Join 2 former collegiate and professional basketball players, and current high school varsity basketball coaches Augie Johnston and Alex Engel. Listen in as they breakdown the game, interview other coaches, and talk about everything related to coaching basketball and working with players.
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THE FUTURE WILL NOT BE PODCAST is an unscripted conversation about Future Shock — the idea that technology is accelerating so quickly that human minds, laws, and societies can't keep up, and why that is a fundamentally new problem for our generation, and our children. It's hosted by 3 guys who have covered technology and media for a decade: Matt Silverman, Evan Engel, and Alex Fitzpatrick. Our logo is designed by Emily Caufield. Our theme music is "Yesterday" by Otis McDonald (CC/YouTube Aud ...
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"Entrepreneurial Talent is Global" - On The Enthusiast, Host Pat Alex chats with some of the most fascinating Founders, Operators and Investors Beyond Silicon Valley. Every two weeks, he sits down with the likes of Arjuna Costa (Flourish), Paulo Passoni, Jeffrey Paine (Golden Gate Ventures), Gerry Giacoman (Clara) and Monica Brand Engel (Quona) to dissect their challenges around scaling, fundraising, managing boards and company leadership. Taken together, the guests have raised venture capit ...
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A Black Mirror podcast from two guys who have no business making a Black Mirror podcast.
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Self Advocacy News from the Western New York Area and Beyond
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Listen in on interviews with world-renowned experts exploring the forces in history that shaped the world both then, and now. The topics we explore vary from whaling, to the Roman games, but they always touch on the intersection between riches and power, particularly in business and economic history.
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Alex Grodnik, current MBA student at UCLA Anderson talks with some of the most interesting people in and around top MBA programs as well as his colleagues and mentors in entertainment and tech.
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Being a veteran police officer over the years I have heard some amazing stories from some amazing people . Join me twice a month as I interview some of the amazing people I meet or hear about. If you want to be entertained, inspired and in some cases amazed at what you can achieve. Then this is the podcast for you.
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[Operator Stories] Mikhail Lomtadze (Kaspi) on building a $20Bn business out of Kazakhstan, the superapp strategy and secrets on execution
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On this episode Pat sits down with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO of superapp Kaspi. We dive into the origin story of the business, its humble beginnings in Kazakhstan to going public on Nasdaq earlier this year at a whopping $20Bn market cap. You will learn about How to successully execute the superapp strategy How to go about product priosiation and not l…
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How To Prepare Your Players For College Basketball
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In this episode, we break down the essential steps to help your players transition to college basketball. From sharpening fundamental skills to developing game intelligence, we cover the key areas that coaches should focus on. Learn how to guide athletes in improving their conditioning, understanding the recruiting process, and building the mental …
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Dr Helen Murray joins me for a Coppuccino and we work to through a lot of the myths, rumors and facts about CTE. Dr Helen Murray is a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research. She is co-PI of the Tauopathy Lab with Dr Brigid Ryan and leads the brain injury and dementia research group. She completed her PhD at the University of Auckland with…
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Why Basketball Coaches Need to EVOLVE This Season
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In this episode, we discuss how basketball coaches can continually evolve their strategies and leadership styles. We share our personal coaching experiences, including lessons learned, the importance of delegation, and how minor yearly improvements can significantly impact team performance. Whether it's better scouting, refining drills, or implemen…
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Imagine a world before North Face, Patagonia, or any other cold-weather gear. A world in which you had to rely only on what you could find in nature. It was in that world that industrial-scale hunting of seals took place because their fur provided fantastic insulation from the elements. It was also in that world that the unbelievable journey of the…
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A Detective sergeant in the @newzealandpolice, a @kihl_kiwiinlinehockeyleague legend, @aucklandsteel @nzwihl & @nzicefernz legend in fact let’s just call her a kiwi legend ! The next guest on the @coppuccinopodcast in assoc with @tacticalsolutionsltd is Jasmine Horner-Pascoe so we talk life as a police officer, a inline hockey player, @nzicefernz a…
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D/S (R) Chook Henwood - Author UNMASKING MONSTERS
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Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the …
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[Strategic DeepDive] Erin Renzas on finding the metric your business cares about and move it, what makes a great CMO and how to avoid peanut-buttering in marketing spent
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On this episode Pat sits down with Erin Renzas, the former CMO of Checkout who today runs her own advisory firm EBB strategic to unpack how to unleash marketing performance at the growth stage, the right way to experiment on marketing spent and how to make sure that you nurture the upper funnel What you will learn Sales is about generating revenue …
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Cristina Ionda from Brokenwood Mysteries joins me and we talk about Dracula,blood, coming to New Zealand as an immigrant,where most people think she is from and someone called Dr Gina Kadinsky.
