Welcome to Venture In The South, a podcast devoted to the Startup Ecosystem in the Southern US. Co-hosts Paul Clark and David Grisell share their experiences with over 100 startup investments, interview founders about their entrepreneurial efforts, and debate with thought leaders about significant events in the early stage ecosystem. Shows are released every Monday and are about 30 minutes long. We plan about 50% of shows to be Founder interviews, 25% interviews with thought leaders, and abo ...
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Hear the first-hand accounts of innovation, failure, resilience and success in building South Africa’s most exciting startups, scaleups and venture capital funds.
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This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks reports on pre-IPO stock research, trends, trading, and venture capital funds. Visit www.agdillon.com for more.
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A weekly podcast recorded in Adelaide that puts South Australian passion on centre stage with a featured guest who joins us each week as a co-presenter to share how they're pursuing their passions. We venture across topics as diverse as history, wine, food, art, music, relationships, critical thinking, health, news, interviews, chat and quizzes. Every single interview, every single show, unlocks insights into what drives people to be doing what they're doing and what keeps them striving. The ...
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Have you ever wondered what makes your state famous? What about what makes your state infamous? Join Lauren and Kenzie as they take a look into the dark background and creepy origin stories that take place in each state. We will venture into tales of cryptids, ghosts, haunted locations, urban legends, serial killers and much more. We dig deep into what makes your state scary.
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BioHealth Innovation, Inc. (BHI) Founder, President & CEO, Rich Bendis, hosts BioTalk — conversations with some of the most accomplished and exciting business, academic, and government leaders in the biohealth industry. BioTalk enables you to learn from these leaders about issues which can help you grow your business. What are the current trends? Where are industry sectors headed? How do we increase access to capital in our region? Rich and his guests dive deep into these topics and much mor ...
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Welcome to "Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs," where we dig deep into the stories of successful Austin founders. Instead of focusing on their successes though, we dive into their journeys, particularly the struggles and obstacles they had to overcome. This weekly podcast is tailored for Austin founders navigating the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey and hosted by fellow Austinite Abhinav Sinha. Here’s what to expect by tuning into Funds & Founders: 🚀 ...
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Hear from industry leaders about what is fintech and web3, how to get into it and how to make a mark in the fastest growing sector in the world. Work in Fintech Founder Matt Cheung teams up with Founder Members to interview fintech and web3 founders, CEOs and CTOs about what you can do to gain an edge in fintech and web3. Essential listening for any student, young professional or curious person looking to secure a role in fintech, web3, banking or finance. #fintech #web3
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This is a podcast for aspiring digital nomads teaching how to travel the world on a budget, generate passive income, stay at hotels for free, and much more!
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The TST Travel podcast is a podcast where I will tell the story of a world trip that will start in the USA then venture to Central and South America, as well as the UK, Europe, Africa and Asia. The podcast features stories from the places we go and the people we meet along the way!
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We interview successful founders in Vietnam and South East Asia to discuss their journeys, especially the stories and challenges of their first few months. Learn and be inspired by how some of the hottest startups in the region made early hires, raised funds, found product-market fit and so much more. If you're a startup founder in South East Asia or aspiring to be one, please follow the show, share it with fellow entrepreneurs and send in your stories. We'd love to hear from you!
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The South Bay Show is a podcast on the air LIVE two days each week on Blogtalk Radio. This show focuses on everything happening in the South Bay of Los Angeles, that adds fun, opportunity and has an impact on your daily lives. If you live and work in the South Bay, this show will definitely have topics that you will find interesting and that impact you and your family personally. Join in the discussion by calling into our live shows, voicing your concerns, criticism, and most importantly the ...
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A carefully balanced blend of the daily business beat, markets and company news. Serious when required and irreverent when warranted, never boring, always striving to inform, educate and entertain. Stay in tune and keep in touch on Classic1027. Mondays to Thursdays between 17:30 – 19:00 Fridays between 17:30 – 18:00 For #ClassicBusiness branding, sponsorship, advertising and outside broadcast partnership opportunities contact United Stations # ViewfromtheMarket #Law #SmallBusiness # Personal ...
