Best Financial Gravity Podcasts (2024)

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The Economics of Content, and the Case for Word of Mouth 41:29

2h ago41:29

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The algorithm has come to rule media, and it is a voracious beast. It consumes as much content as people can create, as often as they can create. The ones who rise to the top seem to be those who create the most content, on as many platforms as possible, but what do the economics of this look like? Mark asks the question whether playing the content…

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Ep.42 [CN]: Ran: Orderly 贯穿链上流动性层的愿景 43:40

20d ago43:40

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本期概要： Ran的背景。做传统金融的那些年都有什么比较有意思的经历？后来是哪一年决定开始进入这个行业？契机是什么现在Kronos的发展情况、团队规模。后来为什么做了Woo Trade，然后到现在的Orderly？ Kronos自己作为流动性参与方，觉得在2020-2022年这个周期阻碍更机构化的大钱进入defi最大的瓶颈是什么？这个周期有好转吗？ Orderly 的入口和流量；Orderly上面接的L1 和 L2 的交易量格局变化会觉得跨链流动性是个阶段性命题么？从这个周期开始，大家开始有一个展望，觉得未来合规交易所 / 一些在野的交易所 / 链上订单簿交易所会三分天下。作为Orderly创始人，未来会展望什么样的格局变化？ Orderly 未来如何计划构建和完善其生态系统 Web…

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Escaping the Gravity Pull of Phones 25:08

7d ago25:08

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Jesse shares one of his recent experiments, inspired by a guest on the Art of Manliness podcast. The challenge was to delete the apps on your phone, especially the ones you feel a "pull" from -- a pull to open it and check it every time you see it (most social media apps would meet this criteria for most people). As Jesse explains, phones don't jus…

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Conversations: Dissecting the Dual Economy with Armen Panossian and Wayne Dahl 36:06

5d ago36:06

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The disparity between the haves and the have-nots has widened meaningfully in the U.S. economy over the last year. As a result, healthy aggregate macroeconomic indicators have often obscured the weakness building among pockets of the population. In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, Armen Panossian (Co-CEO and Head of Performing Cred…

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Episode #126 How Toddler Wisdom Can Increase Workplace Wellbeing and Creativity 52:39

1M ago52:39

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Terrible twos, temper tantrums, and grocery store meltdowns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of toddlers. But pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher Dr. Hasan Merali has long thought toddlers are among the best people in our society and adults could do well to learn from them. These extraordinary young…

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Taking a Hard Look in the Reality Mirror 27:32

29d ago27:32

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On previous epsidoes, Mark and Jesse have discussed the importance of scarcity, and how limitations drive creativity. Mark even goes so far as to argue creativity can't exist without limitations! YNAB, then, is a tool for viewing reality through the lens of money -- a reality mirror if you like. By understanding the tradeoffs you are making with yo…

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Episode #125 Using the Arts for Mental Wellness, Perseverance and Defying Gravity 52:58

1M ago52:58

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Do you need a story on how to defy gravity and find creative inspiration? Entering into the world of theatre in the middle of her high school career, Canyon High School senior Marley Garner surprised onlookers as she won gold at the Jerry Herman Awards last month at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Marley Garner, who was nominated for “Best Act…

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Performing Credit Quarterly 2Q2024: The Dual Economy 41:37

1M ago41:37

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In the latest Performing Credit Quarterly, Armen Panossian (Co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit) and Danielle Poli (Assistant Portfolio Manager, Global Credit) discuss how conflicting trends in the bifurcated U.S. economy are sending mixed signals and creating challenges for both central bankers and investors. They discuss the potential implicatio…

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Lessons from YNAB's Price Increase 42:09

25d ago42:09

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Mark and Jesse discuss YNAB's recent price increase, and the psychology of customers around pricing. You can't make everyone happy, whether you justify the price increase by citing your own increased costs or by plainly stating your price increase without explanation or caveat. Jesse points out that some customers that have complained about the pri…

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Episode #124 A New HeadSpace for Creative Thinking in this Future of Work 50:20

2M ago50:20

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Want to add more artistry and creative thinking in your life? Josh and his team created a way to usher it in. Josh founded Messier, a "Headspace for creativity" platform, to help people be their most creative selves. He came to the idea after two decades of working demanding jobs while striving to maintain a vibrant creative life. The Messier team …

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Episode #123 Paving the Way for Creativity, Curiosity and Women in Electronics 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Jackie Mattox, who is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Women in Electronics, believes women in tech fields need a place to connect, create, and uplift each other. Jackie has always had a heart for people, especially for women’s issues along with a dedication to personal and professional leadership development. Jackie had a vi…

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Succession & Exit Planning: Finding Value for your Retirement 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

Is your future retirement based on the business you've built? Our guest, Chris Cimaglio, helps business owners understand how focusing on building value in their business can reward them and their teams when it comes time to exit.

