The David Daily Show

David Goecke

The David Daily is a daily podcast hosted by David J. Goecke exploring artificial intelligence, quantum technology, global business strategy, and faith-driven leadership. Each episode delivers clear context on the most important AI and tech developments, a practical quantum insight with real-world relevance, and a reflection on ethics, stewardship, and decision-making in an age of intelligent systems. Built for founders, investors, operators, and leaders who value clarity over noise. New episodes stream daily. Powered by Reveting.

  1. MAR 16

    How Fintech Is Transforming Small Business Lending

    Access to financing can make or break a small business. For years, the process of securing equipment and capital has been slowed down by paperwork, legacy systems, and fragmented workflows that make it harder for businesses to get what they need when they need it. Tomorrow I’m going live with Jake Cutler, MSc, CLFP, founder of Ampli-fi and a longtime leader in equipment finance and small business lending. Jake has spent more than 15 years working inside the industry and saw firsthand how outdated processes were creating poor experiences for sellers, lenders, and business owners alike. Determined to help modernize the space, he later completed a Master’s Degree in Digital Innovation for Fintech at Brandeis University and launched Ampli-fi with the goal of bringing embedded finance and automation into equipment lending. Jake’s work focuses on creating digital workflows that connect equipment sellers, brokers, and lenders in a way that simplifies complex transactions and improves the overall lending experience. By embedding finance directly into the sales process, businesses can move faster while lenders and partners gain clearer visibility into the deal flow. In this episode, we’ll explore three themes shaping the next generation of fintech and small business finance: • Embedded Finance Transforming Equipment Lending • Fintech Automation in SMB Equipment Finance • Digital Workflows Improving Small Business Lending As fintech continues to reshape how capital moves, the focus is shifting toward faster decisions, better customer experiences, and systems that allow business owners to focus on running their companies instead of navigating lending bureaucracy. Join us live as we explore how technology is changing the way small businesses access the capital and equipment they need to grow.

    1h 1m
  2. MAR 11

    Quantum Ecosystems, Healthcare, and Scaling Emerging Tech

    Quantum is moving from research labs into companies, capital markets, and global scale. On this episode of The David Daily, I’m joined by Dr. Kris Naudts, Founding and Managing Partner at Firgun Ventures, the first VC firm focused on Series A and B quantum scale-ups. Based in London with a global mandate, Firgun invests across quantum computing, sensing, and communications, backing companies as they transition from breakthrough science to scalable businesses. Before Firgun, Kris founded and scaled Culture Trip into a global travel and media brand, raising over $100M and growing it to nearly 20 million monthly visitors at its peak. Earlier in his career, he was an academic psychiatrist and neuroscientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, publishing in leading journals and building advanced academic programs from the ground up. In this conversation, we cover: 1. The Global Quantum Technology Ecosystem 2. Quantum and Healthcare Applications 3. Scaling a Company in Emerging Technology 4. What’s in my bag We discuss how the global quantum ecosystem is evolving, where healthcare and neuroscience intersect with quantum innovation, and what it takes to scale a deep tech company from early traction to sustained growth. Kris brings a rare combination of scientific depth, founder experience, and venture capital perspective. This episode is for founders, investors, and operators tracking quantum computing, healthcare innovation, and the future of emerging technology. Tune in for insight, perspective, and thoughtful conversation. Powered by Reveting.

    1h 3m
  3. MAR 6

    Inside Venture Decision-Making Across AI, Deep Tech, and Biotech

    This upcoming episode of The David Daily focuses on how venture capital decision-making is evolving across AI, deep tech, and biotech, and what founders and operators need to understand about the next investment cycle. I’m joined by Scott Chou, venture investor, advisor, and author of Maxims, Morals, and Metaphors, a sharp and insightful take on the realities of venture capital. Scott brings a unique perspective shaped by hands-on experience across early-stage investing, innovative financing structures, and advising funds focused on AI, security, and advanced technology. In this conversation, we’ll break down how VCs actually evaluate deal flow across fast-moving markets like artificial intelligence, deep tech, and biotech. Scott shares how conviction, judgment, and responsibility factor into investment decisions when technology cycles move faster than traditional capital frameworks. We’ll also explore the signals investors are watching right now as AI, deep tech, and biotech reshape the next wave of innovation and capital deployment. This episode is designed for founders, operators, and investors who want a clearer view into how venture firms think, how decisions get made under uncertainty, and how emerging technology trends are influencing the next investment cycle. Topics covered in this episode: 1. How VCs Evaluate Deal Flow Across AI, Deep Tech, and Biotech Markets 2. Decision-Making, Conviction, and Responsibility in High-Velocity Tech Investing 3. AI, Deep Tech, and Biotech Trends Shaping the Next Investment Cycle Tune in for insight, perspective, and thoughtful conversation on technology, capital, and leadership. Powered by Reveting

    1 hr

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The David Daily is a daily podcast hosted by David J. Goecke exploring artificial intelligence, quantum technology, global business strategy, and faith-driven leadership. Each episode delivers clear context on the most important AI and tech developments, a practical quantum insight with real-world relevance, and a reflection on ethics, stewardship, and decision-making in an age of intelligent systems. Built for founders, investors, operators, and leaders who value clarity over noise. New episodes stream daily. Powered by Reveting.