Best Goenka Podcasts (2024)

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S7E12 - Tim Creswick, CEO @ Vorboss 49:13

1h ago49:13

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Tim Creswick is the CEO and Founder of Vorboss. Vorboss is a dedicated fibre network and internet service purpose-built for the needs of London’s most demanding businesses. They are the only internet service provider that offers 10Gbps as a minimum—meaning that their network can cope with the demands of the most data-hungry businesses for the next …

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Introduction to Vipassana by Patrick Given-Wilson

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Introduction to Vipassana This short introduction to Vipassana talk was given on June 29, 2024 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. by Patrick Given-Wilson 2024 32 minutes 48 seconds Listen to Streaming Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio (16MB) Audio copyright, 2024 Pariyatti More by Patrick Given-Wilson. View more …

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S03 Episode 10 - @_ragnaroll (Kenneth Van Den Berg) 54:44

18d ago54:44

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to the one and only Ragnaroll! Not only is Kenneth an amazing skater, he is one of the few who have had a pro rollerskate model. We talk all about this process, along with trick names, and the importance of preserving our own rollerskate culture. We touch on how it's felt switching to a heeled skate, being…

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S7E11 - Oana Jinga, Co-Founder @ Dexory 44:33

10d ago44:33

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Oana Andreea Jinga is a CCO and Co-founder of Dexory. They develop robotics and AI logistics solutions to drive better business decisions. Through their DexoryView platform, they automate data collection and build real-time fed digital twin technology that unlocks insights across all levels of warehouse operations. Oana joins James Pringle and Hect…

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S7E10 - Gareth Jefferies, Partner @ RTP Global 48:55

1M ago48:55

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Gareth Jefferies is a Partner at RTP Global, a global, early-stage venture capital firm, backing ambitious founders who are reshaping the world with technology. Their track record speaks for itself; over 110 investments worldwide, with one in 10 becoming multi-billion dollar companies including Datadog, DeliveryHero, and Cred. Gareth joins James Pr…

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S03 Episode 9 - @rubyd00m (Ruby Pilgrim) 35:23

1M ago35:23

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On this episode we catch up with Wales born, Naarm resident, Ruby (aka @rubyd00m). We chat about the importance of style and the difficulty of identifying one's own style, living at the zoo, coaching the next generation, and most importantly, what pants are best to skate in! Support the Show.

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S7E9 - Akshat Goenka, Partner @ Moonfire 51:54

1M ago51:54

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Akshat Goenka is a Partner at Moonfire. Enabling European entrepreneurs to dream big and execute fully on their bold ideas at the very earliest stages of their journeys is Moonfire’s passion and cause. Moonfire can help entrepreneurs at the very start of their journeys to create the right foundations to drive growth exponentially. Moonfire lights a…

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S7E8 - Sam Ettelaie, Co-Founder & CIO @ Thema 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

Sam Ettelaie is the Co-Founder and CIO at Thema, Europe's strategic LP for emerging fund managers. They act as a strategic cornerstone limited partner, writing first tickets of up to £5m, offering operational and regulatory support. Sam joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss building long-term defensibility, knowledge vs operational edge, …

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S03 Episode 8 - @roller.ret (Miret Pelgrom) 41:10

2M ago41:10

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to one of our favourite up and coming skaters, Miret Pelgrom from the Netherlands! Ret is one of those skaters that flows with such style and steeze, you might wonder if they've been skating their whole lives. Learn about how long this skater has been in the scene, what other skills she brings to her skati…

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S7E7 - Callum Taylor, Head of ITV AdVentures Ignite @ ITV 43:01

3M ago43:01

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Callum Taylor is the Head of ITV AdVentures Ignite, they are here to help startup and scaleup brands begin an ongoing journey into the exciting world of TV - not as simply a media owner, but as a business partner. Hosting some of the nation’s favorite shows and offering unrivaled reach, advertising on ITV will supercharge your brand's growth - unlo…

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The Jewel in Mumbai by Bikram Dandiya

3M ago

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The Jewel in Mumbai by Bikram Dandiya "The Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai was built to mark the birth centenary year of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the Burmese Dhamma teacher of Shri Satya Narayan Goenkaji. The monument is built in the Myanmar style of the Shwedagon pagoda, as a token of gratitude to that country where the essence of the Buddha’s teachin…

