Best Spacetech Podcasts (2024)

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Latin America – Travel and tourism industry is driving growth but where are the M&A opportunities? 9:18

2h ago9:18

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In this episode we’re talking about the travel and tourism industry in Latin America but where does M&A fit into the picture? Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Ana Toral who is the Chile Correspondent for Mergermarket

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Into the Matrix: Generative AI dealmaking heats up 13:10

3d ago13:10

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In this episode we’re heading to North America to discuss one of the hottest sectors and 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet. Julie-Anna Needham is Troy Hooper, who is a senior editor based in Los Angeles and Michelle Cheng who is a M&A reporter based in New York.

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Mars-Bound: Engineering the Raptor Engine with Jeff Thornburg 2:39:18

9d ago2:39:18

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Welcome to Episode 2 of 'Specific Impulse,' the podcast that propels you through the universe of space technology and exploration. I'm your co-host, Jason Carvalho, joined by my co-host Jeff Thornburg. Today, we take a deep dive into the engineering marvels and challenges behind the development of the Raptor Engine. In this episode, we explore: Eng…

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Existential Hope: The Flourishing Foundation at the Transformative AI Hackathon 58:43

8d ago58:43

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The Flourishing Foundation In February 2024, we partnered with the Future of Life Institute on a hackathon to design institutions that can guide and govern the development of AI. The winner of the hackathon was the Flourishing Foundation, who are focused on our relationship with AI and other emerging technologies. They challenge innovators to envis…

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Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Report: Key Global Trends and Insights 14:04

20d ago14:04

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In this episode, Julie-Anna Needham is joined by Mergermarket's Executive Editor, Lucinda Guthrie, to explore the findings from Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Highlights report. Global M&A activity continued to recover in the first half of 2024, driven by a resurgence in North America. With deal volume rising 17% year-over-year to USD 1.6 trillion, hawkis…

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1H APAC M&A and outlook 12:15

16d ago12:15

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In this episode we’re heading back to Asia where there has been a significant slowdown in dealmaking in the first part of this year. M&A deal volume in APAC plunged 40% year over year to USD 107bn in 1Q24, the lowest since 2013. Deal count slid 19% to 1,908 transactions, the smallest number since 2004. Our Mergermarket data also reflected low activ…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Roman Yampolskiy | The Case for Narrow AI 47:08

17d ago47:08

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Dr Roman Yampolskiy holds a PhD degree from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo. There he was a recipient of a four year National Science Foundation IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship) fellowship. His main areas of interest are behavioral biometrics, digital forensics, pattern …

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 1st place | Cities of Orare 54:29

22d ago54:29

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This episode features an interview with the 1st place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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Christian Schroeder de Witt | Secret Collusion Among Generative AI Agents: Toward Multi-Agent Security 49:22

22d ago49:22

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Christian is a researcher in foundational AI, information security, and AI safety, with a current focus on the limits of undetectability. He is a pioneer in the field of Multi-Agent Security (masec.ai), which aims to overcome the safety and security issues inherent in contemporary approaches to multi-agent AI. His recent works include a breakthroug…

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M&A Tales - In-house project management for deals 12:58

1M ago12:58

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In this episode, we’re looking at the next installment of a series of special episodes called M&A Tales, where you'll hear about the human side of M&A. These episodes are presented by Rupert Cocke who's a senior editor for Mergermarket is joinied by Julian Macedo, who is the founder of the Deal Team, a London based firm that provides in house proje…

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 2nd Place | Rising Choir 51:36

29d ago51:36

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This episode features an interview with the 2nd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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Evelyn Yehudit Bischof | Healthy Longevity Medicine in the Clinical Practice 53:13

1M ago53:13

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Evelyne Yehudit Bischof, MD, MPH, FEFIM, FMH is Associate Professor at the Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Chief Associate Physician of Internal Medicine and Oncology at the University Hospital Renji of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and Emergency Medicine Physician at the Shanghai East International Medical Ce…

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Spacetech hype falls to Earth but sector could still fly high 13:04

1M ago13:04

13:04

In this episode we’re finding out about space M&A in Europe. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Joanna Socha, who is a Mergermarket Journalist based in Warsaw.

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 3rd Place | FloraTech 54:31

1M ago54:31

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This episode features an interview with the 3rd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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India’s IPL teams take page from Man Utd, Atlanta Braves' listing playbook but challenges abound 10:38

1M ago10:38

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Today we’re heading to Mumbai and in this episode we’re looking at how the ownership model of the IPL teams is changing. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Darshan Rane who is the India Bureau Chief for Mergermarket.

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Existential Hope Podcast: Stuart Buck | What is Good and Bad Science 48:31

1M ago48:31

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Speaker Stuart Buck is the Executive Director of the Good Science Project, and a Senior Advisor at the Social Science Research Council. Formerly, he was the Vice President of Research at Arnold Ventures. His efforts to improve research transparency and reproducibility have been featured in Wired, New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, The Economist, …

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Booming Fintech Sector in LATAM 8:37

2M ago8:37

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In this episode we're heading to Mexico to find out about the booming Fintech Sector in Latin America. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Adriana Curiel who is the Mexico correspondent for Mergermarket.

