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Almost Exactly aims to bring people together through community, conversation and storytelling. As hosts, we are very different thinkers yet our goals as business owners are very aligned. We're "Almost Exactly" alike. We think the common ground between Almost and Exactly is a place where unique conversations can be had with all. Listen in! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostexactly/support
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A podcast dedicated to exploring the mindsets, mentality, and motivation of the world's top experts. From athletes and entrepreneurs to CEOs and business moguls, learn what it takes to find success and build a deeper understanding of the mentality required.
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The Startup Science Podcast, hosted by Gregory Shepard, and produced by ForbesBooks, focuses on conversations in the cross-section of foundership and investing and features best-selling authors like Oren Klaff (Pitch Anything & Flip the Script), David Allen (Getting Things Done), and David Covey COO of FranklinCovey and author of Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success. Investing giants like Tim Draper, Leaders like NBA Coach Phill Weber, and newly exited founders like you. ...
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This Week in XR Podcast

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A pithy take on the week's tech news, followed by interviews with industry guests. Hosted by Forbes Tech Columnist, Professor Charlie Fink, Rony Abovitz, Founder of Magic Leap, and Ted Schilowitz, Futurist at Paramount Global. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Simply Business: Next Gen, where I, Mariam Garcia, spill the beans on my entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Strategy Growth. Strategy Growth is an information company with a dedication and passion in helping other businesses and entrepreneurs see success. This isn't a masterclass, think of it more as my living diary. Picture it as a friendly chat over coffee where I share the highs, lows, and unexpected twists in my quest to build a business. In each episode, we'll tackle t ...
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Naturally Inspired Podcast is a weekly podcast where we interview health practitioners, authors, filmmakers, scientists and leading experts in the fields of health and wellness. Guests are on the cutting edge and our conversations aim to inspire listeners to think critically about health choices for better life results. Learn More At https://naturallyinspiredpodcast.com/
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Hosted by Justin Tse, an online content creator, YouTuber, and entrepreneur that has experience in technology, lifestyle, travel, and fashion, who has amassed a following of over a million across platforms. This podcast will cover topics millennial fields of interest, as well as how creative content and marketing translates throughout our everyday lives. As a millennial University dropout, he will also talk about the process of building a business in his teens, to seven-figures of revenue th ...
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A Podcast about other Podcasts and the people behind the shows. How Meta is that? Each episode, I invite a guest creator on to the show, where we count down their favourite lists in TV, Film, Sports and Music. In the process, we get to know them and their work a little better. The podcast landscape is broad and varied, so I also throw in some reviews to keep you updated on interesting shows to consider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlie and Rony go Tedless this week with Sarah Nagy, founder and CEO of Seek AI, which brings AI to datasets that can be queried with natural language processing and other AI applications. This week's news includes funding for 3D company Jigspace, whose demos are bundled with Apple Vision Pro and tablets. Artificial Agency raised $16M for AI NPCs…
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Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode with the legendary "Queen of Pitch," Dr. Forbes Riley! Dr. Forbes Riley, renowned entrepreneur, author, and infomercial icon. Overcoming Obstacles: Dr. Forbes Riley shares her journey of triumph over adversity, inspiring us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Communication Mastery: Lear…
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In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews interviews Sean Burton, CEO of City View. Sean discusses his journey from his humble beginnings and formative years in Santa Barbara to impactful roles in the Clinton White House, major law firms, and Warner Bros. He shares his transition to real estate, navigating the Great Fina…
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Another big news week finds AMD snapping up Silo AI for $655M. Captions lip dub co raises $60M. Odyssey AI out of stealth with hi-res gen-AI. Infinite Reality Raises $350M, Acquires LandVault in stock deal. Apple is launching the Iphone 16 with AI this fall, but Siri won't be out until Spring 2025. Samsung includes Bixby in its new launch. Our gues…
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Ever WONDERED how to IGNITE entrepreneurial spirit in YOUNG minds? In this episode of Simply Business: Next Gen, I chat with Julian Hall, CEO of UltraEducation 🌟 and a Forbes-featured entrepreneur 📈. Discover Julian's groundbreaking methods for transforming education and his vision for the future of business 🌍. Join us for an inspiring conversation…
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It's been a minute since our last chat! In this mini episode, I share what’s been keeping me busy 🎓, from graduating high school to the successful Vaughan Children's Business Fair 🎉, and my acceptance into the Summer Company Program 🌟. Plus, big news about the future of Strategy Growth and a sneak peek into our AI-focused content shift 🤖. Regular e…
