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Eastern Europe is the land of talent that is most of the time unrecognized by the media. Here, you will discover technical experts, founders, and investors, who’ve built impressive companies or kickstarted local ecosystems. This podcast is hosted by Vlad Ciurca, the co-founder of Techsylvania. Its aim is to shed a bit of light on the other side of the curtain and to find the next big thing coming out of Eastern Europe. Nonetheless, it tries to direct West’s direction towards East.
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Valiant Growth

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Valiant Growth is a podcast on personal development that empowers you to earn self-esteem, build amazing relationships and achieve freedom! Self improvement is a varied field, and topic choices reflect on that: from personal finances and productivity to relationships, the podcast provides actionable, in-depth strategies to build an amazing life.
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Unlock a world of valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions related to the Special Forces, Military, and Intelligence Community (CIA, NSA, NGA, FBI, Military Intelligence). Things we discuss: GEOINT, OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, SOF, Special Forces, Military, Veterans Issues, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Entrepreneurship, Geopolitics, News, Politics, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Government Contracting, Defense Contracting, Bu ...
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Former ATF agent Peter Forcelli exposes government failures, corruption, and the reality of law enforcement operations. ✅ Subscribe here on YouTube From Operation Fast and Furious to the Parkland school shooting, Forcelli provides an insider’s perspective on some of the most controversial topics in U.S. law enforcement. 🔹 Topics Covered: The real r…
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Motivation and Inspiration from Joe O'Connor, mastering personal development and life lessons from defeating death and overcoming insurmountable obstacles. ✅Subscribe on YouTube In this powerful episode of The NDS Show, Joe O’Connor shares his incredible story of survival, resilience, and transformation. From dying three times at age 14 to breaking…
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This is a very visual episode!!! Subscribe on YouTube Austin Weishel, a bronze sculptor, joins to discuss his art honoring gr beret special forces, military heroes, veterans, first responders like police officers & fire fighters, and Betty White! From sculpting the Trojan Horse monument for the 10th Special Forces Group to the Nevada State Firefigh…
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Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares the story behind Task Force Pineapple, the real challenges of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the ongoing fight to protect America's security. Follow Nick for the latest updates https://X.com/ndsshow Follow Scott X: https://x.com/rooftopleader YouTube: @TheScottMannPodcast 🌟 Key Takeaways: How storytelling can …
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Claudiu Pândaru founder of Republica, provides the full context behind Romania's Election Turmoil involving Russian interference and Calin Georgescu's presidential campaign. The recent elections in Romania, the impact of political dynamics, and the growing mistrust in government institutions. Our guest delves into the significance of voter behavior…
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Follow on X! ▶️ https://X.com/ndsshow Glenn Tiffert joins the podcast to explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-China relations, technological competition, and the future of global power dynamics. Glenn shares his insights on how China's strategic ambitions intersect with American innovation, and what this means for the future of democracy and econ…
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In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with CIA Leadership Executive Mike Mears, a seasoned leader with a fascinating background in intelligence, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Mike shares compelling stories from his career, explores the principles of effective leadership, and provides actionable advice …
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Steve Loori, a seasoned intelligence community professional, shares his incredible journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in the world of commercial data analysis and Open Source Intelligence for surveillance and reconnaissance. Starting with his experiences as a young Marine during the Iraq War, Steve delves into how those early challe…
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Gabe Dominocielo, co-founder of Umbra Space, discusses the challenges and excitement of launching SAR satellites and the unique capabilities of synthetic aperture radar. He shares insights into the process of developing satellites, the choice of SAR technology, and the importance of precision in radar imagery. Gabe also talks about the diverse rang…
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Robert (Bob) Sharp shares his journey in the military and as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). He discusses how he accidentally became an admiral and the joy he found in changing jobs and working with different people. He also talks about the importance of specialization and generalization in the intelligence commun…
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Welcome to a powerful episode of The NDS Show where we host an inspiring conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Business Owner, Chayse Roth, who is also the Chairman of the Veteran Business Collective. In this revealing episode, Chayse provides his insights into the world of a Critical Skills Operator and what sets MARSOC (Marine Corps Forces S…
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Delve deep into the clandestine world of the CIA and Black Ops with former spy and shadow warrior, Enrique "Ric" Prado. Known for volunteering for life or death espionage missions for the Central Intelligence Agency and his pivotal role in human intelligence (HUMINT) operations during the Contra Wars under Ronald Reagan and tracking Osama Bin Laden…
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Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Luke Fischer, the CEO and cofounder of SkyFi, a company revolutionizing the world of satellite imagery. We delve into the fascinating journey of SkyFi, exploring their cutting-edge earth observation application that is reshaping how we order satellite imagery, including Electro Optical, T…
