Best CFO Made Simple Podcasts (2025)

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Insiders React: Is ChatGPT Atlas The Future Of Browsing? + YouTube's AI Likeness Detection, Apple's New Vision Pro M5 53:18

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OpenAI just dropped its unbelievable new browser. All signs point to it overshadowing Chrome, but is this really the dawn of a new era? Or just another hype cycle, courtesy of Sam Altman? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to OpenAI’s surprise launch of ChatGPT Atlas and debate its strategic implications. They also discuss Apple’…

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137 - From Hero to Leader: Transforming Your Business Culture for Sustainable Success with Lcubed Consulting's Lisa Levy 48:31

1d ago48:31

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Disruption and Innovation Catalyst at Lcubed Consulting, Lisa Levy. Lisa shares her journey from video production to consulting, explains her “Innovation Engine” for empowering frontline employees, and discusses the importance of aligning people, process, and technology. She highlights how public…

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136 - AI Made Simple: Practical Insights to Streamline and Scale Your Business with StudioX's Ajay Malik 42:57

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO at StudioX, Ajay Malik. Ajay shares insights from his tech career, discusses how custom AI can automate tasks like email management, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over passion. He highlights StudioX AI’s accessible, no-code platform and affordable pricing, making advanced AI solutions availa…

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The 4 Biggest Execution Mistakes Founders Make 43:01

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Think you’re executing well? Think again. Chances are you’re making one of these four common mistakes. Drawing from Chris’s latest essay and real-world advisory experience, Chris and Yaniv spend this episode breaking down the four biggest execution mistakes you're probably making right now. They explore how to recognize these patterns early, how to…

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Insiders React: 'Treat Adult Users As Adults' Says OpenAI's Sam Altman + Oura's $900M Raise, NVIDIA's Funding Bubble 53:31

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OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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135 - The Dopamine Trap: How Social Media Keeps Us Hooked and What We Can Do About It with Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media's Tim O'Hearn 48:49

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Author of Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media, Tim O'Hearn. Tim reveals the hidden mechanics and manipulative design of social media platforms, drawing from his insider experience building algorithms and bots. He explores the myths of “beating the algorithm,” the challenges of ethical marketing, …

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134 - Public Speaking Power: Turning Stage Fright into Business Growth and Freedom with HigherUp CFO Services' Teresa Wagonseller 40:20

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CPA and the Founder at HigherUp CFO Services, Teresa Wagonseller. Teresa shares her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of fractional CFO services for small businesses. She emphasizes common financial pitfalls, the importance of expert support, and how public speaking h…

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133 - Beyond the Numbers: Transforming Data into Stories That Captivate with Management Consulted's Namaan Mian 45:11

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the COO at Management Consulted, Namaan Mian. Namaan discusses the essentials of effective leadership communication, including the power of storytelling, executive presence, and handling objections. Namaan shares practical strategies for making messages resonate in a data-saturated world, emphasizes the importan…

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Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri 50:38

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What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind is deeply focused. Today, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Steven Puri, f…

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Insiders React: New ChatGPT Dev Tools Threaten App Store + Sora 2 Launch, Apple Removes ICE Block 47:02

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What happens when AI stops being a product and starts being a platform? With OpenAI’s latest Dev Day changing the game, we might find out sooner rather than later. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore OpenAI’s Dev Day and the huge announcements made (including the Sora 2 launch), as well as their apparent transformation from product to platform…

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132 - Building a Legacy: The Importance of Service and Impact in Your Journey with Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching's Jens Nielsen 33:38

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching, Jens Nielsen. Jens shares how building a vision, rather than just chasing goals, transformed his life and business. He discusses overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and the importance of clarity and mindset in making major career change…

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131 - Breaking the Blue Wall: A Journey Towards Collaborative Policing with Law Enforcement Consultants' Jeff Wenninger 1:33:50

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO at Law Enforcement Consultants, Jeff Wenninger. Jeff shares his journey from an unexpected start in law enforcement to becoming a leader in police reform and consulting. He discusses his new book, "On Thin Ice," lessons from the LAPD’s toughest moments, the importance of critical thinking, me…

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130 - The Rich Life Redefined: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Money with Wealthrive's Peter Culver 1:05:28

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Nailing Your Market Niche w/ Dutch CEO, Joe Spector (Spotlight) 58:59

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Insiders React: ChatGPT Pulse: An Overpriced Daily Digest? + Hollywood’s First AI Actress, Amazon’s $2.5B Settlement 38:07

21d ago38:07

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OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Pulse, a succinct, personalized daily feed. Will this shift the focus of AI from performance to personal context? Or is it just an overhyped, overpriced daily digest? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv get right into this week's tech news: the reality of ChatGPT Pulse, plus the wider implications of Hollywood's first AI a…

