup demo that triggered selloffs in sectors like insurance, logistics, and even impacted Apple. It also highlights the impact of recent January...
By Reuters Morning Bid
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•13 min
164 | Becoming More Strategic as an HR Team: 3 Ways OKRs Can Help
In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay explains how HR teams can become more strategic by adopting Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). She clarifies what "strategic" truly means for HR, then outlines three practical ways OKRs create clarity...
By HR Coffee Time
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•35 min
Even Your Voice Is a Data Problem
In this episode, Ryan interviews Scott Stephenson, CEO and co‑founder of Deepgram, about the latest advances in voice AI, focusing on how deep learning improves speech‑to‑text and text‑to‑speech accuracy across diverse dialects and noisy environments. They discuss Deepgram’s scalable, affordable...
By Stack Overflow Podcast
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•0 min
Asia’s Bitumen Shift: Trade Flows, Freight, and Future Demand
The episode examines how shifting trade flows, tighter vessel availability, and rising freight costs are reshaping the global bitumen market in 2026, especially for Asian importers. It highlights a surge in Chinese bitumen exports that are undercutting traditional suppliers to...
By Metals Movers (Argus series within Argus Media feed)
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•30 min
Weekend Edition: From Dairy to Data: Can NZ Outgrow Australia’s Shadow?
In this episode, Phil and NAB’s Ray Attrill dissect the widening gap between New Zealand and Australia as AI‑driven investment costs strain US markets and commodity prices slide, while the Aussie dollar weakens below 71 cents. They explore how rising AI spending,...
By NAB Morning Call
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•55 min
379. Squaring the Macro Circle, The Retail Rationalization, Multifamily Recalibration, & Lodging Capital Rotation
The episode dissects the widening gap between strong headline macro data and underlying economic softness, highlighting flat retail sales, surprisingly resilient job numbers, and BLS revisions that erased roughly 900,000 jobs. It examines a wave of retail store closures—including Eddie...
By The TreppWire Podcast: A Commercial Real Estate Show
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•0 min
Accounting for Sports Complexes (#390)
The episode breaks down the complex accounting landscape of a multi‑use sports complex, covering capital‑intensive asset acquisition, varied depreciation schedules, and the nuances of distinguishing capital improvements from routine maintenance. It explains revenue recognition across diverse streams—memberships, lesson packages, rentals,...
By Accounting Best Practices with Steve Bragg
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•23 min
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•22 min
Bootstrapping to $50M ARR in Vertical SaaS | Vantaca's HOA Software Playbook
In this episode, Ben Currin, CEO of Vantaca, explains how the company bootstrapped a vertical SaaS platform for HOA management from under $1M ARR to $50M ARR, first reaching $5–10M without external funding and then scaling tenfold after a minority...
By SaaS Interviews with CEOs
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•0 min
🎥 AGM Unscripted: Goldman Sachs' Harold Hope - Secondaries: A Primary Consideration
Goldman Sachs’ Harold Hope, Global Head of Vintage Strategies, sat down on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to discuss the rapid evolution of the private‑markets secondaries space. He traced the market from a modest $2 billion annual volume 25 years ago to...
By Alt Goes Mainstream
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•3 min
Can AI Visibility Ever Hurt a Brand’s Conversion Funnel?
In this episode, Jordan Cooney talks with Tim Sanders, Chief Innovation Officer at G2, about how AI-driven search is reshaping B2B buyer behavior and the implications for SEO. Sanders shares data showing that AI visibility—such as being recommended by ChatGPT—does...
By Voices of Search
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•34 min
Cooling Construction Workers with Human-Centric Tech, with Tiffany Yeh, MD Co-Founder & CEO of Eztia Materials
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Yeh, MD, co‑founder and CEO of climate‑tech startup Eztia Materials, discusses the urgent heat challenge facing construction workers and how human‑centric cooling technologies can protect them. She explains the science behind Eztia’s HydroVolt material, its...
