Best Stephen Rand Podcasts (2024)

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34 - Charles Haywood: Political Action, Foundationalism, Advice for Ambitious Young Men 1:28:03

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Charles Haywood is the Maximum Leader of The Worthy House, publisher of over 600 book reviews, and creator of a framework for the renewal of society called Foundationalism. We talk about how buying machinery from a defunct hair products manufacturer made him tremendously wealthy, The Worthy House and refining his politics by writing hundreds of boo…

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Elevate Your Brand: How Thoughtful Unboxing Experiences Drive Customer Loyalty with Tyler Delarm 36:59

4d ago36:59

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Episode 38 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Elevate Your Brand: How Thoughtful Unboxing Experiences Drive Customer Loyalty with Tyler Delarm Hey Superfans, Freddy D here! In this episode of the Business Superfan Podcast, I had an awesome chat with Tyler DeLarm from On Digital. We dove into how businesses can boost customer engagement and loyalty through …

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AI & Human Error: How Technology Secures the Future with MGM Resorts International SVP & CISO Stephen Harrison 27:19

7d ago27:19

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On the 18th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Stephen Harrison, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at MGM Resorts International. MGM Resorts International is a global hospitality and entertainment leader, operating some of the most …

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33 - Nina Power: Defamation and Free Speech in the Internet Age 1:07:49

1d ago1:07:49

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I speak with Nina Power about her harrowing defamation suit court battle, the narrowing window of free expression in the West, novel problems of anonymity, pseudonymity, and identity presented by the internet, the antagonism of the philosopher and the city, and the need for cultural tools to push back against authoritarian overreaches in free expre…

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Transforming Lives Through Health Coaching: Paige Wilson's Empowerment Success Strategy 37:25

13d ago37:25

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Episode 37 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Transforming Lives Through Health Coaching: Paige Wilson's Empowerment Success Strategy Hey there, Freddy D here! In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, I had an inspiring chat with Paige Wilson, a health coach who transitioned from a successful career in media sales to transforming lives through he…

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Unleash the Power of AI: Transform Your Stakeholders into Raving Fans! 13:12

20d ago13:12

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Episode 36 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Unleash the Power of AI: Transform Your Stakeholders into Raving Fans! Hey there, it's Freddy D, your host of the Business Superfans Podcast! In this episode, I dive into the incredible power of AI to transform your stakeholders—employees, customers, and business partners—into passionate superfans. We chat abou…

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Leveraging AI for a Safer Future in Aviation with Bombardier CISO Mark Ferguson 24:28

1M ago24:28

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On the 17th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) talks with Mark Ferguson, Chief Information Security Officer at Bombardier. Bombardier is a Canadian multinational aircraft company best known for producing premium business jets. It has over 17,000 employees and over $8 billion in annual revenue. In this con…

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32 - Jonathan Anomaly: The Virtues of Enlightened Tribalism 52:42

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Jonathan Anomaly is a world renowned expert on the science and ethics of genetic enhancement and the Academic Director of the Center for Philosophy, Politics, & Economics in Quito, Ecuador. Dr. Anomaly introduces the concept of Enlightened Tribalism, a virtuous mean between blind tribalism and undiscerning universalism. We discuss why tribalism get…

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Creating Superfans: Kara Jensen’s Be Outdoors Arizona Hub Connects Agencies and Outdoor Enthusiasts 23:53

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Episode 35 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Creating Superfans: Kara Jensen’s Be Outdoors Arizona Hub Connects Agencies and Outdoor Enthusiasts Hey there, Freddy D here! In this episode of the Business Superfans podcast, I had an inspiring chat with Kara Jensen , the owner of Be Outdoors Arizona. We dove into her journey of turning a struggling conservat…

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How to Turn Rejection into Opportunity: Winning Sales Strategies from Ironman Finisher Rich Greene 42:31

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Episode 34 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) How to Turn Rejection into Opportunity: Winning Sales Strategies from Ironman Finisher Rich Greene Hey there Superfans Superstars, Freddy D here! In this episode of the Business Superfans podcast, I had an inspiring chat with Richard Greene , who shared his incredible transformation journey. At 50, facing healt…