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Cheap Business Advice 31:28

1M ago31:28

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Mark and Jesse reminisce about the early days of YNAB, and a conversation over lunch in which Mark gave Jesse (what he thought was) sage advice -- to raise prices. Genius right? Jesse recounts how they raised prices in the earliest incarnations of YNAB's product, from spreadsheets to software to software-as-a-service. He also candidly breaks down a…

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Conversations: Oaktree Conference 2024 Edition 39:14

2M ago39:14

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In a special edition of The Insight: Conversations, you’ll hear excerpts from multiple sessions held during Oaktree’s recent biannual client conference. Oaktree co-chairman Howard Marks does a deep dive into his sea change thesis, members of Oaktree’s Global Credit team examine the most significant trends impacting the high yield bond and leveraged…

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The Roundup: Top Takeaways from Oaktree Conference 2024 19:44

2M ago19:44

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Oaktree recently held its biennial client conference featuring presentations from co-chairman Howard Marks, co-CEOs Robert O’Leary and Armen Panossian, and many other key Oaktree thought leaders. In a special edition of The Roundup, we’ve highlighted various topics discussed at Oaktree Conference 2024, including the next frontier of private credit,…

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Episode #122 Looking at the Influences of Culture from All Angles: Family, Art, Language and Life 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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The only thing constant is change. Nicole Andrews is a thought leader whose personal philosophy is that life is a collection of our experiences and reflected by our service to others. She focuses on the culture, DEI and the intersections of the elements needed for a successful educational and life experiences. Though her expertise is early childhoo…

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ChatGPT and Learning to Let Go of Control 38:18

2M ago38:18

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After a conversation about using ChatGPT to organize the weekly recipe calendar for the Mecham household, Mark and Jesse talk about the concept of letting go of control in a business. Mark posits an idea: you can have control or you can have growth, but not both. And Mark hates it! Jesse draws a distinction between control of the business -- that i…

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The Hero's Journey of Customer Service 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Mark and Jesse discuss the role of customer service in a business, and how the alignment of customer expecations with the business owner's strengths (or working genius, if you like) is crucial to customer satisfaction and avoiding burnout. Mark shares an example from his virtual CFO business, which was highly profitable but making him miserable as …

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Ep.41 [CN]: Harry: Web3 数据凭证网络到链抽象 —— Galxe 到 Gravity 的大G之路 54:23

3M ago54:23

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本期概要：今天在奥斯汀的Consensus大会，你们发布了自己的品牌升级和新项目——一个叫Gravity的一层网络。之前你们也把通证从GAL改名为G。你们现在的品牌下产品的定位？什么契机让你们想要做链抽象；用人话解释一下什么是链抽象？为什么决定要做自己的一层网络？ Gravity 对于初期增长是怎么考虑的？两年前，你们当时还不叫Galxe而是叫Project Galaxy，那个时候你们更多的是定位自己是一个数据凭证的协议。你们现在的app有哪些？关于类Galxe的数据服务，我一直有个感受是这类项目现在已经是非常大宗商品化或者同质化了。它本质上是一个心智游戏。当你没有成为品类第一占领用户绝对心智之前，你是没有什么护城河的。很多后起的竞品当时开始做和你们一样的事情但是服务的更好，你们已…

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What Is Your Working Genius? How to Avoid Frustration and Do the Work You Love 55:28

3M ago55:28

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Mark and Jesse discuss Patrick Lencioni's The 6 Types of Working Genius, a book exploring various personality types and the kinds of work most suitable to each. It's more than a personality test however! Lencioni's model assesses people according to their genius, competency, and frustrations in six areas: Wonder: The natural gift of pondering the p…

