Best Apco Podcasts (2024)

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Shimon Kolyakov - Creator and Head of TorahAnytime 30:18

1h ago30:18

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TorahAnytime.com has over 300,000 video shiurim and over 12,000,000 hours of played shiurim every year. Hear everything about how the largest digital torah platform started and continues to run. Plus, reach out to TorahAnytime to help with their upcoming fundraiser!Movie of TorahAnytime's history: www.BeyondWalls.filmSee all their programs: Everyth…

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The Secret Superpower of Chinese Automakers? Dr. Ilaria Mazzocco, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) 39:34

18d ago39:34

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Dr. Ilaria Mazzocco and her colleagues at CSIS found that Chinese subsidies to companies in strategic industries are more than twice as high as in other countries. The numbers are not insignificant. This week, we learned that BYD secured some $3.4 billion in subsidies in 2023 alone. As a group Chinese automakers have benefited from tens of billions…

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Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman - Rosh Yeshiva, Shul Rav, Author, Speaker 32:31

1M ago32:31

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Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU. He also serves as the Executive Editor of the RIETS initiative of YU Press. Rabbi Feldman is the author of “The Right and The Good: Halakhah and Human Relations”; “Divine Footsteps: Chesed and the Jewish Soul”; “False Facts and True Rumors: Lashon Hara in Contemporary Culture”; as well as five volume…

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Sara Rivka Yekutiel - 5-Time USAAU Champion, 6th degree Karate Black Belt, Former Highest-Ranking Woman Martial Artist in Israel, Balaas Tshuva 34:21

1M ago34:21

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Sara Rivka Yekutiel was easily winning national karate championships and was a lock for the Olympics. Then, despite not being an observant Jew, she gave it all up for Rosh Hashana. Listen to hear about her fascinating journey. Also, you can check out her new book: Raizi and the Passover Plans. Available on Amazon and at other book stores: https://w…

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The Giant Battle Over The Critical Minerals That Power Our Future: Ernest Scheyder, Author, The War Below. 45:20

1M ago45:20

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The world is in the midst of a monumental transition from fossil fuels to critical minerals. Those critical minerals, like lithium, cobalt and nickel, are the key ingredients in the batteries that power electric cars, cell phones, electric lawn mowers and more. Today, the minerals are extracted from the ground at mining sites around the world. Mass…

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Noam Ivri Adanani - IDF Veteran and Reservist & Senior Consultant APCO Worldwide 33:41

2M ago33:41

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After growing up in America, learning Arabic, and studying for 6 months as a Jew in Jordan, Noam Ivri Adanani made aliya. In Israel he served in the army and assisted with international diplomatic work before becoming a senior consultant at APCO Worldwide. As a resident of Sderot, his family was evacuated after October 7th and Noam was called back …

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Elie Klein - Director of Development at ADI 37:52

2M ago37:52

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For more than 15 years, Elie Klein has worked tirelessly to promote the work of ADI. Known for its individualized care, cutting-edge therapies, residency programs and innovative disability inclusion programming, ADI has become one of Israel’s most impactful organizations for people with disabilities.Hear about his journey, what ADI is all about and…

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US-China: Bigger Storms Ahead. Jim McGregor, Chairman Greater China, APCO Worldwide 46:03

2M ago46:03

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By now everyone understands US-China relations are at their worst in 50 years. There is mutual distrust. And mutual animosity. China complains bitterly that America is trying to keep it down. America, meanwhile, is wary of China's new-found aggressiveness. Are the world's two most powerful countries heading for a showdown? If so, how should compani…

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Can Autonomous Vehicles Get Back Up After Knockout Punches? Alex Roy, Principal, Johnson & Roy 29:09

2M ago29:09

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What is an autonomous vehicle? And how will we know one when we see one? Today, the picture is pretty confusing. We have all sorts of names out there: autonomous, self-driving, fully self driving, drive pilot, autopilot, blue cruise, super cruise, Sensing 360, Apollo and NGP navigated guided pilot. Further complicating the picture: In recent months…

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Are Silicon Batteries The Next Breakthrough? Rick Luebbe, Founder & CEO, Group 14 Technologies 36:39