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Unlocking Automatic Defense Through AI with Former TikTok Global CSO Roland Cloutier 31:41

2M ago31:41

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On the 16th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and special guest host Steve Ward (Former CISO at The Home Depot and TIAA) talk with Roland Cloutier, former Global Chief Security Officer at TikTok. Roland is a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has led security programs at major organizations, including EMC…

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The Art of Mind Management: Strategies for Thriving in Business and Life with Lisa Kneller 40:41

2M ago40:41

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Unlocking Success: The Power of Gratitude and Personal Engagement in Sales Relationships with Ken Wilson 49:31

2M ago49:31

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Transforming Clients into Raving Advocates for Your IT Services Company, with Stuart Selbst. 40:14

3M ago40:14

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Tackling AI Offense and Defense with The National Football League CISO Tomás Maldonado 28:53

3M ago28:53

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On the 15th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Tomás Maldonado, Chief Information Security Officer at The National Football League. The NFL, comprising 32 franchises, is the world's most valuable sporting league, with over 20 billion dollars in annual revenu…

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Turning Employees and Customers into Superfans - Frederick Dudek on The Lead Machine Grow Show 40:05

3M ago40:05

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My guest appearance on The Lead Machine Grow Show with Paul Guyon. In this episode, Frederick Dudek shares invaluable strategies for turning employees and customers into superfans who drive your business’s success. Tune in now and get Frederick’s thoughts on: How to create an emotional connection with your customers. Effective strategies for transf…

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31 - Nick Simmons: Octu Ventures + Urbit, Building the Pillars of a Digital Civilization 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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Nick Simmons is Cofounder and member of Octu Ventures, a member-driven venture DAO investing in teams building on Urbit. Urbit comprises a decentralized network of personal servers, a unique digital ID system, and a decentralized peer-to-peer networking protocol. Altogether, these constitute load-bearing pillars of a truly digital civilization. We …

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How can mastering storytelling become your ultimate sales superpower? Insights with Stephen Steers. 32:19

4M ago32:19

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Examining the AI Paradox with Ingersoll Rand CISO Noah Davis 30:35

4M ago30:35

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On the 14th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Noah Davis, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 global industrial manufacturing company with over 18,000 employees and 7 billion dollars of annua…

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30 - Alexander Pacheco: Building a Network of 150 56:36

4M ago56:36

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Alexander Pacheco is the founder of social media platform, 150. Based on Dunbar’s Limit, 150’s innovative social network leverages insights from network science to create a small-town feel that elides many of the downsides that come with incumbent social media giants. Alexander walks us through using anthropology and human nature to shape the netwo…

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Superfans: From Basement Parties to Business Success with Rick Benton 31:29

4M ago31:29

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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29 - Kevin Dolan (Bennett's Phylactery): Rebooting Natalism for the 21st Century 1:16:59

5M ago1:16:59

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I’m joined by cofounder and organizer of the 2023 Natal Conference in Austin, TX, Kevin Dolan. We talk about the conception of a conference to promote having more babies, the various religious and techno-optimist factions of the Natalist Movement, environmental detriments to fertility, how we’re radically undervaluing motherhood, thought-terminatin…

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Like sports teams, creating a championship culture in business fosters superfans, with NFL Coach Chris Carlisle. 57:08

4M ago57:08

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Elevating Cyber Defense Through AI with Avery Dennison VP & ISO Jeremy Smith 29:10

5M ago29:10

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On the 13th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Jeremy Smith, Vice President and Information Security Officer at Avery Dennison. Avery Dennison is a multinational materials science company with over 34,000 employees and over $8 billion in annual revenue. They …

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28 - Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne: Finding the Keys to Our Possible Futures 1:26:41

5M ago1:26:41

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I am joined by Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne of Possibilia Magazine. Possibilia is an ambitious literary magazine showcasing realistic, optimistic science fiction. They’re bringing positive visions of the future in digital and in print—replete with short stories, nonfiction companion pieces, and illustration. We talk about the constraints of ke…

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Cultivating Superfans: Tyler Stillman's Strategy for Financial Revival Through Relationship Building 30:50

