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Meet Daniel Khachab, CEO of Choco, the innovative tech company transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste. With a bold vision to drive zero food waste, Choco has raised $326 million, rapidly reaching a $1.2 billion valuation in just four years. In this episode, we dive deep into the problem of overproduction, the complexity of food supply chain, and how Choco is leveraging AI to truly transform the industry.


00:00 - Introduction: Meet Daniel Khachab and Discover the Vision Behind Choco

01:19 - Transitioning from Military to Rocket Internet: Key Lessons Learned

07:45 - Analyzing Four Factors Behind the Decline of Rocket Internet

10:00 - Identifying the Problem: The Genesis of Choco’s Mission

17:30 - Tackling Overproduction: Choco’s Comprehensive Supply Chain Strategy

25:20 - Designing Great Products for Offline Users

29:03 - Measuring the Impact: What Choco’s Solutions Have Achieved

30:40 - Secrets to Rapid Expansion: Choco’s Generational Growth Model

33:40 - Insights from Raising $326 Million: Strategies and Takeaways

37:50 - The Benefits of Building in Stealth Mode

40:55 - AI and the Future: Choco’s Innovations and New Products

44:40 - Strategies for Attracting Top AI Talent

46:00 - Staying Ahead: Keeping Up with Tech Developments

48:20 - Fostering Innovation: Choco’s Two-Week AI Hackathon

54:20 - Today's Biggest Challenges Facing Choco

55:50 - Personalizing AI: How Daniel Khachab Integrates AI into Daily Life

Daniel Khachab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkhachab/?originalSubdomain=de

Meet Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a marketing agency valued at over $150 million. He's a serial entrepreneur who quickly scaled businesses like Swag of the Month and Ellie.com, capturing the attention of Forbes "30 Under 30" and Inc Magazine's "Top 25 Marketing Influencers." Erik’s insights on digital marketing and entrepreneurship are frequently sought after in major publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur.

0:00 Intro to Erik Huberman
0:50 Longevity in Business: Mastering the Art of Sustainable Success4:00 Discover the Marketing Genius Behind Hawke Media
11:00 Crafting Top-Notch Products: Secrets to Building Desirable Brands
18:00 Marketing That Stands Out: Innovative Strategies to Differentiate Your Business
20:00 The Power of AI in Marketing: Exploring Hawke Media’s Groundbreaking Tool
27:00 Handling Hundreds of Clients: Effective Techniques for Large-Scale Client Management
30:00 Client Strategy Essentials: Tailoring Winning Approaches for Diverse Needs
35:00 Tech Innovations Impacting Marketing: Insights on Apple Vision Pro and More
39:00 Angel Investing Insights: What Erik Huberman Looks for in New Ventures
41:00 Foundational Advice for Startups: Key Tips for New Entrepreneurs
43:00 Erik's Personal Drive: The Motivations Fueling a Marketing Mogul

Meet Lu Zhang, a force in healthcare, insurance, and the space industry, whose journey from Mongolia to leading a major tech fund in Silicon Valley exemplifies the American Dream. This episode takes you deep into the insights of an entrepreneur and investor who's reshaping the future with her expertise in AI, facing today’s biggest challenges head-on.

Episode Highlights:
AI's Role in Cutting-Edge Fields: How AI and open source are revolutionizing healthcare, insurance, and space industry.
Tech Market Insights: Lu's predictions on the future of tech, informed by her global perspective and Silicon Valley success.
Practical Wisdom for Entrepreneurs: From navigating market trends to embracing culture for effective communication, Lu shares her playbook for making informed investments and building startups that matter.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:30 Exploring Tomorrow's Hottest Industries
9:50 Unpacking Future Concerns: Beyond 2024
14:00 The AI & Open Source Revolution
21:00 Introducing Aida: AI's Next Big Leap
30:00 The Lu Zhang Story: Tech, Trials, Triumph
39:00 Chasing the American Dream in Tech
43:00 2024 and Beyond: Market Trends & Predictions
50:00 Navigating Today's Market: An Investor's Insight
52:00 Essential Advice for Aspiring Founders
57:00 Staying Ahead: How to Stay Informed in Tech Space

Lu Zhang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luzhangvc/

How to turn sweat into success? Hear it from Kirby Porter, the Founder of New Game Labs and an athlete turned entrepreneur.

Kirby joins us to discuss emerging trends in the sports industry, the journey of building New Game Labs and the importance of personal branding.

Kirby’s recipe to success?
- stay consistent
- iterate on the message
- nourish your relationships

Chapters:
1:00 What's Happening in Sports
4:00 Importance of Personal Brand
7:00 Building a Business
11:00 Finding the New Thing
13:00 Building the Community
16:00 Networking Secret
22:00 Current Sports Trends
24:00 Importance of Sport
30:50 Sports and Tech
30:04 Web3
40:00 AI
44:00 Content 101
51:00 Best Advice

Kirby Porter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyporter/
In the spotlight: New Game Labs https://www.newgamelabs.com/

Either go all in or don’t do it at all, says Patrick Dees as he descents into the ice-cold Vltava River. The Co-founder & Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Sports and Entertainment doesn’t do things halfway. His key strategy is to say no to things and be selective about who you spend time with. Guess our podcast host Lubo Smid was the lucky one!



It’s hard not to fall for Patrick when you meet him. Perhaps he takes it from his mom who taught him to always see the good in people. Patrik took a gamble when tokenizing the league and investing in Web3. It paid off. 



Tune in to hear his:

 1. 1:1 sales masterclass

 2. What traits cannot be taught

 3. How to get up over and over again



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Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:50 Overcoming Challenges

4:20 Art of Saying NO

12:10 Cold Emails Formula

15:50 Selling

19:00 Entrepreneurship

33:00 Number of Direct Reports

40:00 FCS Update

48:00 Web3 & AI

59:00 Tech Space Predictions



Patrick Dees on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dees/

Anthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider. Having his dad pass away from brain cancer, he realized early on the importance of health. Now he shares the simple fitness formula with thousands of subscribers and fellow fitness founders.

Together with his brother Joe, they tapped into the multi-trillion industry and are now advising other companies on how to enter the world of health and wellness.



Key takeaways:1. Fitness doesn’t have to suck: hike, bike, answer your calls whilst walking2. Basic fitness formula: move more, eat better, don’t overcomplicate things3. Find the right people you can rely on and don’t try to do everything yourself



Chapters:3:41 How to Lose Weight8:00 Why Fitness14:00 Latest Research20:00 Anthony's Recommendation26:00 Growing Fitness Concepts29:40 Investment Fund34:00 Selling a Company41:00 Changing Your Mindset43:00 The Next Big Thing



Anthony Vennare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vennareIn the spotlight: Fitt Insider https://insider.fitt.co/