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The Asia Startup Pulse Podcast, previously known as China Startup Pulse Podcast, is an original weekly podcast for anyone interested in understanding the innovation, business, and tech landscape in Asia. We bring the best of the Asian startup ecosystem, showcasing entrepreneurial stories, insights from thought leaders, and dissecting the strategies employed by tech giants. Backed by SOSV, Chinaccelerator, and Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX), we understand firsthand what it’s like to be an entr ...
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India Migration Now (a South East Asia Migration Foundation venture) views migration as an opportunity. Through these podcasts we bring to you stories of migrants, their lives and experiences. We also talk to experts to understand the policy framework in place for internal migrants, emigrants and immigrants in India.
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Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current wor ...
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Tahoe Project is an independent, non-profit journalism venture that supports solution-oriented learning, critical-thinking and productive dialogue about local, regional and global issues relevant to Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Project seeks to engage minds in productive dialogue and collaborative problem solving and to empower parties to negotiate toward actionable outcomes by promoting critical thinking and knowledge-based discussion. We are driven by the conviction that answers to Tahoe’s most c ...
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A Behind the Scenes visit with the crew of the TV Show that built iconic Orange County Choppers. Each episode features Paul Sr. and various cast members as they share many never before told stories.
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Why limit ourselves as an entrepreneur to just our own backyards when the world has limitless opportunities to make an impact? From the hottest startups, government leaders mobilizing entrepreneurial change, to truly trying to understand the local markets, culture, and people. The Global UJ is a weekly podcast bringing you direct insight from the best entrepreneurs & leaders from around the world. Connecting us all from the developed to the developing nations, and everywhere in between, to l ...
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Explore the chemistry of our common human experience in Zwittering On. Each week, hosts Mariama Ifode-Blease and Sam Dada welcome a student to interview a guest expert on the chemistry behind a different topic each week. We want to uncover how chemistry affects our everyday lives by breaking down the science so anyone can understand. The world needs chemists more than ever. Will you join in our conversation? Series 1 is releasing every Tuesday between February 6th to March 26th 2024. Website ...
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DJ Kinetiks, also known as Andrew Legoas, is regarded as a highly technical turntablist, and musically diverse DJ. His high energy sets include hip-hop, electro, pop, dancehall, and various Latin genres. In 1999, Kinetiks began his career in South Florida shadowing many Miami-based veteran DJs. Eventually, Kinetiks gained enough experience to start playing in nightclubs, bars, shows, and even participating in DJ competitions. During this time, Miami was known for having the best DJs in the n ...
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In this podiobook: Larry Lazard, CEO of hackoff.com, takes his company public and watches its stock price soar and collapse. Following a hostile takeover attempt, Lazard is found dead in his office of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.Author Tom Evslin, a serial CEO, also took a company public in the Internet bubble and fought off hostile takeover attempts in the subsequent rubble. Unlike Larry, Evslin lived to tell what may be the definitive story of those strange times.The mystery ...
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Entrepreneurs Talk Africa: Uncovering the Stories of Africa's Rising Business Stars
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"Entrepreneurs Talk Africa" is a captivating podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic landscape of African entrepreneurship. The show offers listeners an opportunity to learn from the experiences, challenges, and successes of African entrepreneurs and start-up founders, as well as gain valuable insights and practical tips for their own ventures.Hosted by Gerald Ami, Jason Delorie and Marc Israel, seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts with a passion for African innovation, the podcast ...
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This podcast is created and produced by Mr. Isaac Khonjelwayo. A professional hustler, political activist, community developer and an artist with a sole purpose to empower people who want reach their true potential. Mission! To let my followers and readers, learn to heighten their depth of perception, otherwise find better vision i.e. (intuition) to improve their outlook on life. Allow community readers to live to the best of their intensions, in supporting a growing Nation. To be the best i ...
