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The Beinart NotebookIs the Antisemitism Awareness Act Antisemitic?I’ll be on book tour for Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza for a few more weeks. You’ll find a list of book-related events below.I’m happy people are reading my book. But I know that many talented Palestinian authors don’t get the same attention. So, I hope people who buy my book also buy one by a Palestinian author. For instance, Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestine Lives and Culture, edited by Mahmoud Muna and Matthew Teller with Juliette Touma and Jayyab Abusafia.I hope readers also donate to people i...
2025-05-0506 min
The Rational EgoistDiscussing Carl Menger with Matthew GeigerExploring Market Economics – with Matthew GeigerMichael sits down with Matthew Geiger, a scholar and researcher at the Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Economics at Rey Juan Carlos University under the guidance of Professor Philipp Bagus, Geiger shares his insights on Austrian economics, free markets, and the challenges facing economic policy today.Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand’s philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His jour...
2025-03-0630 min
Easy ReadsSOLO: Top Books We Read in 2024 + Discussing the Future of This PodcastWe’re kicking off the new year by recapping all of our favorite books that we read in 2024. Plus, we’ve got a MAJOR UPDATE for the Easy Reads community plus a peek at what’s in store for the coming year. Want to read with us? Our January book pick is: Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang.Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Other books mentioned in the episode: Harry Potter Series by J.K. RowlingHow to Winter: H...
2025-01-1438 min
Seed to SequoiaFounder Vision vs Customer Voices: What should you prioritize?This episode explores one of the most underrated and overlooked superpowers for founders and entrepreneurs - the ability to listen deeply to your customers.
It's easy to drift into building products and services based on our own assumptions and hunches. The founders and industry leaders joining us have battle-tested strategies for doing the opposite - obsessing over authentic customer voices to uncover game-changing insights.
You'll learn from Sean Byrnes why a perpetual "learner's mindset" and adaptability are crucial, especially in rapidly evolving tech landscapes. He'll share how your startup's survival may hinge on truly listening...
2024-05-2310 min
Seed to SequoiaBiggest lessons for CEO’s from 17 Years of VC Experience | Matthew Leibowitz of Plaza VenturesMatthew Leibowitz is the Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Plaza Ventures, a growth-stage bespoke venture capital firm that focuses on structuring deals tailored to individual circumstances and strong relationships with companies. He has been a VC his entire professional career spanning 17 years and has seen the ecosystem evolve and completely change over the past 2 decades.
Join Host Alex Shartsis in this episode as Matthew shares with us his observations of what core values set apart the best CEO’s and founders from the mediocre, what are best practices for aligning the board with management teams and ot...
2024-05-0953 minThe Rational EgoistThe Rational Egoist: Exploring Utilitarian Ethics with Michael Leibowitz and Matthew AdelsteinThe Rational Egoist: Exploring Utilitarian Ethics with Michael Leibowitz and Matthew Adelstein
Join host Michael Leibowitz in "The Rational Egoist" podcast as he delves into the world of utilitarian ethics alongside Matthew Adelstein, a 19-year-old blogger known as Bentham's Bulldog. In this thought-provoking discussion, Michael and Matthew explore the core tenets of utilitarianism, emphasizing how the consequences of our actions hold greater significance than our intentions.
They examine how actions are evaluated based on the overall well-being and happiness of individuals, extending even to the treatment of animals. Discover the intricacies of...
2023-06-0959 min
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast527. A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. ReviewMatthew Kressel, Lisa Yaszek, and Joseph Reisert join us to discuss the classic novel A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr., about a group of monks struggling to preserve civilization after a nuclear apocalypse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-071h 28
This Time In HistoryBonus Episode 13 - Talking Numbers with Brandon LeibowitzJoin me for this special bonus episode as I sit down with Brandon Leibowitz and he explains SEO's. How he can improve numbers for websites, podcasts and other things.
Please remember to like and share, rate and follow the podcast. It really helps get our message out there. #timetopushback Please listen with discretion.
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2022-09-1128 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)Abby Leibowitz, CEO of Call Experts - Customer Service Strategies for Every LeaderEvery employee is in Customer Service whether they realize it or not. Your customer could be your boss, your colleagues, project stakeholders, or of course... your company’s customers. Yet, most employees don’t operate this way.When you instill the customer service mindset in your team, you notice a boost in productivity, morale, and results. Customer service is so important because it's one of the things that sets your company apart from competitors and will determine if customers come back or not.Enter my interview with CEO Abby Leibowitz of Call Experts with a stra...
2022-01-1846 min
The VIBE with Kelly CardenasDIANA SCHMIDTKE-REACH FOR THE STARS AND KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE GROUNDDiana Schmidtke has quickly become known as a force behind the men’s grooming revolution. Her portfolio has been shaped by her work with some of the most prestigious clients among the entertainment and beauty industries, spanning red carpet, editorial, film, and brand relations. Because of this, her artistry and knowledge of craft have been discovered and in demand by a global audience that seeks to embrace, understand, and converse over the handsome aesthetic.
Born in a small, rural farming town in Illinois, Diana fell in love with the beauty industry in her late teens and has fiercely pursued both ha...