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Recorded live during ICSC in Las Vegas, this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast features Brad Hutensky, CEO of Hutensky Capital Partners. Kyle asks Brad about his journey in real estate, from his roots in West Hartford, Connecticut to overseeing transactions for more than 30 million square feet across 29 states. Brad shares insider lessons o…
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This week the news was all about AI, music labels sue AI music generators Suno and Udio. Etched raises $120M to make AI Chips. Emergence AI scores $97.2M to make AI agents for white-collar work. We share our hot takes on Augmented World Expo, which wrapped last week. Tony, a true XR OG and an old friend, joined Rony in the AWE Hall of Fame last wee…
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This 200th episode of "This Week in XR" is recorded with a live audience on AWE's Expo Stage on June 20, 2024. This is the 15th edition of the largest XR conference and expo in the world. We invited five guests who have never been on our show, AWE Program director Sonya Haskins, developer and blogger, Tony Vitillo, Cosmo Scharf, founder of VRLA, an…
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Join Kyle Matthews in the 27th episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast as he kicks off season two with a special Father's Day episode featuring his father, NFL veteran Clay Matthews Jr. Celebrate their journey together, delving into Clay Jr.'s remarkable 19-year NFL career, cherished family stories, and invaluable life lessons. From his early day…
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This week is show #199. Our guest is Jeri Ellsworth, CEO and Co-Founder of Tilt Five. Next week we'll record show #200 in front of a live audience at AWE in Long Beach, CA. This week we review Apple AI (Apple Intelligence), their cross-platform AI implementation. Also in the news, Mistral raises $600 M to compete with OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anth…
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In the second half of the episode, the conversation dives deeper into the practical applications of AI that entrepreneurs can leverage. David explains time series models for forecasting how situations evolve over time and how founders can use causal discovery techniques to identify the true drivers of outcomes rather than just correlations. They di…
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Ted and Charlie welcome Ori Inbar, who is celebrating AWE's 15th anniversary by moving the June 18 - 20 show from Silicon Valley to Long Beach. In the news, big raises for Pika Labs ($80M) and Twelve Labs ($50M) that can understand video. Wevr, maker of the seminal VR experience The Blu, raises $3.5M. The CEO of Sony Pictures says he is "all in" on…
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In this episode , host Kyle Matthews interviews his longtime friend Brian Wood, the founder and CEO of BC Wood Properties. Starting his real estate journey at just 22, Wood purchased a 31,000 sq. ft. shopping center and has since grown his company to become one of the largest retail landlords in the nation. This conversation delves into Wood's incr…
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In this fascinating episode, Greg talks with David Danks, Professor of Data Science and Philosophy at UC San Diego. David's research explores the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and machine learning to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems around AI. They dive into the philosophical considerations around the rapid advancement of …
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Today I sat with Jeffrey Kavanagh, the founder of OceanMD, a leading Canadian medical software company. 🇨🇦 Jeff shares his insights on the journey to building a successful business, from the early days to the impact OceanMD is having on the healthcare industry. He also dives deep into what it takes to stay motivated and disciplined as a leader, and…
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Our guest is XR consultant and thought leader, Amy Peck, CEO of EndeavorXR, but first, it's Ted's birthday, and yes, we sing (sorry). After a brief celebration, we talked about Elon's monumental $6B raise for xAI, and Google's new partnership with Magic Leap, renewing a love affair that began in 2014, when Google made a whopping $500M bet on the na…
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This week our guest is Jon Vlassopulos, CEO of Napster, which is now a streaming platform with 170 M + tracks. In the news Scarjo v. OpenAI, data-tagging Scale AI snared another Billion dollar round, Series F, at a 13B valuation. Suno, the text-to-music generator, raised $125 M. A dying man is trying to clone himself in AI. Jon brings a wealth of e…
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This episode features discussions with high-achiever Alex Nyhan, CEO of First Washington Realty, and a reflective journey of personal growth beyond material achievements. Alex shares his expansive experience in real estate, discussing his company's strategies, leadership, and dissecting the term work-life balance. The narrative shifts to exploring …
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This week Ted and Charlie celebrate episode 195 without Rony. Our guest is Matthew Celia, of Lightsail VR, who produced Eli Roth's "Faceless Lady," which is now on Meta Quest TV for those with VR headsets. It's the first stereoscopic piece of it's six-episode series. In the news, Google IO drops its Sora competitor, Veo, and using Google Maps to "p…
