Shane Ray Show

Shane Ray Show
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Negotiation. Startups.  AI. Welcome to the Shane Ray Show.

  1. FEB 6

    From PayPal Mafia to VC: Building in Bubbles with Aman Verjee

    Aman Verjee is legendary. → CFO at two unicorns → Wrote PayPal’s first S-1 → Helped CEOs through multiple IPOs He has also deeply studied tech bubbles. We talked about: • Why bubbles start with people, not products • Why every bubble feels “new” but never is • What 2008, tulips, and crypto all have in common • What to build in 2026 when markets are uncertain • How the best investors stay calm when others panic Grab a copy of his book "A Brief History of Financial Bubbles" today!  About the book: https://www.bigbubbletrouble.com/the-book Pre-order: https://www.bigbubbletrouble.com/

    25 min

  2. JAN 28

    The End of Conflict: How AI Will End Wars with Simon Horton

    Can AI actually help end war, or is that just a nice idea? In this episode, Shane Ray Martin sits down with Simon Horton, author of The End of Conflict: How AI Will End War and Help Us Get On Better. Simon has spent 20 years teaching negotiation and conflict resolution across 25 countries, including work with major banks and the British Army. What you’ll hear in this episode Why Simon believes AI can help end war The Libya story: AI-supported public dialogue, live on TV, and what changed afterWhy deliberative tech may become normal in government and big decisionsWhere Shane sees the biggest opportunities: AI for negotiation and misinformationWhat PeaceTech founders should build if they want adoption inside real workflowsSimon also gets super honest. He does not fully trust Big Tech, and he explains why power and incentives matter. Shane shares his take too, and why PeaceTech founders have a unique shot to build profit-driven companies led by people who actually care about peace. Grab a copy of Simon's book: theendofconflict.ai/buy-the-book

    44 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    How We Can 10X PeaceTech in 2026

    2026 will be the greatest year in PeaceTech history. This podcast shares an imperfect, but actionable framework to 10x PeaceTech in 2026. Shoot me a DM on LinkedIn or email at s@bventuresgroup.com

    7 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    PeaceTech Sales 101: Land 3 Pilots + $200K Pipeline in 90 Days

    I’ve met 200+ PeaceTech founders in the last 12 months. The one thing preventing PeaceTech today from scaling massively is high-quality founder-led sales. We see this as a huge opportunity!  This episode walks you through Part 1 of the PeaceTech B2B system to find buyers, run sales calls, and close $25k+ paid pilots. If you want the full system, get the 5-module (+3 bonuses) course.  It is 99 USD until Jan 1. First 10 founders get a one-on-one call with me. 👉 Get it here: community.peacerise.global/p/the-b2b-sales-system-for-peacetech-founders/register

    8 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Subconscious AI is Changing Market Research Forever with Avi Yashchin, CEO

    Avi Yashin built Subconscious AI to fix a big problem: slow market research testing and bad data. In this episode, he shows how AI can measure demand without surveys, recruit synthetic respondents, and deliver insights in minutes. You’ll learn: How AI predicts consumer behavior  Why synthetic respondents beat long, expensive surveysHow CMOs use AI to test messages, prices, and product ideas fastWhy this tech could change both business and PeaceTechIf you want faster insights and smarter decisions, this one’s for you. 👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your #1 takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin Follow Avi and his company at: subconscious.ai

    8 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Lessons I Learned from Almost Losing a $75K Deal

    In this special episode, Caleb Morato interviews me!  I'll share the truth about my negotiation failures, some insights about my faith, and how teamwork often matters more than winning at all costs.  ✅ What you’ll hear: The $75K Microsoft deal that went sidewaysHow failure built character and wisdomWhy faith shapes every good negotiator🎧 Hosted by Shane Ray Martin, investor, author, and peace mediator. 👉 Follow Caleb: linkedin.com/in/cm53 👉 Follow Shane: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

    17 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    What It Really Takes to Close Your First 6-Figure B2B Pilot with Alex Schaffhausen

    Alex Schaffhausen built Blip to solve a painful problem he faced as a founder - slow, expensive payments. In this episode, he shares how he turned early pilots into real revenue without a sales team. You’ll learn: How to close your first pilot with a simple “fellow founder” askWhy texting your customers beats long email chainsThe step that turns a pilot into a long-term dealHow to use rejection to get faster yesesWhy customer obsession is the best growth strategyIf you’re a founder trying to turn interest into income, this one’s for you.  👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

    27 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    6 PeaceTech Founders Pitch in 60 Seconds

    Six PeaceTech founders pitch their ideas in 60 seconds each. What you will hear: • How AI can turn conflict into connection • AI tools that build emotional resilience • Better ways to talk across political divides • Software that supports mediators and ombuds teams • Products that help couples, teams, and communities work things out Hosted by Shane Ray Martin. Investor @ B Ventures. Come learn. Get inspired. Steal a few lines for your own pitch. Join the PeaceTech WhatsApp group to meet founders and investors who believe peace is profitable.

    46 min
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Negotiation. Startups.  AI. Welcome to the Shane Ray Show.

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  • Creator
    Shane Ray Show
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Shane Ray Show
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