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S03 Episode 7 - @fat_girl_has_it (Marilyn Scott aka Courtney Shove) 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to iconic skater, Shove, about embracing multiple identities, life after working at one of the world's biggest skate companies, getting married, buying a house, and how to be an influencer when social media can be so toxic. Get a deeper look into the life of one of skating's most popular figures. Support t…

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S7E6 - Johannes Weber, Founding Partner @ Ananda Impact Ventures 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Johannes Weber is the Founding Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures, the leading impact venture capital fund with a pan-European investment remit, managing ca. €200 million in four Core Impact Funds, with backing from notable institutional and private investors. They back technology businesses committed to having a positive impact that answers the mos…

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S7E5 - Meri Beckwith, Co-Founder @ Lindus Health 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Meri Beckwith is a Co-Founder at Lindus Health. Their mission is to accelerate clinical trials, so patients can benefit from new treatments sooner. They are an anti-CRO running radically faster, more reliable clinical trials for life science pioneers. They do this thanks to a commercial model that aligns incentives (fixed-priced quotes per study, w…

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A Journey into Buddhism

4M ago

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A Journey into Buddhism by Elizabeth J. A. Harris . "The themes of the talks are rooted in my journey, as a Christian, into Buddhism. In the mid-1980s I felt the need to ’let go’ of my own religious conditioning to enter the world of another faith. It grew from a conviction that people with an interest in religion should not remain imprisoned withi…

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S7E4 - Leila Zegna & Chrys Chrysanthou @ Kindred Capital 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Chrys Chrysanthou and Leila Zegna are General Partners at Kindred Capital. At Kindred, they align their ambitions and achievements with their portfolio - in structure and in spirit. Every entrepreneur they invest in becomes a co-owner of the fund and they call it ‘equitable venture’. They invest early and work with their community of founders and a…

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S03 Episode 6 - @cowboy_crooks (Crooks) 56:09

5M ago56:09

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to our good friend Crooks about co-founding and running @brunnyhardcore, travelling in Europe, carving out their own niche, and the joys of bird watching. There’s lots of laughs along the way, and you won’t want to miss getting to know this legend. Support the Show.…

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Deconstructing Constructions: The Role of Saṅkhārā in the Buddha’s Discourses

5M ago

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Deconstructing Constructions: The Role of Saṅkhārā in the Buddha’s Discourses by Bhikkhu Bodhi . In this paper I intend to explore the Pāli term saṅkhārā, one of the pivotal concepts in the Buddha’s discourses. The Pāli word has such a rich gamut of meanings that merely to draw them out into the open sheds a flood of light on the Buddha’s understan…

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S7E3 - Suranga Chandratillake, General Partner @ Balderton Capital 41:58

5M ago41:58

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Suranga Chandratillake is a General Partner at Balderton Capital; a multistage venture firm with more than two decades of experience supporting Europe’s best founders from Seed to IPO. They have both early and growth funds and invest across the technology sector. Suranga joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to share strategies for creating new proc…

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S7E2 - Dinika Mahtani, Partner @ Cherry Ventures 47:35

5M ago47:35

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Dinika Mahtani is a Partner at Cherry Ventures; an early-stage venture capital firm led by a team of entrepreneurs with experience building fast-scaling companies such as Zalando and Spotify. The firm backs Europe's boldest founders, usually as their first institutional investor, and supports them in everything from their go-to-market strategy and …

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S03 Episode 5 - @_chatrick_ (Pat Cummins) 46:33

6M ago46:33

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to Pat from Albury about DIY mods, being the first skater to hit the Flinders St rail, what the skate scene is like in a rural city, and his future skate dreams. There may have been a few technical glitches in the making and editing of this episode, but we are sure glad we saved it. Listen to why we think …

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S7E1 - Amon Ghaiumy, Co-Founder & CEO @ Ophelos 43:01

6M ago43:01

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Amon Ghaiumy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ophelos; a fintech startup with unique technology that uses machine learning and behavioural science to get people debt-free and organisations paid back. Amon joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss how he started Ophelos, the existing debt collection industry situation, the founder experience in th…

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Your Best Friend

6M ago

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Your Best Friend: And Other Essays by M. B. Werapitiya. "To understand ourselves, we must live with ourselves and know all about ourselves. The mind for that matter is flickering, fickle, difficult to guard and control and flutters like a fish taken out of its watery abode and thrown upon the land. Somebody causes you hurt and although the aggresso…

