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Extraordinary Pursuits by BIP VenturesThe Startup Hypergrowth Playbook: Lessons from PlayOn! SportsHypergrowth is the stuff of dreams and legends for many startups. For those who achieve it, it’s also one of their greatest challenges. Scaling at an accelerated pace can unlock massive opportunities – provided it’s executed with a disciplined strategy. The key to navigating hypergrowth toward opportunity (not chaos) lies in balancing agility and sustainability and making data-driven decisions in the face of overwhelming decisions.
Companies that master hypergrowth don’t just expand rapidly; they evolve strategically. Those that figure out when to push forward aggressively and when to refine processes are best positioned to turn momentum...2025-03-2741 min
The Vault at 201 N BroadwayTransition from Military Service to Civilian Life with the Veterans Navigation NetworkOn this Vault short we sit down with Program Manager, Veterans Navigation Network, Senior Master Sergeant (retired), USAF, County Veteran Service Officer (retired), Mike McManus to talk about the services VNN provides to facilitate a smooth transition for our Nation’s Service Members from military service to civilian life.In this episode, Mike talks about the network VNN creates to allow Veterans to succeed through job placement, physical and mental health, and linking the other services available by creating a network of support throughout the community. We discuss their peer to peer mentorship programming, the types of ev...2025-01-1637 min
Vaporwave News NetworkFall 2024: Vaporwave News + Best of 2024 Pt. 1 (Ep. 18)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 18, covering Fall 2024! We’re featuring picks from friends and curators in the scene for the Top 5 Albums from the first half of the year plus recent news and events, an album review and a history segment about the first ever vaporwave compilation. You can also vote for you Top 5 releases of 2024 on our website!Co...2024-12-241h 02
Vaporwave News NetworkSummer 2024: Abandoned Episode + Vaporwave History (Ep. 17)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 17, (sorta) covering Summer 2024! This episode was almost abandoned but we’ve resurrected its remains and patched it up for your listening pleasure. We’re discussing recent news and events, reviewing our pick for Album of the Summer, and a Vaporwave history segment about the origins of Mallsoft.Content Log:0:00 - Intro4...2024-11-0750 min
Founders and EmpanadasHow To Not Destroy Yourself While Building Your Company, With Ryan Vaughn, CEO of Inside Out LeadershipMeet Ryan Vaughn - coach, CEO at Inside-Out Leadership. Over 15 years, he founded and led three companies. His last venture, VNN, became the largest and fastest-growing high school sports marketing platform in the US. He raised $20M from leading VCs, building a team of over 100 employees and scaling VNN to capture nearly 20% of the US market. From pitching to scaling and managing hyper-growth, Ryan's lived the full startup lifecycle.
But behind the scenes, Ryan struggled with tying his self-worth to his company's success. After a tough exit from VNN, he set out on a journey of self-discovery and learned...2024-09-0442 min
Tech Scenes with Jeff James MartinTech Scenes Unplugged with Ryan Vaughn, Founder of Inside-OutWelcome to another episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, where we dive deep into the journeys of leaders and innovators. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Vaughn, the Founder and Executive Coach of Inside-Out, a boutique executive coaching firm that helps founders transform their companies into masterpieces while fully embracing their lives.
Ryan's story is one of transformation. Over 15 years, he founded and served as CEO of three companies, the last of which, VNN, became the largest and fastest-growing high school sports marketing platform in the U.S. After raising $20M from leading...2024-08-2149 min
VNNEp. 36, with Ivan. VNNThis is Ivan friend of Nick's from university he's on this episode as a guest and he talks about stuff.
