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CoreWeave isn’t OpenAI or Nvidia, but it’s powering both.

We unpack how this lesser-known company became essential to the AI ecosystem, including:

• What CoreWeave actually does and why it matters
• How $55B in backlog signals explosive demand
• Why data centers, not apps, may define the next AI wave
• What an “AI capex bubble” could look like

A fast, insightful breakdown of the infrastructure race behind AI’s biggest players.

Chapters

• 02:57 CoreWeave's Financial Performance and Market Position
• 05:52 Understanding CoreWeave's Role in AI Architecture
• 08:34 Customer Relationships and Demand for AI Infrastructure
• 11:33 Competitive Landscape and Capital Requirements
• 14:10 The Bubble Discussion: AI Market Dynamics
• 17:03 National Security and Data Center Infrastructure
• 20:36 CoreWeave's Business Strategy and Future Outlook

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Retailers plan the lightest holiday hiring since the Great Recession, but spending is still projected to top $1T.

We dig into:

• Why demand smoothing and e-comm shift cut seasonal roles
• How “slower” in-store flow can increase basket size
• What segmentation and channels mean for labor needs
• Why tariff headlines often overstate price impact

Actionable takeaways for leaders on staffing, ops, and margin protection.

Chapters

• 00:30 Holiday Season Retail Trends
• 06:12 E-commerce Impact on Retail Hiring
• 11:51 Customer Experience and Retail Staffing
• 18:42 Understanding Consumer Spending Dynamics

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The consulting market just flipped. Bonuses are tightening, hiring is shifting toward AI-savvy talent, and clients now demand proof of impact.

In this episode, Andrew breaks down the key findings from Management Consulted’s October 2025 Consulting Industry Report — including bonus changes, firm acquisitions, private equity trends, and where firms are hiring now.

Download the full report here.

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The FAA just announced flight cuts at 40 U.S. airports, all tied to the government shutdown.

In this bonus episode:

• Why air traffic control staffing is reaching a breaking point
• How airlines like Delta and United will decide what to cancel
• What smart leaders do when government policy hits business operations

A quick 15-minute breakdown on policy, pressure, and decision-making when the skies (and D.C.) shut down.

Chapters

• 00:40 Understanding the Government Shutdown
• 03:26 Impact on Airlines and Air Travel
• 06:02 Business Leadership During Crisis
• 07:06 Operational Strategies for Airlines
• 11:35 Customer Relations and Communication

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Pinterest just had one of its worst trading days ever, and blamed tariffs.

We dig into what’s really behind the drop:

• Why ad revenue might be a Pinterest problem, not a tariff problem
• How user behavior has shifted away from “mood board” culture
• What it would take for Pinterest to stay relevant in an AI-driven shopping world

Plus, Namaan and Jenny Rae debate whether Pinterest’s next move is reinvention or acquisition.

Chapters

• 03:12 Pinterest's Earnings Report and Ad Revenue Concerns
• 06:25 The Impact of Tariffs on Pinterest's Business Model
• 08:57 Competition from Chatbots and AI in User Engagement
• 11:53 The Future of Pinterest: AI-Powered Shopping Assistant
• 14:54 Challenges of Being an Intermediary in the Age of AI
• 17:47 Potential for Pinterest to Become a Tastemaker

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What separates candidates who crush their case interviews from those who fall short?

Former Bain consultant Jenny Rae Le Roux reveals the #1 habit that top performers share – and it’s not about frameworks or math.

If you’re preparing for McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or any consulting interview, this is the mindset shift that changes everything.

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In this Bain case interview, ex-Bain consultant and coach Juliane Hoss walks through a profitability case on franchising small gyms.

Listen as she guides a candidate through structuring, quant, and communication – and hear expert coaching along the way on how to think (and sound) like a Bain consultant.

Learn how to:

• Clarify objectives and criteria of success early
• Prioritize profit levers with confidence
• Communicate like a top-tier consultant

Whether you’re gearing up for final rounds or just starting your prep, this case will help you turn practice into offers.

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Namaan and Jenny Rae break down PayPal’s new integration with ChatGPT and what it means for e commerce.

They cover how checkout could live inside AI, who wins and loses across retailers and suppliers, and why PayPal’s first dividend signals a new chapter.

They also map OpenAI’s business model today. Subscriptions. Enterprise licensing. Future transaction fees. Possible ads. What shifts when 800 million people use ChatGPT weekly.

Chapters

• 03:24 The E-commerce Landscape and PayPal's Role
• 06:25 Disruption in Retail and Customer Relationships
• 09:11 PayPal's Business Model and Market Reaction
• 12:15 Implications of PayPal's Dividend Announcement
• 15:05 OpenAI's Business Model and Revenue Streams
• 17:57 Future of E-commerce with ChatGPT
• 21:54 Ethical Considerations and User Trust

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