Best Sean and Shana Podcasts (2025)

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Future-Proofing Voice with AI: Insights from Alistair Pidd 44:30

4d ago44:30

44:30

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Alistair Pidd, Professional Services Director at Pure IP, to demystify the complex world of enterprise voice in the age of hybrid work. They unpack Microsoft Teams voice integration strategies, including Calling Plans, Direct Routing, and Operator Connect, while offering practical a…

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Pilot Episode: From Texas to Tokyo, with Shaun On Site 1:04:11

5d ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this premiere episode, Sean connects with YouTube sensation Shaun On Site, a digital nomad who's traversed the globe, from the vibrant streets of Japan and Korea to the heart of Texas. Discover Sean's fascinating journey, starting from his childhood passion for gaming and anime that surprisingly led him to become an English teacher in South Kore…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 23 | Private Real Estate and How to Build All-Weather Business with David Selznick 46:12

11d ago46:12

46:12

Have you ever heard of downside protection? It's the strategy that David Selznick used to build an all-weather investment approach in real estate. Instead of chasing trends, he focuses on sectors like senior housing, student living, and medical offices. In other words, the type of properties with a demand that holds strong even when the market is s…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 27 | Real Estate and Commercial Investment in Crisis Markets with Greg Friedman 54:16

17d ago54:16

54:16

Greg Friedman has a financial journey that starts in his early childhood, investing his birthday money, and has brought him to launching Peachtree Group in 2007. In this episode, he explains what he calls the Mispriced Risk Business and how he’s overseen $11 billion in real estate investments. Key takeaways: Greg’s first memories and how they shape…

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Why Fast Innovation Fails, and What Indi Young Says to Do Instead 39:13

18d ago39:13

39:13

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Indi Young, an Independent Qualitative Data Scientist, Coach, and Consultant. Together, they explore how deep listening and cognitive empathy can revolutionize enterprise technology decisions. Indi shares insights on moving beyond generic personas, embracing diverse thinking styles,…

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Mark Tina on How Verizon is Powering SMBs with AI & Security 26:24

1M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Mark Tina, Head of Indirect Distribution at Verizon Business, about Verizon’s journey from telecom giant to tech solutions powerhouse. They discuss democratizing AI for small businesses, enhancing cybersecurity, and integrating tools like Microsoft Teams for seamless mobile communic…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 22 | From Advisor to VC: How AI and Access Are Reshaping Venture Capital with Brad Zapp 50:48

1M ago50:48

50:48

In this episode, Brad Zapp, co-founder of Connetic Ventures, shares how he left wealth management to pioneer AI-powered founder analysis and launch one of the first advisor-accessible venture capital interval funds. We dive into his journey building Wendell, an AI “psychologist” that quantifies founder traits, and why making private markets more ac…

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From Video to CX: Shana Hafterson and Sean Fair on Zoom’s Next Evolution 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

What if you could transform your customer experience while leveraging the power of AI and video? In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka and David McAbee sit down with Zoom’s CX team of Sean Fair and Shana Hafterson to explore Zoom’s transformation into a full-scale customer experience platform. They dive into how AI, video support, and…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 26 | How Elite School Districts Became a Billion-Dollar Investment Strategy with Sean O'Dowd 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

What do elite school districts have to do with resilient real estate investing? In this episode, Sean O’Dowd, Managing Partner of Scholastic Capital, shares how his “Scholastic Thesis” turns high-demand education zones into a powerful, defensive investment strategy. With multi-year leases, strict buy-box criteria, and a data-driven mindset, his app…

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Leading with Love (and Logic) in the Age of AI: Insights from Tim Sanders 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Tim Sanders, AI Evangelist and VP of Research Insights at G2, to explore how leaders can approach AI as a human-first strategy rather than just a tech trend. From building organizational AI literacy to embracing optionality and leading with empathy, Tim shares a roadmap for thoughtf…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 21 | Finding Yield in a Volatile Market with Michael Sedacca 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

What do interest rate hikes really mean for your bond portfolio? In this episode, Shana is joined by Michael Sedacca, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Rareview Capital, to break down how Federal Reserve policy cycles impact fixed income investing. From one of the most aggressive rate-hiking cycles in history to tactical opportunities in closed-end …

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Building a Smarter AI Enterprise Strategy: Live from NJ SIM 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

