The Valley Current®️: What it Takes to Become a SF (Litigation) Street Fighter?
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Release Date: 08/14/2024
The Valley Current®: Will CFOs adopt ChanceCalc?
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On this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Professor Sam Savage to tackle a question CFOs, founders, and finance-minded operators can’t ignore: Will CFOs adopt ChanceCalc? Sam breaks down a deceptively simple, app-like tool that transforms static financial inputs into stochastic models, exposing the real probabilities behind cash flow, budget risk, and runway. Behind the clean interface are thousands of simulations designed to answer the question spreadsheets can’t: what’s the chance this plan actually works? Jack and Sam dig into why averages routinely...
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The Valley Current®: How will post-AI innovation evolve in SV?
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In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and Joe Cucchiara dive into what the future holds as artificial intelligence transforms Silicon Valley’s economy, careers, and culture. Jack and Joe explore how autonomous systems, shifting business models, and rapid technological change are challenging traditional paths like college and conventional employment, while giving rise to micro-businesses and new entrepreneurial opportunities. Joe and Jack argue that tomorrow’s innovators won’t rely on established structures but will thrive on adaptability, creative problem-solving, and...
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The Valley Current®: The Trillionaire Divide
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In this provocative episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with investor and strategist Pat Duke for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation about where money, power, and society are headed. They examine the explosive rise of extreme wealth, the shrinking relevance of traditional labor in an automated economy, and how financial markets increasingly reward scale over fairness. Along the way, Jack and Pat grapple with uncomfortable questions about political accountability, civil rights, and the quiet normalization of inequality. From trillion-dollar fortunes and...
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Is AI Adoption Really Happening?
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Is AI truly transforming the way businesses operate, or is it mostly hype? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo and Joe Cucchiara dig into the widening gap between AI adoption and how little it’s actually used day to day inside organizations. They explore why employees often resist new tools, how AI enthusiasm may be masking a looming bubble, and what history (from the 1929 market crash) can teach us about today’s tech-fueled optimism. Joe and Jack also analyze interest rates, tight inventory in Silicon Valley, rising foreclosures, and why a market correction may be...
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The Valley Current®: Why Should Every Entrepreneur Learn About EOS?
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Why do so many entrepreneurs hit a ceiling, and how does EOS break them through it? Jack Russo sits down with EOS implementer Theo Panopoulos to unpack why the Entrepreneurial Operating System has become a game-changer for founders everywhere. Theo explains how EOS cuts through complexity, forcing leaders to define their true vision, align their teams, and build accountability into every corner of the business. Drawing on his own entrepreneurial journey, he shows how EOS turns scattered effort into focused traction, helping even high-achieving leaders understand their strengths, clarify...
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The Valley Current®: How does novel writing produce better legal writing: “The Ghost Case Posse” by Joe Greco
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In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with attorney and debut novelist Joe Greco, whose new thriller The Ghost Case Posse draws on the haunting legacy of the Golden State Killer. Joe describes how immersing himself in a world of fear, damaged lives, and relentless investigation pushed him to master tension, character psychology, and pacing, all essential tools for gripping storytelling. As the discussion turns to craft, Joe explains how these same techniques sharpen legal writing: narrative coherence, disciplined word economy, and precise structuring of...
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The Valley Current®: Is AI Becoming a Commodity?
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AI’s boom might be racing toward a dead end as today’s LLMs look more like vacuum tubes than world-changers. In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo and former Apple executive Russ Irwin break down why AI is rapidly becoming a commodity and why the real power will shift to industry-specific systems built on the private data companies already have. They explore how some companies like Apple may eventually blend multiple AIs behind the scenes, the rise of law firms building in-house AI tools, NVIDIA’s offline mini-supercomputer, and the long history of fast followers overtaking...
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The Valley Current®: Newsom v. Trump: State v. Federal Power
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On this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo unpacks the high-stakes battle between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump. From Judge Breyer’s lightning-fast injunction against federal forces in Los Angeles to the thorny question of who enforces a ruling when the White House defies it, Jack dives into the clash between state authority and federal power. Along the way, he explores the structure of the U.S. court system, the staggering resources behind major litigation, and how AI tools are reshaping legal analysis. With timelines stretching toward the Supreme Court,...
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The Valley Current®: Will Trump/Xi Recreate China/US Harmony?
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The Valley Current®: How is AI Changing IP Strategy?
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Can artificial intelligence outsmart the patent lawyer? Host Jack Russo sits down with veteran patent prosecutor, Greg Smith, Esq., to tackle that very question. They explore how tools like ChatGPT are shaking up trademark filings, patent drafting, and the entire legal workflow. Greg shares stories from the trenches of the U.S. Patent Office and why AI may empower a new generation of DIY inventors. Jack introduces his latest innovation, a “human potential dashboard” that turns wearable data into a blueprint for better performance. Along the way, they unpack the risks of automation, the...
info_outlineWhat does it take to become a litigation street fighter in San Francisco? In today’s podcast, host Jack Russo interviews Ed King, a veteran litigator who has quite a storied career. Ed began his career sharpening his litigation skills against seasoned attorneys at the Haight Ashbury Legal Clinic and went on to work with notable figures on high-profile cases to tackle complex legal challenges in antitrust and defamation cases. Strap on your kneepads when you listen to this funny and fascinating recount of Ed’s journey to being the ultimate SF (litigation) street fighter.
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