By Tangent – Proptech
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•38 min
EP500: This Is Episode 500, and It's All About You, Tribe
In episode 500 of the Relentless Health Value podcast, host Stacey Richter celebrates the community of healthcare entrepreneurs, executives, and change‑makers she calls the "tribe," highlighting how the show has moved listeners from theory to real‑world transformation. Listener clips illustrate...
By Relentless Health Value
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•7 min
Rate Expectations
The episode dissects the impact of January's surprisingly strong jobs report, which undermined expectations of a weakening labor market and pushed anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts further into the future. It also examines a new Congressional Budget Office outlook that...
By Reuters Morning Bid
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•36 min
A Geopolitical State of Emergency?
The episode examines escalating geopolitical risks to Europe’s energy security, focusing on rising US‑Iran tensions, Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukrainian energy assets, and shifting US interest in Greenland. Experts from Eurasia Group, Aurora Energy Research, and Montel analyze how these...
By Plugged In: the energy news podcast
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•28 min
290. Tim Koller Reflects on Three Decades of Valuation at McKinsey
Tim Koller, co‑author of the seminal textbook *Valuation*, joins Andy West and Dago Diedrich to trace the book’s 30‑year journey from a simple three‑ring binder to a global standard for measuring corporate worth. He highlights enduring valuation principles—cash‑flow focus, risk‑adjusted...
By Inside the Strategy Room
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•21 min
Market View: Grab’s Profit Pivot, Budget 2026 Bets & The AI Crosscurrents
The episode examines Grab’s turnaround from losses to a US$268 million profit, its US$500 million share buyback, and investor concerns about growth and the US$425 million Stash Financial acquisition. It also breaks down Singapore’s 2026 budget, highlighting AI initiatives, tighter CDC payouts, and...
By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•31 min
Maor Greenberg - AI-Powered Plans for Residential Homes
In this episode, Maor Greenberg, CEO and co‑founder of Spacial, explains how AI is reshaping SaaS tools for residential construction, recounting his journey from early proptech ventures in Israel to multiple U.S. building businesses. He highlights the challenges of conflicting...
By Proptech Espresso
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•26 min
Surviving the Refinance Wall: Lessons From an $8B Portfolio with Sarah Esler, Managing Director of Mortgage Investments at AIMCo
In this episode, Sarah Esler, Managing Director of Mortgage Investments at AIMCo, walks listeners through the dynamics of an $8 billion institutional mortgage portfolio spanning Canada, the U.S., and Western Europe. She explains how pension‑backed capital is coping with historic spread...
By Commercial Real Estate Podcast (First National)
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•13 min
Runway Raises $315M for AI World Models
The episode breaks down Runway's $315 million Series E round that lifted its valuation to $5.3 billion and explains the company's push into AI "world models" for next‑generation video generation. Listeners learn how Runway's technology differs from traditional generative models, giving it a...
By AI Chat
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•38 min
Credit Crunch: Investor Survey 1Q - Fed, Earnings, Tech Supply
In this episode, Mahesh Bhimalingam of Bloomberg Intelligence and Ashwin Palta of BNY Investments discuss the Bloomberg Intelligence 1Q26 Investor Survey, highlighting the continued resilience of credit and high‑yield markets despite recent tariff shocks and rate volatility. They examine why...
By FICC Focus
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•0 min
The NEW Way to Start a Sales Discovery Call
The article introduces a fresh script for kicking off sales discovery calls, emphasizing that the opening line sets the tone for the entire sales process. It argues that failing to seize conversational control early leads to lost momentum and weaker...
By Salesman.org Blog
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•0 min
🎥 AGM Unscripted: Goldman Sachs' Kristin Olson - The Evolution of Alternatives: Bridging Private Markets and Wealth
Goldman Sachs hosted its 2025 Alternatives Summit, spotlighting the integration of private markets into mainstream wealth management. In a podcast interview, Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth, outlined how the firm’s platform is scaling access to private equity,...
