Best PHD Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking The Slow PhD with Will Quist, Partner at Slow Ventures 59:58

10d ago59:58

59:58

This is really one you should watch on our YouTube. Like, all of them are. But this one has Will going to a White Board. What if we could know whether the business idea you can’t shake is worth pursuing? What if we could ensure that we're pairing the right ideas with the right capital sources to ensure the best possible outcomes? Will Quist, from S…

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Venture Capital Curmudgeons Club with Eric Paley of Founder Collective 1:13:42

3h ago1:13:42

1:13:42

— Capital has no insights Eric argues that venture capital alone doesn’t solve business problems, and having more capital doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes. — Compounding value vs. negative value The importance of building companies that compound positive value over time, rather than scaling prematurely and compounding negative value. Fun…

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Zak Mir talks to Mark Routh, CEO Prospex Energy 9:46

5h ago9:46

9:46

Prospex Energy (AIM: PXEN), an investor in European gas and power projects, announced that Spanish regulatory authorities have granted a 10-year extension to the El Romeral 1, 2, and 3 natural gas production concessions, owned by Tarba Energia. Prospex holds a 49% interest in El Romeral through its investment in Tarba. The royal decree, signed on J…

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How To Be Insanely Productive Even with ADHD w/ Dr. Jeff Karp | EP #111 1:27:05

1h ago1:27:05

1:27:05

In this episode, Jeff and Peter discuss how to be an entrepreneur in the biomedical field, Jeff’s journey with ADHD, and groundbreaking technologies pioneered by Jeff’s lab. 21:34 | The Future of Disease Diagnostics 44:54 | A Nasal Spray Against Covid-19? 01:18:26 | Surviving Imposter Syndrome Dr. Jeffrey Karp is a leading bioengineer, holding a pr…

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European Green Transition PLC (AIM:EGT) Operational Update from CEO Aiden Lavelle & CFO Jack Kelly 12:00

5h ago12:00

12:00

European Green Transition PLC (AIM: EGT) CEO Aiden Lavelle and CFO Jack Kelly take Share Talk Zak Mir through the latest developments at the Limni copper project in Cyprus. Here is the list of questions: You announced an option for a Copper Tailings Recycling project in Cyprus back in April and I see you had results out today on this; Aiden, can yo…

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Zak Mir talks to Zac Philips, Adviser, Oak Securities, regarding Helix Exploration 8:20

13m ago8:20

8:20

The helium exploration and development company focused on helium deposits within the ‘Montana Helium Fairway’, after the company announced the commencement of construction work on an access road and drill pad, at the Ingomar Dome project area in Montana. The latest Oak Securities note on Helix Exploration: Oak Securities – Helix Exploration (HEX) –…

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The Current State of AI with Jaclyn Rice Nelson from Tribe AI 1:29:33

2h ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Some takeaways: — There’s a significant gap between the hype around AI and its actual implementation in businesses. Many companies are still in the experimental phase, with few AI solutions in production. The main barriers to AI adoptions are technical challenges, cost considerations, and lack of expertise. We’re still very early in realizing AI’s …

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Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) Talking To Zaks Traders Cafe 5:39

1h ago5:39

5:39

Kavango Resources (LON: KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, announced the successful completion of drilling the first high-priority target at the Karakubis Copper Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Field analysis of drill cores taken from this target confirms the presence of a copper-silver mineralising system at …

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How Building Muscle Can Add Years to Your Life & Ozempic's Long-Term Effects w/ Krystal Zell | EP #110 48:10

22m ago48:10

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In this episode, Krystal and Peter discuss how Tonal came to be, the importance of strength training, and what busy CEOs should do to exercise. 02:29 | Overcoming Barriers to Working Out 09:57 | The Future of Home Workouts 34:50 | The Future of the Fitness Industry Krystal Zell (age 45) is the CEO of Tonal - an AI-powered at-home strength training …

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Zak Mir spoke to Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) CEO Jonathan Owen 6:23

5d ago6:23

6:23

Zak Mir spoke to Metals One PLC CEO Jonathan Owen as the company which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource for the P5 area of the Finland - Black Schist Project of 29 Mt1. This brings the total Black Schist Project resource to 57.1 Mt, more than double the previous estima…

