Best Slice Capital Podcasts (2025)

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Sustainability-linked finance's next big test 34:11

7d ago34:11

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Send us a text ◆ SLBs miss targets with hundreds more up for review ◆ US issuers make hay in European sunshine ◆ Banks probe longer dated debt issuance The wave of sustainability-linked bonds that were all the rage a few years ago are now reaching the point where their issuers' performance against their environmental KPIs is being judged. Two issue…

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Development finance reacts to US MDB reform aims as EU looks to cut red tape 36:59

14d ago36:59

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Send us a text ◆ Insiders assess Scott Bessent's speech on MDB reform ◆ European Commission's latest attempt to ease capital market access ◆ Encouraging signs for credit issuers after tariff turmoil The US administration gave some clues as to its beliefs on how the IMF and the World Bank should change their operations for the first time this week s…

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Everyone has a capital markets strategy until they get punched in the face 35:44

22d ago35:44

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Send us a text ◆ Running a bond business in a crisis ◆ Bank issuers find their way back into the bond market ◆ Can frontier emerging market sovereigns fund themselves? This was supposed to be a decent year for banks in the debt and equity capital markets. But the uncertainty generated by a chaotic US tariff policy has wrecked investment banks' abil…

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Flirting with financial crisis 30:33

28d ago30:33

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Send us a text ◆ Did we come close to a full blown crisis before Trump's tariff climbdown? ◆ Will we face another in 90 days' time? ◆ UK regulator's astonishing covered bond ruling We looked this week into whether the US's decision to postpone the imposition of punishing tariffs by 90 days averted a financial crisis, or merely postponed it. The act…

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On the tariff trail from the Rose Garden to Riyadh 31:39

1M ago31:39

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Send us a text ◆ How US tariffs will affect bond issuers in the medium and long term ◆ Liberation Day: your funniest quotes ◆ A funding update from KfW's head of capital markets, Petra Wehlert US president Donald Trump's imposition of a vast swathe of tariffs on imports bludgeoned stock markets this week and proved the stuff of nightmares for inves…

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The bank using AI to find M&A deals 37:39

1M ago37:39

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Send us a text ◆ Farewell, KommuneKredit ◆ Covered bonds advance on SSAs’ territory ◆ Ivory Coast makes funding breakthrough ◆ Romania’s risks Genuinely useful applications of AI are still rare in capital markets, but UniCredit has come up with an intriguing one. It has built a tool called DealSync that is helping it generate M&A mandates. The supr…

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UK plans digital debut as bond market digest EU defence spend plans 43:09

2M ago43:09

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Send us a text ◆ UK fires starting pistol on digital Gilts ◆ SSA market absorbs EU defence funding detail ◆ Credit issuers adjust tactics The UK has begun a consultation as it looks to issue its first digital Gilt - to be called a DiGit. We discuss what the bond will look like and the UK's route to issuance. Elsewhere in the SSA bond market, partic…

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Trump regime starts to grate on global markets 32:44

2M ago32:44

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Send us a text ◆ DOGE threatens US CMBS recovery ◆ Drill, baby, drill? Borrow, habibi, borrow ◆ Cracks appear in European credit market Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the office... or rather back into commercial mortgage backed securities with offices as the collateral. No sooner has the US CMBS revival begun than US president Do…

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Putting numbers on the defence borrowing hole 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Send us a text ◆ EU puts forward €800bn plan◆ Germany screeches into U-turn on debt brake ◆ Bund yield soars 40bp The spectre of European countries needing to massively increase spending on defence has haunted the capital markets ever since it became clear that US president Donald Trump was really thinking of drastically weakening US military suppo…

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A new bond issuer to bolster European defence 43:53

2M ago43:53

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Send us a text ◆ Rob Murray, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank's creator, explains all ◆ Why US must be involved ◆ Three point strategy to augment defence spending The idea of a new multilateral bank to help fund defence spending in Europe has shifted to the fore in recent weeks. European leaders are understood to be discussing the idea thi…

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Germany: the sick, ageing but 'comfortable' man of Europe 51:29

2M ago51:29

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Send us a text ◆ German and European spending needs rile SSA market ◆ GSE reform in the US, green reform in the EU ◆ Saudi Arabia leads Gulf diversification out of dollars New German chancellor Friedrich Merz has a lot to tackle when he finally forms his coalition government. Much of it will involve spending more money, which has bond investors on …

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German election a pivotal moment for EGBs and European defence 37:23

3M ago37:23

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Send us a text ◆ German poll to have far-reaching consequences for bond market ◆ UK water sector's capital markets tangle ◆ Corporate issuance picks up in emerging markets Germany votes this weekend in a general election. Whatever the resulting coalition, fiscal matters will be top of their agenda. With the pressure on to raise defence spending but…