3M ago36:39

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It is time to take an honest look at battery technologies. The fact is that batteries that power electric cars today have many limitations. There are limits to the range they can deliver. There are limits to how quickly you can charge them. And there are limits to how many times they can be charged before they start losing their full capacity. And …

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Meet the Luvly O, A Light Urban Vehicle That Solves A Lot of Problems 36:52

4M ago36:52

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In this episode, we use our imagination, well, to imagine a totally different kind of future. One in which we get to where we want to go in town not in several thousand pound SUVs but in sensible light weight vehicles that save on fuel and are good for the environment. Our guest is Hakan Lutz, founder and CEO of Luvly, developer of the Luvly O, a t…

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What The West Must Do To Match China on Affordable EVs: Vincent Pluvinage, Karl-Thomas Neumann and James Frith, OneD Battery Sciences 56:48

5M ago56:48

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Many say that price is the single biggest limiter to EV demand in Western countries. In the United States, the average price of a new EV is $53,000. In Europe, the number is even higher - $60,000. On the other hand, China produces EVs across the price spectrum – from $5,500 to $160,000. Why is it so hard to match China on cost? What steps must West…

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China: One Bed, Two Dreams. Ken Wilcox, Former CEO, Silicon Valley Bank. 54:56

5M ago54:56

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When a Western executive is called on to build business in China what should be his or her mindset? What are the most important things they need to know before they go? Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, has answers. For three years, Mr Wilcox ran a 50-50 joint venture with the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. On paper the two partners…

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China's Economy: On The Verge of Collapse – Or Not? Leland Miller, CEO, China Beige Book 38:09

6M ago38:09

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What is the truth about China' economy today? Read the headlines or social media and we could be forgiven for thinking that the People's Republic is falling apart. The 42 trillion property market seems to be in a death spiral. Youth unemployment is at record highs. Government debt keeps rocketing higher. And just this week, reports that foreign com…

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Leveraging AI For Battery Breakthroughs. Jason Koeller, Co-Founder and CTO, Chemix 38:46

7M ago38:46

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When it comes to batteries for Evs, can we be done with the incremental, inch by inch improvements? Everyone in the battery business is looking for a breakthrough. Dramatically more range. Lower costs. Faster charging. And, of course, make them safer. Today we meet a potential game changer: AI. Artificial Intelligence has the ability to assess and …

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Chinese Car Exports, Subsidies & Simmering Trade Tensions. Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute 38:33

7M ago38:33

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China is surpassing Japan in 2023 to become the world's leading exporter of cars. BYDs, Cherys and Zeekrs are finding their way to more than 100 markets worldwide. Top destinations include Russia, Mexico, Australia and Spain. Never before in the history of the car has the world witnessed such explosive growth in car exports from a single country. N…

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When Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems Better Than Battery Electrics? Charlie Freese, Executive Director, General Motors 34:56

8M ago34:56

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Tesla and BYD steal the headlines as they race for global leadership in battery electric vehicles. But on the near horizon there is another technology that delivers zero emissions: hydrogen fuel cells. General Motors has been developing fuel cell solutions for more than 20 years. They are doing important pilot testing of fuel cell applications for …

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The Blockbuster China Story That Won A Pulitzer - Part II. David Barboza, Co-Founder, The Wire - China 45:19

8M ago45:19

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We begin Part II of this conversation with David Barboza in the days leading up to publication of arguably the most explosive and dangerous story out of China in 50 years. For the past 18 months, Barboza has been systematically collecting records and data and information about a massive amount of wealth accrued by the family of China's Prime Minist…

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Writing The Blockbuster China Story That Won The Pulitizer: David Barboza, Co-Founder, The Wire - China - Part 1 48:13

8M ago48:13

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David Barboza won a Pulitzer prize for a blockbuster story he wrote while reporting in China for the New York Times. The story took years to research and write. Here is how things got started: Barboza had challenged himself with a daring and impossible goal. Would it be feasible, he wondered, to gather evidence that powerful leaders in China's Comm…

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From the Volt to the Bolt to the Lucid Air: Tony Posawatz, CEO, Fermata Energy 37:18

