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Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Europe's Vulnerability Database Launches as U.S. Cybersecurity Falters; AI Adoption Trends Revealed
The European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) has officially launched, providing a vital platform for monitoring critical security flaws amid challenges faced by the U.S. in cybersecurity funding and management. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and deliver essential information on vulnerabilities, addressing gaps left by the U.S. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program, which has been hindered by budget cuts and operational delays. The EUVD not only identifies disclosed bugs but also offers real-time updates on critical vulnerabilities, ensuring users have access to the latest security risk information.As the EUVD begins operations, it highlights a strategic...
2025-05-14
14 min
El Negocio de la Tecnología
Lanzamiento de la base de datos de vulnerabilidades de Europa mientras EE. UU. enfrenta problemas cibernéticos
La Base de Datos de Vulnerabilidades de la Unión Europea (EUVD) se ha lanzado oficialmente, proporcionando una plataforma vital para monitorear fallas de seguridad críticas en medio de los desafíos que enfrenta EE. UU. en la financiación y gestión de ciberseguridad. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo mejorar la transparencia y ofrecer información esencial sobre vulnerabilidades, abordando las brechas dejadas por el programa de Exposiciones y Vulnerabilidades Comunes de EE. UU., que ha sido obstaculizado por recortes presupuestarios y retrasos operativos. La EUVD no solo identifica errores divulgados, sino que también ofrece actualizaciones en tiem...
2025-05-14
16 min
Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches to Grow Their Business
Liz King Caruso & Jennifer Clark: Building a Community to Grow Your Brand
Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we’re joined by Liz King Caruso—Event Strategist, Consultant, and CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk—to dive into the power of building a community to grow your brand. Liz shares her insights on how businesses in 2025 are leveraging events not just for visibility, but for genuine connection and long-term growth. From in-person to virtual and hybrid gatherings, Liz explores the evolving trends in what attendees truly value—and how brands can meet those needs with intention and impact. She also unpacks the most common missteps...
2025-05-08
35 min
ASU+GSV Summit Sessions
Growing Minds in the Age of AI: What is Critical Thinking in the Age of AI Tutors?
Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy; Martin Kelly, Sr. Director at FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School; Greg Toppo, Senior Writer at The74Million; Caleb Hicks, CEO at School AI; and Joleen Liang, CEO & Co-founder at Squirrel Ai Learning North America.The session explored how the rise of AI tutors is transforming education and what that means for cultivating human cognitive strengths—particularly critical thinking. Panelists examined how to design learning environments that foster analytical reasoning, creativity, and adaptability alongside machine-driven instruction. They di...
2025-05-08
40 min
Inflect
The People Side of the AI Revolution
Michael Daehne discusses the people side of AI with Tony Peleska, Chief Information Officer at Kraus-Anderson and a seasoned leader at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizational leadership. They cover common AI pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as rethinking team structures and leadership mindsets in the age of AI.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexpoint-consulting.
2025-05-06
23 min
Talking Out of School
4 Ways to Support Students with Special Education Needs Digitally
District leaders are under increasing pressure to support the individual needs of students with disabilities, who comprise approximately 15% of national public school enrollment. One way to help students with special needs is by providing a digital learning environment. One study* revealed that online learning has provided this population with added flexibility and convenience to manage and absorb information at their own pace, along with individualized learning opportunities that address their specific challenges. In this podcast, a digital learning expert with experience developing online, blended, and hybrid programs for special and gifted education students will provide...
2025-04-02
33 min
Inflect
Accelerating Leadership Development and Teamwork
Michael Daehne sits down with Joe Han to talk about his path to leading wilderness-based leadership development experiences and his passion for praxis – the cyclical process of experiential learning. Joe describes how he has lived out the spirit of praxis in various environments, from sales leadership and enablement to mentorship-focused outdoor adventures. Stay tuned all the way through the lightning round to hear what Joe brings on every wilderness retreat – we couldn’t have guessed it with 100 tries!Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on...