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"Starting any enterprise is bloody hard work." In this A-Z podcast series you will find stories, top tips, advice, warnings and mea culpas from Liam and guests.
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If you want to get an inside perspective of how to Finally Start, Grow or Scale a real estate investing business this podcast “Unstoppable real estate investing wealth” will deliver that and a whole hell of a lot more. Why? Because on it I will reveal the blueprint for financial freedom, handing you on as silver platter The exact Tools Tips Tricks Strategies Systems and Secrets I’ve learned and used to grow my REI business to make mid seven figures a year and My guests and I will show you yo ...
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E132: Donor Advised Funds for Startup Investments
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Send us a Text Message. E132: Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are not new, but using them for Venture Philanthropy is an innovative way to pursue impact investing. Abundance Capital extends the ability of new and seasoned philanthropists to unlock community potential, generate inclusive prosperity, and create sustainable local economies across the South…
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Ep.167 The Infamous Women of South Carolina
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the dark and chilling histories of two of South Carolina's most notorious women: Lavinia Fisher and Kimberly Renee Poole. Kenzie starts us off with the story of Lavinia Fisher, often claimed to be America's first female serial killer, who terrorized Charleston in the early 19th century. Her gru…
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Fintech Empowering Underserved Communities Thru P2P Lending - Rodney Williams, Co-Founder SoLo Funds
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Send us a Text Message. Rodney Williams, co-founder of SoLo Funds, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and fintech innovator. He discusses his first startup, LISNR, which used ultrasonic technology for seamless checkout experiences. Williams, a inspiring black entrepreneur, explains the motivation behind starting SoLo Funds, a peer-to-peer …
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Bringing the BioHealth Capital Region to South Africa: A Conversation with Global Innovators
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In this special episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., hosts a compelling discussion with three groundbreaking guests from South Africa: Johann de Bruyn, CEO of TASK, Ethan Hunter, Chief Operations Officer at Immobazyme, and Dr. Carla Eksteen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University. Togeth…
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399 - The Inaugural South Australian Gin Showdown
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Welcome to episode 399 of “The Adelaide Show”, where spirits soar as high as our conversations dive deep! This episode is a playful showdown between Port Adelaide’s finest, Michelle and Michael, and Adelaide Football Club’s spirited duo, Tina and Alexis. Join us as they taste and spar over the Carn The Pear Gin from Never Never Distilling Co and Th…
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E144: xAI launches Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini on X platform, Klarna expands into banking with new products, Epic Games targets mobile market with new storefront, Ramp’s AI-powered growth drives $9.1B valuation ...
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Send us a Text Message. Subscribe to AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Research at agdillon.com/subscribe; - Wednesday = secondary market valuations, revenue multiples, performance, index fact sheets - Saturdays = pre-IPO news and insights, webinar replays 00:07 | xAI Launches Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini on X Platform - AI large language model platform business -…
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Ep.166 The Unexpected and Unsettling in Idaho
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we head out west to Idaho! Lauren delves into the bizarre case of the Buffalo Cave John Doe. On August 26, 1979, a torso was discovered in a cave in Dubois, Idaho, and limbs were found on March 26, 1991. It wasn't until 2019 that the remains were finally identified as the fugitive Joseph Henry Loveless. Kenzie the…
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E143: Anduril raise at $14b; Groq raise at $2.8b; Live AI projects at JPM, MStanley, Goldman
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Send us a Text Message. Receive the podcast to your inbox = www.agdillon.com/subscribe 00:22 | Groq’s $640M series D drives valuation by 143% - Semiconductor company focused on AI inference chips - Raised $640M in Series D, valuation up to $2.8B (primary) - 143% increase from Feb 2024 round - Backed by Cisco, Samsung, BlackRock - Funds to scale tok…
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398 - Baking a Difference: Car 13 The Bakers on the SA Variety Bash Trail
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Hello and welcome to the episode we are referring to, internally, as "Rolling Dough and Raising Spirits" or should that be "Raising Dough and Rolling Spirits"? It's about The SA Variety Bash which is underway today, the day we are releasing this episode (10th August 2024), and the main interview was recorded inside Car 13 The Bakers, which my compa…
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Thomas Brennan & Sebastian Patel (Franc): Simplifying Investing For South Africans.