8M ago37:18

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For most of his career, Tony Posawatz was a highly successful engineer working in GM's lucrative truck division. That meant big rigs powered by gasoline and diesel engines. Then one day in 2006 GM's top leadership appointed him to lead a breakthrough initiative. "Build us an electric car that will make people forget all about the Toyota Prius," the…

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Simcha Eichenstein- Assemblyman for New York's 48th District 33:26

8M ago33:26

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Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, representing New York's 48th Assembly District, joins to discuss his start in politics, what effects his decisions, why it matters that he has spent his whole life in the district he represents, why it's so important to have an office that can help the community, and so much more! With a background in legislative aff…

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Chinese Cars & Everything Else: Coming To Your Neighborhood Soon. Jorge Guajardo, Former Mexican Ambassador to China. 30:11

9M ago30:11

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Here is the powerful China formula for commercial dominance that everyone needs to know. Build up massive capacity. Achieve scale. Reduce costs. And then export like a bat out of hell all over the world. This is exactly how China overwhelmed the solar panel industry. Will cars be next? You bet. In fact, it is already happening. China today has the …

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Nissim Black - Rapper and Convert 45:26

9M ago45:26

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Nissim Black is a household name in Jewish homes with 4 albums, 39 singles, and nearly 30 million YouTube views. Nissim shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up in Seattle with parents who pioneered the rap scene to facing challenges like drugs and violence.He opens up about pivotal moments that led him away from that life and toward chang…

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Mexico: China's Backdoor Play? Jorge Guajardo, Partner, Dentons Global Advisors & Former Mexican Ambassador to China 32:53

9M ago32:53

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Who supplies the most cars to the Mexican market? If you guessed China, you are not wrong. China is flooding the market with low cost gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. Leading brands include SAIC-MG, Great Wall and Chery. But there's more. One of every two vehicles GM sells in Mexico is built in China. Meanwhile, Chinese suppliers are pouring…

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Lauren Danneman - Immediate Past Co-chair of National Young Leadership Cabinet for Jewish Federation of North America & Director of Philanthropy at the Danneman Firm 29:14

9M ago29:14

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Hear Lauren Danneman share her unique insights and experiences. We delve into her journey as an Orthodox woman in the Federation, her impactful trips to places like Ethiopia, and her inspiring work with Ukrainian refugees. We also touch upon her personal experiences as a parent of two disabled children and explore her thoughts on the challenges fac…

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She Test Drives 80 Cars a Year. What's Her Verdict? Nicole Wakelin, Creator, The Road Reflected 42:18

9M ago42:18

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Never before in the history of humanity have we had so many choices when it comes to what we drive. Think about it: We have cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, crossovers. station wagons. On size we run the spectrum from the tiny Mini Cooper beastly Hummer. And now these vehicles might be powered by gasoline engines, hybrids, batteries or hydrogen. Some of …

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What BYD Looks Like From the Inside: Carlos Roma, Veteran Executive, BYD do Brazil 48:50

9M ago48:50

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China is now the world's No. 1 exporter of cars and trucks, blowing past Japan. In 2023, Chinese automakers will ship more than 4 million vehicles to over 100 markets markets worldwide. Leading destinations include Russia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Sweden, Malaysia and Mexico. How good are these Chinese cars? And what kinds of challenges are they bound …

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Jeff Seidel - Guiding Jews From Clubs, The Kotel, and Shabbos Meals to Judaism 31:30

9M ago31:30

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Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has done kiruv in Israel and helped tens of thousands of Jews find shabbos meals there, he’s offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew U in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has also authored “The Jewish Traveler’s Resource Guide,” wh…

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China: Dominator In The Global Battery Arms Race. Simon Moores, CEO, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence 38:04

10M ago38:04

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Ready or not, we are in the midst of a global battery arms race. China enjoys a commanding lead. America and Europe are racing to catch up. This week we are joined by Simon Moores, CEO, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. No one on the planet knows more about the lithium ion battery industry and gigafactories than Simon. He's been laser focused on it f…

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Doron Sheffer - Won 3 Basketball Titles with UConn & 4 Straight Israeli Championships, Speaker, Author, Life Coach, and more 28:15

