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The BlomCast looks at turning points in history, which have always fascinated me. My name is Philipp Blom, I am a historian and broadcaster and author of many books about the Enlightenment, the story of modernity and climate history. The climate catastrophe places us at the greatest historical turning point hin human history. What, if anything, can we learn from moments in the past in which a model of life seemed to change, or had to change, in which whole societies were transformed?
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There is more to being a boss than meets the eye. Behind the BOSS is a podcast that journeys into the lives of inspiring creators, artists, and athletes, unearthing the pivotal moments and turning points that shaped them into some of today’s greatest bosses.
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The podcast and community for solopreneurs! Join Canadian lawyer/tech founder Josh Schachnow as he interviews successful solopreneurs to hear their best stories, lessons, advice and more. If you want to learn the secrets of successful small businesses or get solopreneur business ideas, then the Solopreneur Grind Podcast is just for you. And make sure to join the substack so you never miss an episode here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/podcast
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McGill Professor Karl Moore takes you inside his CEO class that is an integral part of the McGill MBA experience. Each week, some of Canada's top leaders spend an hour with Karl discussing their paths to success, insights into the latest business trends, their advice to budding entrepreneurs, their work/life balance and more.
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Welcome to Surviving Your Brain, the podcast. Hosted by Board Certified Neurologist Dr. Philippe Douyon, this podcast aims to empower and enable you with the tools and knowledge needed to rewire and transform your brain so that you can live a more fulfilled life. With some incredible guest interviews and gem-packed solo episodes lined up this season, tune in as Philippe & his guests discuss trauma and the impact it has on your brain, ways to improve your brain function through sleep, underst ...
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind podcast, host Josh Schachnow chats with Sam Anthony, founder of YourNews.com, about the future of news media and entrepreneurship. Sam discusses his venture into a hyper-local news platform, covering everything from local events to national news. He explains the downfall of traditional media, the transition …
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This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Hubert Bolduc, President of Investissement Québec, to discuss how the organization is driving economic growth across the province in close collaboration with the Minister of Economy. They also explore how Investissement Québec supports employee mental health, the importance of trade diversifica…
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Send us a text Julian Baggini is one of the most insightful writers on philosophy in general and the Enlightenment in particular I know. We talk about the Enlightenment, and in how far it was the radical turning point as which it is often seen, or whether it does not mask great continuities under the guise of dramatic change. Has the Enlightenment …
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Send us a text A historian and journalist, Misha Glenny has written about the history of the Balkans the wars in Yugoslavia, about cybercrime, and about international organised crime in “McMafia” which also became a TV series. In this free-ranging conversation we not only revisit his fascination with history and with accelerating change, but we als…
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Join us in this engaging episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast where Josh interviews Cathy Mitchell from WP Barista. Get insights into Kathy’s journey from starting a WordPress-focused agency in 2008 to evolving her business with the changing digital landscape. Kathy shares her initial struggles, adapts to market changes, and provides valuable a…
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Send us a text Luuk van Middelaar is head of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics, as he points out an ironic name, because until very recently Brussels and geopolitics rarely occurred in the same sentence. But things have changed, and in a new world in which Russia is invading Ukraine and the USA are, as Luuk put it, “the sun leaving the solar s…
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Join Josh on the Solopreneur Grind Podcast as he chats with Jacky, the founder of AnswerHQ, an AI customer service assistant that significantly reduces customer support questions for small businesses and startups. Jacky shares his journey of creating AnswerHQ as a side hustle while working full-time, his approach to time management, and the tools a…
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Send us a text In dieser Folge gehe ich zurück zum frühesten aller Wendepunkte der menschlichen Geschichte. Die Primatologin Julia Fischer studiert Paviane und besucht seit vielen Jahren dieselbe Gruppe von Tieren, um ihre Kommunikation und ihr Sozialverhalten besser zu verstehen. Obwohl andere Pavian-Arten brutal und hierarchisch sind, sind diese …
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind podcast, I talk to Joe Rando, the CEO and founder of Lifestarr. Joe shares his unique career journey from obtaining a degree in physics and developing shopping centers to founding successful companies like Trade Area Systems and now Lifestarr. We discuss the challenges and strategies for solopreneurs, includ…
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Send us a text Ulrich Schmid ist Slawist und unterrichtet an der Universität Sankt Gallen. Sein Wendepunkt ist die Revolution 1917 und besonders die Rolle von Lenin dabei. Einmal mehr stellt sich die Frage, ob Revolutionen wirklich radikale Umbrüche sind, oder ob sie nicht auch viele Kontinuitäten kaschieren. Die Art der Machtausübung und das Verst…