2020-10-251h 36
Last Week in .NETA Magic String that takes down your systemMicrosoft Ignite was the 22nd - 24th of September and the news is hereLots of Azure, and lots of releases that large enterprises and governments would love.Top Ten APIs in .NET 5.0Good info here, and lots you may not have known about.How to build a Database application in Blazor Part 3Everything old is new again. Angular is the new Webforms, Blazor is the new Angular. Here we are, partying like it's 2009.Visual Studio for Mac...
2020-09-2805 min
The Matt Levine My Generation PodcastMiles Roper, Jonah Leibowitz and Amit Deshpande talk Miles and Jonah's petition to Gov Murphy, race relations and moreFanscotian Sports Editor Matt Levine is joined by co-host and close friend Noah Levy along with Miles Roper, Jonah Leibowitz and Amit Deshpande to discuss Miles and Jonah's petition to Gov Murphy, race relations in the US, the Trump Administration and much more in a special episode of The Matt Levine My Generation Podcast. Join Matt and Noah every Thursday to talk with Generation Z's rising stars. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Link to petition: https://www.change.org/p/governor-phil-murphy-ending-racism-in-american-law-enforcement?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_22506090_en-US%3Av11&recruiter=842835507&recruited_by_id=48d1a3b0-e0f4-11e7-aa19-cff77b34ac28&u...
2020-06-051h 05
Beyond the ExpectedThe Coronavirus Effect: Class of 2020 ResponseWith graduation, commencement and impending job searches in the air, Stony Brook University is bringing to bear the full breadth of its resources to create the best possible experience for soon-to-be alumni, in our true ‘Stony Brook Strong’ spirit. In this episode of Beyond the Expected: The Coronavirus Effect, we'll see how professionals across our campus are working to deliver the special celebrations the Class of 2020 deserve, the career assistance they need in an unpredictable economic climate, and the overall support the SBU alumni network offers to help this unique class transition from students to alumni.
Diana Hann...
2020-05-1357 min
The Daily Grind PodcastEp #337: What This $400 Million Fund Wants Entrepreneurs To Know with Matthew LeibowitzMatthew is a seasoned growth-stage technology investor and career VC, having originated, managed and completed dozens of transactions. As General Partner at Plaza Ventures, Matt specializes in deal flow, investment transaction processing, ecosystem development, and investor relations. He sits on the board of numerous companies including MMB Networks, Q4, Mobify, CareGuide, as well as various accelerators and charities. Matthew is a Board Member of the Canadian Venture Capital Association, a member of the MaRS IAF Investment Committee, Co-Chair of the CIX Top 20 Awards Committee, and Mentor at Techstars Toronto Accelerator and Creative Destruction Lab. Matthew is also an Advisor at...
2019-04-2336 min
For Food's SakeFFS 029 - Carbon Neutral Restaurants Restaurants around the world are taking action against Climate Change by going carbon neutral. A new generation of chefs – the modern-day ambassadors of the food movement – have a vision: radically transform the restaurant industry by turning sustainability into a culinary virtue. By sourcing differently, cooking creatively, and eliminating the by-products of their restaurant operations, carbon neutral restaurants are pioneering the sustainable dining movement. In this episode, we talk with ZeroFoodprint and two critically-acclaimed restaurants Amass and The Perennial leading the carbon neutral restaurant movement. We discuss: What it means and...
2018-04-151h 00
Key of Awesome PodcastEpisode 19 - City Acres (Key Of Awesome Music Podcast)This episode is designed to show our excitement behind artist, City Acres, that we represent. City Acres is comprised of singer/songwriter Matthew Michael (Matt Leibowitz). Matt is a warm soul and a rare breed in the world today. His positive energy and calm demeanor are both contagious and inspiring.
To Hear Matt's music and check out everything else he has going on, head to:
https://cityacres.bandcamp.com
www.matthewmleibowitz.com
Enjoy and feel free to reach out to him!
2018-03-1604 min
Retire Well Retire Happy PodcastBuying overseas shares is now as simple as online shoppingHave you been frustrated in your efforts to buy overseas shares? Matthew Leibowitz used his experience running a Trading Team in Chicago to set up a simple way to buy overseas shares with his new online shop called Stake. Buying overseas has never been easier or cheaper.
2017-11-3022 min
GoneDotNetSkiaSharp with Matthew LeibowitzSkiaSharp is a cross-platform 2D graphics API for .NET platforms based on Google's Skia Graphics Library that can be used across mobile, server, and desktop applications. In this episode we chat with Matthew Leibowitz and dig into what SkiaSharp is, how it works, and how you can get started using it in your apps.Special Guest: Matthew Leibowitz.Sponsored By:Raygun: Discover, diagnose and understand the root cause of error, crash and performance issues in your software applications in seconds! See how your applications are _really_ performing for users and where they encounter problems...
2017-10-3044 min
Entrepreneurs in Small Rooms Drinking CoffeeMatt Leibowitz | Plaza VenturesRob Kenedi has a coffee with Matthew Liebowitz, partner at Plaza Ventures. Matthew talks about their approach to growth investing at Series A enterprise-focused SaaS startups, the fact that the fund is always raising capital rather than in huge lump sums, the fact that the partners are compensated only on performance of the portfolio, and what failure looks like when investing into this later phase of a startup's development.
2017-02-1048 min