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Emergency Savings Plans: Are they good for workers and business? 37:05

4M ago37:05

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I’m joined by my friend Sid Pailla, CEO of the Sunny Day Fund, an organization that helps employers set up workplace emergency savings programs for their employees. He’ll tell us about his journey and just how important emergency savings programs can be to worker well-being and perhaps even a business's bottom line.…

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Episode #121 The Art of Discovery, Curiosity and Finding Your Way 43:47

4M ago43:47

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Mahogany discusses the journey of fulfilling her design career and how she incorporated a growth mindset to navigate the ups and downs of high school and college life. She is a woman in the architecture field, so maintaining confidence and grit while being an example for young artists all around her has been a challenge but rewarding as well. Join …

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Ep.40 [EN]: Cindy & David: the Driftooors building the future of finance on Solana 46:05

4M ago46:05

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Similar to how I feel about Magic Eden, it's very inspiring to see how well Drift Protocol is doing today after all the thick and thins. In light of the $DRIFT TGE, I did this podcast with Cindy and David. Shownotes: How was these 3 years of building? How does it feel having been through the whole bull and bear and bull again? What was the toughest…

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Episode #120 Aging Creativity: Staying Curious, Creative in the Later Year of Life - Mike Dougherty 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Who says you need to lay down your creative pen when retirement comes? Mike Dougherty has just published his first novel in the second act of life. It is a slice of life tail that has been called heartwarming, and real. His fiction day is a gentle story written with the wisdom that comes with the gift of age. Como flats delivers that through an aut…

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Ep.39 [EN]: Zedd: Unpacking the long march of Magic Eden towards the market winner 54:27

4M ago54:27

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I was friend with Zedd (who I know by Zhuoxun) for many years - we joined the space at the same time. I think we met the first week Zedd working at dydx. It's very encouraging to see how well Magic Eden is doing today, and impressed by all the efforts, regardless whether successful or unsuccessful they are, the team had made over the past 3 years, …

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Why You Should Be Tracking Your Net Worth 35:36

3M ago35:36

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In today's episode, Jesse discusses his net worth tracker, a basic spreadsheet in which he records the balances of his investments and other assets quarterly. For Jesse, net worth is the scorecard of personal finance -- it's a way of keeping track of what direction you are going with your money. However, scorecard is an impersonal way to describe n…

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Ep.38 [CN]: BMAN：创业 ABCDE 成为一个受人尊敬的、技术驱动的风险投资基金 58:26

4M ago58:26

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节目概要： BMAN的自我介绍 ABCDE 建立时的初心，想要做一个怎样的基金？这一轮似乎很多基金能够接触到的项目还不如一些创始人和天使，在这样的一个市场环境下，你们是怎么定位自己的策略的，怎么打出你们的区分度？你们在这一年多品牌建设卓有成效，尤其是你们在开发者中的声望，在这块你们做了哪些工作？你们现在觉得自己比较有优势的赛道有哪些？这两年投出了什么经典案例？有什么方向是你们会避免、觉得自己不擅长的？基建可能是你比较擅长的领域，但是你也喜欢消费应用类的东西。很明显现在二级市场对应用类产品溢价并不多，你觉得这个会是一个长期现象么？这个周期，你会觉得出来的创新的东西不如18、19年那轮熊市多么？是行业发展到了这个阶段的必然瓶颈么？对于比较容易同质化 / 大宗商品化（commoditi…

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Conversations: Volatility Ahead? Featuring Howard Marks, Armen Panossian, and David Rosenberg 31:12

4M ago31:12

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Where are we in the market cycle? Why is it healthy to be uncertain? And what does it mean to actually “be opportunistic”? In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, Howard Marks (Co-Chairman), Armen Panossian (Co-CEO), and David Rosenberg (Head of Liquid Performing Credit) discuss these and other topics from the recently published Perfor…

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Performing Credit Quarterly 1Q2024: Unusually Uncertain 44:19

4M ago44:19

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Oaktree co-chairman Howard Marks recently noted that many investors today are feeling “unusually uncertain” about the future of the economy and financial markets. In the latest Performing Credit Quarterly, Armen Panossian (co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit) and Danielle Poli (Assistant Portfolio Manager, Global Credit) explore the pockets of ris…

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You Are Money, Money Is You 50:32