2025-04-02
31 min
Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches to Grow Their Business
Ron Baker: The Transformation Economy
Show Summary: On today’s episode of Grow My Accounting Practice (GMAP), we welcome Ron Baker, renowned thought leader, author, and co-host of The Soul of Enterprise, to discuss the shift from the service and experience economy to the Transformation Economy. Ron explains what a transformation truly is and why accountants should focus on delivering transformational outcomes rather than just services. He also explores the most innovative question surrounding the business model, challenging traditional approaches to firm growth. Additionally, he delves into the crucial distinction between the Revenue Model and the Pricing Model, highlighting why understanding this di...
2025-03-20
40 min
Web3 Wavefronts - Digestible News on Crypto, DeFi and AI
How Tacora Capital Plans to Revolutionize Startup Financing with a New Fund
Tacora Capital, based in Austin, Texas, raised nearly $269 million for its second fund, as indicated in an SEC filing. The firm's first fund, which targeted $300 million, received notable backing from Peter Thiel in 2022. Tacora Capital provides venture debt to venture capital-backed startups, often raised alongside equity funding and with fewer restrictions than traditional loans. This debt type supports growth and gets evaluated based on the startup's investors and its stage of development. Tacora has collaborated with companies such as FlexPoint, Exectras, and StayTuned. Meanwhile, the status of Thiel's participation in the new fund is unclear, even as his Founders...
2025-01-03
01 min
Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches to Grow Their Business
Victor Lopez: FlexPoint: The Preferred Payment Solution for Profit First
Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Victor Lopez, CEO of FlexPoint, shares the story behind the creation of this groundbreaking payment solution. Drawing from his extensive experience in the financial industry, Victor discusses the unique insights that inspired FlexPoint, the key challenges it solves for small and medium-sized businesses, and how it stands apart from other solutions. He also shares his vision for the future of FlexPoint and its role in transforming the way SMBs manage their finances. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about innovation, efficiency, and the future of fi...
2024-12-19
37 min
Inflect
Maintaining a Strong Data Foundation to Drive Business Results
Our guest this episode is Justin Nguyen, a senior data leader at the Home Depot with previous data leadership roles at organizations like Chewy and 7-Eleven. Justin talks with Michael Daehne about data engineering’s critical inflection point, the importance of organizational culture and intellectual curiosity in the teams he’s led, and some of his favorite AI hacks for parenting.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexpoint-consulting.
2024-09-05
21 min
MSP Unplugged
EP 247 Cashflow Rules Everything Around Me
On todays episode, Rick sits down with Victor Lopez of FlexPoint on how you're leaving money on the table. Full Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/kCE3wP2rrO8 --------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! --------------------------------------------------- MSP Unplugged https://mspunplugged.com/ Paco Lebron from ProdigyTeks Email: paco@mspunplugged.com Rick Smith from Renactus Technology Email: rick@mspnplugged.com Victor Lopez from FlexPoint LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victorl0pez/
2024-08-13
31 min
Inflect
Putting People at the Center of Organizational Effectiveness
Michael Daehne and Lynda Garcia discuss the value of real world, on-the-job training, the often-overlooked common-sense test, and some tips and tricks for talent calibration and succession planning.Lynda is a passionate HR executive with a proven track record of developing and implementing organizational effectiveness strategies across a number of industries. Her expertise and dedication to putting people first in org design and talent management really shine through in this conversation.And in the lightning round, Lynda shares her favorite thing to do outside of work, a book that has helped her navigate stressful situations...
2024-08-07
26 min
the[STACK]
The Real Cost of Getting Paid: Tackling Credit Card Fees in the MSP World
In this episode of the[STACK], we explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of managing an MSP business: credit card fees. These small costs can add up, impacting your bottom line. Our guest, Victor Lopez, founder of FlexPoint, shares expert insights and practical strategies to help you reduce these fees and improve profitability. Whether you're an MSP owner, finance manager, or interested in the financial side of tech businesses, this episode offers valuable tips to keep more of your hard-earned money.