By Alt Goes Mainstream
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•7 min
Job Jitters
The episode examines the current economic turbulence on Main Street, highlighting widespread layoffs and soft retail sales, while contrasting this with TSMC's explosive growth in the tech sector. It also explores the impact of a new AI-driven tax‑management tool that...
By Reuters Morning Bid
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•25 min
Giving Your Startup an Identity
In this episode the host explains why every startup needs a clear identity and shows how it simplifies decision‑making. Using analogies about swimming and nervous systems, they introduce the Decision Equation and apply it to Carl’s AI‑driven Spanish‑learning tool to...
By Idea to Startup
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•1h 2m
Coldwell Banker's Dan Spiegel on Building CRE Teams for AI Disruption & Market Shifts
In this episode, Dan Spiegel, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Commercial, shares his leadership journey, the importance of mentorship, and how Coldwell Banker’s decentralized franchise model fosters strong connections across secondary and tertiary markets. He discusses...
By The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & Strategies
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•23 min
How Social Commerce Became a Real Retail Channel as AI Shapes How People Buy | Reimagining Retail
In this episode, the hosts explore how social platforms have evolved into a genuine retail channel, highlighting the strategies retailers use to make social commerce feel like traditional shopping. They discuss the shift of creators from mere marketing tools to...
By Behind the Numbers (an eMarketer Podcast)
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•43 min
7 Ways to Reset Your Leadership Standard
In this 43‑minute episode, hosts Martin and Em identify "leadership drift"—the subtle decline in team performance caused by a leader’s lowered standards—and outline seven actionable ways to reset those standards. They share Em’s personal experience of unintentionally easing expectations during...
By No Bullsh!t Leadership
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•56 min
Risky Business #824 -- Microsoft's Secure Future Is Looking a Bit Wobbly
In episode 824 of Risky Business, Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau dissect a wave of cybersecurity headlines, from Microsoft’s unsettling reshuffle of its security leadership and upcoming Secure Boot certificate refresh to aggressive state‑backed campaigns by Russia targeting the Winter...
By Risky Business
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•0 min
PETER LEWIS'MONEY TALK - Wednesday 11 February 2026
In this episode, Peter Lewis discusses Japan’s post‑election economic challenge: reviving growth without reigniting inflation that has already driven staple prices, like rice, to double. He is joined by Richard Harris of Port Shelter Investment Management and Tony Nash of...
By Peter Lewis’ Money Talk
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•44 min
Why High Performers Burn Out First (and How to Stop It) with Guy Winch
In this episode, psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch explains why high‑performers are the first to burn out, debunking the myth that burnout only affects the disengaged. He explores how autopilot, procrastination, rumination, and after‑hours email habits hijack our lives,...
By Transform Your Workplace
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•13 min
How Do You Stop Prospects From No-Showing Virtual Appointments (Ask Jeb)
In this Ask Jeb episode, Jeb Blunt tackles the common sales problem of virtual prospect no‑shows, offering a step‑by‑step system to boost attendance. He emphasizes confirming appointments verbally, sending a detailed calendar invite, and adding a personalized video reminder, followed...
By Sales Gravy
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•51 min
Mergers, Monopoly Prices, and Accountability - Episode 676 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
In this episode, Chris Mitchell, Doug Dawson, and Sean Gonsalves dissect recent telecom mergers, examine Starlink’s attempts to influence the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding rules, and discuss new research linking reduced competition to higher consumer prices. They...
By Community Broadband Bits
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•24 min
Riding the Wave: Helaine Knapp with Pau Sabria
In this episode, Helaine Knapp shares how she translated tech‑startup playbooks from her roles at Buddy Media and Olapic into building CityRow, a brick‑and‑mortar rowing fitness franchise that was later acquired. She examines the rise and fall of the connected‑fitness...
By Venture Everywhere