4M ago50:32

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In today's episode, Mark and Jesse discuss money as a concept, why it exists, and how trade (using money) has created tremendous value for humans throughout history. On the YNAB Podcast, Jesse has spoken about money being far more than a tool, however, and really an extension of one's self -- one's energies and desires. Mark and Jesse then attempt …

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You Need Core Values, Not Strategy 38:02

5M ago38:02

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Mark kicks off today's episode with a handful of words, hoping to weave them into a broader discussion: vision, goal, strategy, plan, and tactics. Mark and Jesse discuss how many small business owners look for tactics first, various tasks focused on operations: posting on social media, starting a YouTube channel, building an email list. These may o…

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Conversations: Defying Gravity with Robert O’Leary, Armen Panossian, Jean-Pierre Latrille, and Janet Wang 42:31

5M ago42:31

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What were some of the biggest surprises in credit markets during the first quarter? Why might global convertibles be set for a rebound? And why do many Chinese equities look more attractive today than they did a year ago? In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, Robert O’Leary (co-CEO), Armen Panossian (co-CEO), Jean-Pierre Latrille (Po…

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Entrepreneurial Vision: It starts with your people 25:40

5M ago25:40

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Discover the transforming power the right people and a compelling vision can bring to your business. Our guest is entrepreneur Matt Green, owner and CEO of Blue Duck Lawn Care.

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Systems: Not as Boring as They Sound! 32:02

5M ago32:02

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In today's episdoe, Mark and Jesse discuss the importance of developing good systems, not just in business but in life! Mark shares a recent experience in which his wife left for a few days on a retreat, leaving Mark to handle her usual duties. Mark was faced with a lack of systems in day to day tasks, and enough friction to sit her down after the …

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The Roundup: Top Takeaways from Oaktree’s Quarterly Letters – March 2024 Edition 18:06

5M ago18:06

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In this installment of The Roundup, you’ll learn what Oaktree’s new co-CEOs, Robert O’Leary and Armen Panossian, think about today’s investment environment. You’ll also find insights about opportunistic credit, asset-backed finance, the Chinese equity market, and more. You can read The Roundup here (https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/insight-c…

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Episode #119 The Power of the Pause - Your Creative Hidden Superpower Kim Groshek 43:34

6M ago43:34

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We know that the Power of the Pause is a creative skill but it is also a cultural competence and leadership skill. Knowing how to pause to get your executive function back online, ground yourself and assess the situation with clear observation is a key skill in this future of work. Kim, who has led many senior leaders and organizations to success, …

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Ep.37 [CN]: Justin：以 Solana 为执行层的 BTC 互操作协议 Zeus Network 39:12

6M ago39:12

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节目概要： Justin 的自我介绍 Dappio是做什么的？是怎么决定开始做Zeus Network的？为什么Solana生态上应该有比特币跨链协议，需求在哪里？ Zeus Network的跨链通讯是怎么工作的，和 Thorchain / LayerZero的区别关于安全：在 Zeus Network的设计里双层签名机制是如何运作的，什么时候会启用offchain的签名？如果极端情况下有人想做恶，那理论上他们可以通过自己成为节点的方式来批准本来是没有批准的交易的，这部分的作恶成本。是否会担心用经济假设来保证机制的运转会有一定的风险（类似Op-rollup的同样问题）？在挑战期有节点指出问题，后续会怎么操作？如何考虑支持链的数量和安全性的平衡？从普通用户的角度，他们可以如何参与…

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Signs of Success: When Business Growth Plateaus 49:47

6M ago49:47

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Mark and Jesse ponder the question -- what do you do when growth slows and the business plateaus? Mark recalls a story about a successful businessperson who failed at several ventures before striking gold, and notes that the "gold" business was never hard. It grew a lot early on, and continued to grow steadily from there. He juxtaposes this result …

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Episode #118 Why Being a Pineapple is the Leadership Skill of Tomorrow - Annie Meehan 56:20

6M ago56:20

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For Women's History Month, we are asking the question, 'Why should you be like a pineapple?' Annie Meehan, an international speaker, eight time author and inspirational coach talks with Genein about the skills needed to thrive in an ever changing world. Thinking metaphorically is a creative skill so Annie brings in her metaphor of being a pineapple…