2024-08-06
38 min
Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors
Making Billions: How to Launch Your First Hedge Fund
Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions. I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Kevin Fu. Kevin is the founder and CEO at Repool, it's a fintech company helping emerging hedge fund managers to launch, scale and manage their investment funds. As a 2021 Y Combinator graduate he's raised capital from all the elite investors like Brexit, Mercury, Flexpoint, Matrix, and more. So what this means is that Kevin understands how to...
2024-05-13
38 min
Inflect
Building a Culture of Change Leadership
In this episode, Michael Daehne and Biron Pickens, Vice President of Organization Effectiveness and Change Leadership at McKesson, discuss culture and ways to effectively lead an organization through change.Biron has an impressive background in change management, including time at Amdocs, Nieman Marcus, Southwest Airlines, and now McKesson. Biron shares lessons he’s learned in leadership and cultivating a rich culture from employers like Southwest. Additionally, Biron and Michael discuss the implications of Artificial Intelligence and other technological advancements for people and how organizations can best prepare for these looming changes. In the lightning round, Bir...
2024-04-17
28 min
The MSP Initiative
Victor Lopez of FlexPoint
🎙️ SPEAKER Victor Lopez 📍 WHERE TO FIND HIM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorl0pez/ Website: https://www.getflexpoint.com/ 📌WHAT IS THE MSP INITIATIVE? The MSP Initiative was developed with one goal in mind: education for the IT & MSP Channel. We are bringing together some of the best industry minds from all over the planet to help you learn relevant and helpful tips and tricks you need to take your business to the next level! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 PM ET, we will have great IT Channel members and experts discussing relevant topics to your bus...
2024-04-11
58 min
Inflect
Preparing for Business Transformation
Michael Daehne goes behind the scenes of preparing for business transformation with FlexPoint business readiness experts Pedro Cortez and Liz Pryor. This conversation builds on a three-part blog series on making the most of the on-ramp to major programs, including preparing the team, defining the transformation, and preparing for transformation.Liz and Pedro add color to the recommendations based on their experience in consolidating tools in a merger, building custom software, leading major transformation programs, and more. You’ll hear what has worked well for them, as well as natural tensions to navigate throughout business tra...
2024-03-13
25 min
Wesley Donehue Podcast
Tim Cameron | From South Carolina Shenanigans to Digital Prominence
🎙️ Get ready for another exciting episode of Campaign War Stories with my good friend Tim Cameron!👬 Fifteen Years of Friendship: Join us as we reminisce about our early days working together on South Carolina campaigns, filled with youthful energy and a hint of mischief.🎿 Crazy Campaign Stories: Dive into some wild tales from our past, including the unforgettable moment when Tim uncovered a shocking revelation about a prominent South Carolina official.🚀 Digital Beginnings: Learn how Tim and I fell in love with digital at the same time and how those...
2024-02-28
48 min
Inflect
Leading with Your Head and Your Heart
Michael Daehne is joined by Amy Mills, fellow animal lover and CEO of Emancipet, a veterinary care non-profit.Amy reflects on her tenure at Emancipet, sharing about her journey transitioning from youth service to veterinary care and into leadership at a rapidly growing non-profit. Amy explains Emancipet’s mission to address the access-to-care gap that 60 million pets are challenged by in America. Amy also shares about Emancipet’s large cultural shift when expanding beyond only spay/ neuter services to provide more holistic veterinary care for pets in need. There’s no doubt that Amy has had an...
2024-02-14
29 min
Inflect
Bridging the Accounting and Technology Domains
Michael Daehne is joined William Wu, fellow Longhorn, public accountant, and expense optimization aficionado. William describes his path from public accounting to management consulting focused on ERP implementations and then to expense optimization consulting, sharing lessons learned from across his expertise. He then takes us behind the scenes at his firm, Expense Reduction Analysts, and talks through the process of assessing, baselining, and optimizing spend.William’s passion for coaching his son’s baseball team shines through near the end of the episode, which is particularly delightful.Find transcripts and more episo...