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "The NDS Show," where we delve into the fascinating market of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) including government contracting and commercial industry. We start off by introducing and explaining what GEO261 is all about and the different ways you can become involved in the GEOINT market segment. We also dis…
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In this episode, we continue our journey in the enthralling world of Open Source Intelligence with OSINT Technical, one of the leading twitter accounts for sharing publicly available information about the War in Ukraine. We explore the intriguing facets of the Russian & Ukranian military strategies, tactics, and philosophy. Our podcast further unco…
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Subscribe on YouTube HERE Please Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts! HERE Subscribe to the Newsletter Here to stay up to date! https://www.ndsshow.com/ Connect with Nick on Twitter Upcoming Episodes Geospatial Intelligence - GEOINT We'll be covering insights into the state of the GEOINT industry, a preview of the GEOINT Symposium, and the amazing…
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Dive deep into the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the power of publicly available information gathering and analysis. In this podcast we define and explain OSINT and how it differs from traditional intelligence methods. You'll learn how OSINT is used to track Russian spies in Sweden, troop movements in Ukraine, investigate ISIS in Sy…
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This podcast covers Geography Education with Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking for GIS professionals, the state of Ethics in Geography and GIS, and a deep dive into inspirational figures and events that have shaped geography and geospatial thinking forever. Dr. Joseph Kerski shares his expertise on the explosion of AI tools for GIS applica…
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Drone and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Expert Kerry Mapes joins the podcast to talk about drones and their many use cases from Military Technology and warfare to Scientific Research. Nick and Kerry discuss the many applications of drone uses including engineering, geospatial science, military warfare, photography, real estate and mapping. Kerry di…
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UFC Lightweight Fighter Joe Solecki joins THE NDS SHOW to talk about the strategy and mental fight of mixed martial arts and his current flourishing career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Joe tells the story of how he made it to the UFC and his experiences on Dana White’s Contender series during the COVID epidemic and his recent victories. W…
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UFC Lightweight Fighter Joe Solecki joins THE NDS SHOW to talk about the strategy and mental fight of mixed martial arts and his current flourishing career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Joe tells the story of how he made it to the UFC and his experiences on Dana White’s Contender series during the COVID epidemic and his recent victories. W…
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This is the Video version of Episode 3. Dr. Robert Clark is an author on several books for intelligence analysis, collection, and distribution. His most recent book is "Geospatial Intelligence: Origins and Evolution." In this episode Nick and Robert discuss the evolution of geospatial intelligence from the early days of remote sensing for surveilla…
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This is the video version of Episode 4, audio only version is also available, check your platform! We discuss the culture clash between modern day Universities WOKE culture and the average center right leaning military veteran entering college. We also discuss his path to his current position, resources for veterans at UNCW, veteran suicide, vetera…
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This is the VIDEO version of Episode 5 with Steven Stout, Enjoy! In this podcast Nick and guest Steven Stout discuss Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how the earth location technology affects our everyday lives. Steve provides a masterclass for beginners to experts in how GIS is used in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Safety, Retail,…
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This is the Full Video Version of Episode 2! Narcisa Pricope, PHD is a professor of Geography and Geospatial EARTH Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is the director of the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate Program, the Coastal UAS Observatory, and is currently supporting the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertific…
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In this Episode of The NDS Show, we explore the many impacts of City GIS maps using the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem for mapping and storytelling and the future of GIS technology with the creation of Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the way Geographic Information Systems impact every day citizens living in urban areas and explore the …
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In this GIS podcast we explore the many impacts of City GIS maps using the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem for mapping and storytelling and the future of GIS technology with the creation of Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the way Geographic Information Systems impact every day citizens living in urban areas and explore the qualities tha…
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Nick and Intelligence Surveillance Expert Keith Masback, cover the latest news in the intelligence community including insider thoughts on the Chinese Spy Balloon, UFOs, and UAPs. This podcast discusses advancements in AI and Metaverse technology for intelligence operations, the current threat of a third global war via the Ukraine Russia conflict, …
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Nick and Intelligence Surveillance Expert Keith Masback, cover the latest news in the intelligence community including insider thoughts on the Chinese Spy Balloon, UFOs, and UAPs. This podcast discusses advancements in AI and Metaverse technology for intelligence operations, the current threat of a third global war via the Ukraine Russia conflict, …
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Nick and Coach Michael Castro make their predictions for Super Bowl LVII and cover recent Football news from the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame inductees to the recent Michael Irvin ESPN and Brett Favre scandals. We discuss prop bets and the insane amount of money going into SuperBowl gambling. We examine the important role of leadership and navigating the …
