Best Yakov Becker Podcasts (2025)

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The Privacy Paradox 12:40

3d ago12:40

12:40

Donna and Yakov explore the cultural shift around privacy and authenticity in the digital age. They discuss how constant sharing has blurred lines between visibility and genuine connection, impacting personal and professional lives. They emphasize the value of maintaining privacy, discerning what to share, and nurturing genuine relationships over c…

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AI PULSE - DeepSeek Unveils Enhanced AI Model R1 And Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough 21:59

3d ago21:59

21:59

AI's Impact on Talent Acquisition: Challenges and Adaptations for Recruiters and Job Seekers DeepSeek Unveils Enhanced AI Model R1, Rivals Meta and OpenAI on Hugging Face Perplexity Labs Empowers Pro Users with AI-Driven Reports and Interactive Web Apps 1000x Increase in AI Demand Meta's AI Assistant Reaches 1 Billion Users, Plans for Growth and Mo…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Vanadium Flow Batteries Demystified 14:03

3d ago14:03

14:03

Tesla Launches Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in Austin with Model Y Fleet EV Batteries Got 20% Cheaper Last Year Vanadium Flow Batteries Demystified #EV, #Cleantech, #VanadiumFlowBatteries, #Tesla, #RideHailing, #ModelY, #BatteryTechnologyBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - nduril and Meta Collaborate on XR Devices for U.S. Military And How To Negotiate Like An Expert 17:30

3d ago17:30

17:30

Builder.ai's AI Claims Unraveled: Bankruptcy Highlights Risks of "AI Washing" Anduril and Meta Collaborate on XR Devices for U.S. Military How To Negotiate Like An Expert #startups, #AI, #technology, #negotiation, #military, #collaboration, #XRdevicesBy Yakov Becker

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AI PULSE - Voice mode for Claude and The AI Memory Revolution 16:08

7d ago16:08

16:08

The less people know about AI, the more they use it OpenAI Introduces "Sign in with ChatGPT" for Third-Party App Access Anthropic launches a voice mode for Claude Exclusive: Meta splits AI team to move faster Nvidia to Release Cost-Effective Blackwell AI Chip for China Amidst U.S. Export Curbs The AI Memory Revolution #AI, #VoiceTechnology, #OpenAI…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Revolutionary Cooling Technologies 11:00

7d ago11:00

11:00

Record Tropical Forest Losses in 2022: Amazon Hit Hard, Southeast Asia Sees Improvement BYD Slashes Prices by 34% on 22 Models, Potentially Igniting Price War in China Revolutionary Cooling Technologies #EV, #cleantech, #AmazonRainforest, #BYD, #ChinaPriceWar, #coolingtechnologies, #sustainabilityBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - YC’s 2025 Blueprint for Full-Stack AI Domination 19:51

7d ago19:51

19:51

Announcing Our $25M Series A | David AI Blog Litehaus: Revolutionizing Modular Home Construction to Address Europe's Housing Crisis YC's 2025 Blueprint for Full-Stack AI Domination #startups, #AI, #YCombinator, #modularhomes, #housingcrisis, #SeriesA, #technologyBy Yakov Becker

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How the Skills Catch-22 is Bleeding Your Business 11:53

10d ago11:53

11:53

Organizations face a paradox: they need skilled talent but deprioritize training. As technology evolves, companies struggle to find specific skills, highlighting the need to develop talent internally. Success stories like Amazon and AT&T show high returns on investment in upskilling programs. Convincing executives requires demonstrating tangible bu…

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AI PULSE - Claude Release and Deep Dive into The AI That Codes Itself 21:38

10d ago21:38

21:38

Introducing Claude 4 AI Talent War in Silicon Valley Intensifies with Lucrative Offers and Creative Strategies Jony Ive and Sam Altman Developing Compact AI Device for 2026 Launch Canvas Just Became Google's Most Exciting AI Playground New capabilities for building agents on the Anthropic API Google's Gemini Diffusion: Fast and Accurate Language Mo…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Power Play or Why Jeremy’s EV Argument Runs Out of Gas 13:14

10d ago13:14

13:14

Tesla Aims to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Despite Lagging Behind Waymo Cadillac's Electric Lyriq Model Attracts Former Tesla Owners, Boosts Conquest Sales Agrivoltaics: A Sustainable Solution for Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystem Health China's Clean Energy Surge Leads to CO2 Emissions Drop in Early 2025 Power Play or Why Jeremy's EV Argument Ru…