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How the capital markets can rearm Europe 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Send us a text ◆ Using the bond market to boost European security ◆ Africa nears sovereign debt stabiliser ◆ Sterling's ESG problem With the new US government reasserting its belief that Europe needs to provide more of its own security this week, attention has turned once again to how to pay for it. We discuss the various ideas in play, from settin…

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Team Trump turns gaze on MDBs 47:43

3M ago47:43

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Send us a text ◆ Trump orders review of US involvement in multilateral development banks ◆ What's driving Reverse Yankee issuance? ◆ Deutsche Bank sparks new controversy in AT1 capital Among many of the executive orders Donald Trump has signed since he became US president for the second time was one which ordered a review of the country's involveme…

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Your bonus explained, HSBC shuts up (some of the) shop 44:38

3M ago44:38

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Send us a text ◆ Why you got paid what you got paid ◆ Insider reveals what really goes on when bonuses are allocated ◆ HSBC winds down M&A and ECM We lift the lid on how bonuses are allocated in investment banking from the top table to the lowliest analyst. Our columnist, Craig Coben, who spent many years as a senior equities banker at Merrill Lync…

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The European Union: the future of a bond market behemoth 54:28

3M ago54:28

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Send us a text ◆ Riso and Ruhl on the development of the market's biggest new bond issuer ◆ Beyond NextGeneration EU: can the bloc fund defence? ◆ The campaign for sovereign-like borrower status The European Union is the highest profile bond issuer in the market. In response to the pandemic, it ramped up its borrowing to fund member states' recover…

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New recruit joins the SSA market 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Send us a text ◆ How the bond market will drive CCMM to provide more climate tech cash ◆ Multilateral development bank hybrid capital — and may have found its niche ◆ Covered bond market roars back to life but will it last? The CIF Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM) priced its first bond this week. The issuer is raising money so that the Climate Inve…

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Perfect storm hits sterling bond market 34:34

4M ago34:34

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Send us a text ◆ Gilts rocked on macro fears but sterling bond issuance booms ◆ Just how much of a basket case is the UK anyway? ◆ Debt-for-nature swaps blossom This has lead to references in the press to the 2022 Gilt crisis, which the Conservative government caused with its notorious mini-budget of tax cuts to be fuelled through Gilt issuance. Th…

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The investment banks to watch in 2025 36:49

5M ago36:49

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Send us a text ◆ The sheep and the goats in UK water ◆ How EM loses assets but gains deals ◆ US corporates lean to euro bonds Investment bankers feel like they're on the verge of something good: a boom year in 2025 of mergers and acquisitions, by both corporate and private equity firms, and all the debt and equity financing that goes with it. The U…

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How these founders rebranded this 600 year old product w/ Y'all Sweet Tea 18:25

5M ago18:25

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab It's time to get the par-tea started. And today's product promises to be the best you've ever had. Will they be able to convince the Sharks that they need a taste? Or will their $10M valuation prove too steep? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their busi…

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Turning kids into content creators?! w/ Creator Camp 18:16

5M ago18:16

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab Today's founders are trying to solve the iPad Kids phenomenon by giving them more reasons to be on their iPads. Make it make sense, am I right? Their summer camp program aims to have your kids filming and editing their way to content creator success. Will the Sharks think it's tec…

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What To Do When A Product Is Too Niche? w/ Chalkless 20:30

5M ago20:30

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab In sports, it's important to be gritty, or according to today's founders, grippy. That's right, forget about chalk, today's product promises stronger grips with a quick pat pat and clap clap. With a $10M valuation, these founders may find themselves in a sticky situation. Will the…

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GlobalCapital's Review 2024 | Outlook 2025 podcast 35:46

5M ago35:46

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Send us a text ◆ How to fund Europe ◆ What market experts think is going to happen next ◆ The EU to embark on biggest six-month funding spree The European Union shapes up poorly compared to its rivals when it comes to growth and competitiveness. Former ECB president and Italian prime minister Mario Draghi believes the bloc needs €800bn of investmen…

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Power saws for kids?? What could go wrong?! w/ Chompshop 19:52

5M ago19:52

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The holidays are upon us and what better gift for your child than a specialty power saw? Don't worry, it's totally kid proofed. It'll just cut your bank account with its price tag of $230. What could go wrong? Will the Sharks think this product is a cut above the rest or will these founders be dismissed as hacks?…

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Bringing Back a 1980s Clothing Trend with a New Twist w/ 1920 Convertible Clothing 20:17

