Best Failed Architecture Podcasts (2025)

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Amsterdam's New Wave of Cooperative Housing w/ Andrea Verdecchia from Time to Access 43:47

10d ago43:47

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You can find a transcript of this conversation in the article version posted on our website. In an article published in the Guardian earlier last year Jon Henley reported on the state of the housing crisis in Amsterdam. The article’s title took a quote from one of the people that Henley, interviewed: “Everything is just on hold”. For a lot of peopl…

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How PlanGrid was Acquired for $875m - Ralph Gootee, CTO 1:25:03

15h ago1:25:03

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"When we launched PlanGrid, it was the only enterprise product on the iPad. Even Facebook refused to make an iPad app because Zuckerberg didn't believe in it." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we had Ralph Gootee and we got to learn about how PlanGrid became the first enterprise app on iPad, the brutal year-long acquisition process, and…

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The Economics of Liberty (Rabbi Sacks on Behar-Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation) 10:30

3d ago10:30

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2015, as part of the Ethics series.To read and download the written essay, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conv…

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90% of Sales Demos Fail - Closing $1M Deals with Mutual Action Plans & Multi-Threading Secret to Accelerate Sales Cycles 1:03:37

3d ago1:03:37

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"Elite sales leaders don't just hire sellers - they hire 'pirates and romantics' who can thrive in chaos when everything's broken." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Scotland Foss, who helped build PlanGrid before its $1B acquisition by Autodesk. Scotland shared his proven playbook for construction tech go-to-market success from his jour…

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From Floorplans to Full Renovations: How Maket's AI Owns the Architectural Stack (Spotlight) 54:35

3d ago54:35

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Can AI really design your home? 800,000+ users have already ditched their architects thanks to Maket, a startup using AI to simplify renovations from floorplans to permits. In this Spotlight episode, Maket founder Patrick Murphy delivers a mock version of the real pitch that secured $2M in funding from top investors including Reid Hoffman’s Blitzsc…

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Insiders React: Death of Google Search? + YC's Startup Wishlist, Trump’s Saudi AI Deals 1:04:57

8d ago1:04:57

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What happens when Apple hints that Google’s search dominance may be cracking, triggering a $155 billion wipeout in Alphabet’s value? Many still think Google search is untouchable, but a shift in user behavior and a few lines in DOJ testimony may signal otherwise. In this episode, Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Amir Shevat explore how Apple’s reve…

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Holy Times (Rabbi Sacks on Parshat Emor, Covenant & Conversation) 13:08

10d ago13:08

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2016, as part of the Spirituality series.To read and download the written essay, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenan…

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AI Will Transform Your Construction GTM Strategy - The Go-To-Market Playbook That Built a Billion-Dollar ConTech 1:12:49

10d ago1:12:49

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"I remember bringing Tracy Young to my job site when PlanGrid was just an MVP. She offered us the software for free - we just needed to provide the iPads. My PM and PX didn't get it. They told me, 'Don't waste my time like that again.'" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Tom Feliz share his journey from construction sites to tech leadersh…

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Replay: Co-Founder Relationships - Avoiding the Big Breakup (Edu) 51:17

10d ago51:17

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Intellectual Impresario of Weimar Berlin: Sexologist Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, "The Einstein Of Sex" 1:21:46

13d ago1:21:46

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Today I’m interviewing Daniel Brook, the author of a new book on the pioneering sexual rights activist Magnus Hirschfeld, whose Berlin Institute of Sexual Science was a huge attraction in Weimar Berlin and was eventually destroyed by the Nazis, and whose theories are so contemporary they could be taken directly from modern debates about gender, sex…

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Procore's 4 Steps to Save the Industry - Kris Lengieza - VP of Procore 1:08:51

14d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

"53% of the construction workforce is expected to retire by 2036. And that number is going up, not down." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kris from Procore and we got to learn about their just-released Future State of Construction 2025 report, which reveals how technology will transform productivity, design, decision-making, and the wo…