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STARTUPS PULSE - How Mistral AI makes money and Why you should put leadership over measureship 16:31

10d ago16:31

16:31

Mistral AI Rises with Le Chat, Challenging OpenAI Amid Modest Market Share RevenueCat Expands with $50M Funding to Innovate in Mobile App Development and AI Put Leadership Over Measureship #startups, #AI, #leadership, #MistralAI, #OpenAI, #mobileappdevelopment, #fundingBy Yakov Becker

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How to Prevent Middle Manager Burnout 21:58

14d ago21:58

21:58

Middle manager burnout is a critical issue affecting organizations, with alarming statistics showing high risk and active burnout among managers. Factors include structural pressures, lack of training, and understaffed teams. HR can combat this through data-driven prediction, resilience training, and supportive cultures. Successful interventions im…

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AI PULSE - All the announcements from the Google 2025 IO 29:24

14d ago29:24

29:24

Google Introduces "Google AI Ultra" Subscription with Exclusive AI Models and Premium Features The latest Google Gemma AI model can run on phones Google Releases Jules Coding Agent to Take on OpenAI Codex Google Advances AI-Powered Smart Glasses with Gemini and Android XR Collaboration Google Enhances Gemini AI Models with Deep Think and New Releas…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Utopian Techno-optimism Distruction from Real Climate Action 14:59

14d ago14:59

14:59

U.S. National Ignition Facility Achieves Breakthrough in Net-Positive Fusion Energy NHTSA Rule Change Facilitates Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, Raises Safety and Transparency Concerns Utopian Techno-optimism Distruction from Real Climate Action #fusionenergy, #autonomousvehicles, #cleantech, #climateaction, #technooptimism, #innovation, #safetycon…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Individual Developer Effectiveness Measurement Pitfalls 22:01

14d ago22:01

22:01

Anthropic Secures $2.5 Billion Credit Line to Enhance AI Sector Growth Affiniti Raises $17M to Enhance Expense-Management Software for Small Businesses Individual Developer Effectiveness Measurement Pitfalls #startups, #AI, #softwaredevelopment, #Anthropic, #expensemanagement, #developereffectiveness, #businessgrowth…

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Bridging Gen Z’s Path from Campus to Corporate 13:33

17d ago13:33

13:33

In this episode of Byte Sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating recent graduates into the workforce. They highlight a disconnect between graduates' skills and workplace expectations, partly due to missed opportunities during remote learning. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive onboarding, feedback…

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AI PULSE - The AI Chip Wars 18:20

17d ago18:20

18:20

Google One Surpasses 150 Million Subscribers with New AI Tier Expansion Mozilla Firefox to Promote Perplexity Search Engine Google to Integrate Gemini AI into Chrome for Windows by 2025 FBI Warns of Deepfake Voice Campaigns Impersonating Officials to Compromise Devices TikTok Introduces AI Alive for Animating Static Photos into Dynamic Videos Sales…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - EV Charging And Range Myths 13:37

17d ago13:37

13:37

China's Heavy Truck Sales to Reach 50% Electric by 2028, Boosting Battery Industry Uber Launches Route Share Service with Fixed Routes and Cost-Reducing Features Transforming U.S. Freight Rail into Renewable Energy Transport with Battery Technology EV Charging And Range Myths #EVcharging, #cleantech, #electricvehicles, #batterytechnology, #ChinaEVm…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Firecrawl hunts for AI agent employees. What are the hidden benefits of being an open-source startup? 21:00

17d ago21:00

21:00

Firecrawl Seeks AI Agents for Content, Support, and Development with $1 Million Budget Cohere Acquires Ottogrid to Enhance Enterprise AI Platform and Boost Productivity What Are The Hidden Benefits of Being an Open-Source Startup #startups, #AI, #opensource, #Firecrawl, #Cohere, #enterpriseAI, #productivity…

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”Rethinking College Math: Balancing Tradition with Practical Career Skills” 11:06

21d ago11:06

11:06

Donna and Yakov explore the relevance of teaching advanced math and physics in college, questioning their practical application in most careers. They discuss the traditional view that these subjects build critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but acknowledge the opportunity costs. Alternatives like statistics and data science are proposed f…

