The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Adam and his wife Rebekah had a prophet-like vision—but did it ever match the company's reality? Now the inspiration for a new AppleTV+ series starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway, WeCrashed: The Director’s Cut is a complete refresh of our original six-part series. Hosted ...
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Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore everything from science to business to culture, all through the lens of technology.
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The DIY Entrepreneurs Podcast features new and thriving entrepreneurs, with success stories on how they overcame mental, practical, and financial challenges to start and maintain their entrepreneurial efforts.
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Exploring the true crime world of fraud, greed, and grifters. Focusing on the recent trend of the "growth of all costs" business mindset that leads to unethical behavior, and how our society can better understand how this happens and how we might prevent it from happening again. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derek-hackett/support
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Welcome to 'mr & mrs Feel the Breeze,' the podcast that seamlessly blends self-growth with groundbreaking business insights for founders and CEOs of mio dollar scale-ups. More specifically we are passionate to guide you, shaping a path where your truest and deepest desires in life transforms the landscape of your business and most importantly all other facets in your life. I'm Rianne, and alongside my partner Gerben, seasoned entrepreneur in the startup and scale-up scene, joins me in on the ...
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The Audio University Podcast brings you interviews with some of the leading voices in audio production and technology!
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Listen Now: American History Tellers | The Mayflower
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3:31The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, t…
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Listen now: Scamfluencers | The Pharmacist Femme Fatale
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4:53Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, an…
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The Biggest Challenges Musicians Face Today (feat Glenn Rosenstein)
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1:29:36Join us as we welcome Glenn Rosenstein to discuss how music production has evolved over time and why he thinks we're living through the golden age of music production. Audio University Membership: https://geni.us/mm69Evo Learn more about Glenn Rosenstein: https://geni.us/sBSdvBy Audio University
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Ben, Marc, and Erik Torenberg are joined by Brian Schimpf, Cofounder & CEO of Anduril, and Chris Power, Founder & CEO of Hadrian. Together, they dig into America’s defense production gap: why the U.S. can out-innovate but not out-produce—and what it will take to turn that around. They discuss why U.S. war games show we run out of munitions in a wee…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Mastering Engineer Today? (feat Adam Ayan)
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1:22:52Join us as we welcome mastering engineer Adam Ayan to discuss room acoustics and the essential skills you must have to become a successful mastering engineer.By Audio University
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What’s Changed in Mastering and What Hasn’t (feat Jonathan Wyner)
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1:36:07Join us as we welcome mastering engineer and educator Jonathan Wyner to discuss how mastering music has changed over the last decade (and what has remained the same). Audio Mastering - Essential Practices (Book): https://geni.us/aG0cN Audio University Membership: https://geni.us/cKHs9sFBy Audio University
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New Media: Podcasts, Politics & the Collapse of Trust
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1:39:19On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Erik Torenberg— General Partner at a16z and founder of the media company Turpentine—to unpack how the internet shattered the old media order and reshaped the way power works in America. What begins as a look at the evolution of media quickly beco…
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Adam Neumann: This is How You Build Iconic Companies
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1:28:52On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Adam Neumann—founder of WeWork and now, Flow—to unpack one of the most unlikely comeback stories in tech. What began as a personal reckoning after a very public fall has become a bold new vision for how we live and belong. Flow isn’t just a real …
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Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software
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1:15:07On this episode of "The Ben & Marc Show", a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with legendary music producer and bestselling author Rick Rubin to explore the origin of his unexpected new creation: "The Way of Code" Blending ancient philosophy and modern AI, The Way of Code reimagines the 3,000-year-old Tao Te Ching for the age…
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Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz: Rewriting the Rules of Venture — Live From the a16z LP Summit
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32:47On this special live episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz take the stage for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on the evolution—and future—of Andreessen Horowitz. Recorded live at a16z’s LP Summit in Las Vegas, Marc and Ben unpack how the firm grew from a disruptive newcomer into one of the most ambiti…
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How Andreessen Horowitz Disrupted VC & What’s Coming Next