2024-01-03
22 min
Inflect
Finding Meaning through the Hero's Journey
In this episode, Michael Daehne talks with Ben Rogers, Assistant Professor of Management and Organization at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, where he teaches and conducts research around management and organizational behavior. They discuss Ben’s research around the meaning of work and narratives in the workplace, and specifically how the hero’s journey is a way for us all to find meaning in our work. He shares how using the seven hero’s journey elements that he and fellow researchers identified – protagonist, shift, quest, allies, challenge, transformation, and legacy – can apply from large-scale business tr...
2023-12-06
28 min
the RocketMSP Podcast
FlexPoint: The MSP Billing Automation Solution That Will Save You Time and Money
FlexPoint is a billing automation platform that performs a bunch of key tasks for your MSP:Integrates with your PSA and accounting software to sync invoices and payment status between the two.Provides a client portal where clients can see invoice and payment history, update payment information, and pay invoices.Automates invoice payments based on client, contract name, or even a generic "AutoPay is enabled" statement in the invoice message.Gives clients the ability to spread out payments on larger invoices.In this interview with Victor Lopez from FlexPoint, I asked him a ton of deep...
2023-09-28
1h 01
Inflect
BBQ and Business Transformation
Kim Ehrman takes the mic from Michael Daehne to share what barbecue and business transformation have in common – and what we can learn from their similarities. Since at FlexPoint, we care deeply about both barbecue and business transformation, and excelling in them can be tricky, we compiled five lessons that apply to both. They include:Make a plan before you light the fire. Keep it simple, stupid. Measure, monitor, and adjust. Pack your patience and survive the stall. Don't over-index on the sauce. We hope this playful comparison will equip you for success in one or both...
2023-09-27
12 min
Private Equity Deals with Capital Allocators
TigerRisk – Chris Ackerman (Flexpoint Ford)
Chris Ackerman is a Managing Director at Flexpoint Ford, a Chicago-based private equity firm founded in 2005 that manages $7.5 billion targeting investments in the healthcare and financial services sectors.TigerRisk is an independent reinsurance broker and capital advisory firm founded in 2008. The company was founder and employee-owned at the time of Flexpoint Ford’s investment and had grown to become the fourth-largest reinsurance broker in the world, sitting below the big three of Aon, Marsh McClennan’s Guy Carpenter, and Willis Re.Our conversation covers the history of TigerRisk and its...
2023-09-06
41 min
Inflect
A Human Approach to Technology Leadership
In this episode, Michael Daehne talks with Dan McDermott, Chief Information Officer at Tank Holding Corp., about lessons learned from mergers and acquisitions and Dan’s unique philosophy on managing and developing talent.Dan shares his four principles of performance management, which guide him in selecting, managing, and developing talent:Do you make good commitments and do you keep them? Do you improve the process, the way we do things, or the practice area?How do you improve yourself? How do you take care of your own development (and that of your team)?How do you sho...
2023-08-23
20 min
Inflect
Solving New Business Challenges with Generative AI
In this episode, Michael Daehne, Founder and CEO of FlexPoint Consulting, talks with Shikhar Singh, Enterprise Solutions Lead at Copy.ai. Shikhar describes how the team at Copy.ai has built and personally used generative AI tools not just to boost productivity but to solve new business challenges. He invites us all to ask: if capacity weren't a constraint, what would your 2024 business plan look like? What initiatives would you put on the list? And how would you go about tackling these initiatives with the benefit of generative AI? Mentioned
2023-08-03
25 min
Inflect
Second Anniversary Ask-Me-Anything
To celebrate the second anniversary of FlexPoint Consulting, the FlexPoint team turns the microphone on Michael Daehne, Founder and CEO, for an ask-me-anything episode.Michael fields questions about his entrepreneurial journey and the first two years of running FlexPoint. The group also discusses working through common challenges in business transformation. Then we close with a lightning round of more casual questions.MENTIONED --- Books & Podcasts ---The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/HBR IdeaCast: https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-ideacastHow I Built This with...
