Best Pat Woodward Podcasts (2025)

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Mel Rodriguez + Shelea + Cast Of "Things Like This" + Duncan Thum 1:00:23

1d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor Mel Rodriguez, singer Sheléa, "Things Like This" stars Max Talisman and Joey Pollari and "Chef's Table" composer Duncan Thum. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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Tony Kennedy 43:34

2d ago43:34

43:34

Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction and Career Advice [01:04] Host Introduction and Show Purpose [01:25] Tony Kennedy's Football Journey [02:47] Transition to Professional Football [04:05] Experiences with the Dallas Cowboys [06:32] First Impressions and Rookie Challenges [08:42] Memorable Moments and Regrets [11:59] Lessons from the NFL [15:00] Men…

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118: Pat Flynn - YouTube Growth Secrets (2.5B Views in 300 Days) 1:01:10

4d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

What if you could turn your expertise as a financial advisor into a YouTube channel that builds trust, creates community, and drives new business? Today’s guest has done exactly that—and he’s here to show you how. I’m talking with Pat Flynn, an online creator and entrepreneur who’s spent nearly 20 years building digital businesses and online commun…

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From Data Centers to Dyson Spheres: P-1 AI's Path to Hardware Engineering AGI 38:25

4d ago38:25

38:25

Former Airbus CTO Paul Eremenko shares his vision for bringing AI to physical engineering, starting with Archie—an AI agent that works alongside human engineers. P-1 AI is tackling the challenge of generating synthetic training data to teach AI systems about complex physical systems, from data center cooling to aircraft design and beyond. Eremenko …

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Robert Schwartzman + The Zombies' Soren Koch + Grace Caroline Currey + Adam Woodward + Greg Warren 56:57

9d ago56:57

56:57

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with musician/director Robert Schwartzman, The Zombies' Soren Koch, actress Grace Caroline Currey, actor Adam Woodward, and comedian Greg Warren. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

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Patrick Dubois 1:31:04

10d ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Episode Notes [00:00] Understanding the Real Reason Behind Lost Sales [01:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:37] Meet Patrick Dubois [02:41] The Power of Questions in Sales [06:18] Patrick's Journey into Sales [07:34] Early Sales Experiences and Challenges [09:33] Transition from Veterinary Aspirations to Sales [14:02] Lessons Learned in Sal…

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117: Alex Judd - Your Personality Is NOT a Business Plan 1:15:00

11d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Imagine a business that doesn’t depend on you—one that scales, thrives, and grows without your constant involvement. That’s exactly what Alex Judd reveals in this episode. Alex spent years at the Dave Ramsey organization as the former host of the EntreLeadership Podcast, giving him the opportunity to learn from one of the most influential names in …

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Gong’s Amit Bendov: From Meeting Recordings to Revenue AI 42:05

11d ago42:05

42:05

CEO Amit Bendov shares how Gong evolved from a meeting transcription tool to an AI-powered revenue platform that's increasing sales capacity by up to 60%. He explains why task-specific AI agents are the key to enterprise adoption, and why human accountability will remain crucial even as AI takes over routine sales tasks. Amit also reveals how Gong …

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LIVE: Google's Jeff Dean on the Coming Transformations in AI 30:59

15d ago30:59

30:59

At AI Ascent 2025, Jeff Dean makes bold predictions. Discover how the pioneer behind Google's TPUs and foundational AI research sees the technology evolving, from specialized hardware to more organic systems, and future engineering capabilities.By Sequoia Capital

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LIVE: Ambient Agents and the New Agent Inbox ft. Harrison Chase of LangChain 8:28

16d ago8:28

8:28

Recorded live at Sequoia’s AI Ascent 2025: LangChain CEO Harrison Chase introduces the concept of ambient agents, AI systems that operate continuously in the background responding to events rather than direct human prompts. Learn how these agents differ from traditional chatbots, why human oversight remains essential and how this approach could dra…

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Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen + Maria Camila Giraldo + Page Kennedy + Buckcherry's Josh Todd 59:01

17d ago59:01

59:01

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen, actress/entrepreneur Maria Camila Giraldo, actor/rapper Page Kennedy, and Buckcherry's Josh Todd. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz / Paltroicast

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LIVE: How AI is Reinventing Software Business Models ft. Bret Taylor of Sierra 34:30

17d ago34:30

34:30

Recorded live at Sequoia’s AI Ascent 2025: Sierra co-founder Bret Taylor discusses why AI is driving a fundamental shift from subscription-based pricing to outcomes-based models. Learn why this transition is harder for incumbents than startups, why applied AI and vertical specialization represent the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs and how …