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How to Build a Company Around Cutting-Edge AI (Srinath Sridhar, Founder of Regie.ai) 32:44

3h ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, I talk with Srinath Sridhar, CEO & Cofounder of Regie.ai, who has always been ahead of the AI curve. Sri and his co-founder Matt Millen started Regie.ai in 2019 with the idea that GPT-3 would transform how all of us write emails. Today, Regie uses AI to automate sales prospecting for the enterprise. The company's Auto-Pilot automat…

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Turning great science into impactful medicine: Lessons from Corey Goodman, Pioneer in Science and Venture Capital 1:21:13

5h ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Corey Goodman, Ph.D., is the managing partner of venBio, a venture capital firm he cofounded in 2011. venBio already has 7 FDA approved drugs on the market, saving and improving lives. Corey spent 25 years as Professor of Biology at Stanford University and Evan Rauch Chair of Neurobiology at U.C. Berkeley, where he was a HHMI Investigator, Head of …

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Current State of Crypto with smac from Compound 1:38:37

11h ago1:38:37

1:38:37

A few takeaways from this conversation: — Early crypto applications were challenging to use and primarily attracted tech enthusiasts and speculators. Over time, the technology matured, making applications more user-friendly and broadening the user base. While there’s still a long way to go, the maturation of the technology also led to a shift in fo…

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Cultivating Courage to Overcome Fear and Achieve Your Goals with Margie Warrell 32:19

2d ago32:19

32:19

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we speak with author and speaker Margie Warrell about developing the courage needed to take risks and break through barriers. Margie shares stories from her childhood on a rural farm in Australia and how those experiences taught her the importance of courage and embracing discomfort. She discusses tools for …

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The 5 Biohacks Anyone Can Implement To Live Longer w/ Dave Asprey | EP #109 1:29:44

5d ago1:29:44

1:29:44

In this episode, Dave and Peter discuss the top 5 health hacks you need to implement in 2024, what nootropics you should know about, and the benefits of psychedelics. 10:42 | Beware: Too Much Protein? 36:05 | The Power of Caffeine as a Nootropic 58:45 | The Risks and Benefits of Microdosing Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur and thought leader best kno…

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Poolbeg Pharma PLC - Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Skillington PhD Talking To Zak Mir 10:20

9d ago10:20

10:20

Poolbeg Pharma Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Skillington PhD present an overview of their current programmes and opportunities, focussing on POLB 001, data, exclusive option agreement and their AI-powered research using human viral challenge data Headquartered in London and publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange & the OTC Markets in the US …

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Cathie Wood on the Bitcoin Halving, Apple/Open AI & NVDIAs Dominance w/ Cathie Wood | EP #108 1:19:41

5d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

In this episode, Cathie and Peter discuss… 6:23 | Apple/OpenAI Partnership 24:13 | The Future of Nvidia and AI 34:14 | Bitcoin After the Halving Cathie Wood is a renowned stock-picker and the founder of the $60 billion ARK Invest, a key figure in the investment landscape for disruptive innovations such as self-driving cars and genomics. After found…

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Zak Mir talks to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals Plc - Sale of Saskatchewan Uranium Projects 4:06

9d ago4:06

4:06

After the announcement that the company has entered into a definitive option agreement with Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (CNSX: TERA) for the sale of its uranium projects located in Saskatchewan, Canada. Highlights · Proximal to northern and southeastern edges of the Athabasca Basin (“Basin”) in northern Saskatchewan, a premium mining district a…

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Reading the Comments on The End of Software with Chris Paik, Partner at Pace Capital 45:00

10d ago45:00

45:00

When you end an essay with a line like: "Majoring in computer science today will be like majoring in journalism in the late 90’s.” You’re bound to ruffle some feathers. In the case of Chris Paik’s “End of Software” essay, not only were feathers ruffled, but the entire farm was flustered. And then the pitchforks came out… Given the violent response …

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Intersection of INDIE & Deep Tech — A Conversation with Michael Dempsey, Compound Managing Partner 1:18:51