2023-07-06
26 min
OITVOIP Partner First (Audio)
Are You Running a Bank or an MSP? Feat. Victor Lopez (Audio)
Discover how MSPs can avoid falling into the trap of becoming a bank to their clients. Unpaid invoices can pile up, affecting cash flow and diverting focus from running a successful MSP business. In this webinar hosted by our CEO Ray Orsini featuring guest speaker Victor Lopez of FlexPoint, we will explore common issues faced by MSPs in getting paid and provide strategies to regain control and get back to running a thriving MSP. During this webinar, we will discuss: - The common challenges that impact MSPs when it comes to getting paid and the...
2023-06-21
00 min
OITVOIP Partner First (Video)
Are You Running a Bank or an MSP? Feat. Victor Lopez (Video)
Discover how MSPs can avoid falling into the trap of becoming a bank to their clients. Unpaid invoices can pile up, affecting cash flow and diverting focus from running a successful MSP business. In this webinar hosted by our CEO Ray Orsini featuring guest speaker Victor Lopez of FlexPoint, we will explore common issues faced by MSPs in getting paid and provide strategies to regain control and get back to running a thriving MSP. During this webinar, we will discuss: - The common challenges that impact MSPs when it comes to getting paid and the...
2023-06-21
00 min
Inflect
Introducing the FlexPoint Community Investment Program
In a special mini episode of Inflect, Kim Ehrman, Director of Business Transformation, makes a special announcement from the FlexPoint Consulting team.The new FlexPoint Community Investment program includes three unique ways for non-profit and community organizations to receive strategic consulting, totally free of charge:Schedule up to two hours per month of pro bono strategic advisory sessions with a FlexPoint leaderApply for one of our four free strategic planning workshops per year, a great enabler for a board planning sessionRequest a pro bono project within any of our core service offerings, on a flexible timeframe
2023-06-21
02 min
Inflect
Navigating Change with Mental Wellness
In our fifth episode of Inflect, FlexPoint Consulting Founder & CEO Michael Daehne talks with Gloria Chan Packer, Principal and Founder of Recalibrate, about her big inflection point of shifting from management consulting to founding a workplace mental wellness firm. Gloria describes several symptoms of unhealthy stress, to help us be more aware of when stress and anxiety ramp up too much, and she shares three tips for navigating transformative change well.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.c...
2023-05-18
29 min
Inflect
Excelling in Transformation Leadership with Steve Abernathy
FlexPoint Consulting Founder & CEO Michael Daehne is joined by Steve Abernathy, Vice President of Service Excellence and Advanced Analytics at Archrock, to share wisdom on leadership, key differentiators in transformation, and change management.Inflect is previously known as FlexPoint Fireside Chats.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexpoint-consulting.
2023-03-30
21 min
Inflect
Best Practices for Digital Transformation with Rachel Lockett
FlexPoint Consulting Founder & CEO Michael Daehne is joined by Rachel Lockett, Chief Information Officer at Pohlad Companies, to discuss Carousel Motor Group's innovative new pre-owned car-buying experience, Carousel Online. This unique opportunity to "look under the hood" reveals that the Carousel Online team followed many best practices for successful digital transformation and avoided common mistakes that often result in digital disappointment.Inflect is previously known as FlexPoint Fireside Chats.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/f...
2023-03-30
43 min
Inflect
Building a World-Class Team for Transformation with Dan Ritch
FlexPoint Consulting Founder & CEO Michael Daehne is joined by Dan Ritch, CEO of SunStream Business Services, to discuss the importance of building a world-class team, being intentional about culture and brand, and striving for transparency every day. Additionally, Dan shares about his journey as a technology and business leader and his pearls of wisdom for leading teams through complex digital transformations. Inflect is previously known as FlexPoint Fireside Chats.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/f...
2023-03-30
22 min
Inflect
Business Applications of Generative AI with Rachel Lockett
FlexPoint Consulting Founder & CEO Michael Daehne is joined by Rachel Lockett, Chief Information Officer at Pohlad Companies, to discuss the innovations and business applications of generative AI and unpack the explosive growth of tools like ChatGPT.Inflect is previously known as FlexPoint Fireside Chats.Find transcripts and more episodes of Inflect at https://flexpointconsulting.com/podcast, and engage with the FlexPoint team on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexpoint-consulting.