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In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Thomas Brennan and Sebastian Patel, Co-Founders of Franc, the simple and easy-to-use mobile app that let’s South Africans invest in leading cash and equity funds in just a few minutes - with no minimums, no paperwork and no fine print. Despite having a robust financial services market, South Africa's…
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The Role of Legal in Fintech: Insights from Revolut
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Matt interviews Philippa Poole and Daniel Geller from Revolut, Europe's largest fintech company. They discuss their backgrounds and how they ended up working in the legal department at Revolut. They also talk about the differences between working in a law firm versus a fintech company, the challenges…
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E131: x-lumin Innovates Terrestrial and Space Wireless Communications
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Send us a Text Message. E131: Space may be the final frontier but we'll never move at the speed of light unless we first communicate at the speed of light. That's what x-lumin does, accelerate the technological capabilities of every industry through optical wireless communications (LASER) from ground to air & space and terrestrial point to point. x…
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E142: Revolut's $45B valuation with employee share sale, Anduril’s $1.5B round pushes valuation to $14B, Groq’s $640M Series D boosts valuation by 143%, Google acqui-hires Character.AI team, Reddit acquires ...
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Send us a Text Message. WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: AG Dillon will be hosting a webinar on August 14 at 1:30pm ET titled “How RIAs Can Invest into Venture Capital and Still Custody at Schwab”. Step by step details of investing into alternatives at Schwab and we’ll explore how AG Dillon venture capital funds are specifically designed to eliminate incremen…
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Building a Feature vs Creating a Product | Simran Singh - E30
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Simran Singh narrates his entrepreneurial journey from his college days at Duke University to co-founding Zogo, a financial education platform which was eventually acquired by Peak Six. He elaborates on the challenges of early-stage startups, the pivoting of Zogo, and decision-making processes related to product development and market targeting. Si…
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Ep.165 Maryland’s History, Mystery, and Chilling Tales
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're talking about our neighbors to the north, Maryland! Kenzie takes us on an eerie tour of Point Lookout State Park, a site that played an important role in major historical events and is now known for its ghostly apparitions and disembodied voices. Then, Lauren shares the compelling, yet somewhat contradictory…
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Exploring ARPA-H Innovations: Insights with Craig Gravitz and Jenica Patterson, Ph.D.
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In this episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., welcomes guests from ARPA-H: Craig Gravitz, Director of the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO), and Jenica Patterson, Ph.D., Portfolio Lead at ARPA-H. Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of ARPA-H's mission and innovative prog…
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E130: ATDC, The Largest Startup Incubator in the South
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Send us a Text Message. E130: Startup Incubators are everywhere but none quite like the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech. E85 reviewed ATDC in detail and today ATDC director John Avery updates listeners on what's happening now at ATDC. They offer three active tracts: 1) ATDC Educate, a foundational curriculum and mentor…
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E141: Cerebras targets October IPO, OpenAI rolls out advanced voice mode, Harvey's $100M Series C round, Canva acquires Leonardo.ai, Ramp's AI-powered financial tools, Ramp's AI-powered financial tools ...
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Send us a Text Message. WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: AG Dillon will be hosting a webinar on August 7 at 1:30pm ET titled An Introduction to the AG Dillon Top 10 Pre-IPO Stock Fund. Fund invests into the top 10 pre-IPO stock by valuation. Pre-IPO stock exposure to artificial intelligence, robotics, space economy, fintech, virtual/augmented reality in one f…
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Thato Schermer (Zoie Health): Making Female Healthcare Accessible.