10d ago1:18:51

1:18:51

My friend, Michael Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, and I have an ongoing thread about the intersection of indie ideals and his areas of focus in deep tech. Most of these conversations happen over meals or online, so we decided to dive in a bit with the cameras on. Our conversation was as fun as it was wide ranging. I’ve watched for years as …

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New Hardware Soapbox with Reggie James, Founder & CEO of Eternal 36:54

10d ago36:54

36:54

We invited our friend, Reggie James, to help unpack what's happening in hardware and break down what's behind many of the recent negative viral product review videos currently hitting the internet. Reggie is a longtime friend to indie and prolific advisor to many of this new crop of hardware startups in market and in development. He cuts right to t…

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Influencers Aren't Going Anywhere — A Conversation with James Nord, Fohr Co-Founder & CEO 54:29

10d ago54:29

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One of the most frequent requests we get is to hear directly from indie founders. Today's conversation is just that. And we did it in style. James Nord, founder of Fohr, has had a front row seat to indie having been one of the very first investments we made. In turn, I've had a front row seat for their growth from hundreds of thousands in revenue t…

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Building Vanta — A Conversation with Christina Cacioppo, Co-Founder & CEO of Vanta 50:32

14d ago50:32

50:32

I had the opportunity to know Christina Cacioppo early in her time at Union Square Ventures. Always whip-smart and ever curious, we found ourselves drawn to similar founders and edges of emerging markets. When her time at USV ended, we lost touch. She moved from NYC to San Francisco, took a job at Dropbox, and carried on with her post-VC life. Fast…

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Building GitHub — Live Event with Tom Preston-Werner, GitHub Co-Founder 53:01

11d ago53:01

53:01

A few weeks back, we had the unique opportunity to sit down with Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder and former CEO of Github. We met in a church he recently renovated into an incredible event space and rolled the cameras to capture our wide-ranging conversation. Over the better part of an hour, we covered his early years, the founding and scaling of Gi…

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Why Americans Live 10-15 Years Less Than Other Countries w/ Dan Buettner | EP #107 1:44:04

16d ago1:44:04

1:44:04

In this episode, Dan and Peter discuss the science behind living longer, what makes the Blue Zones possible, and common myths about Longevity. 21:51 | Decoding the Longevity Secret 46:01 | The Link Between Retirement and Death 55:57 | The Downshifting 80% Rule Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist, and Ne…

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Zak Mir talks to Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals 6:03

27d ago6:03

6:03

Zak Mir talks to Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company, who provided an update on the initial drilling assay results returned at the Boumou prospect located within the Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali. In this interview, Aylward provides an update on the progress of the Bougouni Lithium Project in M…

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Advancing Pay Equity, Social Justice, and Happiness at Work with Sally Loftis 24:48

17d ago24:48

24:48

Send us a Text Message. This week on Happy at Work, Laura and Tessa sit down with Sally Loftis, founder of Loftis Partners and author of The Pay Equity Guide for Non-Profits. Sally shares insights from over 30 years working at the intersection of HR, organization development, and social justice. Sally discusses the importance of considering the ful…

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Pushing Boundaries: Abhishek Tripathi’s Experience with NASA, SpaceX, UC Berkeley and Startups 1:01:24

19d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Abhishek Tripathi, is the Director of Mission operations of the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley. Abhi is also the Chair of the Air and Space track startups at Skydeck, which is UC Berkeley's startup accelerator program. For over two decades, Abhi has been at the forefront of human and robotic space exploration. A…

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How to Build & Implement Systems to Grow Your Business w/ Francis Pedraza | EP #106 1:20:34

23d ago1:20:34

1:20:34

In this episode, Peter and Francis discuss the making of Invisible Technologies, how leadership philosophies can change the outcome, and worldwide talent acquisition. 03:34 | The Rise of Invisible Companies 24:59 | A Fairer Model for Companies 54:40 | Essential Books for Entrepreneurs Francis Pedraza is an entrepreneur and thought leader, best know…

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Gen Z Perspectives: Careers, Culture and the Future of Work with Amelia, Chloe, and Emily 44:38

24d ago44:38

44:38

Send us a Text Message. We've got another Gen Z panel for you! In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Amelia Haynes, Chloe Carr, and Emily Gianunzio to discuss their career paths, workplace culture experiences, and outlook on the future of work. Our panelists share insights into navigating early careers, priorities around purpose and growth, …