2023-03-30
23 min
The Mortgage Voice
Factors That Affect the Decision to Buy a Home
Transcript Summary Buying a home has an ever-evolving list of variables to consider. Rates influence what people can afford to buy right now. Ninety percent of purchasers can't afford half of the homes on the market, and just 13% can afford the homes that the other half of the 90% can't. This indicates that the affordability index, sometimes known as "can you buy it or can you not buy it" in the industry, is in bad shape. Prices are still rising, even with a downturn in the housing market, based on real estate interest rates and how those interest rates affect...
2023-02-01
52 min
Rosemont Roundtable: Exploring the Business of Investment Management
Clearstead CEO Dave Fulton on Navigating Firm Ownership
On this episode of the Global Investment Leaders podcast, Rosemont CEO Chas Burkhart is joined by Dave Fulton, Chairman and CEO of Clearstead, a Cleveland-based institutional and private client advisory firm that has been constructing globally diversified portfolios for individuals, families, foundations and endowments since 1987. Known for its in-depth investment research and personalized wealth management, the firm advises on approximately $32 billion in assets.* Throughout their conversation, Fulton, who became Clearstead’s CEO in 2013, discussed the choices Clearstead faced around equity succession as the firm’s founder stepped down and new generations of talent sought to build...
2022-11-10
29 min
The Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers
523 - Teachers Want Flexibility Too
Episode: 523 Episode Title: Teachers Want Flexibility Too Teachers want flexibility too—and now they may finally have a chance to get it. Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate. Ep 523 show: You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! Traditionally, education hasn’t been flexible. You have to do the prep, show up in person, and often work after hours communicating with families as well as planning the next day’s lesson. But now, this rigidity is being challenged. Like everyone else...
2022-08-10
00 min
The Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers
522 - Online Learning is Here to Stay
Episode: 522 Episode Title: Online Learning is Here to Stay Is online learning really the disaster that it seemed in 2020? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate. Ep 522 show: Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! Teaching has always been challenging, but why is it so much harder now? Deb Meyer, Director of Strategic Growth at FlexPoint, believes that the profession has always been slow to change. Now, the recent societal upheavals have pushed everyone to the breaking point.
2022-08-09
00 min
Campaign Trend Podcast
The Startup Skills Campaigns Teach – Steve Johnston (Flexpoint Media)
Today we’re joined by Steve Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Flexpoint Media, we recently welcomed Kegan Beran, the co-founder of Flexpoint Media on the show and you can go listen to that episode to learn more about what they’re working on. Steve’s career has taken him from Capitol Hill and Wharton Business School to Google and yCombinator. In our conversation today we learn how those experiences have shaped his perspectives on both business and politics.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an inv...
2022-04-06
24 min
Infinite Loops
Steve Begleiter — Private Equity, Poker, and Military History
Steven Begleiter is a Managing Director of Flexpoint Ford. Prior to joining Flexpoint Ford in 2008, Steve was a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. He is also a professional Poker player who claimed the 6th place in World Series of Poker 2009, winning $1.59M Show Notes: Culture at Bear Stearns The liquidity crisis that ended Bear Stearns Evolution of Financial Services Importance of having a ‘thesis’ for your investments The Rise of Private Equity Where is PE headed to? Investing lessons from a Poker career Role of luck in l...
2022-03-24
56 min
Campaign Trend Podcast
Why Campaigns Still Need 'Wheel of Fortune' – Kegan Beran (Flexpoint Media)
Our guest today is Kegan Beran, co-founder and President of Flexpoint Media, an omni-channel media strategy firm that helps campaigns and other organizations with traditional media placement and digital strategy. In today’s conversation we dive into the nuts and bolts of TV advertising, what its dominance means for campaigns, and his insights from innovating in a highly competitive segment.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more....
2022-03-23
28 min