5M ago20:17

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What do you call a jacket that goes up in flames? A blazer! Not unlike today's pitch, am I right? Mostly joking. This outerwear company boasts all time sales of $505, 000, but with a valuation of $2.5 million, will these founders manage to snuggle up next to a shark, or will the re…

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Would you rather give your money to France or Louis Vuitton? 39:14

5M ago39:14

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Send us a text ◆ French government collapse scrambles bond market ◆ What next for French corporate, FIG, covered bond and public sector bond issuers? ◆ ECB Trials on distributed ledger technology: the verdict The long-running saga of the peril of the French public purse took a new twist this week as the country's government collapsed over budget wr…

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Can this product make “butt cleavage” a new trend in men's swimwear? w/ Moonies 16:44

5M ago16:44

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab The product today is simply astounding. It's an innovative take on men's swimwear that's more than a little cheeky. But with only 1, 000 in sales, the Sharks may need some buttering up. Will the Sharks take a bite or will these founders leave bummed? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Bo…

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The Ins and Outs of Pre-Sales as Launch Strategy w/ Terrashroom 17:08

5M ago17:08

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What kind of vehicle did the mushroom drive? A spores car, of course! We've covered at least three other mushroom products from Shark Tank, but nothing with a $7M valuation. Will this product make the Sharks give a shiitake or will the Sharks think this founder needs way more room …

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This product aims to be the Impossible Foods of Sushi w/ Finneato Fysh Foods 19:37

5M ago19:37

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab There's something fishy about today's product. As in, it looks like a fish. It tastes like a fish, but it's made from vegetables? That's right, it's a safe and vegetarian spin on raw fish. Mercury and parasites not included. And for one special shark, this product is going to be a …

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Barnier, budgets and other barneys 35:02

5M ago35:02

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Send us a text ◆ French bond issuers' tough time ahead as PM fights to get budget through ◆ Trump tough talk on tariffs' threat to emerging markets ◆ Investors give IPO sellers the silent treatment There are barneys - quarrels to those unfamiliar with British slang - breaking out all over the place and capital markets are caught in the crossfire. I…

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Mark Cuban: “This could be our biggest deal ever” w/ Doatnut 17:35

5M ago17:35

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If there is one life lesson to be learned from Shark Tank, it's doughnut stop believing in yourself entrepreneurs and today's product will leave you simply a-glazed with all this one woman show has managed to accomplish. I won't sugarcoat this–some sharks are going to love this pastry product a whole lot and others will find it a bit of a weirdoh. …

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Did Going Viral Plunge This Waxing Startup Into Debt? w/ Sugardoh 19:32

6M ago19:32

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Today's episode is about to get hairy. Not to wax poetic, but this is a fun new spin on hair removal. Will the Sharks find their $10M valuation a sweet deal or will these founders be left in a sticky situation? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The pros/cons of p…

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SSA pricing, German banks and commercial property risk, corporate hybrid spree 30:04

6M ago30:04

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Send us a text ◆ The challenge for SSA issuers next year ◆ German banks and the commercial property millstone ◆ Hybrid hot streak explained SSA bonds in euros have widened against swaps by quite some way in recent months. That will present a big challenge for the asset class's smaller issuers next year. We explain how the market will find a new cle…

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The College Dropout Who Turned Down $300K For His $1M Side Hustle w/ Kobee’s 20:01

6M ago20:01

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I love a product that creates a good buzz, and let me tell you, this founder's been on a roll. All natural lip balm is just the bee's knees. But truth be told, I'm not sure the Sharks will be won over by this small company's $5M valuation. Will the Sharks bite, or will this founder be left stung? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the t…

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What Makes A Brand A ‘Lifestyle’ Brand? w/ Yardsale 21:11

6M ago21:11

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Slope and steady wins the race, or at least that's what today's product is trying to show the Sharks with only $220K in sales to date. Will the Sharks take a bite of this company boasting a whopping $2M valuation? Or will they tell these founders, ski you later? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on…

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US ESG: orange vs green follows red vs blue 34:25

6M ago34:25

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Send us a text ◆ Donald Trump’s threat to ESG finance in the US ◆ Why ‘woke capitalism’ won’t be put to bed ◆ UK auto ABS faces up to compensation crisis One of the biggest areas of conflict in US politics over the next four years — and indeed, over the past four — will be over environmental, social and governance matters. Donal Trump’s administrat…

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We Break Down The Branding Mistakes Behind This Mock Fried Chicken w/ Life Raft Treats 20:59

6M ago20:59

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These days my favorite trend on social media is the “is it cake?” trend. Bakers the world over try to bake cakes that look like real world objects. Today's founders look to take it a step further and will have you asking, “is it ice cream?” It's a tantalizing treat that's worth a whopping $5M valuation. Will the sharks bite or will this founder duo…