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Insiders React: OpenAI Bets Big on Vibe Coding + Epic Games' Victory Over Apple, Silicon Valley's Talent Crisis 1:02:29

15d ago1:02:29

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OpenAI just dropped $3B on vibe coding—should software engineers be worried? And what happens now that Apple’s 30% App Store tax just took a major legal hit? In this episode of The Startup Podcast, hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by seasoned founder and investor Hooman Radfar (CEO at Collective, ex-VC at Expa) to unpack three seismi…

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Love Is Not Enough (Rabbi Sacks on Acharei Mot-Kedoshim) 11:00

16d ago11:00

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/acha…

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Most Construction Tech Misses The Market - Modern Go-To-Market Strategies For Construction Tech 1:08:06

17d ago1:08:06

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"The best salespeople don't need to talk about their successes - they focus on what went wrong and how to improve. At Joist AI, we don't want to hear about past wins, only lessons learned." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, We had Anton Marinovich from Joist AI and he shared his construction tech go-to-market journey from my father's masonry …

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Finance For Founders - Why 'Playing It Safe' Is Risky w/ Michiel Boere, CFO at Remote (Edu) 52:14

19d ago52:14

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Think staying profitable means you’re on the right track? Think again. Too many founders obsess over budgets and burn—but the real risk isn’t running out of cash. It’s growing too slowly to matter. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Michiel Boere, CFO of Remote and former CFO of Uber Eats, to demystify startup finance for non-financial f…

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Most Startups Die at $5M ARR - Breaking the $10M Barrier in Construction Tech 1:26:02

21d ago1:26:02

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"The best renewal is no renewal. So closing a three-year agreement, right?" In today's episode of our Go To Market Series from the Bricks & Bytes Podcast, we have Kevin Halter (CRO of OpenSpace) share his journey from scaling PlanGrid from $5M to $100M+ ARR and building high-performing sales teams in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ …

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Insiders React: Did Zuckerberg Sabotage Instagram? + Apple’s New Devices, James Cameron on AI 34:11

22d ago34:11

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Instagram’s co-founder, Kevin Systrom, helped define the modern social web—now he’s calling out Zuckerberg in court. And are Apple’s smart glasses finally catching up to Meta’s AI-powered wearables? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to some of the biggest headlines in tech and startup land. From explosive testimony by Instagram’…

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Israel Undefeated (Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut 5766 speech by Rabbi Sacks) 12:16

23d ago12:16

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19 years ago Rabbi Sacks delivered this Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut address. He spoke, as was his annual tradition as Chief Rabbi, at the Bnei Akiva ceremony in May 2006, at Finchley Synagogue (Kinloss). These words, 19 years later, could almost have been freshly written for today. His message is timeless, and timely. Find more content like this o…

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The Sacrifices of Childbirth (Rabbi Sacks on Tazria-Metzora) 10:19

24d ago10:19

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.This audio from Rabbi Sacks was recorded in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tazr…

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Episode 30: A Conversation with David P. Goldman 57:00

24d ago57:00

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Peter Leithart and James Wood have a conversation with David P Goldman. David P. Goldman is a Washington Fellow at The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. His research focuses on China, American manufacturing, and trade policy. Goldman is Deputy Editor of Asia Times, where he has written the "Spengler" column since 2001. He i…

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Inside AtkinsRealis' Digital Transformation - How AtkinsRealis Drives Digital ROI 1:10:09

24d ago1:10:09

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"Genius is 99% perspiration and only 1% innovation." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer at Atkins Realis, sharing powerful insights about technology implementation in a global engineering firm with 40,000 employees. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How they evaluate technology investments (looking for at …

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Replay: Mastering Attention - Your Startup's Secret Weapon w/ Ben Parr (Edu) 51:19

25d ago51:19

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Insiders React: China Retaliates Against NVIDIA Embargo + US Startups in Crisis, Google Faces Legal Heat 39:04