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Understanding How Personality Types Can Improve Sales, Team Dynamics, and Customer Relationships with Kelly Leightner 40:34

5M ago40:34

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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Unleashing the Power of People Management: Transforming Compliance into Superfans with Silvia Hernandes 31:02

6M ago31:02

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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How Small Businesses Can Use Social Media for Brand Awareness and Growth with Kelly Bigelow 37:45

6M ago37:45

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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27 - Lomez: Keeper of the Press 1:03:27

6M ago1:03:27

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I speak with father of the Passage Prize and Keeper of the Passage Press, Lomez. Passage Prize started as an open call for literary and artistic submissions to find untapped talent from the Twitter anon sphere. It quickly exceeded its initial ambitions, drawing artists both obscure and famous to claim their spot in the coveted limited run print edi…

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26 - Stephen R. C. Hicks: Ayn Rand and High Romanticism 59:04

7M ago59:04

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On Ayn Rand, Objectivism, the resonance of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, the development and spread of Individualism, high Romanticism, Rand's polarizing characters, the relationship between altruism and selfishness in her works and philosophy, Ayn Rand's large influence on entrepreneurs, and the intellectual subculture of Randian academics.…

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Leveraging LinkedIn for Prospecting, Relationship Building, and Business Growth with Adam Packard 35:13

7M ago35:13

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By Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)

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How Can Authors Create Superfans and Transform Book Sales? With Melanie Herschorn 33:30

7M ago33:30

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Episode 21 with Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) How Can Authors Create Superfans and Transform Book Sales? With Melanie Herschorn In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, host Freddie Mixell talks with Melanie Herschorn about her transition from a celebrity publicist and journalist to a marketing expert for authors. They discuss the importance…

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Navigating the Speed of Security Evolution in Global Enterprises with Associated British Foods CISO Lynton Oelofsen 26:45

8M ago26:45

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On the 12th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Lynton Oelofsen, Chief Information Security Officer at Associated British Foods. ABF is a multinational food processing and retail conglomerate with 132,000 employees and over 21 billion dollars in annual revenue…

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Insights on AI Integration and Operational Evolution with Former Abbott CISO Betsy Wille 37:21

8M ago37:21

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On the 11th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and special guest host Steve Ward (Former CISO at The Home Depot and TIAA) talk with Betsy Wille, former CISO at Abbott. Abbott is a Fortune 100 global healthcare company that manufactures various healthcare products, including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, a…

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25 - Kevin MacDonald: Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy | Cofnas-MacDonald Debate, pt. 2 1:15:06

8M ago1:15:06

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For part 2 of the Cofnas-Macdonald debate I interview evolutionary psychologist Kevin Macdonald. We go over his response to Nathan Cofnas' objections to the Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy laid out in "The Culture of Critique" series, his explanations for outstanding Jewish influence, conscientiousness, emotional intensity, and affect intensity …

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24 - Nathan Cofnas: Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy | Cofnas-MacDonald Debate, pt.1 1:39:14

8M ago1:39:14

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Nathan Cofnas is Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, working in philosophy of biology and ethics. We discuss his paper “Still No Evidence for a Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy” in the context of his ongoing debate with Kevin MacDonald and "The Culture of Critique” series. We cover explanations for outstanding and disproportiona…

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23 - Zero HP Lovecraft: Toward a Christo-Nietzschean Synthesis 1:25:50

9M ago1:25:50

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I speak with sci-fi horrorist Zero HP Lovecraft on his Six Components of Religious Experience, a functionalist approach to religion, the concept of God becoming increasingly abstract and far away (divine distance), how Christianity can benefit from Nietzsche’s bitter medicine, Christianity’s struggle with modern sexual mores, pathological altruism,…

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22 - Luca Cacciatore: The State of Christianity in America 50:21

9M ago50:21

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Luca Cacciatore joins me to discuss Christianity in America, the decline of religiosity, the Second Great Awakening, how technology mediates religiosity, faith and fertility, religion grappling with science, the Evangelical Revolution, and the dearth of compelling Christian narratives for young men.By Alex Murshak

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21 - The Kino Corner: Great Films Touch Our Lives 1:36:58