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Vaporwave News NetworkApril & Early May 2024: News & Reviews + Vaporwave History (Ep. 16)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 16, covering April & Early May 2024! It’s been one year since the podcast started but we’re not spending time reminiscing. We’re discussing current news, tons of recent releases, and a Vaporwave history segment about a seminal INTERNET CLUB album from 2012. Content Log:0:00 - Intro2:50 - Host Update & Recommendation5:28...2024-05-3041 minVNNEp. 35. with Devin Again VNN
Devin is back, but i lost the audio file from our mics so instead we have to use the audio from the cameras with a little help from adobe podcast but it honestly couldn't do much
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Vaporwave News NetworkMarch 2024 - (A History of) Sample-Free Vaporwave + News & Reviews (Ep. 15)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 15, covering March 2024 and recapping what’s new for the spring! In our main topic, we’re tracing the history of sample-free and originally composed Vaporwave through a number of landmark albums. We also have our usual news updates along with two reviews, upcoming events, and recent releases!Content Log:0:00 - Intro3...2024-04-2454 minVNNEp. 34 with drunken Michael, part 2. VNNi got the name wrong in episode lol but this episod epicks up where episode 33 left off
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Nick Brings on Familiar guest Michael from episode 23. Nick is also drunk well not really he's like tipsy, eh practically sober. Michael asks nick how he edits his podcast nick tells him. then nick gives his hot takes on the podcasting industry and they talk about that for a while. then Michael asks Nick to walk him through his editing process so nick walks him through his editing process. Then we go into a quick conversation about school and balancing studying work and social life. from there we talk about mental health and working out, then somehow came back...2024-03-151h 56VNNEp. 32, San Antonio Night Life|Ideology To Live By|Regrets|Telling Risky Jokes In Public. VNNWelcome back, Vic starts off the podcast with an idea for the podcast, we talk about that. Then Vic talks about how he became homeless. Then we react to some Tik Tok comments. Then we start talking about some spots in san antonio to drink and stuff. then we talked about ideology's to live by . Then we Talked about the regrets we have in our Lives. Then we talk about how we have told risky jokes by accident in public or to people who aren't in our risky joke circle.
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Vaporwave News NetworkJanuary 2024 - The Decay of Music Media, Pitchfork & Tiny Mix Tapes + News & Reviews (Ep. 14)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 14, covering January 2024 and recapping what’s been happening in the first month of the year. In our main topic, we’re reporting on the recent news about Pitchfork while also reflecting on the relationship of another dead media website, Tiny Mix Tapes, to the vaporwave scene. There is also a review, show calendar and news updates plus...2024-02-181h 04VNNEp. 31, Peru Again!|3 Goals Before We Die|UFC or MMA, VNNwe start this episode reacting to some tik tok comments, then we talk about Victors relationship with the Army, then about how we have no bitches, then about Peru and Nico's Tattoo he got in Peru. then Vic asks what are 3 goals we want to accomplish before we die, then somehow a we started debating UFC or MMA, than we started debating which of the 3 of us would win in an MMA tournament and that's where we end
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Vaporwave News NetworkDecember 2023 - VNN Website & Subscription Announcement + News & Reviews (Ep. 13)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 13, covering December 2023 and introducing our new website VaporwaveNewsNetwork.com! We will be recapping some of the Holiday action, listing off recent releases and highlighting some end of the year news from across the plunderphonic world! In our main tropic we’re introducing our new website and subscription platform where you can support the podcast and si...2024-01-0846 min
Vaporwave News NetworkNovember 2023 - The Best Vaporwave & Future Funk of 2023 (Ep. 12)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 12, covering November 2023 and the Best of 2023! While this episode is a bit late in terms of news, we’re covering the Best Vaporwave and Future Funk of the year and going over the results from our listener poll. Not only are we crowning the best albums of the year, we are also going to cover st...2023-12-2459 min
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Why are so many Americans dying early? The FDA commissioner is blaming smoking and bad diet, but that's ludicrous, according to Dr. @PierryKory. He says, "Something happened in the middle of COVID that thou shalt not speak its name." "The scale of dying is incredible ... In the nine months of this year, it's like 158,000 Americans died more th...2023-12-2225 min
Vaporwave News NetworkOctober 2023 - The Bandcamp Beat + News & Events (Ep. 11)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: a podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 11, covering October 2023! We’re getting hyped for Flamingo Fest this coming weekend and checking in on new releases from around the vaporsphere! Our main topic is called the Bandcamp Beat: it’s a deep dive into the recent updates on the acquisition of Bandcamp by Songtradr from Epic Games with regards to the recent layoffs and...2023-11-0253 min
Vaporwave News NetworkSeptember 2023 - Top 5 Vapor Releases of 2023 Thus Far + Bandcamp News (Ep. 10)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature news, discussion and current trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 10, covering September 2023! The main topic is the Top 5 Releases Thus Far in 2023 featuring picks from curators and fans in the scene. We also cover recent turbulence on Bandcamp with Macroblank and its recent acquisition by Songtradr. Picks by Xnot, Quiz, BigBabyProfit, Futuresounds and Nite Patrol!Content Log:0:00 - Intro2023-10-0356 minVNNEp. 30: Poe's Law|Peru Trip and Inka Trail! VNN
this is the first episode after Nicks Trip in Peru, so he talks about that that's really pretty much it.
