Best Outthinker Podcasts (2025)

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#141—Dave Whorton: The Competitive Advantages of Evergreen Businesses 48:43

4d ago48:43

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Dave Whorton is a tech investor and founder who spent 20 years of his career at the highest levels of Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startups. At the preeminent tech venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, he worked directly with John Doerr for several years. He cofounded four companies, including drugstore.com and Good Technology. This epis…

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Trading Up: How Active ETFs Revolutionized Investing 25:33

26d ago25:33

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Exploring the continued evolution of the ETF landscape, fueled by rapid growth in active ETFs and an expanding universe of investment choices. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, were born out of a need for greater market liquidity following the 1987 stock market crash known as Black Monday. US regulators determined that institutions needed the ability…

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AI Cybersecurity Wars, Federal Procurement Shakeup & China’s Rising AI Clout | AI Daily 28/04/25 5:00

5d ago5:00

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Decipher the collision of AI innovation, regulation, and global competition in today’s critical updates. Summary: Logan Reed breaks down Flashpoint and Palo Alto Networks’ AI security gambits at RSA Conference 2025, the White House’s push for open AI models, and China’s narrowing gap with U.S. AI dominance. Explore how Microsoft’s semantic search r…

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Agile Budgeting: Capital Allocation at the Pace of Change 37:34

9d ago37:34

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Today, we are tackling a topic that holding back most organizations from adapting to our rapidly changing business environments, a topic rooted in a habit that is so engrained in most companies that we don’t even think about changing it: budgeting. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Woodard, Head of Strategy at Primerica and former Bain consult…

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From Vision to Execution: Sabrina Herrera on Scaling Brands That Last 44:01

10d ago44:01

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Many founders dream of turning a big idea into a lasting company. Sabrina Herrera has done it—again and again. As part of the founding leadership at Genomma Lab, one of Mexico’s most successful pharmaceutical and personal care companies, she helped shape a brand known for category-defining products and direct-to-consumer innovation. Under her leade…

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#140—Cindy Anderson: The Quantifiable ROI of Thought Leadership 41:22

18d ago41:22

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Cindy Anderson is the Chief Marketing Officer/Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence at the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV). Cindy has co-authored research reports, published numerous articles, and delivered presentations on thought leadership, diversity, strategy implementation, project management, and technology to global audiences. She is …

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The Fog of Everyday Life: Reclaiming Your Power to Think Clearly 10:11

25d ago10:11

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Send us a text Critical thinking is your flashlight through the fog of everyday life. We explore why most people stay stuck in reactive mode when consuming information, and how analytical thinking techniques can help you reclaim the power to think clearly. • Introduction to "The Fog of Everyday Life" and the importance of questioning what we read a…

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Executing Fast, Thinking Slow: How Matt Wallach Scaled Veeva into a $2.75B Powerhouse 51:59

25d ago51:59

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In this episode of Strategy at Scale, we sit down with Matt Wallach, co-founder of Veeva Systems, one of the most successful enterprise software companies in the life sciences industry. While many companies craft visionary strategy statements, Matt reveals why execution—not strategy—is what truly sets high-growth companies apart. You’ll hear how Ve…

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Trading Up: How Active ETFs Revolutionized Investing 25:33

26d ago25:33

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Exploring the continued evolution of the ETF landscape, fueled by rapid growth in active ETFs and an expanding universe of investment choices. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, were born out of a need for greater market liquidity following the 1987 stock market crash known as Black Monday. US regulators determined that institutions needed the ability…

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Tariffs, Tantrums, and Trump's Economic Liberation Day 17:04

29d ago17:04

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Send us a text Tariffs: economic disaster or America's industrial revival? Trump's latest 10% import tariff announcement has sparked fierce debate about the future of American manufacturing. Dubbed "Liberation Day," this bold move aims to rebalance decades of lopsided trade relationships that have hollowed out our industrial base. The economic ches…