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Send us a text The “Golden Age” during the seventeenth century was a period of unparalleled power, wealth, and splendour in the Netherlands. It was made possible by the maritime trade with Asia and the economic growth the East India Company brought to the country. But it carried the seed of its downfall. As the rich grew richer they not only specul…
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This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore sits down with Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University. Tune in to hear about his path from teaching to senior administration, how Concordia stands out among local universities, and how it’s tackling tuition hikes and other emerging challenges in higher education.…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Lucas Root about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:20 Lucas Root's Background and AI Journey 04:31 The Evolution of AI and ChatGPT 09:26 AI Agents and Their Practical Applications 21:59 Using AI to Optimize Workflows 29:25 Top Tools for Non-Coders 33:07 Final Thoughts and Recommenda…
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Send us a text The so-called Irish Potato Famine between 1845 and 1852 killed up to one million people and led to the emigration of hundreds of thousands of others. It left a deep imprint on Irish, European and American history and memory. But this was not a natural catastrophe, argues economic historian Padraic Scanian. He sees the famine as a res…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Matthew Stafford about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Matthew Stafford's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey 01:26 First Business and Transition to Online Sales 04:17 Insights on Sales and Marketing 05:52 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 09:21 Daily Routine and Personal Pr…
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Send us a text Die russische Geschichte ist voller dramatischer Wendepunkte — von Peter dem Großen und Katharina II. bis zur Revolution und dem Fall der Sowjetunion — aber hinter den Ereignissen steht eine große Kontinuität von Macht, davon, wie sie funktioniert und worauf sie sich gründet. Macht in Russland hat schon seit Jahrhunderten anders funk…
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This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Helen Antoniou, Chair of the Board of Governors at Concordia University. They discuss the role of philanthropy in Canada, decision-making in family businesses, and why multi-generational leadership can give family-run businesses a lasting edge.By iHeartRadio
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Send us a text Trevor Jackson is an economic historian teaching at Berkeley. I talk to him about the current political situation of the universities and the science, and about his own research area, the history of capitalism, which has always been prone to crashes and other crises. The development of a capitalist economy is also the story of the el…
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Send us a text In a life lived between Ghana, Britain and the USA, Kwame Anthony Appiah has had ample opportunity to reflect on identities and difference, as well as what binds us together. Our conversation starts with the struggles of decolonisation and moves towards trying to understand the role and importance a liberal education for functioning …
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Send us a text The current crisis of democracy and governance goes back a long way, and has a lot in common with the development of capitalism, says my guest Sunil Amrith, professor of history at Yale University. The logic of profit and exploitation not only damaged natural systems, it profoundly changed societies and their ways of organising thems…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Gal Ratner about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 About Shop Snap: A Unique E-commerce Platform 00:57 The Origin Story of Shop Snap 01:59 Team and E-commerce Industry Insights 03:26 Steps to Start a SaaS Business 10:56 Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs 13:51 The Role of AI…
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Send us a text The first episode in this new series of the BlomCast looks at a truly historic event: the end of the “West”. With the new US administration, the transatlantic alliance has practically collapsed leaving Europe exposed to a dictator on its eastern flank whose war has already cost some one million lives. Whither Europe? Will it become a…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Philippe Burns about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:15 Philip's Background and Tech Thursday's Origin 01:04 Scaling Tech Thursday and Neo Financial Experience 05:45 The Importance of In-Person Events 08:33 Starting an In-Person Event Business 12:29 Challenges and Business Model 1…
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This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Edward Greenspon, former CEO of the Public Policy Forum and past Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail. Tune in as they discuss the impact of Canada’s most influential prime ministers, the future of the media industry, and how organizations can navigate today’s increasingly complex policy lands…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Ryan Cote about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:27 Ryan's Background and Family Business 02:00 Starting the Side Business 04:10 The Evolution of SEO and Digital Marketing 07:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 12:26 Balancing Multiple Businesses 18:07 Final Thoughts and Contact I…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Kenneth Lo about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Kenneth's Entrepreneurial Journey 01:27 Internal Debate and Decision Making 02:25 Co-Founding Zen Biz Services 03:55 Key Steps to Building an AI Business 06:58 Challenges of Solopreneurship 08:38 Advice for Solopreneurs 11:04 AI …
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This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. Tune in as they discuss Canada’s evolving relationship with the U.S., strategies to safeguard Canada’s infrastructure amidst potential tariffs, and on the importance of listening as a politi…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Bill Huang about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:16 Bill Wong's Background and Career Journey 01:48 Transition to Solopreneurship 02:41 Building 10xGuitar and Other Ventures 04:16 Partnerships and Business Strategies 08:58 Advice for Aspiring Solopreneurs 12:56 Challenges and Refl…