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Alex Hefford & Lochlyn Hyde - NZ Ice Fernz/Auckland Steel/Sisters
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Sisters like no other - Alex Hefford and Lochlyn Hyde join me for a Coppuccino. NZ ice Fernz reps, Auckland Steel reps and local ice hockey legends. Alex is a nurse and Lochlyn an OT. So we chat about how the heck do they make 10 games a week work, the financial cost of being a national and local hockey rep plus what just is Lochlyn saying under he…
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Lie Detection w. Ken Alder of Northwestern
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Imagine a world in which you can’t lie because, if you do, you will be found out 100% of the time. We obviously don’t live in this world, but we’ve built machines in an attempt to get closer to that reality. So-called lie detectors—a staple of police procedural dramas—are an attempt to suss out the truth of a testimony using science. But is that sc…
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The Ski Business w. Stuart Winchester
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Imagine a world in which you love skiing, but the only way to shush down the mountain is to trudge to the top of the mountain with the skis strapped to your back. There are no lift lines, sure, but each run requires an arduous effort to make happen. Conversely, imagine a world in which ski lifts are abundant, but a lift ticket doesn’t cost north of…
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[Operator Stories] Ralf Wenzel (JOKR) on how to achieve profitability in grocery delivery models, value chain integration and what founders and artist have in common
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On this episode Pat sits down with the one and only Ralf Wenzel, Founder & CEO of JOKR. We dive into his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in East Germany to his first entrepreneurial stint with Jamba, conquering Asia with Foodpanda and subsequently embarking onto LatAm with grocery delivery platform Jokr. You will learn about Why Founders an…
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Michael Domigan - Ice Blacks Manager/NZIHF and AIHA Senior Director of Marketing
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With the huge news that NZ will host two IHHF tournaments feat the Ice Blacks and Ice Fernz in Dunedin 2025 - I catch up with Michael Domigan NZ Ice Blacks manager in 2024 and Senior Director of marketing for the NZIHF and AIHA and we find how how good a state is hockey in NZ and what's it like trying to get 650 kgs plus overseas for a IHHF champon…
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The Cold War w. Fritz Bartel of Texas A&M
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Why did the Cold War end? Every high schooler in the country would likely answer that with some reference to the steely-eyed resolve of John F. Kennedy, or America's overwhelming economic power. But Professor Fritz Bartel of Texas A&M University has a compelling--and very surprising--new theory he put forth in his recent book The Triumph of Broken …
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Uber & Lyft are Leaving Minneapolis - Short
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The two largest ride share providers in the United States, Uber and Lyft, have recently said that they will be exiting Minneapolis in May. Minneapolis' city council has passed into law a requirement that the ride share providers pay a (in the companies' view) high minimum hourly wage to their riders. The companies say the wage is unsustainable. The…
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[Investor Journey] Ali Karabey (212vc) on bringing VC investing to Türkiye, playing the platform game right without losing focus and building conviction
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On this episode Pat sits down with Ali Karabey, co-founder of Türkiye's first institutional VC 212 to dive into building the fund, making the first bets, getting conviction and ultimately turning 212 into a platform of funds that invests beyond its country's borders. On this episode you will learn about: Building a fund from scratch Playing the pla…
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Apprentice Electrican, National Ice hockey rep for NZ since the age of 15 and Captain of the Ice Fernz Jaime Jones joins me and we discuss how the Ice Fernz will go at the World Championships in Turkey in April, how to watch the games and just what sort of Captain she is
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Kevin Briggs - The Guardian of the golden gate bridge
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EPISODE WARNING - Some people may find the content of this Coppucino upsetting or distressing.Sgt Kevin Briggs (R) from the California Highway Patrol and Pivotal- Points joins me for a Coppuccino. Kevin has helped over 200 people step back from the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge who were thinking about suicide during his time as a CHP officer. As o…
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[Operator Stories] Hamdi Tabbaa (Abwaab) on scaling edtech in MENA, market expansion for a highly localized product offering and upselling
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On this episode Pat sits down with Hamdi Tabbaa, Co-Founder and CEO of leading MENA edtech Abwaab. We dive into his journey moving from expansion at Uber to building a thriving edtech in the region, expansion into other markets and upselling opportunities. You will learn about: The edtech landscape in MENA Expanding into other geos with a highly lo…
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Imagine a war ravaging your home and everything you know. But this isn’t a normal war, it is, in the eyes of the aggressor, a “small war.” The aggressor perhaps calls it a “peacekeeping mission.” From your perspective, this doesn’t matter one bit. Death is death and violence is violence. Throughout modern history, imperial powers have waged so-call…
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3 x a recruit A member of the NZ Police, Queensland Police and the Northern territory Police force. A mother, a wife and a police officer determined to make a difference to the community she serves. Det.Supt Kirsten Engels joins me to discuss NZ Policing, Australian policingwhat is it like to be a NT Police officer and what is she doing as a Det.Su…
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[Investor Journey] Dave Nangle (VEF) on successful founders go macro as well as micro, timing your entry moments and building global dealflow
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On this episode Pat sits down with Dave Nangle, Managing Partner of VEF, a leading VC firm that invests in emerging markets fintech from Latin America to Asia. Dave is a true emerging markets warrior from day one having spent 10 years in Russia in the early 2000s when Tinkoff was getting off the ground and Dave smelled blood, he didn't let go of lo…
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[Investor Journey] Ramiro Lauzan (L Catterton) on timing your exit and fundamentals of themes based investing
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On this episode Pat sits down with Ramiro Lauzan, Partner at growth and private equity investing giant L Catterton to dissect their investment thesis, consumer trends and thematic investing and the playing field in Latin America and why he is bullish on the region. You will learn about: How L Catterton makes long term, thematic driven investment de…
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Imagine a world in which your elected leaders may not be removed from office. You go to the polls, you vote, and for whichever leader wins the election, they are handed a mandate and a golden ticket to pilfer the country in whatever way they see fit. In the United States and many other democracies around the globe, even the holder of the highest el…
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Rikki-Lee McLean - Firefighter, Police Officer, NZ Ice Hockey Rep (Ice fernz) and NZWIHL 2023 Auckland Steel national champion ! So we chat fighting fires, being a new police officer, hockey, & how she manages to balance it all physically and mentally.