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Tools Pro Athletes Use To Crush Fear & Anxiety: 3 Science-Backed Secrets (You Can Steal) 15:16

29d ago15:16

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Send us a text Crush fear and anxiety using these tools. Want help optimizing your mental game? Call or text Dr. Jay Cavanaugh at 1-951-999-8423 Or email him at [email protected] Our testimonials can be found at https://sportsperformanceanxiety.com/results/By Dr. Jay Cavanaugh

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Breaking the Fourth Wall: When AI Hosts Know They're AI 1:43

30d ago1:43

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This episode explores NotebookLM's interactive podcast capabilities through a self-referential AI dialogue. The discussion covers technical implementation details, real-world business applications, and the philosophical implications of AI systems discussing their own artificial nature.By Logan Reed

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The AI-Powered Learning Revolution: Exploring LCM Through Podcasts 1:23

30d ago1:23

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This episode explores Latent Context Modeling (LCM) through an AI-generated dialogue, demonstrating NotebookLM's ability to transform technical documentation into accessible audio content. The discussion covers core mechanisms, real-world implementations, and future potential of LCM in AI systems.By Logan Reed

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Constitutional Tensions: Navigating America's Crisis of Legitimacy 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Send us a text We examine whether the U.S. Constitution faces existential threats from internal stresses rather than external enemies. This episode explores how even when people within the system try their best, political dysfunction, mistrust, and gridlock create unprecedented challenges to democratic governance. • Democracy faces pressure not fro…

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#139—Faisal Hoque: AI as a Strategic Partner Alongside Humanity 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Faisal Hoque is recognized as one of the world’s leading management thinkers and technologists. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator, and a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author with close to thirty years of cross-industry success. Faisal is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, along with a host of other companies, and serves as a …

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Working with Investment Bankers: Strategy First, Deal Second 28:25

1M ago28:25

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If you’re a strategy leader stepping into M&A or refining your inorganic growth strategy, there’s one relationship that can either propel you forward or hold you back: your relationship with investment bankers. In this episode, we dive deep into the often opaque world of investment banking with two strategy executives who’ve worked across both side…

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Uncle Sam's Reorganization: When DEA Meets ATF and Labor Loves MAGA 6:40

1M ago6:40

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Send us a text The Justice Department considers merging the DEA and ATF to streamline operations and reduce redundancies, while President Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's UN Ambassador nomination to maintain the thin GOP margin in the House. Trump's executive order on elections mandates documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and re…

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Ex-Google Director explains: The truth about AI agents (your new secret weapon) 1:03:40

1M ago1:03:40

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Adam Shilton sits down with Jacob Bank, the Stanford AI lab alumnus, Ex-Google Product Director and founder of Relay app, to demystify AI agents and their practical applications. Jacob cuts through the hype to explain the meaningful differences between AI workflows, agents, and co-pilots, offering actionable advice for businesses looking to impleme…

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How Today's Media Manipulates Your Reality: Tactics and Techniques 12:34

1M ago12:34

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Send us a text Ever wonder why some stories dominate your feed while others vanish overnight? The manipulation isn't accidental—it's by design. Modern propaganda doesn't announce itself with marching bands or angry speeches anymore. Instead, it slides into our daily lives through blue check marks, carefully framed news reports, and what gets strate…

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driversselect: How Steve Hall Found the Ignition Point to Disrupt the Used Car Industry 49:33

1M ago49:33

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When I asked Verne Harnish, who he recommended we interview to gain insights into effective scaling strategies, Steve Hall was one of the first names he mentioned—and for good reason. As the founder of driversselect, Steve transformed the used car retail industry through innovative business practices and a strong organizational culture that drove e…

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"Hi" is a versatile term primarily used as an informal greeting in English, equivalent to "hello." Originating in the 1800s from a Kansas Native American usage[1][4], it has become a universal casual salutation ... 2:03