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1:25:43On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive deep into the unfiltered story behind the founding of Andreessen Horowitz—and how they set out to reinvent venture capital itself. For the first time, Marc and Ben walk through the origins, strategy, and philosophy behind building a world-class venture ca…
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Las Vegas is Becoming America's Safest City
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1:12:42In this special episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Chief Mike Gennaro and Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) to discuss how their organization is using advanced technology to become the safest city in America. In a wide-randing conversation, Chief Gennaro and Sheriff McMahil…
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Trump is About to Change Everything For Tech Startups
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59:40In this special post-election episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz reflect on Trump's dramatic political victory and its potential impact on the tech industry—particularly in AI, crypto, and defense. They also discuss their new involvement in politics, the importance of bipartisan support and the rightful role of regulation, a…
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Inside the University of Hartford's Acoustics Laboratory
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30:53Learn about soundproofing, absorption, and reverberation from Dr. Christopher Jasinski, program director of the Acoustical Engineering & Music Program at the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture - University of Hartford. Audio University Membership: https://geni.us/AzAPdj0 UHart Acoustical Engineering Program: https://geni.us/U1iB U…
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New AI Policy Update on Safety, Censorship & Unexpected Risks
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1:15:32In this episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz dive into the latest AI policy updates, emphasizing the need for informed debate on AI’s risks and benefits, and the policies needed for AI startups to thrive and collaborate. This conversation follows a16z's recent joint statement with Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and…
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U.S. vs. China: AI, Robotics & the New Global Arms Race
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34:14In this episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore the intensifying competition between the U.S. and China in artificial intelligence and robotics, assessing the U.S.'s strengths in software development while raising concerns about China’s growing dominance in hardware (particularly in drone technology). Marc and Ben present…
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How An AI Bot Became a Crypto Millionaire
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37:25In this episode, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore the fascinating intersection of AI and crypto, highlighting the rise of Truth Terminal (@truth_terminal), an autonomous chatbot developed by AI researcher Andy Ayrey. With its own X account, Truth Terminal generates original and often hilarious content independently. Marc's …
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The Little Tech Agenda: Biden vs. Trump
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1:25:14Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode, Marc and Ben discuss their latest article, “The Little Tech Agenda,” and why the future of American innovation is at a critical juncture. In a one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc compare the policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden re…
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How Ice Cube Turned his BIG3 League Into a $10 Million Franchise
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14:16✨From the streets of Compton to the basketball courts, Ice Cube is proving once again that he's a master of reinvention. The rap icon who brought us classics like 'Straight Outta Compton' and 'It Was a Good Day' is now making major moves in the world of sports with his BIG3 League.In a groundbreaking deal worth a cool $10 million, Cube's 3-on-3 bas…
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Master P's Journey: Rising From The Projects To Success!
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13:32✨Dive into the incredible story of Percy Robert Miller, famously known as Master P. In this video, we explore how Master P rose from the tough streets of New Orleans to become a hip-hop legend and a multi-millionaire entrepreneur. Learn about his journey, the challenges he faced, and how he built a $200 million empire with No Limit Records, one of …
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Marc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the Browser
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1:44:56Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this special episode, Marc and Ben dive deep into the REAL story behind the creation of Netscape—a web browser co-created by Marc that revolutionized the internet and changed the world. As Ben notes at the top, until today, this story has never be…
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The Disturbing Case of Trevor Milton and Nikola Motors
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16:44From a devoted Mormon missionary to an accused sexual offender and convicted billionaire scammer, Trevor Milton's journey is a troubling saga of ambition, deceit, and alarming criminal charges. This former entrepreneur captivated investors with grand visions of transforming the trucking industry through his electric vehicle venture, Nikola Motor.Di…
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Adam Neumann: Visionary or Villain? The WeWork Saga #ProfitPredators
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16:06🔎 Explore the troubling case of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork. In this video, we delve into how Adam Neumann's vision to connect the world through community and sustainability led to the rapid growth of WeWork, a company that blurred the lines between working and living. Millions supported his dream, and investors pledged billions of…
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Robert Allen Stanford Exposed: Sponsoring Sports, Stealing Billions