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Graham Lyon, Executive Chairman of Sound Energy PLC (SOU.L) Interview 4:36

26d ago4:36

4:36

On Friday, UK gas company Sound Energy PLC (SOU.L) announced that it has sold its subsidiary, Sound Energy Morocco East Limited, to Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem. According to Sound Energy, the transaction totals $45.2 million and is crucial for advancing production in the eastern Morocco gas field, Tendrara. Managem stated that the Ten…

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How to Build a Multi-Billion-Dollar Software Business (Mohit Aron, Founder of Cohesity) 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Mohit Aron back to B2BaCEO for the second time. As the founder of Cohesity and co-founder of Nutanix, Mohit is a titan in the world of enterprise GTM and infrastructure software. With two wildly successful companies under his belt, he's a true expert when it comes to building enterprise software businesses fr…

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What Separates Billion-Dollar Companies From Failed Startups w/ Bill Gross | EP #105 1:30:08

1M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

In this episode, Peter and Bill discuss a secret company they launched 24 years ago and failed, and what it takes to build a Moonshot company. 02:48 | The Secret Moonshot of 1999 20:45 | The Key to Successful Entrepreneurship 48:12 | Exposing the Business Idea Myth Bill Gross founded Idealab in March 1996. Bill is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting …

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What AI, AGI, and the Metaverse Mean for the Future of Humanity w/ Alvin W. Graylin | EP #104 1:28:16

1M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

In this episode, Peter and Alvin discuss how AI and AR will affect all aspects of society in the coming future. 03:38 | Understanding the Metaverse 46:33 | Democratizing AI Through Global Collaboration 1:15:42 | Balancing Technology and Education Alvin Wang Graylin is a distinguished technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in AI, XR, an…

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At Work, Mindset Is Everything with Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, PhD 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa sit down with workplace science expert Dr. Carolyn Pritchett to discuss her fascinating career journey from studying rats to coaching humans. Carolyn shares key learnings from her research on stress mindsets and how our perceptions impact our physiology. Listeners will walk away wit…

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X-Men '97 Finale: Magneto and Xavier's Meet Cute in the Mind Palace 1:51:00

2M ago1:51:00

1:51:00

"Mr. Sinister is obsessed with genetic purity and then this disaster bi bowling league shows up and stomps his ass," - Artist and Art Director Ethan Gould joins us to talk about the finale arc of Disney's X-Men '97 animated series. Episodes: Bright Eyes - Tolerance Is Extinction. We go deep on Bastian and Operation Zero Tolerance in the animated se…

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Managing Risk to Build a Moonshot Venture w/ Marc Lore & Austin Russell | EP #103 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, recorded during Abundance360 2024, Peter, Marc, and Austin discuss what it takes to achieve your Moonshot and how their companies are embracing exponential change. 01:00 | Journeys of Resilience and Risk 04:35 | Revolutionizing Autonomous Driving with Luminar 20:20 | The Rise and Fall of Kitchen Delivery Austin Russell is the found…

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Bluebird Merchant Ventures (LON:BMV) Executive Director Aidan Bishop spoke to Zak Mir 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Share Talk took the opportunity to talk to Aidan Bishop today, the share price in the past month has reached 125% with news from the farm-out deal for the Gubong gold project in South Korea and the Declaration Of Mining Project Feasibility Work Commencing At The Batangas Gold Project In The Philippines Bluebird has completed a $5 million farm-out d…

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Forget Everything You Believed About Computing w/ Gill Verdon | EP #102 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

In this episode, Peter and Gill discuss Extropic, the science behind his startup, and his vision for the future. 03:16 | The Power of Brain-Scale Processors 18:56 | The Debate Over Accelerationist Movement 28:46 | AI and the Kardashev Scale Gill Verdon, whose full name is Guillaume Verdon, is the founder of Extropic, a stealth AI startup, and a for…

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Authentic Leadership with Peter Lynch 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever witnessed the metamorphosis of an aggressive and rigid leader into a collaborative partner who uplifts an entire organization? In this episode, we define authentic leadership with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies. We explore how embracing imperfections and courageously confronting d…