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AI PULSE - Unpacking the Anthropic CEO Jack Clark Views on AI’s Future 15:16

21d ago15:16

15:16

TikTok Launches AI Alive to Animate Photos in Stories with Safety Features Audible is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook library Tesla's Optimus Robot Lags Behind Competitors Despite Ambitious Production Plans OpenAI wants to build a subscription OS for your life AI Strategies Spark Challenges and Criticism for Companies Like Klarna and Duolingo U…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Wind Theft Problem 12:55

21d ago12:55

12:55

House Republican Bill Threatens U.S. Clean Energy Investments and Economic Growth Kia Unveils PV5 WAV at Summit, Focuses on Accessible Electric Vehicles for Disabled Users The Wind Theft Problem #EV, #CleanEnergy, #EconomicGrowth, #ElectricVehicles, #DisabledAccessibility, #WindTheft, #RenewableEnergy…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Y Combinator Attacks Google and Why Users Ignore Your Best Features 12:22

21d ago12:22

12:22

Full Stack Startups Y Combinator Challenges Google Over Anti-Competitive Practices in Monopoly Case Why Users Ignore Your Best Features #startups, #YCombinator, #Google, #monopoly, #userexperience, #features, #anticompetitiveBy Yakov Becker

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Time Bankruptcy in the Corporate Learning 9:45

24d ago9:45

9:45

Donna and Yakov discuss the pressing issue of time constraints affecting learning and development (L&D) initiatives in workplaces. Research shows time, not interest, is the main barrier. They advocate for embedding learning in daily workflows, emphasizing experiences and immediate value. They highlight the need for learning to adapt to diverse, gen…

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AI PULSE - How AI Deep Research Changes Everything 26:48

24d ago26:48

26:48

Affordable AI Revolution: Mistral Medium 3's High Performance at Lower Costs Introducing web search on the Anthropic API Google's Gemini API Offers 75% Cost Savings with Implicit Caching for AI Models Perplexity and Wiley Partner to Enhance Learning with AI-Driven Educational Content Integration Amazon's Vulcan Robot Revolutionizes Fulfillment Cent…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Where EV batteries go to die and be reborn? 16:34

24d ago16:34

16:34

Look Out, Tesla, Here Comes Faraday Future (Eventually) BYD Electric Truck Sales Up 1,195% EU EV Mineral Demand and Deforestation: The CLEVER Scenario Solution Where EV batteries go to die and be reborn #EV, #cleantech, #batteries, #Tesla, #FaradayFuture, #BYD, #sustainabilityBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - How to not break up with your cofounder? 13:28

24d ago13:28

13:28

Marc Lore's Wonder Raises Another $600 Million Clay's $1.5 Billion Valuation Spurs Employee Tender Offer with Sequoia How to not break up with your cofounder #startups, #entrepreneurship, #cofounders, #venturecapital, #businessgrowth, #investmentnews, #founderrelationshipsBy Yakov Becker

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Is Burnout Really Just Loneliness in Disguise 8:41

28d ago8:41

8:41

In the latest episode of Innovation Pulse, hosts Donna and Yakov explore the concept that burnout may stem more from disconnection than overwork. They discuss how fostering genuine connections and empathy at work can combat burnout effectively, citing examples from companies like Brightpath Solutions and Helix Innovations, which saw improved employ…

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AI PULSE - Gemini 2.5 Pro Release and Why Companies Fear AI but Trust Cloud with Their Data 20:42

28d ago20:42

20:42

Pinterest Newsroom OpenAI Restructures as Public Benefit Corporation Amid Legal Dispute with Elon Musk Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview Released: Enhanced Coding for Interactive Web Apps Apple is looking to add AI search engines to Safari Hugging Face releases a free Operator-like agentic AI tool Why Companies Fear AI but Trust Cloud with Their Data #AI, #Ge…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Five-Minute Battery Swap Revolution in China 26:10

28d ago26:10

26:10

Waymo ramps up robotaxi production at new Arizona factory Electric Trucks Are Winning Can Quantum Computers Handle Energy's Hardest Problems? The Five-Minute Battery Swap Revolution in China #EV, #Cleantech, #BatterySwap, #China, #Robotaxi, #ElectricTrucks, #QuantumComputingBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Product Purgatory (they love it but still don’t buy) 15:52