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15:43🔎 He was once a wealthy financier and major sponsor of professional golf and tennis tours. But Robert Allen Stanford's lavish lifestyle was being bankrolled by one of the biggest Ponzi schemes and financial frauds in modern history.In this shocking exposé, we pull back the curtain on how Stanford orchestrated an $8 billion fraud through his Stanfor…
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The Provocative Rise of Slutty Vegan: Pinky Cole's Vegan Burger Disruption
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15:26✨From a single food truck in Atlanta to a $100 million vegan fast food empire, Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan has taken the plant-based burger world by storm with its provocative branding and craveable menu.In this video, we go behind the scenes of Slutty Vegan's meteoric rise and Cole's bold vision to disrupt the traditional burger business. You'll lea…
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Jay Morrison's Journey Uncovered: TREF’s Alleged Mismanagement
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16:42🔎 Once hailed as a community organizer with a noble vision for inner city redevelopment, Jay Morrison's journey with the Tulsa Real Estate Fund (TREF) has taken a turbulent turn amid allegations of mismanagement and a looming real estate scandal.In this episode, we peel back the layers on Morrison's lifestyle journey, that led to his leadership of …
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Tom Brady's Billion Dollar Brand: From NFL to Netflix Roasts
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13:41✨He's the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) of the NFL, but Tom Brady's success extends far beyond the gridiron. Join us as we explore the business empire and lucrative brand behind this legendary quarterback.Long before his recent Netflix comedy roast, Tom Brady was building a billion-dollar brand through a combination of record-breaking NFL salaries, a…
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Uncovering Cesar Pina's Journey that led to Real Estate Scams
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16:05How does a former street hustler navigate the treacherous waters of real estate and amass a fortune, only to see it all come crumbling down?This story reveals Pina's humble beginnings as a street hustler in New York to his meteoric rise as a real estate mogul, partnering with celebrities like DJ Envy, and what led to his great downfall.Profit Preda…
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Are we on the verge of a new American Dream? Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this timely new episode, Marc and Ben explore the foundations of American life and identity. From the material aspects of home ownership, education, and healthcare, to the intangible aspects of communit…
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G-Unit Studios: 50 Cent's Journey to his Latest Venture
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11:46✨ Get ready for some major shake-ups in the entertainment scene! 50 Cent, the iconic rapper known as a leading figure in early 21st-century "gangsta" rap, has venturing into the world of film and television. Despite his immense success in music, he is now setting his sights on studio development, aiming to rival established giants like Tyler Perry …
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Elizabeth Holmes: From Billionaire Dream to Deception #ProfitPredators
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16:20🔎 In the heart of Silicon Valley, where dreams are born and fortunes are made, a young woman dared to dream bigger than anyone before her. What drove this ambitious mind to pursue a revolutionary idea that could change the world of healthcare forever?She had it all; wealth, power, and the unwavering belief that she could achieve the impossible. She…
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AI, Robotics & the Future of Manufacturing
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1:15:12Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the second in a 2 part series – Marc and Ben address a new round of questions regarding the "State of AI" in relation to company building. In light of recent developments at Boeing, Marc and Ben commence the episode with a discu…
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WNBA 2024 Draft Picks: Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso, & Angel Reese
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7:23✨ Do you know why Women’s College Basketball has become the viral sport this past year? Why the viewership of their March Madness championship game completely eclipsed the men’s? It’s because players like Caitlin Clark are gluing everyone’s eyes to the games, setting records both on the court and in the boardroom. Plus, other young women picked qui…
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Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the first of two parts – Marc and Ben answer YOUR questions on the “State of AI” as it relates to company building. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive …
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Technology That Changed Recording History (Part 2)
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12:35Ever wondered about the evolution of tape machines? Learn from sound expert Nicholas Bergh of Endpoint Audio Labs in this episode.By Audio University
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Coach Prime's Effect on Colorado Buffaloes
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11:25✨ Get ready to witness the seismic shift in college football as we unravel the electrifying tale of Deion Sanders, a.k.a. Coach Prime, and his game-changing tenure with The Colorado Buffaloes. Imagine this: a team once relegated to the shadows of mediocrity suddenly emerges as a powerhouse! Join us as we delve into the captivating story behind Coac…
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Deception Unmasked: The Notorious Lamor Whitehead