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[Investor Journey] Carl Fritjofsson (Creandum) consistency as a driver of VC success, avoiding shiny objects & finally the advent of European tech leadership?
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On this episode Pat sits down with Carl Fritjofsson, Creandum's partner for the US to dive into what made the VC firm stand out and turn into one of the top European venture firms out there, his take on the future of European tech talent and why he is both optimistic and cautious about 2024. On this episode you will learn about: Carl's journey from…
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Imagine a world in which time is not kept by a single authority. If you drive from your hometown to one a few hours away, noon is slightly different and tied to the local experience of when the sun peaks. Time would be less precise, and more driven by the moon, the stars, the sun, and even the behavior of animals. We all live in a world in which ti…
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[Investor Journey] Christopher Schroeder on the Venn Diagram between the private & the public sector, unleashing entrepreneurial talent and US leadership in tech
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On this episode Pat sits down with the one and only Christopher Schroeder, author, investor, operator and advisor of startups in emerging markets. He has worn many heads during his stellar career amongst them CEO and President of Washington Post's online presence , founder of HealthCentral and President of Legi-Slate as well as senior policy positi…
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She's been to Timbuktu, the Kings Coronation and even knows the real story behind the ABBA hit Dancing queen. But how does someone who's first job involves her crying everyday because she doesnt like her job go from that job to the RCMP, the world of close protection,mental health advocate and UN Peacekeeper ...Corporal Jennifer Lacelle joins me an…
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[Operator Stories] Omair Ansari (Abhi) on tackling access to credit in Pakistan and going multi-product and multi-country early on
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On this episode Mikal Khoso joins Pat to chat with Omair Ansari, Founder and CEO of Pakistan Fintech Abhi about his journey into the world of entrepreneurship, scaling the company, going multi-product early on in the company's lifecycle as well as the expansion into the UAE and neighbouring Bangladesh. You will learn about: The state of the financi…
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2023 Christmas Ep with Wilhelmina Shrimpton
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WIlhelmina Shrimpton joins me for the wrap up of 2023 and what we expect to see in 2024- it's the traditional Coppuccino episode at Xmas !
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Join us for a discussion with a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Imagine living in a country riven by political discord and strife. One party works to steal the election from the other. Politicians who are, in the eyes of their opposition, wholly unfit for office are running for and winning some of the highest elected positions in the country. Thi…
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Dr Claire and Sgt Brian from the NZ Police Evidence Based Centre join me and we discuss what is EBP, and how does it help the police officer in the street,. We also discuss how EBP looks now and what it might look like in the future ....