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Generated from AI content.By Logan Reed

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From Burning Teslas to Yemen Airstrikes: America's Wild Week 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Send us a text America finds itself in a pivotal moment of domestic turmoil and international maneuvering as multiple crises converge. From violent attacks on Tesla dealerships to executive orders dismantling federal departments, we analyze how these developments reflect deeper political and social tensions reshaping the nation. • The Tesla Takedow…

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AI Parenting: Raising Children Who Will Outthink Us All 1:21:42

1M ago1:21:42

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In this thought-provoking conversation, Adam speaks with Kunal Dalal, AI expert in education and author of "The AI Parent." They explore how AI is transforming education and parenting in profound ways. From discussing the outdated model of competitive education to examining how indigenous wisdom might guide our approach to technology, Kunal shares …

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Want Confidence? This is how I build confidence with my Pro AthletesI 6:58

2M ago6:58

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Send us a text Confidence is built by moving away from uncertainty. Want help optimizing your mental game? Call or text Dr. Jay Cavanaugh at 1-951-999-8423 Or email him at [email protected] Our testimonials can be found at https://sportsperformanceanxiety.com/results/By Dr. Jay Cavanaugh

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Invisible Wars: Corporate Espionage Exposed 10:30

2M ago10:30

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Send us a text We expose how industrial espionage and psychological warfare shape corporate success, revealing that behind many overnight success stories lies not innovation but strategic theft and manipulation. • Industrial espionage goes beyond stealing blueprints—it creates fear, confusion, and doubt to undermine companies from within • The "fea…

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#138—JoAnn Garbin: Decoding Innovation at Microsoft and Beyond 39:50

2M ago39:50

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JoAnn Garbin is a sustainability and technology innovator with a 25-year track record of leading teams “from nothing to something to scale,” creating numerous innovative products and profitable businesses. Her career predates the concept of climate change, and her long career in sustainability combined with her tenure at Microsoft as Director of In…

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Breaking Down the Political Chess Moves of March 7-14, 2025 10:51

2M ago10:51

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Send us a text The political chessboard is constantly shifting, but our latest Weekly News Roundup gives you the strategic advantage. From March 7-14, 2025, we've analyzed the moves that shaped public opinion and policy decisions that most people missed. We start by dissecting the narrowly passed government funding bill (217-213) that extends opera…

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AI Cures Paralysis, UN's Facial Recognition Passports & Weather Warfare Crisis | AI Daily 14/03/25 5:54

2M ago5:54

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Navigate today's most transformative AI breakthroughs and the ethical dilemmas they create. Summary: Logan Reed examines Neuralink's neural bridge restoring movement to paralyzed patients, the UN's controversial AI passport system, and DeepMind's quantum-proof encryption breakthrough. Explore Tesla's educational experiment showing troubling trade-o…

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Fusion Breakthrough, AI Patent Rights & Earthquake Prediction Saves Thousands | AI Daily 13/03/25 6:23

2M ago6:23

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Navigate today's most consequential AI developments—from unlimited energy to algorithmic diplomacy risks. Summary: Logan Reed explores ITER's fusion reactor breakthrough, the Supreme Court's revolutionary AI patent ruling, and Indonesia's life-saving earthquake prediction system. Discover how algorithmic hiring decisions face legal scrutiny and why…

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What Nobody Tells You About Puerto Rico's Future 15:16

2M ago15:16

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Send us a text Looking beyond political rhetoric, we explore the practical challenges of Puerto Rico's potential path to independence through a detailed six-phase plan spanning more than a decade. • Breaking down Puerto Rico's $72 billion debt crisis and how it impacts sovereignty options • Analyzing the critical transition phases: economic stabili…

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Raising the Stakes: Investing and the Art of Risk Taking 22:47

2M ago22:47

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With a standard deck of cards, there are around 2.5 million potential hands at the start of each game of poker. The key to success is in the decision process—determining how to play a hand, and how much to bet, despite not knowing which cards are in another player’s hand. Like in poker, every investment decision includes at least some degree of unc…