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Tom Burns, Cornell University | At the Interface of AI Safety and Neuroscience 51:33

2M ago51:33

51:33

Speaker Tom Burns graduated with First Class Honours in his Bachelor of Science from Monash University in 2013, exploring the mathematical features of human perception of non-linguistic sounds. Shifting to philosophy, he completed a Master of Bioethics in 2014, analyzing the ethics of euthanasia legislation in Australia, followed by a World Health …

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Turbulent public markets attract buyout interest 10:52

2M ago10:52

10:52

In this episode we’re looking at a funny thing which has happened on the way to the US stock market hitting record highs this year. Several publicly traded companies decided they would be better off operating in the private markets. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Troy Hooper who is Head of Pre-Event Equity Capital Market Coverage at Mergermarket and…

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Jason Crawford, Roots of Progress | Sustainable Technological Futures | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 19:58

2M ago19:58

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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, where he writes and speaks about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Previously, he spent 18 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and startup founder. Worldbuilding Course This session is a part of THE WORLDBUILDING CHALLENGE: CO-CREATING THE WORLD OF 2045. …

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M&A anthropologists? Qualitative research to play growing role in ESG due diligence 17:24

2M ago17:24

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Today's Dealcast will take a look at an emergent trend towards a greater need for qualitative research. Due diligence around environmental, social and governance issues - known as ESG - is becoming much more important by the day. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Rupert Cocke, Senior Editor for Mergermarket and Liz O’Leary Co-Founder and Director of Cl…

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Robert Lempert, RAND | On the How & Why of Worldbuilding | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Robert Lempert (Ph.D., Applied Physics, Harvard University) is a senior physical scientist at RAND. He is the director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition, a principal researcher at RAND, and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research focuses on risk ma…

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APAC - Take-private frenzy heralds return of M&A confidence Down Under 16:49

3M ago16:49

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In this week’s episode we’re heading to Sydney to find our about the resurgence of take privates in Australia. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Maggie Lu Yueyang, who is the Bureau Chief in Australia and also Associate Editor for the APAC region.

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Anthony Aguirre, FLI | Why Worldbuilding? | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Speaker Anthony is the Executive Director & Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute, and the Faggin Presidential Professor for the Physics of Information at UC Santa Cruz. He has done research in an array of topics in theoretical cosmology, gravitation, statistical mechanics, and other fields of physics. He also has strong interest i…

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Ecommerce in LATAM is booming 13:27

3M ago13:27

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In this week’s episode we’ve looking at how the LATAM Ecommerce industry has seen outstanding growth and shows huge potential to continue to grow over the year ahead. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Max Gonzales who is the Brazil correspondent for Mergermarket with a focus on Technology, based in San Paolo.…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Hannu Rajaniemi | On Being a Sci-Fi Author and Biotech Entrepreneur 52:55

3M ago52:55

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Speaker Hannu Rajaniemi is a Finnish American author of science fiction and fantasy, who writes in both English and Finnish. He lives in Oakland, California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths. Episode Perhaps most famously known for his 2010 release, The Quantum Thief, Rajaniemi is settled firmly in b…

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European nuclear energy ignites investment trend 17:49

3M ago17:49

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In this episode we’re going nuclear and talking about the resurgence of nuclear power in Europe and the M&A opportunities it presents. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Georgina Barnard who is the Industrials Reporter for Europe and Arezki Yaïche, the France Bureau Chief for Mergermarket.

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Allison Duettmann | On Existential Hope & Existential Risk | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Speaker Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She founded Existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. She advises companies and projects, such as Cosmica, and The Roots of Progress Fellowship, and is on the Executive Comm…

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The New Space Economy: Opportunities and Challenges 56:59

3M ago56:59

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series where we embark on an exploratory journey into the burgeoning NewSpace economy. This episode serves as your gateway into understanding the dynamic landscape of the space sector, unraveling the wealth of opportunities it presents for investors and engineers alike, alongside the formidable challenges tha…

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What is driving private equity’s interest in the dental services market? 11:17

3M ago11:17

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This week we are hearing from the US and finding out why Private equity wants to get it’s teeth into the dental market. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Rebecca Wenzel who is a senior reporter for Mergermarket with a focus on Healthcare.

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Jeff Sebo | Investigating Digital Minds 55:34

3M ago55:34

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Jeff Sebo is an American philosopher. He is a clinical associate professor of environmental studies, director of the animal studies MA program, and affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, and philosophy at New York University. Summary In this episode, Jeff discusses the consciousness, sentience, agency, and moral and legal status of non-…

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Proprietary Indonesia dealmaking to get a boost as election volatility subsides 13:25

3M ago13:25

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In this week’s episode we’re finding out how the new government in Indonesia is likely to impact M&A activity. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Mick Basa an Analyst at Mergermarket.

