In episode 44 of Generationship, Rachel speaks with Felipe Huici, CEO and co-founder of Unikraft, about the powerful world of unikernels. Felipe breaks down how these lightweight, specialized VMs can achieve millisecond cold starts, enabling services to truly "scale to zero" without users noticing a delay. Learn how this efficiency is not just about saving money, but also about providing a secure and scalable foundation for the next wave of AI-generated applications.

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Generationship - Ep. #44, Why Unikernels Are Cool with Felipe Huici of Unikraft

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Chris Holman welcomes back Randy Thelen, President & CEO of The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI.

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity 

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, recently announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state’s population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to advancing strategies that will drive business investment, talent development, community revitalization, and innovation across the state. “A competitive economic development toolbox locally impacts all elements of a community — from small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, to placemaking projects like farmers markets, and to successfully attracting brand-new investment and good jobs. The better funded and more robust our state economic development toolbox and programs are, the more revenue we will generate for the state, supporting the quality services we all want,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). The Top 10 Economic Development Priorities outlined by EDLM include targeted investments and policy reforms across four key categories: Business Attraction and Retention Maintain Business Development Program at $100 million to stay competitive for job-creating investments. Adopt a performance-based, accountable withholding tax incentive to support impactful project attraction and expansion. Community Development Renew and fund the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program at $50 million to support vibrant, place-based development. Renew and fund the Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at $50 million to reinvest in communities across Michigan. Modernize locally driven programs: SmartZone: Extend expiring TIF agreements by 15 years, with potential for additional extensions based on local approval. Transformational Brownfield Program: Simplify program access and remove funding caps to unlock more redevelopment opportunities. Fund the Regional Strategic Site Readiness Program at $50 million annually to accelerate development of competitive, investment-ready sites. Talent Maintain the Going PRO Talent Fund, emphasizing growth in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Establish a $10 million Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund to support locally tailored workforce initiatives. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Double the state’s R&D Tax Credit to $200 million to encourage more private-sector innovation. Recommit to regionally led Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programming at $100 million, restoring funding to 2012 levels (currently $15.7 million). “This list reflects our shared vision for a stronger, more competitive Michigan," said Randy Thelen, President and CEO of the Right Place and current Chair of EDLM. “These are the smart, bold investments we believe will create economic momentum, attract and retain talent, and ensure every region of our state can thrive.” EDLM members urge state policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders across Michigan to support and champion these initiatives as part of a collaborative strategy to secure Michigan’s future economic success.

Michigan Business Beat | Randy Thelen, The Right Place – EDLM’s Top 10 Michigan Growth Priorities

On episode 15 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi sit down with Amrit Dhangal. Together, they explore his journey building Acquire from a scrappy live chat tool to a venture-backed customer service platform. Amrit reflects on scaling challenges, personal sacrifices as an immigrant founder, and the lessons he’s carrying into his new company, Aero.

Platform Builders - Ep. #15, Everything’s Recorded Whether You Know It or Not with Amrit Dhangal

RevenStrat is a consultancy and advisory firm focused on helping both startups and established enterprises address their most challenging strategic issues. Our team is committed to guiding clients through disruptive market changes, helping them steer clear of pivotal business errors that could jeopardise their success.

Our unwavering commitment to your business success is at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of services and solutions designed to foster innovation and growth for your company.

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RevenStrat is a consultancy and advisory firm focused on helping both startups and established enterprises address their most challenging strategic issues. Our team is committed to guiding clients through disruptive market changes, helping them steer clear of pivotal business errors that could jeopardise their success.

Our unwavering commitment to your business success is at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of services and solutions designed to foster innovation and growth for your company


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In this episode, host Dinos Michaelides talks with Panayiotis Philimis, Founder of CyRIC and Gravity Ventures Incubator, about the real world of startups, innovation, and funding in Cyprus. Panayiotis shares how CyRIC became the country’s first startup incubator, why only one in hundreds of startups succeed, and how choosing the right founder can make or break a company. They dive into the impact of AI, IoT, and university-driven innovation, and discuss what it truly takes to build and fund successful startups in a fast-changing global market. A must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, investment, and the future of innovation.

Inside Cyprus’ Startup Scene | Startups, AI & Innovation | Panayiotis Philimis | Ep.064

What exactly can a legal clinic do for founders—and where are the limits? In this episode, 3L caseworker Sarah sits down with Jason Gauthier, Board Member at Compass, to unpack how clinics bridge access to legal information, the difference between legal information and legal advice, and the real questions startups bring to Compass. Whether you’re a student curious about joining the clinic or a founder wondering how Compass might help, this conversation offers practical insights and candid stories from the frontlines of startup law.