11M ago28:15

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Doron Sheffer played Division one basketball for the UConn Huskies and won Big East Conference Rookie of the Year. With an impressive career, he won the Big East Championship three years in a row and was named to the school's all 20th century team. After being drafted by the LA Clippers, he went to play in Israel and won four straight Israeli Leagu…

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Taiwan: China's Salami Slicing Takeover Strategy. With Guest Bethany Allen, Author, Beijing Rules 34:14

11M ago34:14

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How much do you know about Taiwan? Until recently, most people in the world, if they were being honest, would say practically nothing. But not today. Today, Taiwan finds itself in a highly precarious situation. The People's Republic of China has clear its intentions to integrate Taiwan, to take control of the island and its 22 million residents. No…

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Shuey Jacoby - Worked for Washington Capitals, New York Mets, Madison Square Garden, Investor in Rhode Island FC, Volunteer for David Wright Foundation 39:08

11M ago39:08

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Shuey Jacoby has an impressive background in the sports world, having worked with several professional sports teams and tech companies. In the podcast, he shares insights on his journey and experiences, including his involvement with the David Right Foundation and his recent investment in the Rhode Island Football Club. He also provides valuable ad…

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Cecilia Chan’s investment strategy is to “Do well by doing good.” 14:11

11M ago14:11

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Cecilia Chan is the Managing Director of a Manhattan-based private equity firm, Octonovem. In over 30 years as an investor, she has honed a style that focuses beyond the bottom line, to assess success by including a project’s effects on its community and the world. “Asset-light” companies, such as content creators, travel companies and products lik…

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BYD: The Roar of China's EV Powerhouse 34:34

11M ago34:34

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BYD is an electric vehicle powerhouse. Already dominant globally in buses and trucks, BYD is now chasing Tesla for world leadership in battery-powered electric vehicles. The Shenzhen-based company will produce more than 3 million electric vehicles in 2023. Many of those cars and SUVs will find their way to global markets including Thailand, Mexico,…

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Tech Frankenstein Invades The Car: Kathy Rizk, JD Power 31:44

11M ago31:44

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It is no secret that technology is taking over our cars. But what is stunning is the speed and magnitude of the onslaught. Some of it looks amazing. Other stuff feels downright invasive. Hello biometrics and autonomous driving. Where did you come from, phantom braking. And did I agree to those driver monitoring cameras capturing my every move? Coul…

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Aliza Pilichowski - Mayor of Mitzpe Yericho 20:44

12M ago20:44

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Aliza Pilichowksi is the Mayor of Mitzpe Yericho, a community with hundreds of families that is 20 minutes away from Yerushaliam. Hear about how she became the mayor, what it is like, how Mitzpe Yericho decides where to allocate their resources, and more!Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to …

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America's Booming Battery Belt, Chris Berry, Founder, House Mountain Partners 40:08

12M ago40:08

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Think of batteries for electric cars as the most important American industrial movement since WWII. Investors are pouring more than $100 billion into new battery plants across the country, from South Carolina to Georgia, from Ohio to Michigan. There's new battery factories coming up in Kansas, Texas and Arizona, too. These battery manufacturing sit…

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Aviad Amitai - President and Owner of Nachshon VIP Tours, Biblical Scholar, Entrepreneur, and Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Lucent Investments 27:39

12M ago27:39

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Aviad Amitai is the president and owner of Nachshon VIP tours, a company that provides VIP tour services in Israel. He’s a biblical scholar, entrepreneur, and also a managing partner and co-founder at Lucent investments. Additionally, he is involved with many interesting investments and projects. Hear about his special menorah, how he is trying to …

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Mercedes-Benz –The New Software King? Magnus Ostberg, Chief Software Officer, Mercedes-Benz AG 38:10

12M ago38:10

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You may not know it yet but there is a great battle underway for your eyes and for your ears inside the car. That battle is taking place between two powerful competitors. In this corner, we have current hardware and software giants like Apple and Google. Most of us are already addicted to their weapons - smartphones. In that corner, we have giant g…

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Rabbi Yaniv Meirov - Founder & Head of CHAZAQ 28:50

12M ago28:50

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Rabbi Yaniv Meirov is the founder and head of CHAZAQ, an organization which has inspired and revitalized communities across the world through lectures, magazines and newsletters in many languages, an online radio program, chavrusa programs, a shidduch service, and so much more. CHAZAQ has a YouTube channel with over 1,000 videos, a Torah Anytime pa…