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129 - Turn Your Pain into Power: How to Use Your Story to Inspire Audiences with Terry Fossum 1:02:56

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Best Selling Author, Terry Fossum. Terry shares his journey from hardship to success, revealing how embracing vulnerability, learning from failure, and focusing on a greater cause can transform public speaking into a powerful tool for authority and income. He discusses overcoming stage fear, connecting authe…

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128 - Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Addiction and Building a $125 Million Empire with Paid 2 Persuade's Luke Lunkenheimer 1:12:42

22d ago1:12:42

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President at Paid 2 Persuade, Luke Lunkenheimer. Luke shares his journey from addiction and prison, following a bank robbery, to building a $125 million sales empire. He discusses his transformation, the founding of his sales training program "Paid 2 Persuade," and his mission to bring authenticity and integ…

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127 - Crafting Keynotes That Convert: Building Influence and Strong Relationships with Marianne Hickman 47:38

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Public Speaking and Sales Coach and Certified Breakthrough Trainer, Marianne Hickman. Marianne shares her inspiring journey from being the youngest of ten in a small Colorado town and a single mom on food stamps, to building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and speaking in 17 countries. She explo…

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How Being Genuine is a Critical Advantage For Startup Founders w/ Christine Blosdale, Expert Authority Coach (Edu) 50:45

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Standing out has gotten even more difficult thanks to the flood of AI content, and many early-stage founders mistakenly believe they need to act like corporate brands to be taken seriously. In this episode, Yaniv chats with Christine Blosdale, an award-winning media coach, podcaster, and branding strategist. Together they discuss how authenticity, …

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Insiders React: Tech Talent Pool to Be Decimated by New Fee + OpenAI Jobs Platform, $1B for Dishwashing Robots 53:27

28d ago53:27

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What happens to Silicon Valley when the world’s best founders and engineers can no longer afford to work in the US? Today, Chris and Yaniv break down why the massive new work visa fee is a tech talent crisis waiting to happen. They discuss how Trump’s surprising $100K H-1B fee could reshape startup hiring and the tech sector at large, along with th…

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126 - Commitment Over Confidence: The Key to Achieving Your Goals with The Trust Trap's Clay Moffat 1:05:47

28d ago1:05:47

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Performance Coach, Behavior Strategist, and Author of The Trust Trap, Clay Moffat. Clay shares his journey from a victim mindset to personal transformation, discussing how military discipline, self-reflection, and behavioral science shaped his approach to coaching and leadership. He introduces tools like the…

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125 - Discover the Power of Structured Giving: A Path to Abundance and Impact with Overflow Nation's Billy Fowler 50:57

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Visionary and Founder at Overflow Nation, Billy Fowler. Billy shares his journey from a generous farming upbringing to becoming a leader who integrates faith, structured giving, and personal growth. He discusses the principles behind his bestselling book, "The Answer," emphasizing actionable abundance, mento…

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124 - Transform Your Brand Narrative: Storytelling Techniques for Authentic Connection with Michael Hauge 1:34:42

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Story Expert, Author, Coach, and Speaker, Michael Hauge. Michael shares his journey from a movie-loving child to a Hollywood consultant, and reveals how entrepreneurs and speakers can utilize Hollywood storytelling techniques to craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories. He outlines his six-step story st…

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Why Every Startup Founder Should Consider B2B SaaS w/ Rob Walling (Edu) 58:29

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Is the new age of AI agents about to kill niche B2B SaaS businesses? Many first-time founders worry that tools like ChatGPT or custom AI builders will make off-the-shelf SaaS products obsolete, but it could simply herald a new evolution of SaaS. In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Rob Walling, serial founder, investor, and author of The SaaS Playbo…

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Insiders React: YouTube's Steady Domination + Oracle's AI Comeback, Sam Altman v. Tucker Carlson 55:08

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Is YouTube quietly becoming the most powerful platform in the world? Announcements made during Made On YouTube 2025 revealed incredibly promising long-term plans, with the media giant seemingly set to dominate video, music, and podcasts with the help of Google’s AI. Too many entrepreneurs still see YouTube as ‘just’ a video host, missing the bigger…

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123 - Mastering Media: How to Build Your Brand Without Paid Ads with Don't Be A Little Pitch's Bryce North 53:06

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO and Founder at Don't Be A Little Pitch, Bryce North. Bryce shares his journey from small-town entrepreneur to PR expert, discussing how he overcame adversity, the power of bold storytelling, and the importance of building trust through authenticity and vulnerability. He explains his Media Mastery Framewo…

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122 - Resilience and Reinvention: Lessons from a Tech Executive Turned Dog Rescuer with Spandow House Dog Rescue's Ian Spandow 50:26