What Legal Clinics Can (and Can’t) Do - A Conversation with Jason Gauthier

Whether you're a founder, investor, service provider, business professional or simply curious about the local startup scene, there's something at 1 million cups for everyone - literally caffeinating an entrepreneurial nation every week! Zachary Draper is the West Regional Representative for 1 Million Cups where he leads and supports community organizers in 12 states.
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“Time Stands Still” is a relaxing and beautiful piano composition with percussion and glitch elements, creating an atmosphere of aesthetics and elegance.

Great for: film soundtracks, TV commercials, art installations, background music for cafes, study playlists, corporate videos, podcasts, relaxation playlists, nature documentaries, travel videos, photography slideshows, independent films, fashion shows, virtual reality experiences, audiobooks, online courses, theater productions, music therapy sessions, hotel lobbies, game soundtracks and personal vlogs.

Instruments: Piano, drums, percussion, strings, clarinet, synth, fx

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“Somnambulist in Box 7” is a moody downtempo track that blends elements of trip-hop, cinematic electronica, glitch, and hybrid orchestration. Hypnotic rhythms, delicate textures, and a motif reminiscent of a music box come together to create a fairytale-like and mysterious atmosphere, evoking imagery of nocturnal rituals and surreal states of somnambulism.

It’s perfectly suited for film soundtracks, fashion shows, contemporary art installations, study and relaxation playlists, travel videos, experimental documentaries, theatrical performances, audiobook scoring, conceptual advertising, creative vlogs, VR experiences, meditative visuals, reels, design portfolios, narrative podcasts, and emotionally driven storytelling projects.

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“Signal Lost” is a cinematic downtempo track that blends an ’80s retrofuturistic atmosphere with modern sound design. Warm analog synths intertwine with glitch elements, atmospheric textures, and complex rhythms, evoking a sense of disorientation and techno-nostalgia. 

Perfect for creative work, rils, video shorts and as a soundtrack for cinematic videos and video games.

Instruments: drums, bass, synthesizer, fx, percussion, pad, guitar, piano

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«Phantom» is a cinematic track that combines electronic elements with a powerful trailer atmosphere. Synthesizers, driving rhythms, and orchestral instruments create a sense of movement, future and impending power.”

Perfect for creative works, riles, video short films, and as a soundtrack for cinematic videos and video games.

Instruments: drums, bass, synthesizer, fx, percussion, pad, guitar, piano, strings, brass, vox synth

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“Inversion” is a cinematic track that blends energetic orchestral parts with deep synthesizers and glitch effects, creating a tense and modern sound. Layered rhythms and evolving textures keep the listener engaged, building momentum and atmosphere throughout the piece. 

This track works perfectly for action scenes, trailers, video games, commercials, sports highlights, technology videos, and any project that needs a powerful and dynamic soundtrack.

Instruments: drums, bass, synthesizer, fx, percussion, pad, guitar, piano, strings, brass, vox samples

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“Zero Gravity” is a downtempo track that combines atmospheric elements with glitchy, complex rhythms. Its soundscapes evoke a sense of drifting through space, creating an experience that transports the listener through time and space. 

Perfect for creative work, rils, video shorts and as a soundtrack for cinematic videos and video games.

Instruments: drums, bass, synthesizer, fx, percussion, pad, guitar, piano, strings, harp, vox samples

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“Stardust 2” is a modern electronic music track with rich textures and glitch elements. Special attention is paid to the atmosphere and space that is perfectly associated with the theme of space. 

Great for: video games, live video game broadcasts, virtual reality, VR, immersive sports videos, product launches, fitness videos, dynamic YouTube short films, inspirational motivational content, energetic commercials, corporate videos.

Instruments: Synthesizer, drums, bass, pad, plucked, fx, percussion.

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Heute geht es mal aufs Wasser, denn es geht in dieser Episode um Smartboatia, einem StartUp, das das Segeln sicherer, smarter und vernetzter macht. In dieser Episode sprechen wir darüber, wie aus einer Leidenschaft, eine innovative Lösung für Bootseigner und Skipper entstanden ist, welche Rolle Daten dabei spielen und wie Smartboatia den ersten Schritt in Richtung Internationalisierung angeht. Freut euch auf jede Menge Einblicke in die Welt der smarten Bootstechnologie und jede Menge Gründerinsights aus Schleswig-Holstein.