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Ever FEEL like you start strong 💪 but FIZZLE out when it comes to reaching your goals 🎯? This episode is for you! Today I had a chat with my COUSIN Matthew Martinez, 🩺 a PhD candidate in NEUROSCIENCE at the University of Ottawa. Matthew shares his insights on the difference between motivation and discipline, and how to develop a sustainable approac…
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Charlie and Rony give the show a go without Ted, who's traveling. Very busy news week with lots of M&A activity. We talked about CoStar Group's $1.6B acquisition of 3D scanner Matterport, Lamini AI's $25M raise for secure Enterprise AI, Neurable also raised money, Gen AI company Freepik acquired hit AI upscaler Magninfic, which is also a Spanish co…
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This episode shines a ✨ LIGHT on Victoria Zaharov, the INSPIRING founder of The Organic Candles🕯️ At just 12 years old, Victoria turned her love for creating BEAUTIFUL, eco-friendly candles into a SUCCESSFUL business.😍 Tune in to hear Victoria's amazing story as she chats about her journey, social media, marketing, and her future plans! Whether you…
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Ever feel like you're STUCK in a slump?🔎 Like you're taking TWO steps forward and ONE step back? 🎯Today I dive into the concept of the DEATH VALLEY CURVE, a motivational metaphor that explores the challenges and triumphs on the road to success. ✨ Tune in and get ready to conquer the Death Valley Curve. Ready to have a never ending flow of customers…
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Get ready to be inspired by Austin Uku, a multifaceted athlete, artist, and creator of the Prototype Training System. Austin's fitness journey spans martial arts, college football, strength training, and even comic book illustration! This unique background fuels his holistic and customizable approach to physique development. What is the Prototype T…
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Ever wonder what it truly means to be successful? 🚀 Join us on this episode of Simply Business: Next Gen as we chat with Dr. John Shin, MD, FRCSC 🩺 - a successful ophthalmologist and inspiring figure. Dr. Shin shares his insights on: How his definition of success has evolved throughout his career The importance of developing strong principles and m…
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Ever wondered what people REALLY want? ** Market research unlocks the SECRETS your customers hold! This episode spills the tea ☕️ on FREE tools you can use to become a market research master, like: Google Trends: See what the world is searching for (and avoid those fidget spinner trends... we've all been there ). Statista: Dive into reports on pret…
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"🎾 From russian TENNIS star to SOCIAL MEDIA influencer! 😍Meet @kristy.inspires, the inspiring soul who turned tragedy into triumph. Join us on this episode of Simply Business: Next Gen to hear her incredible journey and expert tips on Instagram growth and lifestyle influence🥳 Don't miss out! As always, You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here…
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From enhancing memory retnetion to clairfying thoughs, the act of putting pen to paper has amaing benefits! Whether its jotting down goals, journaling thoughts, or capturing fleeting ideas, discover why writing things down is an indispensable tool in today's episode! As always, You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Intere…
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Self Publishing is like being the captain of your own literary ship - you call the shots and steer the course. Even if this is your 10th book, or your first book, the beauty of self - publishing is that its for everyone. Find out more in this episode Interested in KDSPY, you can use my link: KDSPY As always, You can find my debut book Start Up Star…
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KDSPY is a time and money saving tool that should be in the hands of every author, self - publisher, and writer today. This google extension helped me achieve my dream of writing my first book and it can help you too! Find out more in this episode Interested in KDSPY, you can use my link: KDSPY As always, You can find my debut book Start Up Stars h…
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This week the hosts discuss the new lawsuits against OpenAI. After six months of hype, sentiment about the Humane AI Pin, and The Apple Vision Pro, has become increasingly negative. This week, the press went after the darling of CES 2024, the Rabbit R1, with reviews that called it "unreviewable." This week our guests are Jennifer Tuft and Cassandra…
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We rescheduled Friday morning's recording for Monday night in order to bring you one of our most impressive guests ever, Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, which has investments in Sandbox, Cool Cats, Yuga Labs, nearly two hundred other Metaverse, web3 and blockchain based companies. We do hit the news briefly before bringing in our guest. This w…
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One of Fort Capital’s core values is resilience, something its founder Chris Powers knows well. In this episode, Chris joins Kyle to talk about his personal and professional journeys, from navigating the loss of his father and wrestling with society’s expectations about men’s emotions to key career moments and the decision to focus on Class B indus…
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The hosts are all over Meta's release of the new MetaAI with Llama 3, now integrated across all of Meta's brands, and totally free, bringing an exceptional multimodal (does images with short animation) to nearly 4 B users. That's half the planet. Adobe is upgrading its Premiere editing suite, adding Sora for B roll, in-painting (for removing or add…