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In today's episode, we're excited to sit down with Thato Schermer, Co-Founder and CEO of Zoie Health, Africa's first holistic digital women's health & wellness platform, dedicated to making female healthcare more convenient, affordable and caring. Shocked at how costly and difficult it was to see a gynaecologist, get a prescription, then fill it at…
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From PayPal to Tether: William Quigley’s Journey in Fintech & Blockchain Innovation
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Send us a Text Message. Summary William Quigley, a long-time VC and entrepreneur, shares his journey from auditing failing financial institutions to becoming a venture capitalist and co-founding Tether and WAX. He discusses the challenges of investing in the early days of the internet and blockchain, and the creation of Tether as a stablecoin. Quig…
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Ep.164 Connecticut's Leathery Legends and Haunted Hospitals
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are said to still roam the grounds today. Afterwards, Kenzie shares the mysterious tal…
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The Evolution of South by Southwest (SXSW) | Hugh Forrest - E29
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Having been with SXSW for 35 years, Hugh Forrest, the Chief Programming Officer and Director of the Interactive Section of South by Southwest (SXSW), shares the origins and growth of Austin's largest conference and festival. He discusses the event's roots in 1987, modeled after the New Music Seminar in New York City, and its evolution into a major …
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E140: Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, Aaron Dillon - 2024 IPO Outlook and Current State of Pre-IPO Stock Market
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Send us a Text Message. Subscribe to The Compound… Apple Podcast = here Youtube = here Visit www.agdillon.com to learn more about AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Funds. 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – 2024 IPO Overview 06:00 – Current Pre-IPO Market Analysis 13:33 – Liquidity in the Private Pre-IPO Stock Market 13:41 – RIA Demand for Pre-IPO Stocks 14:37 – Two US St…
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E139: Klarna savings millions using AI, Continuation funds vs single stock SPVs, xAI to raise another $5b?
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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - Continuation funds vs single stock SPVs 21:20 - xAI to raise another $5b? 33:02 - Klarna savings millions using AIBy AG Dillon & Co
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In this episode, we explore the textured life and inspirations of Chris Pitman, a South Australian actor and playwright. Chris discusses the upcoming season of his one-man show "Shore Break," at the Adelaide Festival Centre. The play, inspired by his encounters with societal "isolates" along the coast, delves into the poignant narratives of those l…
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E129: Urban SDK Solves Traffic and Safety Issues for Cities of all sizes with big data
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Send us a Text Message. E129: Urban SDK is solving the Traffic and Safety Problems of Cities of all sizes using big data. Their Smart City SaaS solution provides traffic engineers with vehicle data from multiple sources to monitor local roads and analyze traffic patterns related to speeding, safety, and congestion at a very low cost. They provide a…
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BioHealth Capital Region Maintains #3 Ranking: Insights with GEN's Alex Philippidis
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In this episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., speaks with Alex Philippidis, Senior Business Editor at Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. Alex joins the podcast to discuss the latest Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters list, where the BioHealth Capital Region secured its #3 ranking for the second consecu…
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E138: Tesla to invest $5B in xAI?, OpenAI launches SearchGPT, Wiz walks away from $23B Google deal, Klarna replacing 70 employees per month with AI, Revolut's $45B valuation surge, Cohere's $5.5B valuation ...