02:34 Wer bist du und was machst du?
03:18 Was ist Smartboatia?
03:48 Wie ist Smartboatia entstanden?
07:55 Was kann eure Lösung?
14:40 Smartboatia und die Forschung
17:42 Was waren die größten Learnings / Fehler / Erfolge?
22:13 Wie gestaltet ihr euren Vertrieb und das Marketing?
25:30 Smartboatia goes International
28:53 Wie finanziert ihr euch aktuell?
30:24 Woran arbeitet ihr gerade konkret und wo benötigt ihr noch Unterstützung?
32:15 Was sind deine Tipps an andere StartUps?

Weitere Infos:
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How SaaS companies are transforming content marketing with AI-powered SEO and AEO.
Learn how autonomous AI agents optimize for voice search, featured snippets, and predictive content strategies — boosting organic traffic and campaign speed in 2025.
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Learn how immigrant founder Jonathan Lamer raised $8M, built 5 startups, and scaled across borders without any tech background.

Jonathan Lamer’s story proves that you don’t need a Silicon Valley background to build something big.
From Quebec to Miami, he’s raised over $8 million, built five companies, and helped founders worldwide launch in the U.S.

In this episode of Beyond The Claim, host Vince Perri uncovers Jonathan’s real founder playbook on how to build fast, validate faster, and scale globally without burning out or giving up control.

💡 What You’ll Learn
-How to raise capital as a non-technical founder
-Bootstrapping vs VC funding — what really works in 2025
-How to test offers and validate markets in weeks
-The truth about international expansion and scaling
-Why resilience and speed outperform experience every time

Chapters:
00:00 How did an immigrant founder raise $8M with no tech skills?
08:22 What makes U.S. entrepreneurship different from Canada?
15:45 Why do most business partnerships collapse?
23:18 How can you validate your business in under 12 months?
33:07 When is VC funding smarter than bootstrapping?
41:10 What do investors really want to see in 2025?
48:45 How do founders break into the U.S. market successfully?

🎯 Guest: Jonathan Lamer – Founder, Cohesive Lab
🌐 Website: www.cohesivelab.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanlamer
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlamer

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Heavybit is the leading early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure. Since 2013, we've helped launch and scale visionary technical startups—from DevSecOps and feature flagging to AI code generation and beyond. We go hands-on from day 0, backing founders as they turn code into companies and build the future of software from the bottom up to the top down.

Beyond The Claim Podcast is where entrepreneurs, public adjusters, contractors, and business owners learn how to break through barriers, scale their businesses, and master claims strategies. Hosted by Vince Perri, this show delivers real-world insights on leadership, sales, marketing, and business growth—helping you win more claims, attract clients, and build a thriving business. No fluff, just actionable advice from industry experts.

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Join Cheri Hill, “Wealth Protection Diva” for an array of fascinating topics centered on what it takes to start, grow, and maintain a successful business.
Not your ordinary business talk show, each week features a successful business owner, community leader or Industry expert who shares their challenges, insights, and advice. Learn about the hidden gems, resources and special events featuring local businesses and nonprofit organizations doing great work within our community. 
Sprinkle on relevant facts, new ideas, inspiring thoughts, invaluable guidance, and of course encouragement-All of the key things it takes to spark and fuel your entrepreneurial dream!
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Der Podcast zu gründungsrelevanten Themen in Schleswig-Holstein. Unser Ziel: Wir wollen euch verschiedene Akteure in Schleswig-Holstein präsentieren, die StartUps auf ihrem Weg begleiten. Zudem stellen wir euch spannende StartUp-Stories und StartUp-Events vor. #StartUpSH

Ich bin Felix Rother, Projektmanager im startuphub.SH der WTSH – Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH.

Taiga Roots is the personal project of Aleksei Gorobetc, a sound artist and electronic music producer who turns sound into art. The name is inspired by the taiga forest – boundless, dense, and full of energy, inspiration, and life.

Each composition by Taiga Roots is a new musical adventure and experiment, revealing the full power and diversity of electronic sound. His music blends sound design elements to create a unique atmosphere and emotional depth.

In addition to solo releases, Aleksei Gorobetc creates music and sound design for advertising, visual art, and video games, and collaborates with artists in the NFT space. His work is not just sound, but a complete audio-visual experience.

His main motto is: “Sound is the fifth element!”

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