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X-Men '97 Episodes 3-6: Non-passing Mutants ACT Up 1:50:00

2M ago1:50:00

1:50:00

Covering the X-Men ’97 TV series, episodes 3-6: Fire Made Flesh, Motendo, Lifedeath and Remember It with my Deep Space Dive co-host, education research consultant and former Shakespeare professor Sarah Daniel Rasher. We’ve got: 90's politics explained The love rhombus is really a hexagonEvery day the Shi'ar are Thinking About The Roman Empire What …

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ECR Minerals’ Adam Jones on site at Tambo in Victoria as 2024 exploration commences 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR), a mineral exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia’s Victoria and Queensland regions, continues to expand its focus beyond the Bailieston and Creswick gold projects with which it has long been associated. Cashed up, and with campaigns across three projects, with a possible fourth in the works. Adam d…

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AI & Bitcoin - How Our World Will Change This Decade w/ Salim Ismail | EP #101 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss AlphaFold3, Bitcoin post-halving, the ban on lab-grown meat, and more… 01:41 | Gov. DeSantis Bans Lab-Grown Meat 18:08 | AI in Love: A Virtual War 1:08:56 | Is Bitcoin the Future Currency? Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organization…

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Star Wars the Bad Batch 3 & Tales of the Empire: Get animated with Holly Raymond 1:41:00

2M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

Space dads, space witches, and redemption arcs abound in the final season of Star Wars the Bad Batch and in the Tales of the Empire animated miniseries. Holly Raymond Phd, the poetess, professor, and reader of All The Star Wars Ever has returned to share her insights on these animated Star Wars shows on Disney + We cover a lot of ground in this spo…

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Moms Truly are Superheroes, Turning Tragedy into Hope with Tiffan Yamen 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

In this final episode of Season 2 of Finding Your Power: The Official Podcast of Power of Women.World, Kim, and Hannah chat with Tiffan Yamen, who is living proof that moms are indeed superheroes. Tiffan’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring as she chats with us about how she came to start Healthy Birth Day, Inc., which was founded on the bel…

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The World-Changing Science of Organ Manufacturing w/ Dean Kamen | EP #100 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

In this episode, recorded during Abundance360 2024, Peter and Dean discuss the future of organ manufacturing, Moonshots, and more. 15:40 | Creating Organs for Life-Saving Results 25:10 | Custom-Made Organs Now Possible 43:43 | The Race to Technical Competence Dean Kamen is a prolific American inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and tec…

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Zak Mir talks to Jason Brewer about the London Junior Mining space 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

Zak Mir interviewing Jason Brewer. Brewer, a director of multiple London-listed mining companies, discusses the operations and strategic focuses of his companies, such as Marula, Neo, Shuk, and Unicorn. He highlights the emphasis on accelerating and expanding production projects, particularly in Africa, where these companies operate. Brewer details…

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The Venture Bros. Remastered: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6: Of Tanks & Warhol 1:26:00

3M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

This is an audio remastered version of an episode of The Venture Bros podcast originally recorded in 2016. One way we're memorializing my late friend and co-host Steven Attewell is by improving the audio quality of the earliest episodes of our podcast. Here's a favorite episode with new improved sound. * * * * * * Season 6 of the Venture Brothers: …

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How to Grow from Ph.D. to Two-Time Startup CEO (Sanjit Biswas, Co-Founder & CEO of Samsara) 58:56

3M ago58:56

58:56

My guest today is Sanjit Biswas, the co-founder and CEO of Samsara, a platform that helps companies digitize their physical operations. In 2023, Samsara reached $1 billion in ARR, making it one of the fastest startups in history to hit this milestone. But this wasn't Sanjit's first major success. Before starting Samsara, Sanjit left his Ph.D at MIT…

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Ben Turney, Chief Executive Officer of Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) talking to Zaks Traders Cafe 5:52

2M ago5:52

5:52

Kavango Resources plc (LSE: KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, announced the Company has raised £3,085,366 by the issue of 257,113,862 New Ordinary Shares in the capital of the Company (“New Ordinary Shares”) at a price per share of 1.2 pence, via an underwritten accelerated bookbuild. Share Talk took the opportunity to c…

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