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Vaporwave News NetworkLate August 2023 - Recap: Vaporwave Weekend in NYC + Sept BC Friday (Ep. 9)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene.We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 9, covering the second half of August 2023 and September Bandcamp Friday! The main topic is the story of my Vaporwave Weekend in New York City for Electronicon, Summer Slushy Fest and Tape Swap. We also got highlights from happenings in the scene as well as a rundown of Bandcamp Friday releases for September 2023.2023-09-1455 min
Vaporwave News NetworkEarly August 2023 - Vaporwave Weekend in NYC + News & History (Ep. 8)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene.We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 8, covering the first half of August 2023! The main topic is the Vaporwave Weekend in New York City for Electronicon 2023 including a rundown of all events happening in the Big Apple. We also got some reviews, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events + our History segment.Content Log:0:00...2023-08-2245 minVNNEp. 29 with Manny part 2, Translator Test|Alpha Male Podcasts|Wild Starbucks Order|Religion VNN
this episode starts off the second that episode 28 left on. episode 28 was with manny part 1. Manny and Nick start Talking about world war II and start exchanging fun facts. then Nick remembers that manny wants to be a medical translator so we put it to the test. after that vic starts riding andrew tates and friends dick. then we start talking about fuked up jokes like 9/11 jokes and Vic tells us about the time he made bin ladens drink. then we start talking about whether we need god or not.
want to check us...2023-08-151h 25
Vaporwave News NetworkLate July 2023 - Vaporwave Criticism & Bandcamp Friday + News & Reviews (Ep. 7)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene.We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 7, covering the second half of July 2023 & Bandcamp Friday, August 2023! We’re discussing current releases as well as the 2013 article by Adam Harper, “Invest in Vaporwave Futures!” that came out a year after his original thinkpiece. We also got some reviews, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the end of Summer & start...2023-08-1342 min
The Wise ExitA Journey Of Self Discovery - Finding Purpose After An Exit | Ryan VaughnE45: Ryan Vaughn - Executive Coach/Founder of Inside Out Leadership Today Todd Sullivan is joined by Ryan Vaughn, the founder of VNN Sports, one of the largest marketing platforms in the U.S. for high school sports.Ryan caught the entrepreneurial bug at an early age when he started selling Pogs to his classmates in the fourth grade. Through the following years of self-discovery, as well as trial and error, Ryan raised capital and willed VNN to life. Ryan made the decision to personally exit his business in 2020 and now coaches, e...2023-07-2651 min
Vaporwave News NetworkEarly July 2023 - What is Vaporwave? Spotify Playlists & Dummy Mag + News (Ep. 6)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the Vaporwave, Future Funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 6, covering the first half of July 2023! We cover the death and resurrection of the Spotify Editorial Playlists as well as the notorious Dummy Mag article “Vaporwave and the Pop-art of the Virtual Plaza” article by Adam Harper. We also got some reviews of recent releases, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for...2023-07-2546 minVNNEp. 28 with manny Part 1. Vic Discovers Black People!|losing our virginity|Drug stories VNN
Join us for a hilarious and captivating episode as we reunite with Manny, our high school friend. This episode kicks off with subliminal chit-chat and an ice breaker attempt by Nick that doesn't quite go as planned, which is why he didn't do his. From there, we delve into Manny's ambitions, share amusing stories, discuss cultural discoveries, and open up about personal experiences like losing our virginity. Our podcast takes an unexpected turn when we recount a memorable night at an open mic event and Manny shares a humorous tale of overcoming kidney failure. Prepare for an extra dose...2023-07-151h 20