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Spandow House Dog Rescue, Ian Spandow. Ian shares his journey from leading global sales teams and facing corporate injustice to finding fulfillment rescuing abused dogs. He draws insightful parallels between rehabilitating traumatized dogs and underperforming salespeople, emphasizing empathy, reco…

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121 - Charisma Unleashed: Techniques to Captivate and Influence Your Audience with Lacinai AB Communication & Performance Development's Antoni Lacinai 1:14:02

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Workplace Communication Expert at Lacinai AB Communication & Performance Development, Antoni Lacinai. Antoni shares his journey from telecom executive to renowned speaker, emphasizing the importance of empathy, clarity, and energy in effective communication. He discusses overcoming challenges as a second-gen…

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Be Persistent Without Being Stupid: We Learn from YC Founder Paul Graham 41:13

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Are you truly being persistent with your startup, or just being stubborn? In the new age of AI-powered founders and hyper-fast iteration, many entrepreneurs mistake obstinacy for persistence and end up running out of time, money, and morale. Too often we glorify “hustle” and “grit” without understanding when to adapt, pivot, or quit. The misconcept…

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Insiders React: Apple's Huge AI Blunder + IPO Market Heats Up, White House Tech Dinner 57:09

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With Apple’s iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch 11 now unveiled, what does this mean for the future of phones and wearable tech? And does the incredible AI of Google Pixel still blow Siri out of the water? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv delve into Apple’s newest product lineup and what it reveals about the company’s long-te…

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120 - The Art of Wealth Exchange: Cultivating Abundance in All Areas of Life with Alara Sage 45:37

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Chief Oracle Strategist, Alara Sage. Alara shares her journey from building a six-figure spiritual business to losing everything in a scam, which forced her to confront her subconscious beliefs about money. She explains how true wealth is about embodying abundance, regulating the nervous system, …

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Growing a Pre-Seed Startup? This Is The Core Knowledge You Need w/ Ashley Smith 57:54

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Pre-seed founders want explosive growth early on, but are you following the wrong playbook too soon? These days strategies, acronyms, and well-intended advice are everywhere, but today's guest argues that the path forward is a simple one: talk to customers, run experiments, and embrace rejection as part of the journey. In this episode, Yaniv Bernst…

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Insiders React: Google Antitrust: Is The Ruling Fair? + YC’s Latest Request For Startups, Statsig Acquisition 47:43

2M ago47:43

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Google’s long-running antitrust case has reached its remedy stage, and the outcome was far lighter than many expected. No breakup, no ban on default search deals, just a few constraints on bundling apps and some required data sharing, but it may not be quite as simple as it seems on the surface. Meanwhile, OpenAI dropped $1.1 billion to acquire Sta…

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First Principles: Listen to This Before You Apply to YC 38:04

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It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What’s the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all. In this episode, you will: Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work…

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Insiders React: Google Pixel 10 – Does It Finally Beat Apple at Its Own Game? 35:21

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Is Apple’s dominance in smartphones starting to crack? Google’s Pixel 10 launch brought AI-first features, polished hardware, and bold marketing, signaling a new era in the iPhone vs. Android rivalry. For years, the iPhone has been synonymous with polish, hardware quality, and ecosystem lock-in. But with Google’s patient, decade-long investment in …

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119 - Transform Your Voice: The Power of Storytelling in Business and Life with Crown Yourself's Kimberly Spencer 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Crown Yourself, Kimberly Spencer. Kimberly shares her journey of radical reinvention, from overcoming personal challenges to building multiple businesses. Kimberly explores the power of storytelling, rewriting limiting beliefs, and making conscious decisions to shape outcomes. Kimberly offers insi…

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118 - Channeling Success: How Consciousness Can Revolutionize Your Organization with Chief Consciousness Officer Training Program's Charley Johnson 50:57

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Chief Consciousness Officer of the Chief Consciousness Officer Training Program, Charley Johnson. Charley shares his journey from business and nonprofit leadership to pioneering the CCO role, explaining how consciousness can be a practical, strategic advantage in business. He covers the importance of authent…

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Startup Tech Stacks: Make Your Product Stand Out & Get Used w/ Joseph Ruscio 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

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What makes a great tech infrastructure startup? And how do the best ones successfully navigate, and stand out from, the overcrowded market? In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Joseph Ruscio, General Partner at Heavybit and former CTO of Vibrato, to unpack the dos and don'ts of tech infrastructure startups, how open source fuels growth, and why AI i…

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Insiders React: Meta to Shrink AI Division – Is This the Beginning of the End? 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Is the AI hype cycle about to burst? For months, investors and founders have chased sky-high valuations, billion-dollar hires, and promises of superintelligence, but Meta's drastic plans to cut back its AI division seem to indicate a bleak future for LLMs and AI at large. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack the latest shakeup at Meta, using the…