28d ago15:52

15:52

Does Cursor Have a Defensible Moat? WisdomAI Revolutionizes Business Insights with AI-Driven Data Analytics Platform Product Purgatory - they love it but still don’t buy #startups, #productdevelopment, #innovation, #AI, #businessinsights, #marketingstrategy, #entrepreneurshipBy Yakov Becker

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When Bad Bosses Happen to Good Teams 11:44

1M ago11:44

11:44

Donna and Yakov discuss the pervasive issue of toxic management, revealing that over 50% of workers leave jobs to escape bad bosses. They highlight six main factors contributing to toxic leadership, the financial and emotional costs, and strategies for employees and managers to improve or escape such environments. Effective management requires cont…

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AI PULSE - AI by Mark Zuckerberg 16:27

1M ago16:27

16:27

Microsoft Unveils Enhanced Phi-4 Models for Improved Efficiency and Reasoning in AI Tasks Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude Google's AI Mode Revolutionizes Search with Real-Time Data and Personalized Responses Apple Intelligence To Add Google Gemini & Other AI Soon Apple and Anthropic Collaborate on AI-Powered "Vibe-Coding" Platform …

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Aetherflux builds lasers to power Earth, and China’s electric vehicle industry is taking on the world 17:20

1M ago17:20

17:20

Aurora Innovation Debuts First Commercial Self-Driving Truck Service on U.S. Roads The billionaire building space lasers to power Earth AI Robot by Leapting Installs 10,000 Solar Modules, Boosts Efficiency by 25% China’s electric vehicle industry is taking on the world #EV, #CleanTech, #SpaceLasers, #SelfDriving, #SolarEnergy, #AI, #ChinaEV…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Cluely helps you to cheat on anything, and Is It The End of Apple’s Walled Garden 13:24

1M ago13:24

13:24

Potato Secures $4.5M to Transform Scientific Research with AI-Driven Automation AI Startup Cluely Raises $5.3 Million Amid Ethical Controversy Is It The End of Apple's Walled Garden #startups, #AI, #Apple, #ethicalcontroversy, #automation, #investment, #technologyBy Yakov Becker

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The Art of Delegation 12:06

1M ago12:06

12:06

Donna and Yakov discuss the importance of delegation for leadership and development in organizations. Effective delegation increases revenue, addresses business challenges, and fosters team growth. Common barriers include leaders' reluctance to let go and fear of becoming less valuable. L&D professionals can help by promoting delegation as a core c…

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AI PULSE - ChatGPT goes shopping, R2 release and AI’s Existential Threat Debate 24:42

1M ago24:42

24:42

OpenAI explains why ChatGPT became too sycophantic AI Bots on Reddit Outperform Humans in Persuasion, Raising Ethical Concerns Meta has finally launched its ChatGPT competitor Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models ChatGPT goes shopping with new product-browsing feature DeepSeek-R2: China's Bold Answer to the AI Race Huawei Unveils Ascend 910…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - BYD is coming for Tesla’s lunch and The Evolution of Waste Management deep dive 17:45

1M ago17:45

17:45

Waymo and Toyota Collaborate to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Technology Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market BYD is coming for Tesla's lunch The Evolution of Waste Management #EV, #Cleantech, #AutonomousVehicles, #Tesla, #BYD, #WasteManagement, #SolarInverterBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Beyond Budgeting Framework Overview 17:20

1M ago17:20

17:20

Supio, an AI-powered legal analysis platform, lands $60M Lately's new gamified app helps people arrive on time Ali Partovi's Neo: Revolutionizing Talent Discovery Through Mentorship and Innovation Beyond Budgeting Framework Overview #startups, #entrepreneurship, #BeyondBudgeting, #innovation, #AI, #mentorship, #gamification…

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Vacation Isn’t Enough - Busting Burnout Myths 8:35

1M ago8:35

8:35

Donna and Yakov discuss burnout myths in the workplace, emphasizing that a simple vacation or passion for work isn't enough to prevent burnout. They advocate for daily well-being practices like short breaks and setting boundaries. Myths about hustle culture and stress are debunked, highlighting the importance of sustainable self-care and recovery f…