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S03 Episode 4 - @rollergoolie_ (Karli Craig) 59:31

6M ago59:31

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Have you been wondering when the @skatefantom Quad Skater of the Year announcement will drop? Well, we got the scoop. On this episode of Drop In Podcast, we chat with the one and only Karli Craig who tells us all about Fantom Media's game changing new venture. We also go on a deep dive into Karli's skate history, how sponsorships have changed over …

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“Once Demand Is Back, Supply Will Be A Challenge”: Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC 17:41

7M ago17:41

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In this episode, Devna Gandhi speaks to CEO & Managing Director of Asian Star Co.ltd, a leading diamond manufacturer and also the Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Through this conversation you'll learn about challenges in the diamond industry, slowdown in US and China markets, impact of COVID and geopolitical tensio…

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"India is well-positioned for the next two decades": Vinati Mutreja, CEO and MD, Vinati Organics 16:14

7M ago16:14

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In this episode, Devna Gandhi speaks to Vinati Mutreja, CEO of Vinati Organics. She discusses the chemical industry's growth potential, global market dynamics, and the impact of factors like war and climate change. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability, product diversification, and the resilience of India's chemical sector. She also share…

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S6E29 - James Evans, Founder & CEO @ CommandBar 49:13

7M ago49:13

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James Evans is the Co-Founder and CEO of CommandBar; an AI-powered user assistance platform that makes your product easier to use. Activate and retain more users to grow faster. James joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss how to determine product-market fit, CommandBar’s hiring philosophy, their fundraising strategy, & so much more. Don't…

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"AI Is An Opportunity": Dipali Goenka, CEO and MD, Welspun Living Limited 21:09

7M ago21:09

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In this conversation, Devna Gandhi speaks to Dipali Goenka, CEO and MD of Welspun Living Limited, a leading textile company. You'll learn how Ms. Goenka navigated challenges such as the aftermath of COVID, market fluctuations, and geopolitical uncertainties as well as the company's ventures into flooring and advanced textiles, sustainability, commu…

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Future Compatible - Trailer 0:55

8M ago0:55

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Businesses are constantly adapting their practices to meet dynamic situations thrown at them. What do we do in an economic slowdown? How do we shift to sustainable practices ? How we do benefit from China plus 1 strategy? How have geopolitics and diplomatic relations affected supply chains? Whether it be supply chains, contracts, climate change, fo…

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S6E28 - Christian Gabriel, CEO & Co-Founder @ Capdesk (Acquired by Carta) 44:21

7M ago44:21

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Christian Gabriel is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Capdesk (acquired by Carta), a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Their mission is to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. Carta is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 5,000 investment funds…

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S03 Episode 3 - @keeksonwheels_ (Keeks Vaughan) 52:17

7M ago52:17

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For the last Drop In Podcast of the year we catch up with the winner of The Few Studio’s Most Valuable Skater Award - Keeks Vaughan (aka @keeksonwheels_). We chat about the cross over between roller skating and horse girl culture, how to have a healthy online presence, the ins and outs of creating events, and how to find balance when you’re a mum/s…

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S6E27 - David Bateman, Managing Partner @ Claret Capital Partners 41:23

7M ago41:23

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David Bateman is a Managing Partner at Claret Capital Partners. The Claret team has been active in the technology financing markets for over 20 years and provides debt solutions to help entrepreneurs and private equity investors grow their companies while minimizing dilution. Since 2013 Claret has backed over 140 European SMEs from a wide range of …

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S6E26 - Agate Freimane, General Partner @ Norrsken VC 29:32

8M ago29:32

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Agate Freimane is a General Partner at Norrsken VC, an Article 9, or "dark green," investment fund. They operate as a pure impact fund, exclusively investing in companies that have a sustainable objective for the product or service they develop. They provide extensive support to their portfolio companies, assisting them in implementing impact works…

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S6E25 - Christian Noske, Partner @ NGP Capital 29:54

8M ago29:54

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Christian Noske is a Partner at NGP Capital. They back early-stage B2B companies from Series A onwards in Europe, the US, Israel, and China within enterprise software, industrial tech, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Their current portfolio includes Coda, DataLoop, Clue, Nova Labs, Scandit, Shippeo, & SecurityScorecard, while their exits include…