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In this podcast Nick and guest Steven Stout discuss Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how the earth location technology affects our everyday lives. Steve provides a masterclass for beginners to experts in how GIS is used in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Safety, Retail, Sporting Events, Military, and Intelligence Missions. He describ…
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We discuss the culture clash between modern day Universities WOKE culture and the average center right leaning military veteran entering college. We also discuss his path to his current position, resources for veterans at UNCW, veteran suicide, veteran resources for mental health and school success, working with great leaders, the mindset of milita…
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Dr. Robert Clark is an author on several books for intelligence analysis, collection, and distribution. His most recent book is "Geospatial Intelligence: Origins and Evolution." In this episode Nick and Robert discuss the evolution of geospatial intelligence from the early days of remote sensing for surveillance on Russian Military equipment, all t…
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Narcisa Pricope, PHD is a professor of Geography and Geospatial EARTH Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is the director of the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate Program, the Coastal UAS Observatory, and is currently supporting the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) as a Science Policy advisor. Fo…
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Nick and Bryan discuss a wide variety of topics including Information Technology and Security Vulnerabilities in Social Media. TicToks takeover of the minds of America and social media platforms. They discuss Robotics, the challenges of AI Generated Video on large IT infrastructure, Cyber security for small businesses and more. Bryan Crain is the D…
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In this episode, Andra Stuparu, Digital and E-commerce Leader CEE at Philips shares insights into their strategy since the outbreak of the war, key differences between the CEE and global markets in terms of e-commerces trends, smart shopping channels and many more.By Techsylvania
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A short piece I wrote about the material culture of post-Eastern Bloc, pre-EU Romania that I grew up in. Photo credit: evz.ro, Bianca Zaharescu - It's Bucharest in 1996, I was there too. The text and some pictures: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rmy_kTZDiThV0G6msDEufoyX_-05M65tJVM_fCsG2TY/edit?usp=sharing…
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This episode of Eastern European Podcast puts Irina Haivas, Partner at high-profile VC fund Atomico, under the spotlight about her career journey from a surgeon to a startup investor. Knowing the healthcare industry from within and having a deeper understanding of it, Irina has a strong eye when it comes to the companies they invest in. Discover mo…
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Ivan Klaric founded the first tech company to introduce native mobile apps to the sports betting industry in 2012 and got acquired by Superbet in 2017. In this episode, Vlad Ciurca discusses with him about his background, entrepreneurial journey and the tech ecosystem in this region of Europe.By Techsylvania
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In this episode of Eastern European Exposed, Fang is helping us understand the traditional VC options as well as identifying some alternative paths. Even if you have a strong business model or an innovation that makes you stand out, there still are some questions that can help us differentiate between a great business idea and a VC-backable idea—di…
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In this episode, Calin Vaduva, the CEO of Fortech, one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Central and Eastern Europe reveals details about their risk mitigation plan. The COVID-19 situation also affects the workflows within a large company, and Calin talks about Fortech and how its well-defined organizational structure can be the backbo…
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in this episode of Eastern Europe Exposed, Vlad is talking to Andrei Cionca, Founder of Roca X, an investment fund that invests in technology startups, bridging early-stage startups with experienced VCs. Find out useful insights on what investors look for when choosing to support the right startups.By Techsylvania
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in this episode of Eastern Europe Exposed, Vlad is talking to Voicu Oprean, founder and CEO of AROBS (https://www.arobs.com/), one of the biggest Romanian IT company. Voicu reveals the challenges of growing an IT company in this landscape and market developing forecasts. He is also exposing his investor’s point of view, listing key startup success …
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in this episode of Eastern Europe Exposed, Vlad interviews Dennis Vilovic, Founder of TroopTravel, a European startup success story. They discuss how they came up with the startup idea, tips and tricks for successful investors pitches and how TroopTravel really works.By Techsylvania
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in this episode of Eastern Europe Exposed, Vlad is talking to Mikael Fredholm, Founder of Monday App, a platform that offers a variety of healthy solutions for improving wellbeing. Mikael gives some insights on their success recipe, but also on his switch from corporate to IT entrepreneurship.By Techsylvania
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I've been thinking about talking more about my story with breaking contact with everyone I knew three years ago and completely resetting my life while coming to England. I especially wanted to talk about the painful mistakes I have made in talking to my family and friends following my understanding of the Freedomain Radio relationship strategy. I j…
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I’ve been an ultra-sedentary person for most of my life and had zero interest in anything to do with physical health. But I am doing more now than I did before. And my friend Chris Stefanick can claim some credit for that. He showed me a vision of health that’s focused on living a better and longer life, having more fun, having fewer limitations, o…
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It’s amazing to live in an age where all knowledge is at our fingerprints! You don’t have to transcribe ancient texts at candlelight in a monastery or do questionable menial tasks for a guru anymore to gain access to some knowledge. I had a two-hour round trip commute to the university - I quit midway when I figured out I could learn more than what…
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