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Dr Jo Prendergast- Author Of "When Life Sucks'
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Psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast joins me to discuss her new book 'When Life Sucks' which is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and ea…
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Environmental Warfare w. Emmanuel Kreike of Princeton
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Imagine a world in which your life is turned upside down by war…. Not just war, but total war. The very land on which you live is destroyed and you are forced to flee, leaving everything behind. Beyond that, the very place you live in is destroyed. Food is scarce, shelter is difficult to find, and fear pervades your life. Though total war is most a…
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[Strategic Deepdive] Leah Barto (Endeavor) on where unicorn founders come from, ecosystem building in emerging market and patterns vs. biases
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On this episode Pat sits down with Endeavor's Senior Director of Research Leah Barto to discuss research at Endeavor, why studies on emerging ecosystems are important and Endeavor's most recent ground breaking research on founder pathways. You will learn about: The setup of Endeavor Insight, the very own research arm of Endeavor Where successful un…
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[Investor Journey] Julian Roeoes (Picus Capital) on long term investing in transformational companies, their Americas strategy and muscles of private vs. public markets investing
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On this episode Pat sits down with Julian Roeoes, Partner and Head of the Americas for global early stage fund Picus Capital. We dive into his journey into venture, Picus's born global investment strategy, how to branch out into investing in emerging markets and get off the ground and the business models he believes will shape the next wave of emer…
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NHL Season 2023-2034 preview with NZIHL Legend Justin Daigle
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Just a few weeks into the NHL season and I sit down with NZIHL legend, NZ u20 mens coach, Capt of the West Auckland Admirals and on the odd occasion an Auckland Mako - Justin Daigle ! We discuss his picks for the season and who to watch plus we get an update on how the NZ U20 Ice Hockey Team is tracking for their 2024 tournament.…
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David Ayres and Const Bryan NHL Season Preview
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David Ayres - The EBUG legend of the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Marlies (and hockey hall of famer) joins me and together we pick our NHL choices for the season and provide you with a few tips for watching hockey if you are a newcomer to the sport !
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[Investor Journey] Yana Yasevich & Yash Vardhan Kanoi (Alter Global) on investment roles in venture, curating dealflow and building trust with founders
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On this episode Pat sits down with Yana and Yash of Alter Global, a leading early stage investment firm that has backed companies in the seed to Series-A stage in LatAm, Africa, South East Asia, Middle East and beyond. We dive into Yana and Yash's role at Alter How Alter is set up as a decentralised, global early stage VC with a lean team Identifyi…
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The Constitution w. Jonathan Gienapp of Stanford
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Imagine living in a country without a written constitution. A country in which laws are subject to whimsy or a powerful person’s interpretation and there is no recourse for an individual who does not like or agree with the outcome of various legal decisions. In the United States, we live in a system subject to a written constitution. The document i…
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[Investor Journey] Victor Chua (Vynn Capital) on raising capital & investing in SEA, adding value on boards, trends for the region
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On this episode Pat sits down with Victor Chua, Managing Partner of Southeast Asian venture firm Vynn Capital to dive into Victor's investor journey, lessons learned along the way, raising as a first time fund manager and the evolution of the venture and startup ecosystem in the region. You will learn about: Victor's journey into venture His time a…
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Kyle MacDonald - Sh*t Happens author, Psychotherapist and member of the nutters club
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A psychotherapist for over 20 years, A NZ Herald Columnist, Co- host of radio show 'the nutters club' and author of the new book 'Sh*t Happens' So Kyle and I sit down and chat about mental health, his book, and what to do when 'Sh*t happens' or when 'Sh*t happens' to someone you know or love ....
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[Operator Stories] Victor Noguera & Bernardo Cordero (Flat.mx) on fixing real-estate transactions in Mexico, the evolution of the industry and branching out into investing with Nascent.vc
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On this episode Pat sits down with Victor Noguera & Bernardo Cordero, Co-Founders at leading Mexican proptech Flat.mx to discuss their founder journey, the evolution of the proptech space in Latin America, how Flat is adding valuable building blocks to a more inclusive real-estate market in Mexico and their angel investing activity through their ve…
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Dr Alia Bojilova - The Resilience Toolkit
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My guest is Dr. Alia Bojilova - author of one of the books of the year (in my opinion) ‘The Resilience Toolkit ‘which is based on Alia’s experiences as a registered psychologist incl as the lead psychologist for the NZ SAS - Alia’s incredible book gives the reader a look at the mindset, resilience and advice of some of our most elite military perso…
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Rob Masters NZ Police PEO Rob Masters has been a Police officer, a Frontline Sgt, a Senior Sgt, based on a NZ Police Maritime unit so perhaps more than most he knows what being a police officer demands from your body. Rob is now a Police Physical Education Officer so we sit down and chat about everything from the tests you'll face to join the polic…
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Imagine traveling across the world. But not on an airplane, not by car, but on your own two feet and on the backs of animals. Now, imagine doing that for two decades. Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant whose travels gained notoriety in his time and whose name survives across the millennia. There is far, far more to the man than just his name. He tr…
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Suzy Cato joins me again after some 200 episodes of the Coppuccino and we discuss what she does to remain so positive, her appearances on reality tv shows, her baking and how the heck she came to educate a nation in the middle of a pandemic. Plus we find out what does a shitty day look like for her #itsourtime…
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Imagine, or perhaps think back, to a Europe in which each country had a different currency. In Germany you bought things with the Deutschmark, but cross the border into France and you’d have to use the French franc, and further still in Spain you’d be buying things with Spanish peseta. Currencies are omnipresent in the modern day and permeate comme…
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