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Raising the Stakes: Investing and the Art of Risk Taking 22:47

2M ago22:47

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With a standard deck of cards, there are around 2.5 million potential hands at the start of each game of poker. The key to success is in the decision process—determining how to play a hand, and how much to bet, despite not knowing which cards are in another player’s hand. Like in poker, every investment decision includes at least some degree of unc…

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Making Purpose a Strategic Advantage 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Welcome to another episode of The Chief Strategy Officer Podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that sits at the heart of every successful organization: purpose. For years, the question of what purpose an organization should hold has typically sat outside the auspices of the strategy office. It was the remit of the CEO or board, maybe corporate com…

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Positioning for the Perfect Exit: David McCombie’s Playbook for Maximizing Business Value 48:55

2M ago48:55

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Selling a business is one of the most significant strategic decisions an entrepreneur can make. But how do you ensure that you're maximizing your company's value when it's time to exit? David McCombie, founder of McCombie Group and author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, has spent the last 15 yea…

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AI’s Lifespan Breakthrough, Rescue Drones & School Surveillance Scandal | AI Daily 09/03/25 4:05

2M ago4:05

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Explore how AI is stretching lifespans, saving lives, and testing the limits of ethics and privacy. Summary: Logan Reed unpacks AI’s leap into longevity science, the drones outperforming humans in disaster zones, and the explosive EduSafe surveillance scandal. Discover how quantum farming is combating famine and why the line between innovation and …

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AI Robots Outthink Humans, Global Bank Heist & Element 151 Breakthrough | AI Daily 10/03/25 4:12

2M ago4:12

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Unpack AI’s leap into human-level reasoning, the chaos of AI-driven cyberwarfare, and the materials revolution rewriting tech’s future. Summary: Logan Reed dissects Boston Dynamics’ reasoning robots, the $200 billion AI cyberattack shaking global finance, and DeepMind’s superconducting element discovery. Explore how South Korea’s AI legal overhaul …

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Global AI Weapons Ban, NASA’s Rebel Rover & Healthcare Data Revolt | AI Daily 08/03/25 4:13

2M ago4:13

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Unpack the seismic shifts in AI ethics, space exploration, and data privacy—and what they mean for humanity’s future. Summary: Logan Reed breaks down the historic treaty banning lethal autonomous weapons, NASA’s Mars rover making autonomous decisions, and the explosive MedData scandal. Explore how AI-driven job losses are fueling policy battles and…

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#137—Peter Compo: The Emergent Approach to Strategy 44:05

2M ago44:05

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Peter Compo is the author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy: Adaptive Design & Execution. Unlike many strategists from universities and consulting firms, Compo builds his groundbreaking work first as a musician and a scientist (he holds a doctorate in Chemical Engineering), and then gained experience in the “corporate trenches” at DuPont. Hired …

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Quantum AI Blackouts, Microsoft’s Robotics Gambit & Facial Recognition Riots | AI Daily 07/03/25 5:04

2M ago5:04

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Quantum AI Blackouts, Microsoft’s Robotics Gambit & Facial Recognition Riots | AI Daily 07/03/25 Show Notes: Decipher the chaos and potential of AI’s relentless march into energy, healthcare, and human rights. Summary: Logan Reed unpacks quantum AI’s catastrophic grid failure, Microsoft’s monopoly-defying merger, and London’s facial recognition rio…

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Breaking the Media's Psychological Warfare: How Incomplete Headlines Control Your Mind 17:30

2M ago17:30

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Send us a text The modern media landscape functions as psychological warfare, deliberately keeping audiences in a perpetual state of unfinished information and manufactured crisis to maintain control over their attention and thinking. • 24-hour news cycle engineered to keep viewers in survival mode without critical thinking • Stories like Trump-Zel…

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