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Jules Hedges | Compositional Game Theory – Towards Incentives Modelling at Scale 51:07

4M ago51:07

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Jules Hedges is a mathematician and computer scientist who was a pioneer of the recently developed field of applied category theory. He is a co-founder of the Institute for Categorical Cybernetics (https://cybercat.institute), a nonprofit organization for research and open-source software development, and 20squares (https://20squares.xyz/), a start…

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Scream for ice cream – Unilever and the case for a near-EUR 20bn asset sale 10:53

4M ago10:53

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In this week's episode we are talking about we’re talking about ice cream M&A. Mergermarket analysed the potential for Unilever to divest its ice creams business in August last year (2023) and Unilever has now confirmed it will do so. This is the largest transaction the year announced in Europe so far at a potential value of up to EUR 20bn and show…

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Existential Hope Podcast: David Pearce | A Future without Suffering 1:02:34

4M ago1:02:34

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This month, we talk to David Pearce, a thought leader who is always pushing the boundaries of human potential. Pearce, a philosopher and bioethicist, is best known for his advocacy of transhumanism – the movement that seeks to enhance human capabilities through technology. We'll explore his ideas on overcoming aging, achieving radical life extensio…

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Explore how Brazil's sports betting law brings legal certainty to investors and is expected to foster M&A 10:37

4M ago10:37

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In this week’s episode we’re heading to San Paolo in Brazil to find out about the country new law to regulate the booming online betting industry and what opportunities there are for M&A. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Camila Pavanelli who is a reporter for Mergermarket.

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Sumner Norman | Neurotech for Mental Health 52:14

4M ago52:14

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Sumner Norman is a pioneering figure at the nexus of neuroscience, engineering, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. His research in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is forging new paths in neurotechnology to transform the lives of those with neurological injuries or diseases. Sumner is the co-founder and CEO of Forest Neurotech, a non-profit “focus…

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M&A Activity in the UK Supermarket space 11:17

4M ago11:17

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Trent McConaghy | A Solarpunk Vision from AI, Web3 & BCI 28:25

4M ago28:25

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Trent McConaghy is the Founder and CTO of Ocean Protocol and BigchainDB, specializing in AI and blockchain technology to democratize data and AI. His work includes advancing decentralized data solutions and ensuring equitable access to AI technologies. McConaghy also contributes to the IPDB Foundation and advises the Estonian E-residency program Ke…

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Highlights from the Global M&A Dealmakers Sentiment Report 2024 17:14

4M ago17:14

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Vision Weekend France: Biotech Panel 37:43

4M ago37:43

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t Panellists: Alex Fedintsev, Leon Peshkin, Yuri Deigin, and Aleksandra Singer. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights They discussed the field's growth in public acceptance and funding over the past five years – they noted that, whilst reprogramming and longevity research are advancing, overall outcomes in the field haven't been as…

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US M&A & PE - What were the major themes last year and how will they affect 2024? 11:14

5M ago11:14

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Vision Weekend France: Energy and Space Panel 39:23

5M ago39:23

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Panellists: Andre Losekrug, Michael Gibson, Anders Sandberg, and Robin Hanson. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Energy Key Highlights: Excitement about energy advancements, specifically in the field of fusion. This could lead to an increased focus on policy changes to address climate change and the building of reactors. The growing entrepren…

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LATAM M&A Round-Up and what to expect in 2024 11:28

5M ago11:28

11:28

We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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How OpenAI/Microsoft and other 'big tech'/ AI partnerships ended up in the antitrust hotseat in both Europe and the US 15:36

5M ago15:36

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Existential Hope: Danielle Strachman | Education, Agency, and the Ability to Experiment 49:55

5M ago49:55

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Danielle Strachman is a cofounder and general partner of 1517. She has worked with young entrepreneurs for about a decade. In 2010, during the founding of the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle joined to lead the design and operations. She's worked with some of the most prestigious founders, such as Vitalik Buterin and Ritesh Agarwal. Previous to her work …

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Dealcast: M&A Tales - Nadine Mirchandani, EY's Global Deputy Vice Chair - How to find and nurture talented M&A teams? 24:00

5M ago24:00

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Vision Weekend France: Intelligent Cooperation Panel 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Panellists: Divya Siddarth, Jonathan Prasserat-Palmbach, Lewis Hammond, Primavera De Filippi, Stuart Armstrong, and Trent Mcconaghy. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights Panellists discussed the potential development of intelligent cooperation between humans and AI, focusing on secure collaboration and cryptography methods. Concer…

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Dealmaking in 2024: Where Will M&A Go? - Q1 Predictions from SS&C Intralinks 10:21

5M ago10:21

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We’ve made it easier to go from selling to sold. Our easy-to-use M&A Checklist drawn from more than 20 years of VDR experience ensures you have everything you need to get the deal done. Never missing a step means deals go full speed ahead. For a limited time, get your M&A Checklist covering key areas, including: Finance Labor relations Intellectual…

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Vision Weekend France: Neuotech Panel 40:55

5M ago40:55

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Panellists: Anders Sandberg, Bradley Love, Robin Hanson, Brett Kagan Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights The panel explored how brain emulation is increasingly becoming a viable possibility with technological advancements. They discussed the availability of tools that help understand the neurochemistry and biology of cells, which…

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