In this special live episode of The Bridgecast recorded at the NJ SIM (Society for Information Management) event, Scott Kinka moderates a panel of thought leaders to unpack enterprise-level AI adoption and challenges. The panel highlights real-world use cases in healthcare, insurance, and contact centers where AI is driving measurable efficiency, c…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 25 | Gen Z Grit in the Finance Industry with Connor Lapean 43:19

3M ago43:19

43:19

Connor Lapean, Investment Research Associate at Banríon Capital Management, opens up about breaking into alternative investments while still in college. From battling imposter syndrome to embracing AI and spotting opportunities in private credit, Connor shares what it really takes to earn trust and grow fast in a high-stakes industry. With a ground…

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Enterprise Network Infrastructure: What Every IT Leader Should Know 40:05

3M ago40:05

40:05

What if networking were as simple and seamless as electricity? Scott Kinka sits down with Meter CEO and co-founder Anil Varanasi to talk about how Meter is revolutionizing connectivity—offering end-to-end networking with custom-built hardware, software, and simple pricing by square footage. They dive into Anil’s startup journey, their bold partners…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 20 | The Missing Piece in Your Client Relationships with H. Adam Holt 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

On this episode, Shana talks with H. Adam Holt, founder of Asset-Map, a software that turns complex financial data into simple, visual maps that spark better conversations and smarter decisions. From high-net-worth planning to alternatives and family dynamics, this tool helps advisors organize everything — income, assets, liabilities, and even fami…

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Giving Back Through Tech: The Mission of Tech4Change 29:13:00

3M ago29:13:00

29:13:00

In this episode of the Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Jasmina Mueller and Brad Dupree to discuss the charitable organization Tech4Change. This organization brings together technology leaders to raise funds for various grassroots charities. During their discussion, they explore the mission behind Tech4Change and the fundraising strategi…

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The Future of Communication with Dialpad’s Mike Kane 40:19:00

4M ago40:19:00

40:19:00

Can AI make business communication smarter and sales more human? Scott Kinka and Mike Kane from Dialpad break down the future of AI-driven conversations, tech partnerships, and the power of emotional intelligence in sales. They cover Dialpad’s AI-driven growth, the role of emotional intelligence in sales, and how AI is reshaping customer interactio…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 19 | Real Estate, Ego Investing and Heads in Beds with Greg Friedman 44:37

4M ago44:37

44:37

On this episode Shana brings on Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, who breaks down hospitality investments, operational strategies, and market dynamics. Key Takeaways: • Operational management in hospitality • Airbnb's impact on the traditional hotel market • Geographical factors influencing investment decisions • Credit and equity investments …

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2024 Year End Recap - Part Two 38:12:00

4M ago38:12:00

38:12:00

Sometimes, we think that new tech can solve old problems. For instance, can AI help employees be better at processes that don't exist? This is just one of the questions we tackle on this episode of The Bridgecast. In this conclusion to The Bridgecast’s 2024 Year-End series, Scott and Gene discuss key industry trends, reflections on the past year, a…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 24 | Rocky, the Underdogs, and Global Macro Trading with Neil Azous 54:26

5M ago54:26

54:26

This episode features Neil Azous, Founder and CIO at Rareview Capital, and his insights from working at Goldman Sachs and the evolution of investment management towards a more personalized, goals-driven approach. Neil breaks down: • His career journey from inspiration to industry expert • The importance of goals-based investment management • Emotio…

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2024 Year End Recap - Part One 33:41:00

5M ago33:41:00

33:41:00

According to Sun Tzu, energy without strategy is chaos. This sentiment has never been more appropriate today, particularly concerning IT strategy and discussions around AI. In this year-end episode of The Bridgecast, Scott reflects on a monumental year for Bridgepointe Technologies and the broader IT industry. The conversation explores key themes t…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 18 | Putting Your Money Where Your House Is with Sean O'Dowd 52:35

5M ago52:35

52:35

In this episode, Shana talks with Sean O’Dowd of Scholastic Capital, who specializes in the residential housing market. Scholastic’s unique approach emphasizes school districts and their role in driving demand for housing. Sean breaks down the current trends affecting the rental and housing markets, the implications of rising institutional investme…

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ESPN’s CX Transformation: Using AI to Enhance Fan Support with Doug Kramon 43:27:00