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S6E24 - Lopo Champalimaud & Raphael Thiolon @ Verlinvest 48:26

8M ago48:26

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This episode is with Raphael Thiolon (Managing Director) and Lopo Champalimaud (Co-Founder & Managing Partner at V3 Ventures) at Verlinvest, an international, family-backed evergreen investment company. They partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are driving consumer revolutions and building the next generation of category-defining brands that wi…

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S03 Episode 2 - @eshna.g (Eshna Goenka) 46:56

8M ago46:56

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New Drop In Podcast episode alert! We're thrilled to feature the incredible #chuffedcrew member @eshna.g (she/her) in this episode filled with laughter. Eshna shared insights into her unique approach to street roller skating, drawing inspiration from other activities such as parkour, skateboarding, blading and jam skating....And how rotating in bet…

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S6E23 - Audrey Handem, VC @ Speedinvest 22:56

9M ago22:56

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Audrey Handem is a VC at Speedinvest; one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors with more than €1 billion AuM and 40+ investors based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Founder success is Speedinvest’s top priority, so they don’t just send some money and "check in" at board meetings. Their mission is to empower founders with game…

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S6E22 - Jay Radia, Managing Partner @ Blissgrowth 47:12

9M ago47:12

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Jay Radia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Blissgrowth. They ideate, build, and scale industry winning B2B software technology companies with the best second-time founders. Jay joins Hector Mason to talk about decision-making, how happiness affects the business, startup process for his different companies, & so much more. Don't forget to like…

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S6E21 - Roger Wade, Chairman @ Boxfund VC 56:09

9M ago56:09

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Roger Wade is the Chairman of Boxfund VC, a venture capital fund established by entrepreneurs, funded by entrepreneurs, and dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. They possess a deep understanding of the qualities required for entrepreneurial success and actively seek out exceptional individuals with brilliant ideas. They provide them with financia…

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S6E20 - Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Chairman @ S4 Capital 46:22

9M ago46:22

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Sir Martin Sorrell is the Founder and Executive Chairman of S4Capital plc, the tech led, new age / new era digital advertising and marketing services company for global, multinational, regional and local clients, and millennial-driven influencer brands. To commemorate the launch of Riding Unicorns in 2020, Sir Martin joins James Pringle and Hector …

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S6E19 - Chris Smalling, Professional Footballer @ AS Roma & Co-Founder @ The Player's Fund 43:10

9M ago43:10

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Chris Smalling is a professional footballer and is also the Co-Founder of The Player's Fund. Chris currently plays for AS Roma in Italy. He has 31 caps and 1 goal for England. A few year's ago Chris started investing in companies that align with his plant-based lifestyle and he has now helped launch The Player's Fund alongside other top investing a…

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S03 Episode 1 - @vashti_rw (Vashti Rufus-Wilson) 51:59

10M ago51:59

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Starting our 3rd season with a banger! Vashti (she/her) drops in to chat with us about skating for the feels and not the clips, she tells us where she finds inspiration to push herself, and points out how much we can learn from other action sports for the growth and progression of our own community . Support the Show.…

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S6E18 - Niccolo Perra, Co-Founder @ Pleo 44:30

10M ago44:30

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Niccolo Perra is the Co-Founder of Pleo. Pleo offers smart company cards that enable employees to buy the things they need for work, all while keeping a company's finance team in control of spending. Simplify bookkeeping, eliminate expense reports, and revolutionize your business. Niccolo joins James Pringle and Hector Mason in this episode to talk…

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S6E17 - Jimmy Fussing Nielsen, Managing Partner @ Heartcore Capital 43:55

10M ago43:55

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Jimmy Fussing Nielsen is a Partner and Co-founder of Heartcore Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund with offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, and Paris. Since 2007, they have backed some of Europe’s biggest category-defining companies, such as Tink, Neo4j, Boozt, Peakon, Seriously and TravelPerk. So far, they have invested in over 100 …

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Part 6 - Expanding Into New Frontiers by Bhikkhu Bodhi

11M ago

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Part 6 - Expanding Into New Frontiers from 'What Does Mindfulness Really Mean' by Bhikkhu Bodhi . Mindfulness has traveled a long way from its homeland in northeast India. It has journeyed to the island of Sri Lanka, the river basins of southeast Asia, the mountain monasteries of China, Korea, and Japan, and the hermitages of the Himalayan kingdoms…

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