29d ago39:04

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Huawei has just announced a new AI chip—does this mean tariffs accelerating Chinese innovation? This week, Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and guest Amir Shevat dig into how the AI trade war and tech monopolies are reshaping the global startup landscape. Plus, on a lighter note: why Sam Altman says politeness in AI prompts is surprisingly expensive. I…

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Limits (Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation) 9:34

1M ago9:34

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Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2020.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemi…

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The Sales Mastery Behind Levelset's $500M Exit - GTM Tactics & Growth From CRO Martin Roth 1:22:23

1M ago1:22:23

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"We got to a million dollars in ARR by taking meetings any way we could - sending chunky mail, handwritten cards, even just picking up the phone. It's simple." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we had Martin Roth sharing his journey as Levelset's go-to-market leader and the real-world tactics that helped scale the business to a success…

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Next-Gen Founders: Startups in the Age of AI (Edu) 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Is AI making startups easier—or just changing the rules of the game? In a world where execution is cheap and accessible, building a successful startup is more competitive than ever. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack the reality of every business having access to the same AI-driven tools, what makes a startup successful in this …

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Insiders React: Meta's Whistleblower Bombshell + NVIDIA's $500B AI Investment, OpenAI’s New GPT-4.1 44:12

1M ago44:12

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In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams’ jaw-dropping testimony in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee. She alleges Facebook put profits above all else—including the mental health of young users and even national security. Plus, we discuss the political theater…

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AI Won't Save Bad Construction Companies - Solving Tech Adoption Problems from VC Perspective 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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"AI in construction isn't just hype - we're in construction, so we know nobody will deploy solutions based on hype alone." In today's episode of Brick and Bytes, we had Vivin Hegde from Zakua Ventures sharing insights on construction tech investments and market trends. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why robotics is becoming essential in construction …

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Replay: Raising Capital at Seed - 5 Ways to De-Risk Your Round (Edu) 55:25

1M ago55:25

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"20-Year-Old Software is Killing Architecture" - Legacy Systems & Cloud Solutions from Qonic Founders 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

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"Loading 19 files, each over a gigabyte, into a web browser and manipulating them like butter was the moment I knew I had to join Qonic." - Aaron Perry, former digital design lead at one of UK's largest architecture firms. In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we sat down with Mark and Aaron from Qonic to explore how they're revolutionizing AEC s…

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Insiders React: Trump's Tariff Meltdown + Startup Valuations Crash, Shopify Goes Full AI 38:43

1M ago38:43

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Is AI just a buzzword — or the key to survival in a volatile startup landscape? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Donald Trump’s shocking “Liberation Day” tariffs and the ripple effect it could have on the global economy — and on your startup. As fears of a recession mount and market uncertainty grows, we explore what found…

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Giving Thanks (Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation) 10:47

2M ago10:47

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/…

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Innovation Teams Can't Scale - Adoption Automation Blueprint from Multi-Billion Project Leader 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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"I love my iPhone, but you don't hear people say, I love my consultant." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we welcomed Angelos Nicolaou from Sektor AI who shared fascinating insights about construction tech adoption, the "anti-consultant" movement, and why technology must equal profitability. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How Sektor helps compan…

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Strategic Communications – Why PR Alone Won’t Drive Business Growth w/ Jessy Wu (Edu) 45:48

2M ago45:48

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Is your startup’s PR strategy just a vanity exercise? Most founders make the mistake of announcing fundraising rounds like it’s a badge of honor, hoping for instant traction and credibility. But here's the truth: if you're chasing headlines without a strategy, you're wasting money. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Jessy Wu, founder of Encour, d…

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Traditional Design Stack Is Dying! - Solving Compliance Challenges with AI-Powered Floor Plans 59:15

2M ago59:15

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"To be able to provide more data faster, we need to rely on generation. In order to progress a project and know what's going to be built, you need floor plans." - Jesper on why floor plan generation matters. In today's episode of the Future of Design Series from the Bricks and Bytes, we had Jesper, co-founder and CPO of Finch, sharing insights on c…