Vaporwave News NetworkLate June 2023 - History of Electronicon and Tape Swap + News & Events (Ep. 5)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene.We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 5, covering the second half of June 2023! It features a history of Electronicon (and the Tape Swap) plus some analysis/thoughts about this year’s festival in New York City. We also got some reviews of recent releases, highlights from recent shows, and upcoming events for the Summer of 2023!Content Log:...2023-07-1359 min
Vaporwave News NetworkInterview with George Clanton (100% Electronica) about Electronicon 2023 (Episode 4)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 4, covering the announcement and controversy around Electronicon 2023. This special stand-alone episode is an interview with the co-founder of the festival (and co-owner of the label 100% Electronica), George Clanton aka ESPRIT空想. We took questions via an anonymous submission form and condensed the nearly endless list of 140+ questions down to 25 questions which covered the main topics and...2023-07-061h 43
Vaporwave News NetworkEarly June 2023 - Vaporwave and Breakbeats + News & Shows (Ep. 3)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 3, covering the first two weeks of June 2023 and featuring a discussion about the intersection of vaporwave and breakbeats. We cover offshoots like Barber Beats, Breakcore, Vaporbreaks, slowed-down breaks (+ vaporwave0) as well as the current resurgence of drum and bass + jungle in vaporwave scene and mainstream consciousness. There are also reviews of recent releases, tour...2023-06-1749 minVNNEp. 27, With Christian: Tik Tok, Steroids, Red Flags and Icks, Tattoos, VNN.this was a very long episode, i'm gonna make chat gpt write the Description holy fuck.
chat GPT did an awful job. the title pretty much sums up the episode, though, so ye.
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Vaporwave News NetworkMay 2023 (Week 3 & 4) - News + Decoding the 𝒮ℯ𝒸𝓇ℯ𝓉 ℒ𝒶𝓃ℊ𝓊𝒶ℊℯ of Vaporwave (Ep. 2)Hello and Welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 2, covering the last two weeks of May 2023 and featuring a discussion about the "Decoding the secret language of Vaporwave" video released on YouTube by the YayText Channel. There are also reviews of recent releases, announcements, and upcoming events for the beginning of Summer 2023!Content Log:0:00 - Intro1:00...2023-05-3148 minVNNIf Norms Were Created In Todays Civilization Would Body Count Matter? Ep. 26 VNNVictor Asks Does Body Count Matter Nico And Nick thinks if your a bitch then yes. Victor tries to use analogies and examples to prove his points while Nick exposes Vics half truths with the other half of the truth. Nick takes a deep dive into where traditional norms originated from and whether it still holds up in todays civilization Vic says it does but cant prove it. Victor starts noticing possibly false patterns Nico tries to explain that these changes are a result of more freedom, so Nick tries to get Vic to see he is recognizing false...2023-05-171h 27
Vaporwave News NetworkMay 2023 (Week 1 & 2) - Bandcamp Friday + Labels Leaving Bandcamp? (Ep. 1)Hello and welcome to the Vaporwave News Network: A Bi-Weekly Podcast about the contemporary Vaporwave Scene. We feature News, Discussion and Current Trends as well as reporting on upcoming releases and events in the vaporwave, future funk and adjacent communities.This is Episode 1, covering the first two weeks of May 2023 and featuring a discussion about #BandcampFriday + Labels moving their online storefronts off of Bandcamp.Content Log:0:00 - Intro/Statement of Purpose.2:25 - Welcome, Host Update.4:43 - News/Recap of The Week(s).7:28 - Upcoming Events and Shows...2023-05-1444 min