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Send us a Text Message. Weekly pre-IPO reports… - Valuations, revenue multiples, performance = www.agdillon.com/reports - Market update pdf = www.agdillon.com/update - Index fact sheet = www.agdillon.com/index 00:07 | Wiz walks away from $23B Google deal - Cloud security company - Opted for IPO over $23B Google deal - Influenced by antitrust concer…
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Ep.163 A Cave to the Underworld and a Haunted Opera House in Arkansas
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're in Arkansas! First, Kenzie gives us a two-for-one special with a murder and a haunted opera house. The King's Opera House in Van Buren has been a town staple since 1891, not just for artistic performances. The ghost of Charles Tolson is said to have haunted the theater since his murder in 1903, and only rece…
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Scaling, Hiring, and Building Strong Teams | Vikas Punna - E28
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Vikas is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor and the Managing Director of Frisco Analytics. In this conversation, he discusses the importance of selecting good advisors and how he identified gaps in the tech consulting space to grow his successful company later acquired by Huron. Vikas gives insights on how to build the right team, and sales strat…
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Send us a Text Message. E128: The story of Ozy Media is one of greed, betrayal, grift and astonishing hubris. But not the first nor the last such occurrence. While not on the scale of Theranos or FTX, it was not for lack of trying. David details the 10 year saga of Ozy Media's rise and spectacular fall, culminating with criminal convictions on fede…
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Life Sciences Real Estate and Talent Trends: Insights from Matt Gardner, Head of Life Sciences, Americas, CBRE
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In this episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., speaks with Matt Gardner, Head of Life Sciences, Americas, at CBRE. With over 30 years of experience in the technology and life sciences sectors, Matt Gardner provides a comprehensive look at the latest trends and developments in the life sciences industry. Ma…
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E137: Stripe’s $70b valuation; Revolut $40b valuation; $267m for Human Interest; Tekion $4b valuation; Starlink approved in South Sudan; OpenAI GPT-4o Mini launched; Anthropic, Menlo launch fund
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Alex Forsyth-Thompson (Float): Helping Consumers Buy Now and Pay Waaay Later, Responsibly.
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Alex Forsyth-Thompson, Founder and CEO of Float, Africa's first card-linked instalment platform that's disrupting traditional BNPL and encouraging responsible spending, by letting shoppers split big-ticket payments over time using existing credit. Despite reaching an executive position at a leading f…
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Ep.162 Utah’s Cool Nature and Scary People
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we are in Utah and with some very special guests! Kenzie’s mom was in town visiting, and was our honorary live audience while we recorded this episode! Unfortunately, our mics did not pick up what she said, so it might sound like we are talking to an imaginary person, but we promise, she was there! Later in the ep…
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3 Steps Every Startup Should Immediately Implement | Vinay Chandrasekaran - E27
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Vinay Chandrasekaran, founder of Frontek Solutions, Crayon’d, and Layerpath, shares his fascinating journey from learning HTML as a teenager in India to becoming the CEO of a successful SaaS company. Vinay delves into his entrepreneurial motivations, experiences at Zoho, and the essential role of community, mentorship, and resilience. He also discu…
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E136: Google buying Wiz for $23b, BlackRock buys Preqin for $3.2b, OpenAI defines AGI for the world
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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Google buying Wiz for $23b 09:05 - BlackRock buys Preqin for $3.2b 21:07 - OpenAI defines AGI for the worldBy AG Dillon & Co
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E127: Introducing the Upstate Upstarts Fund
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Send us a Text Message. E127: South Carolina is surging with founders and startups seeking capital investment. In today's episode, Paul Clark and Dawson Racek of VentureSouth and Venture Carolina recap the Upstate Upstarts List of South Carolina, and discuss how they plan to use list to select the 15-20 most promising Startups for their Upstate Ups…
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Strengthening Ties: U.S.-Tunisia Cooperation in Science and Technology with Ambassador Joey R. Hood
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In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, we have the honor of speaking with the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia, Joey R. Hood. With an impressive diplomacy and international relations background, Ambassador Hood sheds light on the vital collaboration between the U.S. and Tunisia in scientific research, innovation, and technology tran…
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E135: 400% increase in SpaceX Starship launches; $270m “investment” fund from Shein; AGI test from OpenAI; Apple, Microsoft off OpenAI board; Axiom Space, Gravitics space station deal; $50m for Athletic ...