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Another episode packed with AI news, in particular an investigative NY Times piece revealing the big tech companies were aware of the copyright issues around vacuuming up the Internet. We also talked about two AI-based startups, Udio, which raised $10M for AI created music, and Spines, which raised $6M for e-book publishing. Our guest is Connell Ga…
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In this episode, Kyle tackles insights from esteemed high school football coach Bruce Rollinson about his tenure at Mater Dei High School and the integral values of pride, poise, and courage that led to his formidable football legacy. Rollinson shares wisdom from on and off the field about leadership, the art of team building, mentoring young athle…
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In this powerful episode of the Go Boldly Mastermind Podcast, we sit down with Kevin P. Donaldson, a remarkable individual who has transformed his life from the depths of trauma to a beacon of resilience and hope. Kevin shares his harrowing journey of surviving post-traumatic stress and multiple suicide attempts, including his experiences as a reti…
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This Week the hosts are talking about OpenAI's Voice Engine, which can be trained on fifteen second recording, creating profound questions about privacy and security. The guest this week is Maureen Fan, co-founder and CEO of Baobab Studios, which for eight years has been creating original content for VR, the Metaverse, and traditional media. The co…
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From corporate success to creative fulfillment, Austin shares his journey of resigning from a Fortune 500 company to pursue his true purpose. Austin boldly stepped out because he knew there's never a perfect time for change. Discover how poetry unexpectedly became a profound aspect of his journey, igniting awakening in himself and others. This jour…
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The hosts are joined by Liz Hyman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the XR Association (XRA), the trade association promoting the dynamic growth of the XR industry. First up in the news, Amazon doubles down on Anthropic AI as it adds $2.75B to its previous $1.25B investment. OpenAI's text-to-video generator Sora goes to Hollywood, but what …
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This Week in XR "Dear Tim" episode, an SXSW (South by Southwest) feature session was recorded live in Austin 3/12/24, featuring guest Joanna Popper, former CAA, NBC and HP executive. With the launch of the Meta Quest 3 in November, and the Apple Vision Pro in early February, we now have two competing approaches on spatial computing. The comparison …
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Keith Wasserman has “never had a job.” Co-Founder of Gelt Ventures and Kyle Matthews’ longtime friend, Keith is a real estate powerhouse whose tenacity evolved from selling 200,000 assets on eBay in college to acquiring $3 billion worth of multifamily and self-storage properties. After Keith bought his first property in 2009, he met his wife—equall…
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Ted and Charlie welcome guest Weili Dai, co-founder Marvell Technologies, Silicon Box, and MeetKai. In the news, Saudi Arabia to invest $40B in AI, Nvidia revealed its new Blackwell AI computer at its GTC Conference, which it calls "AI Woodstock." They also showed off AI for robots. The State of Unreal was the main event at the Game Developers Conf…
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Charlie and Ted, having recovered from SXSW, are back in their respective man caves, while Rony is on cell, driving through Alabama. Our SXSW panel talk will be posted in three weeks but can be found right now on the SXSW site. After a brief overview of three AI funding stories, we turned our attention back to SXSW, but other topics intruded: the p…
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Today, I had a quick chat with Paul Walker, the founder of Integrity Fitness, which was Canada's first-ever exclusive personal training studio in 1997. He created a world-class training gym specifically designed for women. Paul Walker has helped thousands of ladies every year by leading a world-class team that prides itself on creating impact. Inte…
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In this episode, NFL’s own Justin Pugh joins Kyle to talk about his journey from first-round NFL draft pick to starting lineman to avid real estate investor. As an underdog, Justin shares what it was like to be underestimated in football and how that instilled in him the mental and physical resilience he carried into business. Justin’s entry to com…
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Today's episode is all about how I found my niche and how I got from being unsure of my niche to being proud of what kind of brand I am building. Hopefully, you'll be able to you use of the lessons I've learned in devolping a solid niche and apply it to your business! As always, You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Stay …
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Charlie is solo at SXSW while Ted and Rony are in transit. We'll be posting our Tuesday panel on the future of XR in the age of Apple Vision Pro at the end of next week. Not a big news week. The Sora freakout continues as they drop more tests on the socials. In AI, Haiper emerges from stealth with $13.5 M to take on Runway. Jabali raised $5M to use…
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In the second half of this episode, Greg continues his illuminating open-source conversation with Heather Meeker, General Partner at OSS Capital. With her deep expertise on both the legal and business strategy sides, Heather shares invaluable insights for investors evaluating commercial open-source startups. Heather outlines key factors investors s…
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