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116: Triad Member - $380M Gathered in 2024 – Inside SHP Financial’s Growth Strategy with Keith Ellis Jr. & Michelle Short 40:32

18d ago40:32

40:32

Live from Triad’s Scale Summit in Atlanta, I got the opportunity to sit down with two Triad members who are driving SHP Financial’s incredible growth—founding partner Keith Ellis Jr. and Chief Operating Officer Michelle Short. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, we unpack how SHP went from a 4-person startup to a 55-person firm who gathered $38…

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LIVE: Sam Altman of OpenAI on Building the ‘Core AI Subscription’ for Your Life 32:27

18d ago32:27

32:27

Recorded live at Sequoia’s AI Ascent 2025: Sam reflects on OpenAI’s evolution from a 14-person research lab to a dominant AI platform. He envisions transforming ChatGPT into a deeply personal AI service that remembers your entire life's context—from conversations to emails—while working seamlessly across all services. Sam describes the generation g…

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Ed McCaffrey + Peter Holsapple + Jamie Chung + Michael Landon Jr. + Trent Garrett 56:35

24d ago56:35

56:35

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with NFL great and entrepreneur Ed McCaffrey, dBs co-founder Peter Holsapple, actress Jamie Chung, writer/director Michael Landon Jr., and actor Trent Garrett. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Kevin Kelly 50:30

24d ago50:30

50:30

Episode Notes [00:00] The Importance of Questioning [01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions [02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly [03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand [05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions [06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth [10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration [11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation [11:50…

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115: Solo - This Stoic Lesson Made Me a Better Leader with Brad Johnson 12:54

25d ago12:54

12:54

Setbacks aren’t a possibility, they’re a promise. Things will break. People will disappoint. Plans will unravel. Yet we act surprised, as if hardship wasn’t part of the deal. But what if the real problem isn’t the setback itself, it’s believing it wasn’t coming? In this solo episode, I share the single most important mindset shift I’ve made since b…

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Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach: Building the System of Record for the AI Era 47:49

26d ago47:49

47:49

Workday CEO and Sequoia partner Carl Eschenbach explains how the company is evolving its platform to handle both human and AI workers. He shares Workday’s three-pronged approach to monetizing AI through seat-based pricing, role-based agents and consumption-based API access. Eschenbach discusses why domain-specific agents with curated data will be m…

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Producers of #1 Happy Family USA + Pat Boone + Producers of Group Therapy + Bernard Purdie 56:06

30d ago56:06

56:06

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with "#1 Happy Family USA" producers Pam Brady (also of "South Park") and Mona Chalabi, legendary singer Pat Boone, "Group Therapy" producers Neil Berkeley and Luke Kelly-Clyne, and influential drummer Bernard Purdie. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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114: Steven Latow - A Proven Way to ACTUALLY Integrate AI into Your Financial Practice 1:04:46

1M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

What if AI could save you an extra 8–10 hours a week? I’m talking about actual time back. Without adding headcount or overhauling your process. That’s what today’s guest, Steven Latow, is helping advisors do. He’s the VP of Operations at Zocks, an AI assistant built specifically for financial advisors. But Zocks isn’t just a note-taker. It automate…

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The Quest to ‘Solve All Diseases’ with AI: Isomorphic Labs’ Max Jaderberg 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

After pioneering reinforcement learning breakthroughs at DeepMind with Capture the Flag and AlphaStar, Max Jaderberg aims to revolutionize drug discovery with AI as Chief AI Officer of Isomorphic Labs, which was spun out of DeepMind. He discusses how AlphaFold 3's diffusion-based architecture enables unprecedented understanding of molecular interac…

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James Bamford + Stan Lynch + Nathaniel Paul + Ellis Mano Band 58:15

1M ago58:15

58:15

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with director James Bamford, founding Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch (new band The Speaker Wars), singer/songwriter Nathaniel Paul and members of the Ellis Mano Band. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Tim Molnar 1:25:48

1M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Episode Notes [00:00]The Misleading Spark in Dating [00:47] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:35] Meet Tim Molnar: The Dating Strategist [02:21] The Power of Asking Better Questions [06:06] The Analytical Approach to Dating [08:34] Reverse Engineering Love [13:35] Picking A Date Number [15:40] Self-Awareness in Dating [18:12] Emotional Rewards …

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113: Andrew Woodward - How Buying a Pro Sports Team Actually Works 1:14:01

1M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

In 2010, two investors bought the Golden State Warriors for $450 million. Today, the franchise is worth over $9 billion. That’s not luck, it’s strategy! But how do these deals actually happen? Who’s behind them? And why are pro sports teams becoming the ultimate alternative investment? In this episode, I’m talking with Andrew Woodward—former right-…