5M ago43:27:00

43:27:00

Sports are a profoundly human experience—emotional, visceral, and passionately followed. While AI won’t replace athletes anytime soon, it’s increasingly shaping how fans engage with their favorite teams. In this episode of The Bridgecast, Scott Kinka sits down with Doug Kramon, Head of Customer Care and Fan Support at ESPN, to explore the evolving …

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 23 | Courage and Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship with Dr. Renée Baker 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

In this episode Brittany talks with Dr. Renée Baker, who shares her journey from corporate stability to entrepreneurial freedom, emphasizing the importance of courage, vulnerability, and financial education. She discusses strategies for preparing for financial emergencies, breaking the stigma around money conversations, and finding fulfillment in a…

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Refining Your 2025 AI Strategy with RapidScale’s Duane Barnes 51:59:00

6M ago51:59:00

51:59:00

A new year often means resolutions and plans for your business. And for 2025, one of those plans is likely focused on literally and figuratively getting your arms around your AI strategy. Making effective use of AI in 2025 means rewinding one whole hype cycle to the early 2020s to big data. That's the last big story we were all talking about. Organ…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 22 | Planning For the End, Preparing For the Future with Jamie Hopkins 46:49

6M ago46:49

46:49

What do a fog machine, digital assets, and mentorship have in common? They’re all part of Jamie Hopkins’ journey in finance. From his childhood experiences with money to his career as foremost retirement expert, Jamie shares insights on building a secure financial future and shaping the next generation of advisors. Connect with us below! Jamie Hopk…

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The Bridgecast Live: Reimagining the Customer and Employee Relationship - Part Two 33:49:00

7M ago33:49:00

33:49:00

How is AI transforming IT leadership? AI solves no problems by itself. But with the proper workflows and systems around it, it drives real-world ROI. Rather than replacing humans, it can enable the next level of cross-functional collaboration. The panel explored AI's role in transforming business processes and IT leadership in part two of the 2024 …

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The Bridgecast Live: Reimagining the Customer and Employee Relationship (Part One) 28:40:00

7M ago28:40:00

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Is your business experiencing AI fatigue? Right now, AI is all anyone is talking about…but too many conversations are about tech and innovation when they should be about getting measurable outcomes. In this live episode of The Bridgecast, recorded at the Bridgepointe Tech Summit 2024, we sat down with thought leaders from Dialpad, Observe AI, Talkd…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 17 | Market Psychology and Technical Analysis featuring Katie Stockton 52:37

7M ago52:37

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In this episode, Shana explores the value of technical analysis in your investment toolkit through insights from Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies. While traditionally overshadowed by fundamental or macro analysis, technical analysis plays an important role by focusing on price trends and market sentiment. Through examining historical …

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Episode #17 – A conversation with Chef Emilie Berner 44:12

7M ago44:12

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How can we get more plants in our diet? A conversation with Chef Emilie Berner of the Institute of Culinary Education.By Andrew Gallardo

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 21 | Leadership and Investment Trends Shaping Tomorrow with David Meyncke 1:00:26

7M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, David Meyncke, Managing Director of Clough Capital Partners, shares his journey in finance. From his start at Dean Witter to leading growth and tech innovation in advisory services, he talks about the industry’s shift from commission-based to fee-based models, making investment more client-friendly. David also explains the rise of …

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 16 | Tony Davidow's Guide to Private Markets featuring Tony Davidow 53:08

8M ago53:08

53:08

In this episode, Shana talks with alternative investment strategist Tony Davidow from Franklin Templeton about the value of alternative investments. Tony shares stories from his career and explains how investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds—like private credit and real estate—can build wealth and support personal goals. We also discuss new…

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Building Your Personal Brand in the Era of Virtual Meetings with Zoom’s Patrick Kelley 37:55:00

8M ago37:55:00

37:55:00

There are five generations in the workforce today, and every one speaks, communicates, and collaborates differently. You have to meet them all where they are—generally in their homes behind screens. While your personal brand used to be based on how you interacted with people in the real world, now, what happens on screen is your brand, and you need…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 20 | Building Your Career and Banking on Yourself with Luke Lloyd 39:22

8M ago39:22

39:22

How can a young professional build a network? Should they invest in the markets, or crypto? Luke Lloyd shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to building financial strategies for today’s economy. He talks about early lessons with his dad, the power of stepping out of comfort zones, and the importance of real connections and mentorship. We…

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Mentorship Matters: Lessons from a CTO with Performive’s Ryan DiRocco 42:36:00