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Insiders React: Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Is Google about to kill SEO forever? Why did OpenAI just raise $40 billion? And is the AI bubble about to burst? The AI arms race is heating up, and the biggest players are making moves that could change everything. But what does this mean for creators, businesses, and the future of search? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Hooman Radf…

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Why do we sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation) 9:21

2M ago9:21

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayik…

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3-4X BETTER ROI THAN HEAT PUMPS - VARM's Mission to Insulate 1 Million Homes by 2033 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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"Insulation has a 3-4x better ROI than heat pumps and 10x better than solar systems. Most people get this wrong when retrofitting their homes." In today's episode of the podcast, we had Chris from VARM, who shared his journey of building a VC-backed installation business aimed at becoming the European champion in the space. Tune in to find out abou…

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Replay: Scaling Sales - Insider Secrets w/ Rippling's Matt Loop and Matt Plank (Edu) 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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Episode 29: A Conversation with Aaron Renn 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Peter Leithart and James Wood have a conversation with Aaron Renn. Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis, and author of the book Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. His writings appear in a number of leading global publications, including The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlanti…

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File-Based Design Is Dying - Solving Architecture's Profitability Crisis with Cloud-First Solutions 56:12

2M ago56:12

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"The future of building design is on the cloud. File-based design systems are becoming obsolete." In today's episode of the Future of Design Series from the Bricks and Bytes podcast, we had Altaf from Snaptrude who shared fascinating insights about the evolution of design software in architecture and construction. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why c…

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Insiders React: Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Are we on the brink of an AI revolution that will fundamentally reshape society? Or are we overestimating the impact of these new technologies? In this episode, Chris Saad and Michael Jones, General Partner at Science Startup Studio in LA, explore the latest developments in AI, biotech, and tech industry M&A, unpacking their implications for busine…

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Degenerate Art, Hitler's failed culture war and greatest modern art show ever 32:12

2M ago32:12

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On 30 June 1937, Joseph Goebbels, the Reich Minister for Propaganda and Enlightenment, authorised the Director of the Reich Chamber for Culture, Adolf Ziegler, to select and confiscate paintings and sculptures from public collections for a major exhibition on 'degenerate art'. Ziegler said “What's been gathered together in [this] exhibition constit…

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"From Seed to $10M Series A" - BuildVision's Procurement Platform & Growth Journey 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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"We make money when our customers make money" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Mike Powers and Ben Lyddane from BuildVision who shared their journey of raising a $10M Series A led by Norwest Ventures. Their platform helps contractors procure mechanical and electrical equipment more efficiently, saving 20-30% on costs while creating new …

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Encampments & Journeys (Rabbi Sacks on Pekudei) 9:26

2M ago9:26

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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Profit Isn't a Dirty Word! - Aligning Client-Contractor Goals from an Innovation Director 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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"The interest of a contractor and the interest of a client are the same: I want you to finish this building to the best quality, to that date. And if I'm really smart as a client, I want you to make money too." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had James Pellatt, founder of Digital Trees consultancy, sharing insights from his extensive car…

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Kill Your Customers – The Doom Funnel That’s Hurting Your Startup (Edu) 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or selling to incumbents when you're trying to disrupt an industry. Chris and Yaniv explore the concept of "killing your custom…

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"Tariffs Will Bankrupt Contractors" - Contracts Hiding Risk & Free Solution from Document Crunch 30:21

2M ago30:21

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"Knowledge is power when dealing with tariffs. The lack of it caused numerous contractors to go out of business during the last supply chain disruption. We're not going to let that happen again." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, Josh Levy from Document Crunch shared how they're helping construction companies navigate the recent tariff change…

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Insiders React: Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Tries to Block DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Are tech companies resorting to corporate espionage in the cutthroat world of AI? Is the US losing its grip on global tech dominance? Yaniv, Chris, and Elli explore the shocking lawsuit between former podcast sponsors Rippling and Deel, where allegations of corporate spying have surfaced. They also examine OpenAI's controversial call to ban Chinese…

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The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation) 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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