9M ago1:36:58

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I am joined by Kino Corner to discuss movie making, film as a medium for capturing the zeitgeist of different eras, shooting on digital, film, and hybrid, the economics of why mid-budget movies have disappeared, crowdfunding movies, The Killer (Fincher, 2023), Asteroid City (Anderson, 2023), drifting from the binge model of TV series', and the Kino…

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AI and the Future of Protecting Hospitality with Choice Hotels CISO Jason Stead 25:29

10M ago25:29

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On the 10th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Jason Stead, Chief Information Security Officer at Choice Hotels International. Choice Hotels is a global hospitality company with over 7,400 hotels worldwide and over $1.4 billion in annual revenue. In this conv…

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20 - Michael Millerman: Heidegger, Dugin, and Strauss -- The Rewilding of Philosophy 1:28:25

10M ago1:28:25

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Michael Millerman joins me to discuss starting a philosophy school, why tech and startups are seeking wisdom, whether Western philosophy is still a living tradition, objections to the usefulness of philosophy, leading students to the eternal questions, the intimate pleasure of communing with old friends, Martin Heidegger's influence on Alexander Du…

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Creating Business Superfans the Key to Success in Today's Competitive Market 48:19

10M ago48:19

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19 Creating Business Superfans the Key to Success in Today's Competitive Market Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast hosted by Marco Torres Creating Business Superfans the Key to Success in Today's Competitive Market | Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Kindly Consider Supporting Our Show: Support Business Superfans Podcast Want to elevate your business succe…

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19 - Bitcoin Gandalf: Satoshi’s Immaculate Coinception 1:05:41

10M ago1:05:41

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I sit down with Bitcoin Gandalf for a deep dive on Satoshi's immaculate coinception. Gandalf is a large influencer in the Bitcoin space and works in Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin is one of the most innovative technologies of the last century from a governance and coordination perspective. I believe it has the potential to be a vehicle for civilization-le…

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18 - Nikolai Yakovenko: Exploring DeepNews 56:06

10M ago56:06

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DeepNews is using LLMs to aggregate and summarize the latest news across the internet, seeking to change the way we digest news. Nikolai Yakovenko is an ex-Twitter, Google, and Nvidia machine-learning engineer who initially forayed into Web3 with his venture 'DeepNFTValue,' which uses machine learning to estimate the value of NFTs; before also goin…

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Evolving Impacts of AI on Security with Markel CISO and Chief Privacy Officer Patti Titus 27:27

11M ago27:27

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On the 9th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Patti Titus, chief privacy and information security officer at Markel. Markel is the insurance wing of Markel Group, a global insurance and investment company with over 17,000 employees and $12 billion in annual r…

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From Homeless to Sales Manager: The Unbelievable Transformation in Bill Sparks' Team 40:09

11M ago40:09

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Episode 18 with Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) From Homeless to Sales Manager: The Unbelievable Transformation in Bill Sparks' Team In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, Bill Sparks, a former chemical industry executive turned health insurance business owner, discusses his transition to entrepreneurship and his dedication to building a suc…

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17 - Will: Anthrochauvinism 1:15:17

11M ago1:15:17

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In this conversation, I speak with Will (@latinxputler) about Anthrochauvinism, an alternative to e/acc & decel ideologies. We cover his experiences in the early days witnessing the formulation of e/acc (Effective Accelerationism) in groupchats as a response to Effective Altruism. His reservations about transhumanism and encounters with post-human …

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16 - Grant Dever: Nuclear Texas 1:16:44

11M ago1:16:44

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We envision a nuclear Texas. Grant Dever is a research fellow at FREOPP (Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity) who writes about energy policy, with a focus on nuclear power. He earned his degree in economics and business from the University of Rochester. During the pandemic, Grant cultivated community for IndieThinkers.org—an accelerator fo…

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Learn the Secret to Earning 6 Figures as a Gig Driver with Adam Strum 41:55

11M ago41:55

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Episode 17 with Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, our guest, Adam Strum, chronicles his interesting journey from a two-decade-long stint at Verizon Communications to becoming a successful gig worker despite his recent retirement due to health concerns. Strum shares insightful anecdotes from his past as a …

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