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AI PULSE - Microsoft Has Announced 365 Copilot Wave 2 and How Claude Actually Thinks 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Perplexity Plans Comet Browser to Challenge Google's Chrome Monopoly in Antitrust Trial OpenAI Launches Lightweight ChatGPT Version for Plus, Team, and Pro Users Anthropic's AI Consciousness Study: Exploring Model Welfare and Moral Consideration Perplexity's AI voice assistant is now available on iOS Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Advanced AI Featur…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Slate Auto Has Introduced Anti-Cybertruck and Deep Dive into The Self-Driving Trucks Future 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

Aurora Innovation to Launch Driverless Trucks on Texas Interstate 45 Waymo reports 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in U.S. Tesla Tests Autonomous Ride-Hail Service with Employees in Austin and Bay Area Slate Auto Introduces Affordable, Customizable Electric Truck with Unique Analog Features The Future of Self-Driving Trucks #EV, #Cleantech, #S…

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STARTUPS PULSE - How to Create Strategic Clarity by Writing Your Startup Manifesto 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Manus AI Secures $75M for Global Expansion, Now Valued at $500 Million Supabase Secures $200 Million, Valued at $2 Billion, Grows to 1.7 Million Users Airtime Launches New Tools to Enhance Virtual Meetings with Customization Features How to Create Strategic Clarity by Writing Your Startup Manifesto #startups, #strategicclarity, #manifesto, #globale…

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GitHub remote first approach - what can we learn from it? 12:55

1M ago12:55

12:55

The episode of Byte-sized L&D with hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explores remote work dynamics, focusing on GitHub's pioneering remote-first approach. GitHub emphasizes asynchronous communication, inclusive culture, and results over presence. They effectively use tools, cultural norms, and intentional connection points to maintain collaboration and …

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AI PULSE - Gen Z Think AI Is Already Conscious and it Looks Like No One Knows What The Hell an AI Agent is 16:30

1M ago16:30

16:30

Washington Post Collaborates with OpenAI for Enhanced Content Accessibility via ChatGPT Apple Updates AI Page Following Advertising Review Recommendations Cohere's Embed 4 Model: Expanding AI with 128k Token Context and Multilingual Support Humanoid Robot with AI Nose Revolutionizes Scent Detection and Industry Applications A Staggering Number of G…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Rise and Fall of Electric Vehicle Radiation Fears 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

China's Breakthrough in Thorium-Powered Nuclear Reactor Operation in the Gobi Desert BYD Keeps Delivering on Tesla’s Unkept Promises China’s Solar Capacity Installations Grew Rapidly in 2024 The Rise and Fall of Electric Vehicle Radiation Fears #EV, #cleantech, #nuclearenergy, #solarpower, #Tesla, #BYD, #radiationfears…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Deep dive into Adizes theory of Corporate Lifecycles (part 2) 19:10

1M ago19:10

19:10

Terrestrial Energy Merges and Raises $280 Million for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Lace AI Boosts Home Service Call Conversions with $19M Funding Expansion The Corporate Lifecycles - From Priime to Death #startups, #corporatelifecycles, #nuclearenergy, #adizestheory, #homeautomation, #fundingnews, #technology…

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7 Phrases that make giving feedback easier 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss effective feedback strategies, introducing seven impactful phrases to enhance feedback delivery. These include "This is a great start," "I noticed," "At the same time," "Even more," and "Based on the data points I have." They emphasize the importance of language in facilitating constr…

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AI PULSE - Open AI releases o1 and o4-mini, plus deep dive into understanding Latent Representations in AI 17:59

1M ago17:59

17:59

Thinking with images Claude AI Enhances Enterprise Collaboration with Autonomous Research and Google Workspace Integration Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash AI Model Enters Preview with Enhanced Performance Grok gains a canvas-like tool for creating docs and apps OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini Models Enhance ChatGPT with Simulated Reasoning and Coding Abilities U…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Robotaxi project and deep dive into the Sea Level Rise problem 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

Elon Musk's Focus on Robotaxi Over Model 2 Spurs Tesla Challenges and Talent Exodus China Bans Deceptive Autonomous Driving Claims Sea Level Rise #EV, #cleantech, #robotaxi, #Tesla, #autonomousdriving, #sealevelrise, #ElonMuskBy Yakov Becker

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