9M ago42:36:00

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Have you ever noticed that being an entrepreneur and an IT leader require nearly the same skills? On this episode of the Bridgecast, Scott sits down with Ryan DiRocco, CTO of Performive. We explore that intersection and how experience and mentorship play critical roles in both realms. We discuss why mentorship is essential—not just when you lack sp…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 15 | The Ins and Outs of ETFs featuring Vince Lorusso 48:48

9M ago48:48

48:48

Shana sits down with Vince Lorusso, President & CEO of Clough Capital Partners L.P., who shares how he went from a family of lawyers to becoming a finance professional. He talks about his passion for finance, transitioning from hedge funds to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the benefits of ETF strategies like transparency and tax savings. Vince a…

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From HQ to Cloud: The New Network Core with 11:11 Systems’ Anthony Lobretto 35:28:00

9M ago35:28:00

35:28:00

IT leaders, remember when your headquarters was the heart of your business network? You connected everything to it—offices, remote workers through VPNs, and kept security at the HQ. Then, the cloud arrived, and COVID changed everything. Suddenly, we stopped focusing on connectivity and locations. Now, the data center and cloud are the new network c…

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Cost Optimization for Cloud Hyperscalers with ProsperOps’ Chris Cochran 35:22:00

10M ago35:22:00

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When optimizing your cloud hyperscaler expenses, there’s a massive difference between workload optimization and rate optimization. We put tons of effort into the performance of our workloads to control usage, but far less attention is paid to how much we pay for that usage. And we’re not talking about the size we buy — we’re talking about the minor…

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Fortifying the Digital Frontier: Information Security and Risk Management with Melanie Thomas 32:32:00

11M ago32:32:00

32:32:00

Information security and risk management are kind of like the chicken or the egg — what comes first? In this episode of The Bridgecast, Scott interviews Melanie Thomas, the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Bridgepointe. They discuss Melanie’s background, her transition to Bridgepointe, and her belief that change doesn’t need to be scary, but in l…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 19 | Understanding and Overcoming Financial Abuse Featuring Jacqueline Schadeck 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of…

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Reaction to Inaction with Jack Jackson 31:28:00

11M ago31:28:00

31:28:00

Every business book in the past 20 years has in some way talked about being customer-obsessed. And of course, to do that, you need to empower your employees to innovate. Mistakes be damned! However, some recent challenges with software updates to 80 % of the operating systems in the world might say that we may need to pause unbridled innovation. In…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 18 | Supporting Small Business Through Micro Private Equity featuring Kyle Kuderewski 36:36

11M ago36:36

36:36

Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of…

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Contact Center Integration with Talkdesk’s Rei Kesai 45:11:00

11M ago45:11:00

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You’ve heard the old adage that everyone in business is in customer service or customer experience. Yet, legacy contact center software has been designed for one primary workflow — the customer service agent. This results in our approach to CX and customer expectations being out of alignment, meaning we need to focus more on contact center integrat…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 14 | The Smoothing Effect featuring Cliff Asness 50:57

12M ago50:57

50:57

Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

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Enterprise Technology Integration & Essential Advice for IT Leaders with Evolve IP’s Peter Eisengrein 40:58:00

12M ago40:58:00

40:58:00

As one of the early innovators in the hosted PBX space nearly twenty years ago, Peter offers countless insights on pre-integrated, self-contained user environments for remote work, collaboration, and innovation. Evolve IP partners with IT professionals to integrate their essential productivity and communication tools into a single, secure cloud-bas…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 17 | The Psychology of Investing featuring Eben Burr 46:10

12M ago46:10

46:10

Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 13 | Micro Private Equity: Investing in Small Business featuring Mike Vranjkovic 42:32

1y ago42:32

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Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

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Are Data Center Resources Having a Renaissance? With Flexential’s Ryan Mallory 36:09:00

1y ago36:09:00

36:09:00

AI is igniting innovation in colocation and data center resources at a pace not seen in decades. But what do you need to know right now? In this episode of The Bridge, host Scott Kinka is joined by guest Ryan Mallory, COO at Flexential, to dive into the seismic shifts AI is causing in data centers. Ryan shares insights on Flexential's rapid expansi…

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The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 16 | New Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate Featuring Cory Johnson 48:34

1y ago48:34

48:34

Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of…

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What's the Alternative? | Episode 12 | Be The Bank: Real Estate Debt Investing with Ben Lyons 40:11

1y ago40:11

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Welcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative in…

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