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17:46🔎 This astonishing narrative of Bishop Lamor Whitehead unfolds over decades commencing with Whitehead's contentious assertions regarding a prominent police brutality victim as his father, and escalating to audacious robberies, dubious business transactions, and defrauding his own followers of their life savings - all while masquerading as a prosper…
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Startup Building: Challenges & Opportunities
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1:15:47"It turns out the spreadsheet is not actually the business, despite what you may have learned in business school." - Ben Horowitz Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this second episode of a two-part series, Marc and Ben answer MORE questions about startup building in the post-COVID …
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Uncovering Shannon Sharp's Massive Payday from Katt Williams Interview
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9:33harpe mentions that he made more from that single interview than he did throughout any contract in his entire 14-year career in the NFL. What was it about this interview that made it stand out, and how much did Sharpe really earn from it? Tune in to hear more!Business Pitfalls & Profits - Season 2, Ep 5===0:00 Sharpe's Intro0:37 BPP Intro1:05 SHANN…
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Building Startups: Major Shifts in Tech & Culture
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1:13:59Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this first episode of a two-part series, Marc and Ben visit the Twittersphere (or X-sphere) to answer YOUR questions about startup building in this post-COVID world. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss the biggest tech disruptions of t…
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Marc Dreier - From Law to Larceny #ProfitPredators
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17:48🔎 In the city that never sleeps, where dreams rise high as the skyscrapers, one man's ambition took him to dizzying heights before an epic fall. larcenyThis story is about Marc Stuart Dreier, a smart lawyer with a knack for the law and a talent for deception.His story is not just one of a fall from grace, but a cautionary tale of unchecked greed an…
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The Blackberry Story: Unveiling the Real vs the 2023 Movie
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12:17✨ Get ready to relive the glory days of the mid-to-late 2000s, where the BlackBerry reigned supreme as the ultimate must-have gadget for the who's who of the world. The 2023 film "Blackberry" delves into the riveting story behind the rise and fall of one of the most iconic smartphones in history. In this episode, we take you on an exhilarating jour…
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Hushpuppi: The Billionaire Gucci Master Unveiled #ProfitPredators
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18:34🔎This is the story of how a young man known as, Hushpuppi, came from humble beginnings transforming himself into the "Billionaire Gucci Master", only to have his criminal empire come crashing down around him.We'll take you inside Hushpuppi's audacious cons, like the daring $13 million heist that caught the attention of the FBI. You'll meet his netw…
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Behind Ray J's Decision to Leave Raycon Global
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10:22✨ Imagine building a business empire only to decide it's time to walk away. Ray J, a household name for his musical talent and entrepreneurial spirit, has made a move as bold as his personality—exiting the company he founded, Raycon Global. Let’s peel back the layers on what it takes to walk away from a kingdom you've built, exploring the intrigue …
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Adam Neumann A Narcist That Created A Unicorn
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55:30Join us in this episode where we dive into WeWork a start-up that made the unicorn status and at one point had a valuation of 47 billion and ended up bankrupt. But we also touch upon being an entrepreneurial couple, narcism, comebacks in business, and life force. Thank you for listening to this episode. Don’t forget to become a subscriber, and feel…
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Brandon Truaxe - The Rise and Fall #ProfitPredators
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16:15🔎 In a world where beauty and business collide, one man stood out. Brandon Truaxe, a visionary in skincare, changed how we think about beauty. But behind the success and the bright lights, a story of struggle and mystery was unfolding. In this episode, we will be examining Brandon Truaxe's life, known as the genius behind the revolutionary skincare…
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Exploring Recording History & Vintage Audio Gear with Nicholas Bergh
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13:22Join me for a discussion with Nicholas Bergh of Endpoint Audio Labs as we delve into the world of early recording gear and its impact on music. In this conversation, we explore the significance of vintage equipment in shaping the sound of music production. Whether you're an audio enthusiast or simply curious about recording technology, this podcast…
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Tubes & Transformers with Manley Laboratories
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19:08Join me for a discussion with EveAnna Manley, the visionary behind Manley Laboratories, as we explore the world of tubes and transformers. In this conversation, we uncover the significance of these analog components in sound quality and music production. Whether you're an audiophile or simply curious about audio technology, this podcast provides va…
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From Controversy to Triumph: The Honey Pot's Acquisition for $380M
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10:34✨Ever wondered how a black-owned business rose from controversy to triumph? Dive into the captivating tale of The Honey Pot Company, experts in herbal feminine cleansers. When a Target ad sparked accusations of racism, the response was swift – but so was the support. Join us to uncover how this moment ignited a national conversation and fueled an u…
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