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Send us a text Societal collapse is a topic hotly debated not only among climate scientists and activists. But why do formerly prosperous and powerful societies break down? And what makes them resilient? Are the reasons the same for ancient Rome and the empire of the Incas, for the Chinese Tang dynasty and the culture of Rapanui (Easter Islands)? D…
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This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Michael Duheme, the 25th Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health in law enforcement, the Mounties’ role in securing Canada’s borders, and efforts to rebuild public trust.By iHeartRadio
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Send us a text Alle Kulturen sehen dieselben Sterne (wenn auch auf beiden Hemisphären unterschiedlich), erzählen sich aber ganz unterschiedliche Geschichten darüber. Tatsächlich gibt es überraschende Ähnlichkeiten zwischen den Sternbildern der Australischen Ureinwohner und der Mesopotamier, der Buschleute und der Maya, die nur schwer zu erklären si…
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This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Valerie Pisano, President and CEO of Mila—a non-profit AI hub in Montreal. Join us to hear Valerie shares some insights on the challenges Canadian startups face when seeking investment, how AI is shaping the workforce, and on the Mobius Bias Project, a new initiative tackling biases in AI.…
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This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Claude Marchand, CEO of LCI Education and LaSalle College Montreal, to discuss the future of education. Tune in as we explore what’s new in teaching, the profound impact of technology on the educational landscape, and how the creative economy shapes the next generation of innovators.…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Mike Taber about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Mike Tabor's Background and Career Journey 01:22 The Birth of BlueTick 03:35 Challenges in the Cold Email Industry 05:54 Validation Process and Key Steps for Success 12:32 The Solopreneur Journey 14:36 Final Advice and Contact In…
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Send us a text Modernity is a Viennese phenomenon, says historian Richard Cockett, who is currently working as senior editor at The Economist. The cauldron of Vienna ca. 1900 with its dynamism, its migrants and its cultural new beginnings and especially the political and intellectual energies after the First World War created panoply of new approac…
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This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to explore the evolving landscape of global retail and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss Montreal’s role as a global retail hub, Shopify’s commitment to Canada’s bilingual culture, and their innovative new AI product ShopifyMagic.…
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Send us a text "We Have Never Been Woke" is the title of Musa Al-Gharbi’s brilliantly polemic analysis of an educational and social elite that believes it has all the answers. He calls this professional class symbolic capitalists — people who make their living from manipulating the symbols of our societies, i.e. journalists, academics, creative pro…
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This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Steven Singer, CEO of Fody Foods, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and passion for health-conscious food innovation. Join us as we dive into his experiences working with a board of directors, securing investments, and navigating the challenges of the food industry, including rising c…
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to LeShawnda Fitzgerald about: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 Founding ReadyForSpanish.com 01:50 Challenges and Growth During COVID 03:35 Steps to Start a Business of your own 07:22 Balancing Work and Self-Care 10:29 Automation and Tools for Success 13:08 Final Thoughts and Contac…
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Send us a text Die Artenvielfalt bricht weltweit so rasend schnell zusammen, dass die Naturwissenschaft schon von einem Sechsten Artensterben sprechen. In Europa sind beispielsweise die Insekten um bis zu 80% zurückgegangen, die der Singvögel um etwa 50%. Franz Essl ist Biodiversitätsforscher an der Universität Wien. Seine Wahl zum Wissenschaftler …
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In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to ElsaMarie D'Silva about: 00:00 Understanding the Economic Impact of Social Issues 01:30 Challenges in Starting an Organization and Breaking the Silence 14:28 Global Examples of Courageous Women 15:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 16:57 Closing Remarks and Contact Information And much m…
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This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Charles Bierbrier, Business Consultant, Previous Founder and CEO of a brewing company, and Professor at McGill University. Join us to hear his thoughts on entrepreneurship, the challenges of selling novel products, and the evolving demands of Gen Z in the business world.…
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20Angel is a series profiling European angel investors with the best Founder NPS. Episode 19 features Anthony Danon, Founder of Rerail, the latest Solo GP Fund to enter the European ecosytem. Anthony has spent 10 years in fintech as an operator, VC and angel, having done 35+ investments, with a portfolio including, Primer, TrueLayer, Wayflyer and m…
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20Angel is a series profiling European angel investors with the best Founder NPS. Episode 18 features Reece Chowdhry, Founder of Concept Ventures, now the UK’s largest dedicated pre-seed fund. Together, Reece and Concept Ventures have invested in over 100 startups, including some of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, such as unicorn Elevenlabs, Tr…
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