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Pricing in the AI Era: From Inputs to Outcomes, with Paid CEO Manny Medina 45:29

1M ago45:29

45:29

Former Outreach CEO Manny Medina discusses his new company Paid, which provides billing, pricing and margin management tools for AI companies. He explains why traditional SaaS pricing models don’t work for AI businesses, and breaks down emerging approaches like outcome-based and agent-based pricing. Manny shares why he believes focused AI applicati…

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London Hughes + Jim Vallance + Raashi Kulkarni + The Hotel At Arundel Preserve 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with comedian London Hughes, legendary songwriter Jim Vallance, composer Raashi Kulkarni and April Richmond of The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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112: Triad Member - From Solo Advisor to CEO with Nico Pesci 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

What if your best year in business was also your breaking point? That’s exactly where Nico Pesci found himself in 2021. His practice was booming, but between 50+ client meetings a week, late-night emails, and missed time with family, the cost was high. He was burning out. Fast. In today’s conversation, Nico opens up about the wake-up call that made…

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Arc Institute's Patrick Hsu on Building an App Store for Biology with AI 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

Patrick Hsu, co-founder of Arc Institute, discusses the opportunities for AI in biology beyond just drug development, and how Evo 2, their new biology foundation model, is enabling a broad ecosystem of applications. Evo 2 was trained on a vast dataset of genomic data to learn evolutionary patterns that would have taken years to find; as a result, t…

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Katherine McNamara + James Urbaniak + Steve Coogan + Cast Of "Godfather Of Harlem" + The Queen Mary 58:03

2M ago58:03

58:03

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/producer Katherine McNamara, actor James Urbaniak, actor Steve Coogan, director Peter Cattaneo, cast and crew from MGM+ series "Godfather Of Harlem," and the Managing Director of The Queen Mary. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Some of these interviews were taped aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach, Ca…

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Dave Reynolds 1:25:40

2M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Winning Behaviors [00:33] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:07] Meet Dave Reynolds [02:20] Dave's Leadership Journey [02:44] The Influence of Pablo [03:53] Pablo's Leadership Style [05:04] Learning from Pablo [06:44] Dave's Growth and Development [14:48] Rumin8 and Its Mission [15:09] Strategic Use of Questions …

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111: Solo - 5 Hard Truths from 20 Years in Finance with Brad Johnson 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Ten years ago, I thought success was all about the numbers — AUM, revenue, production, etc. But after two decades in the industry and thousands of conversations with advisors, I’ve seen behind the curtain. I’ve met advisors making millions who are secretly miserable… and others earning far less who are truly winning in every category that matters. …

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Replit CEO Amjad Masad on 1 Billion Developers: A Better End State than AGI? 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Amjad Masad set out more than a decade ago to pursue the dream of unleashing 1B software creators around the world. With millions of Replit users pre-ChatGPT, that vision was already becoming a reality. Turbocharged by LLMs, the vision of enabling anyone to code—from 12-year-olds in India to knowledge workers in the U.S.—seems less and less radical…

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Kat Graham + Peter Segal + Mark Christopher Lawrence + Brett Gelman + Ashley Benson + Taylor Gray + Rusty Harmon 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/singer Kat Graham, director Peter Segal, actor/comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence, McVeigh" stars Brett Gelman and Ashley Benson, "Star Wars Rebels" star Taylor Gray, and music industry executive Rusty Harmon. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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110: Dane Espegard - Why Employees Leave (And the System That Fixes It) 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Most leaders struggle to keep top talent. Why? Because when employees don’t feel engaged or fulfilled, they often start looking for better opportunities elsewhere. And while competitive pay matters, it’s not the only reason people stick around. What if the real key to retention was helping your team achieve their personal dreams? In this episode, I…

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Why CRM Needs an AI Revolution, with Day.ai Founder Christopher O’Donnell 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Christopher O’Donnell believes the fundamental problems with CRM—incomplete data, complex workflows, siloed work products and the fear of leads falling through the cracks—can finally be solved through AI. Founder of Day.ai and former Chief Product Officer of HubSpot, Christopher explains how his team is building a system that automatically captures…

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Deep Purple's Don Airey + Russ Ballard + Swen Temmel + Sailor Moon + Triumph's Rik Emmett 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey, legendary songwriter Russ Ballard, actor Swen Temmel, cast and crew from the new "Sailor Moon" touring show, and Triumph co-founder Rik Emmett. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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Lisa Wimberger 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Episode Notes [01:13] Meet Lisa Wimberger: A Story of Resilience [06:22] The Lightning Strike Incident [08:34] Living with Seizures: A Hidden Struggle [11:01] The Turning Point: Embracing Inquiry [16:52] Discovering Neurosculpting [19:19] The Power of Neuroplasticity [21:37] Creating the Five-Step Process [24:05] Implementing the Protocol [28:30] R…