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Sara Polon - Founder & CEO Soupergirl 16:24

1y ago16:24

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Sara shares her journey of starting Soupergirl during a recession with no prior knowledge of the industry. She talks about her experience appearing on Shark Tank, her company's expansion into grocery stores, and working alongside her mother to build the brand. Sara also discusses the importance of maintaining Kosher standards in her business and ho…

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Adam Edelman - Bobsled Olympian for Israel, TedX Speaker, and Forbes 30 Under 30 23:50

1y ago23:50

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Adam Edelman is an Olympian who represented Israel in bobsledding at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. He coaches for Maccabi USA, has given TEDx talks, was a Forbes 30 under 30 member, and has done so much more. Hear about how he started bobsledding, where his motivation comes from, what it takes to be self-funded, how he put together a team t…

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Why This New Hampshire Family Is Not Going Electric – At Least Not Yet. Guest: Entrepreneur Andy Minckler 29:53

1y ago29:53

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Drive the streets of San Diego and it will feel like the whole world is going electric. Here is a Tesla Model 3. There is a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Look at that Lucid Air. Or that cyber orange Mach E. Take your driving to the northern climes, like Detroit, Michiganor Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the picture looks totally different. There full-size pickup tru…

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Judge Solomson - Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims 27:14

1y ago27:14

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Judge Solomson is a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, is the author of Court of Federal Claims: Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure, and does so much more. Hear about his book, how he became a judge, what it is like, why he gives back to the community, and so much more.Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and …

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Susie Fishbein - Cookbook Author and Culinary Teacher 28:38

1y ago28:38

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Susie Fishbein is the legendary author of the Kosher Palette, Kosher by Design, Kosher by Design Entertains, Kosher By Design Lightens Up, Kosher by Design Short on Time, and so many other cookbooks that have provided you with recipes for your meals on shabbos and yom tov. She is also a culinary teacher. Hear about what went in to the first cookboo…

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The Mongolian-Manchurian-Stanford Entrepreneur. Lu Zhang, Founder, Fusion Fund 44:07

1y ago44:07

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Ms. Lu Zhang moved from Inner Mongolia to the United States at the age of 20 to study material sciences at Stanford. Shortly after graduation, she founded her first company - one that made her independently wealthy. Today she leads Fusion Fund, a Palo-Alto based venture capital company that focuses on early stage investments. Ms Zhang is recognized…

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R' Simcha Hochbaum - Director of Tourism at the Chevron Fund 29:38

1y ago29:38

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Hear about making aliya to Chevron, becoming an iconic tour guide, parshas Chayei Sara, Rav Shlomo Carlebach, and so much more. Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum is the Director of Tourism for the Chevron Fund, leads legendary tours primarily in Chevron and Yerushaliam, hosted thousands every year for shabbos meals, teaches in yeshivas and seminaries, and does…

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Cracking The Affordable EV Code. Vincent Pluvinage, Co-Founder, OneD Battery Sciences - PT2 32:26

1y ago32:26

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Electric vehicles are expensive, out of reach for most customers. The average price of EVs sold in America last year was $65,000. The story in Europe was similar. China offers more affordable EVs. But they are driven by batteries that deliver dramatically lower range or power – or both. Who wants to buy an EV that is not quick off the start ? Or on…

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Sensors: The Car's Almost-Perfect Eyes. Ross Jatou, GM, Onsemi's Intelligent Sensing Group 40:04

1y ago40:04

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Most modern cars come with adaptive front lighting, park assist, surround-view and rear view cameras, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance. But how do these magical powers work? These systems use image sensors that continuously sample the vehicle’s operating environment. A machine vis…

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Investing In Software Startups for Battery And Charging – Risks and Upsides. Marie Thompson, Partner, Powerhouse Ventures 46:10

1y ago46:10

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Powerhouse Ventures invests in early-stage software companies that save energy, save time – or both. Of the 33 companies in Powerhouse portfolio, several operate in the battery and electric charging arena. A few years ago, Ms Thompson made a monumental shift from the oil and gas industry in Texas to the clean energy focus that defines her work at P…

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