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Conversations: NAV Finance 101 with Pierre-Antoine de Selancy 20:14

6M ago20:14

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Learn about the next generation of private credit with Pierre-Antoine de Selancy, Cofounder and Managing Partner of 17Capital. 17Capital, which partnered with Oaktree in 2022, is a market leader in NAV finance. Pierre-Antoine explains what NAV finance is, why it has become so popular, and why its growth is likely to accelerate in the coming years.…

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NAV Finance 101: The Next Generation of Private Credit 14:48

6M ago14:48

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Learn all about NAV finance, a rapidly growing segment of the private credit landscape, in this explainer, which was authored by Armen Panossian (Co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit) and Pierre-Antoine de Selancy (Cofounder and Managing Partner, 17Capital). They discuss the evolution of NAV finance, the benefits for both lenders and borrowers, and…

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Episode #117 Building a World of Imagination and Possibilities Scott Meier, CEO of Budsies 49:44

6M ago49:44

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Being able to build elements of your world is a part of being imaginative. Budsies is a company that allows children and adults to send in images or a selfie and create a 3 D plushie and bring their story to life! I talk with Scott Meier, the CEO of Budsies, about his creative adventures, social innovation methods and how he feels Budsies is a perf…

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Is College Worth It Anymore? Looking for the Value in Education 41:52

6M ago41:52

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People have been hemming and hawing over the value proposition of college for years now, and in 2024, the value that a bachelor's degree offers is more questionable than ever. Mark and Jesse, both with teenagers staring down the barrel of college (or not) in the next few years, share their thoughts on the subject. As Jesse argues, the purpose of ed…

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Uncle Sam Wants Your Business To Offer A Retirement Plan 19:30

6M ago19:30

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Uncle Sam wants your business to offer a retirement plan. Take 20 minutes to learn about the crucial tax credits offered with SECURE 2.0. We visit with Nick Xinopoulos of Trinity Pension Consultants to learn more.By Jeff Hutson

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Episode #116 Why You Were Born to Create - Book Launch for Anne Jacoby 51:16

7M ago51:16

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Anne Jacoby is on a mission to cultivate creativity at work. A professional performer turned MBA and entrepreneur, Anne has been building businesses and driving positive culture change within organizations for over 20 years. She's the CEO and founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street. Her new book, Born to Create, shares how you can apply cr…

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Strategic Stress: Discussing Morgan Housel's "Same As Ever" 34:50

7M ago34:50

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We usually talk about stress as something you need to reduce, or recover from. But there are different types of stress -- good stressors and bad stressors -- and sometimes stress drives us to accomplish things and innovate when we otherwise wouldn't. To that end, Mark and Jesse discuss Morgan Housel's book Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Change…

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Conversations: The Goldilocks Market with Armen Panossian, Danielle Poli, and Wayne Dahl 49:59

7M ago49:59

49:59

Which macroeconomic tailwinds are weakening and potentially turning into headwinds? Why may it now be easier to find a signal amid the economic noise? And what are the implications for credit investors? In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, Armen Panossian (incoming co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit), Danielle Poli (Assistant Port…

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Episode #115 The Creative Curtain Call - The Journey of Barry Sanders, Creative Justice and the Importance of Story 46:32

7M ago46:32

46:32

Everything around you can influence your mindset and creativity. Mark McCormick is an avid observer and storyteller and his field of work ahas put him front and center of some of the most biggest influencers. During this podcast, we talked about how personal surroundings affect creativity. We also discuss his role in the book, ‘Bye Bye Barry’ about…

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New Years Resolutions and Why They're Awesome 39:28

7M ago39:28

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Jesse defends the New Years resolution, and offers up of his own resolutions for the year, namely being kind. Mark resolves to try really hard, and be a better friend. Harvard study on men's happiness (started in 1938!): https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100…

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Episode #114 Balancing Creativity: How Corporate Teams Are Handling Imagination and Pulling Out Hidden Talent 51:26

7M ago51:26

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Creativity is now one of the top skills needed in the world and it is imagination that will drive that creativity. Dr. Ackerbauer discusses how creativity development will take shape in this next future of work. From balancing rocks in his free time to cultivating creative thinking in the top teams in corporate, Dr Ackerbauer shares his wisdom on h…

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