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109: Rich Robledo - Building a Community That Opens Doors & Unlocks Growth 56:33

2M ago56:33

56:33

Your network isn’t just who you know, it’s who knows you. And if you’re not intentional about building the right relationships, you’re leaving massive opportunities on the table—especially as a financial advisor who wants to work with high-net-worth clients and take your firm to the next level. That’s where Rich Robledo comes in. He’s built a thriv…

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From Software Engineers to AI Word Artisans: Filip Kozera of Wordware 43:04

2M ago43:04

43:04

Filip Kozera sees parallels between Excel’s democratization of data analytics and Wordware’s mission to put AI development in the hands of knowledge workers. Drawing inspiration from Excel’s 750 million users (compared to 30 million software developers), Wordware is creating tools that balance the rigid structure of programming with the fuzziness o…

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Shea Fisher + Bobby Rush + Luise Grossman + Russ Taff 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with singer/entrepreneur Shea Fisher, Blues Hall of Fame singer Bobby Rush, actress Luise Grossman, and music great Russ Taff. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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108: Triad Member - The Uncommon Advisor Training Model that Captured $67M with Michael & Laura Lehrhaupt 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

New clients fuel growth, but without the right team, your firm will always hit a ceiling. That’s exactly why I wanted to speak with Michael & Laura Lehrhaupt, founders of Strategies for Wealth Management and longtime Triad members, who scaled their firm from $41M to $67M in just three years—without adding more hours to their week. Their growth didn…

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Josh Woodward: Google Labs is Rapidly Building AI Products from 0-to-1 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

As VP of Google Labs, Josh Woodward leads teams exploring the frontiers of AI applications. He shares insights on their rapid development process, why today’s written prompts will become outdated and how AI is transforming everything from video generation to computer control. He reveals that 25% of Google’s code is now written by AI and explains wh…

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Damon Sumner + The Bloody Beetroots + Adele 'Supreme' Williams + Paul Leonard-Morgan 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with comedian Damon Sumner, The Bloody Beetroots' Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, Adult Swim showrunner Adele "Supreme" Williams, and award-winning composer Paul Leonard-Morgan. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [1…

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107: Christa Hardin - Enneagram & Entrepreneurship: Transform Your Business & Marriage 1:05:16

3M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

What if understanding one simple framework could transform your marriage, improve communication, and make you a better leader in your business? That’s what we’re diving into today with Enneagram expert Christa Hardin—and for the first time ever, my wife, Sarah, is co-hosting with me. The Enneagram isn’t just another personality test, it’s a powerfu…

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How AI Breakout Harvey is Transforming Legal Services, with CEO Winston Weinberg 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg explains why success in legal AI requires more than just model capabilities—it demands deep process expertise that doesn’t exist online. He shares how Harvey balances rapid product development with earning trust from law firms through hyper-personalized demos and deep industry expertise. The discussion covers Harvey’s ap…

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Foil Arms And Hog + Epica + Steve Maclin + Joanna Cassidy 56:58

3M ago56:58

56:58

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with 2/3 of Irish comedy group Foil Arms & Hog, Epica singer Simone Simons, TNA Wrestling star Steve Maclin, and actress Joanna Cassidy. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.By Darren Paltrowitz

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106: Solo - 3 Compensation Mistakes Financial Advisors Make When Scaling with Brad Johnson 19:48

3M ago19:48

19:48

If there’s one thing that can ruin a great team, it’s getting compensation wrong. I’ve seen it happen over and over—advisors accidentally overpaying, then having to backtrack (and losing their best people). Or underpaying, and wondering why top talent isn’t sticking around. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest compensation mistakes…

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The AI Product Going Viral With Doctors: OpenEvidence, with CEO Daniel Nadler 1:04:52

3M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

OpenEvidence is transforming how doctors access medical knowledge at the point of care, from the biggest medical establishments to small practices serving rural communities. Founder Daniel Nadler explains his team’s insight that training smaller, specialized AI models on peer-reviewed literature outperforms large general models for medical applicat…

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Chad Littlefield 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:05] Meet Chad Littlefield [02:57] Chad's Journey with Questions [05:14] The Impact of Powerful Questions [05:40] World in Conversation [08:22] The Essence of Connection [11:31] The Role of Intention in Questions [12:16] Chad's Origin Story [20:17] The Power of Conversations [25:50] Intenti…

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