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Is This Product The Next Cornhole of Yard Games? w/ Bucket Golf 19:43

6M ago19:43

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Four! Yes, like golf. But also the number of sharks that enter the tank, ready to take a bite out of today's product. It's a feeding frenzy that will make these founders want to party. Will this innovative new yard game be a hole in one or will the sharks find them not up to par? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their bu…

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How To Turn A Product Into A Company w/ RigStrips 17:07

6M ago17:07

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After a long day on the slopes, the last thing you need is for your skis to shred the side of your car as they fall. Today's two founders aim to give powder to the people with their innovative new product. Will the Sharks hop on board or is it all downhill from here? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insigh…

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It's the politics, stupid 26:47

6M ago26:47

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Send us a text ◆ Trump triumphs, Scholz slumps, rates roil ◆ Credit issuers off to the races ◆ Rates issuers contend with unprecedented Bund-swap inversion The underlying movements between benchmark rates and bond yields are rocking the capital markets. Why? Well, this week the blame could be laid squarely at the door of politics. Donald Trump's re…

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How To Successfully Scale A Regional Food Tradition w/ Topsail Steamer 21:28

6M ago21:28

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We're shrimply on cloud nine when I'm at a good lobster bake. Too bad they usually only happen in the summer. Today's founder aims to change all that with her new spin on bringing seafood to a kitchen near you. You just need to add water. Will this product sink or swim? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business ins…

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This App Aims To Gamify Running. But Will It Work? w/ Card.io 17:54

6M ago17:54

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These days, there's an app for everything. An app to be social, an app to track your fitness, and an app to entertain you. But today's founder said, why not all three? It's an interactive fitness app that even has the founder of Pokemon Go throwing money at him. Will the Sharks agree? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with the…

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Emerging markets brace for US election 31:17

6M ago31:17

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Send us a text ◆ What Trump or Harris mean for EM sovereign issuers ◆ The outlook for UK capital markets after the Budget ◆ Creditors turn on each other in Thames Water saga In a year of elections, now comes the big one — the US votes on November 5 for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as its next president. Whoever wins, and whichever of the De…

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How to Build Awareness for a Niche Sneakerhead Community w/ 1587 Sneakers 19:12

6M ago19:12

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Some hobbies, like hiking, can come cheap. Other hobbies, not so much. Rabid collectors will shell out thousands of dollars to get the latest and greatest hat, figurine, or sneaker. Today's founders are banking on just that. Will their sneaker company be a hit or a miss? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business in…

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$15M Valuation for a Mouthguard?! w/ TruFit 19:14

6M ago19:14

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Protecting your pearly whites should always be top of mind when it comes to playing sports, but the options on the market today are bulky and messy. Today's founder aims to change that. But with a whopping $15M valuation, we'll see if the Sharks think this innovation is worth it at all. Will they bite? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into…

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We Brainstorm Go-to-Market for This Non-Alcoholic Cocktail w/ Little Saints 20:45

6M ago20:45

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Today in the tank, we have a product that aims to help you indulge in your favorite adult beverages without all the negative side effects. Will the Sharks give a shiitake about this product or will this founder walk away without a deal? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. List…

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Is HSBC about to power up in investment banking? 41:32

7M ago41:32

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Send us a text ◆ New CEO revamps HSBC to be leaner and meaner ◆ What markets think of idea to make UK water sector non-profit ◆ The swap spread dynamic hammering SSA bonds New HSBC boss Georges Elhedery is restructuring the bank. It's what new CEOs do; and it has certainly been tried at HSBC before, with mixed results. But plenty of people think th…

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Prototyping, Viral Growth, and What REALLY Happens When a Deal Falls Apart | Shed Defender Interview 30:18

7M ago30:18

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In today's episode we have a very special guest, Tyson Walters. Tyson is the founder of Shed Defender, a positively pawsome product that keeps your dog relaxed and comfortable, while ensuring your clothes and furniture don't become a giant hairball. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank p…

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We Revisit 1 of Shark Tank Most Successful Products w/ Drop Stop 19:05

7M ago19:05

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Shift happens when you're driving stick–or if you're driving while texting. Put the phone down, people! Today's product, which goes on to become one of Shark Tank's most successful products, is here to stop distracted driving in its tracks. Will it have the same effect on our sharks? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with thei…

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The Rockefeller swank 27:09

7M ago27:09

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Send us a text ◆ Iconic NYC spot powers CMBS revival ◆ Gilt market braces for Labour Budget ◆ Banks plan bonds for November undaunted by US election The US CMBS market lapped up its biggest deal of the year this week, backed by loans on New York's famous Rockefeller Center. We look into what the deal tells us about the revival of offices and the pi…

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