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Send us a Text Message. Pre-IPO stock valuations = www.agdillon.com/reports Pre-IPO weekly market update pdf = www.agdillon.com/update Pre-IPO stock index fact sheet = www.agdillon.com/index 00:07 | Axiom Space, Gravitics space station deal - Axiom Space, Gravitics develop space stations - $125m deal to develop new space station - Drive in-space ma…
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Idan Jaan (Fundrr): Bridging South Africa's SME Funding Gap
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In this episode, we’re excited to sit down with Idan Jaan, Co-Founder and former CEO of Fundrr, the fintech platform using smart scoring to provide quick and easy business funding to SMEs around South Africa. In September 2017 - having experienced the funding struggle firsthand - co-founders and best friends, Idan Jaan and Jarred Noche, had the ide…
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Ep.161 Louisiana’s Spirits That Light Up The Night
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we dive into the hot and sticky bayous of Louisiana! First, Kenzie shares the story of the corrupt business dealings of brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and the famous building where they are said to have operated. Now called Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, it is believed to be a hotspot for spiritual activity due …
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396 - South Australian Storytellers
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We’re thrilled to bring you a unique blend of conversation and music. Uncle Ken Jones from the Boandik community is here to talk about his deep connection to country and his incredible life stories, all from the heart of the Limestone Coast. And we’ve got John Schumann, whose songs capture the Aussie spirit in ways that stick with you long after th…
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The Iron Triangle: Integrating Product, Engineering, and Design | Alberto Silveira - E26
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Alberto Silveira is a seasoned engineering leader with a diverse career spanning companies like IBM, Kaplan, Amplify, OnDeck, and currently, HireVue. He is also the author of the book, Building and Managing High Performance Distributed Teams. Alberto discusses the differences between leading small and large engineering teams, the importance of crea…
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E134: Okay for Revolut CEO to sell stock?; Should crypto shops just be broker-dealers/RIAs already?; Do we need "AI apps" for small/mid businesses to adopt AI?
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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Okay for Revolut CEO to sell stock? 09:09 - Should crypto shops just be broker-dealers/RIAs already? 25:01 - Do we need "AI apps" for small/mid businesses to adopt AI?By AG Dillon & Co
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Send us a Text Message. E126: HealthyCell is a DTC supplements business with the competitive advantage of a proprietary oral gel delivery system that makes their suppliments better absorbed, easier to swallow and taste great. HC was first interviewed for E93 when they were launching their growth plan and reaching for profitability. Today David inte…
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Fintech payments: Swipe cards to Stablecoins, with Sean Forward, UK CEO of payabl
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Matt Cheung interviews Sean Forward, the UK CEO of payabl, a fintech company specialising in payments. They discuss the role of payabl in helping merchants accept payments, the concept of omni-channel payments, and Sean's journey in the fintech industry. They also explore the future of payments,…
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E133: Revolut revenue +95% yoy; Apple, Alibaba AI models on Hugging Face; Groq wins Saudi Aramco deal; Apple joins OpenAI board; Klarna wins Adobe deal; Chime acquires Salt Labs; xAI announces new AI models; ...
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Send us a Text Message. Pre-IPO stock valuations = www.x.com/aarongdillon (see pinned post) Pre-IPO stock index fact sheet = www.agdillon.com/index 00:07 | Revolut revenue +95% yoy - UK online bank - $553m 2023 pre-tax revenue vs -$32m 2022 - $2.2b 2023 revenue, +95% vs 2022 ($1.1b) - $638m 2023 interest income vs $106m 2022 - $638m 2023 customer l…
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Ep.160 Idiots and Infamous Crimes on the Fourth of July
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Send us a Text Message. Happy United States Independence Day to all who celebrate! This week, we have a 4th of July themed episode full of fun facts, historical moments, and true crime. Lauren starts us off with dumb people doing dumb things on July 4th. In true American fashion, all her stories are “Florida Man” themed! Next, Kenzie shares some of…
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Why You SHOULD NOT Follow Your Mentor | Aaron Trahan - E25
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Aaron Trahan, founder of Performance Mindset Coaching, discusses the fundamental differences between a coach and a mentor. Aaron shares his journey to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of having a coach for achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. The conversation delves into identifying signals for needing a coach, finding the…
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