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117 - Overcoming Fear and Finding Your "Why": A Solopreneur's Guide to Thriving with nuBeginning's Sue Pats 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Owner at nuBeginning, Sue Pats. Sue shares her inspiring journey from science to spiritual entrepreneurship. Sue discusses overcoming a life-altering spinal injury, embracing spirituality, and building a global ecosystem to help solopreneurs launch digital products quickly. She offers practical strategies…

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YC Founder’s 13 Timeless Startup Principles: 'Ramen Profitable’ and More 44:14

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This new era of AI-driven startups has many founders still believing success is about having the perfect product roadmap. The truth, however, is far more counterintuitive. In this episode, Yaniv and Chris dive into timeless lessons from Paul Graham’s legendary essay “Startups in 13 Sentences”. Drawing from Graham’s wisdom and their own experiences,…

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Insiders React: GPT-5 Is ‘Fast Fashion’ For Software + Apple’s $600B Commitment, Altman vs Musk (...Again) 41:37

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Is AI threatening traditional subscription software models and accelerating competitive turnover? Sam Altman thinks so. In this episode, Chris and Ray discuss OpenAI’s GPT-5 release, and Altman's prediction that AI will enable a “fast fashion” era of SaaS, where applications can be created, deployed, and discarded in rapid cycles. You'll also hear …

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116 - Discover the Still Method: A Practical Guide to Financial Clarity and Intentional Living with Wealth Wisdom Financial's Brandon Neely 54:11

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Cash Flow Specialist at Wealth Wisdom Financial, Brandon Neely. Brandon shares his journey from running a Chicago coffee shop to becoming a financial advisor for entrepreneurs. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing profit, and using money intentionally. Brandon intro…

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Capital for Founders: Insights From Yaniv’s New Startup Raise 50:59

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Raising money for your startup isn’t just about pitching but navigating egos, timing, and a flood of contradictory feedback. Why do some founders win over early believers who open every door, while others get stuck in endless “soft nos”? And how do you avoid twisting yourself into a pretzel trying to please every investor you meet? In this episode,…

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Insiders React: Cloudflare Catches Perplexity Red-Handed + Wikipedia Adopts Anti-AI Slop Policy, AWS Losing Ground 44:26

3M ago44:26

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In violation of long-standing internet norms like robots.txt, Cloudflare caught Perplexity AI scraping content from websites that had explicitly opted out. The situation begs the question: what happens when AI startups prioritize growth over digital consent? Listen as Chris and Yaniv discuss the repercussions of Cloudflare's "honeypot" traps. They …

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115 - When Losing Money Leads to Greater Gains: The Investment You Didn't See Coming with Live Traders' Anmol Singh 38:39

3M ago38:39

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Live Traders, Anmol Singh. Anmol shares his transformation from a shy, introverted student to a successful trader and coach. He discusses learning from early failures, the importance of mindset, integrity, and execution, and how embracing small losses leads to growth. Anmol also highlights the val…

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Grow Your Startup Fast and Effectively w/ Roblox's Former Tech Chief, Keith V. Lucas 56:37

3M ago56:37

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In the startup world, speed is everything. But too many founders confuse busyness with velocity, mistaking frantic activity for real momentum. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Keith Lucas, former product and engineering leader at Roblox, to unpack what speed actually means—and how to build it into your startup from day one. They explo…

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Insiders React: Microsoft Launches GitHub Spark + US Govt Bans "Woke AI", YouTube to Restrict Kids' Accounts 54:45

3M ago54:45

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Is GitHub Spark the future of AI software building? Startups looking to use “vibe coding” often face janky tools and broken promises. Microsoft's latest IDE, however, has serious potential to be the industry breakthrough that addresses the agonizing issues developers face. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack Microsoft’s latest at…

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114 - From Small Town to Podcast Town: Unleashing the Power of Your Story with Elzie Flenard 45:23

3M ago45:23

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Speaker, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Coach, Elzie Flenard. Elzie shares his journey from small-town roots to mentoring leaders, discusses the impact of technology and AI on entrepreneurship, and introduces his frameworks for personal growth. He highlights the importance of self-awareness, unique perspective…

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Listener Q&A – Should You Use AI to Build Your MVP? Plus: Building Your Perfect Team, Breaking Startup Rules & More (Edu) 39:09

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AI is changing how we build startups, but how can founders leverage it without their product becoming slop? Too many early-stage entrepreneurs believe that faster prototyping automatically leads to better products. In reality, rushing to “ship something” can destroy product-market fit before it’s even tested. In this Q&A episode, Yaniv Bernstein (e…