The Dino Podcast

Dino Beslic
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The Dino Podcast

Conversations about business, technology, & geopolitics. Hosted Dino Beslic, a tech CFO and investor. We approach topics with curiosity, critical thinking, and empathy. Support the show & get exclusive bonus episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheDinoPodcast

  1. #26 - Tatum Brandt, fitness & wellness brand-building

    FEB 11

    #26 - Tatum Brandt, fitness & wellness brand-building

    Tatum Brandt is the founder of Brandt Creative Co., an agency that specializes in branding and websites for fitness, sports, and wellness brands. In this episode, we dive into the booming fitness and wellness industry, exploring how to build standout brands in this competitive space. Tatum shares her insights on the latest trends—from run clubs and cold plunges to the rise of athlete influencers—and how brands can effectively tap into the growing demand for community-centered, wellness-focused experiences. We also discuss the power of storytelling in branding – and look back at the female athletes who captured the world’s attention in 2024, from Caitlin Clark to Olympians Kristen Faulkner and Gaby Thomas. If you are a wellness enthusiast or building a brand in the space, check out Tatum’s agency at: www.brandtcreative.co/ and follow her on Instagram at @tatumbrandt .

    45 min
  2. #25 - Denis Beslic, on DeepSeek, GenAI, and how to build great software products

    JAN 30

    #25 - Denis Beslic, on DeepSeek, GenAI, and how to build great software products

    Denis Beslic, AI PM of Spotify’s Personalization team, returns to the Dino Podcast. We discuss the release of the DeepSeek foundational model from China, and how it has shaken up the tech industry. Denis also lays out how to build great software products incorporating AI and generative AI – a must listen for any product manager or developer. You can follow Denis’s content on his Substack, “AI Product Guy”: https://aiproductguy.substack.com/

    52 min
  3. #24 - Arnaud Bertrand, The strategic decline of the West

    JAN 15

    #24 - Arnaud Bertrand, The strategic decline of the West

    Geopolitical analyst and entrepreneur Arnaud Bertrand returns to the pod to discuss: Is the US-led West in strategic decline relative to rising powers? We consider this question both in concrete fields, such as economic might and technological development, as well as the decline in moral authority which previously underpinned the West’s leadership of international institutions. How are U.S. policy decisions undermining the international system established in the U.N. Charter? To what extent are we moving away from an interconnected world toward rival bloc politics? Does Donald Trump represent any substantive change to the neoliberal order, or will he simply offer more of the same in slightly different packaging? We explore all these questions and more. If you enjoy the episode, check out our bonus episode on Patreon that considers Europe’s strategic position in this emerging world of bloc politics: (https://www.patreon.com/posts/24b-arnaud-does-120059949). Follow Arnaud on Twitter (https://x.com/RnaudBertrand) for thoughtful geopolitical analysis and support his current venture Me and Qi: https://www.meandqi.com/.

    1h 18m
  4. #23 – Alexsandra Guerra, leadership coach and founder

    12/19/2024

    #23 – Alexsandra Guerra, leadership coach and founder

    Alexsandra is a leadership coach who helps founders and tech executives manage their biggest challenges at work – everything from burnout to difficulties building relationships. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges leaders face and effective strategies to overcome them. Prior to coaching in this field, Alexsandra was a co-founder of the Techstars green startup Nori. She has been in the founder's seat and is now helping other leaders in the same position. Reach out to Alexsandra about her services at: calmingchaoswithale.com

    53 min
  5. #22 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, post-election analysis: Trump defeats Harris

    11/25/2024

    #22 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, post-election analysis: Trump defeats Harris

    Our election correspondents, Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez, are back for a post-election wrap-up. We look back at our predictions for the 2024 presidential elections vs. how it ultimately played out. We ask why Harris lost? Why Trump won? Plus we review Trump's initial appointments to his administration - the Cabinet edition of Celebrity Apprentice.

    1h 18m
  6. #21 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, The 2024 election special: Trump vs. Kamala

    11/04/2024

    #21 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, The 2024 election special: Trump vs. Kamala

    Ardalan and Gus are back! We sat down to analyze the 2024 U.S. presidential election - Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris. We looked at the polls, prediction markets, and funny campaign gaffes. Ultimately, we predict who will become the next president of the United States. The episode was recorded on Sunday, November 4th, 2024.

    1h 9m
  7. #20 - Glenn Diesen, is the U.S. an empire in decline?

    10/16/2024

    #20 - Glenn Diesen, is the U.S. an empire in decline?

    Is the U.S. a global empire in decline? I explore this topic with professor and political scientist Glenn Diesen. On the world stage, we examine U.S.-backed conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Are these events accelerating the decline of America's global leadership? On the home front, we look at the state of democracy and free speech across the West today.

    1h 1m
  8. #19 - Bruce Sokler, “the rent is too damn high!”: The DOJ case against RealPage claims landlords use its software for illegal price collusion

    10/11/2024

    #19 - Bruce Sokler, “the rent is too damn high!”: The DOJ case against RealPage claims landlords use its software for illegal price collusion

    Bruce Sokler is a prominent antitrust attorney. He joins the pod to discuss the DOJ’s case against RealPage, the company that sells algorithmic pricing recommendation software to landlords. According to the DOJ, the software is used by landlords as an indirect way to illegally collude to set rents artificially high. This single software, used by most large landlords, may be a major reason why – in the words of Jimmy McMillan – “the rent is too damn high!”.

    45 min
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Conversations about business, technology, & geopolitics. Hosted Dino Beslic, a tech CFO and investor. We approach topics with curiosity, critical thinking, and empathy. Support the show & get exclusive bonus episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheDinoPodcast

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  • Creator
    Dino Beslic
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dino Beslic
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    The Dino Podcast

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