The Valley Current®: Is another 2008 market collapse inevitable?
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Release Date: 10/01/2025
The Valley Current®: Will Trump/Xi Recreate China/US Harmony?
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Jack Russo Managing Partner "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️
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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...
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The Valley Current®: How are 21st Century IP Lawyers Using AI?
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What happens when intellectual property law meets cutting-edge AI? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with patent attorney Ron Abramson to explore how AI is reshaping the daily practice of law. From refining 100-page patent drafts to generating smarter figures with data-driven prompts, Ron shares how AI boosts coherence and efficiency while still revealing its limitations. They dive into timesheet automation hacks, client expectations for instant answers, and the thorny question of who “owns” AI-assisted work. Get ready to see how AI is transforming...
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The Valley Current®: Will AI Improve Understanding of Risk?
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we calculate chance, and how we fool ourselves with it. In this episode, Jack Russo talks with Stanford’s Professor Sam Savage, the mind behind Probability Management, about the hidden math driving our biggest decisions. From budget-airline safety stats to coffee-cancer myths and courtroom data battles, they expose how flawed models warp policy and perception. Sam reveals how “auditable uncertainty” and stochastic data could make AI not just faster, but wiser, turning probability into the next great language of power in law, medicine, and beyond....
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The Valley Current®: Will VCs will Survive Our Post-AI Economy?
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In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo welcomes SC Moatti, CEO of Mighty Capital and author of Mobilized, for a deep dive into how venture capital must adapt to the realities of a post-AI economy. Moatti explains how artificial intelligence is extending human capability across mind, body, and spirit, creating a new generation of “invisible products” that anticipate user needs without direct interaction. She and Jack explore the evolution of entrepreneurship from mentorship-driven beginnings to today’s data-fueled, capital-efficient startups, and how VCs can stay...
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The Valley Current®: Is a real estate crash inevitable?
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Is California’s housing market headed for a major correction or another boom? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and mortgage lender Joe Cucchiara cut through the noise to expose the bubbles, risks, and hidden opportunities shaping the current real estate landscape. From Palo Alto’s skyrocketing values to San Diego’s emerging openings, they dissect regional dynamics, climate risks on coastal properties, and the forces that could spark major shifts. The discussion then widens to explore how stock market tremors and the rise of AI are reshaping strategies for both...
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The Valley Current®: Is another 2008 market collapse inevitable?
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Are we heading for another 2008-style meltdown? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and finance veteran Joe Cucchiara connect the dots between shaky real estate appraisals, surging insurance premiums, and a market showing serious cracks. They dive into why cautious investors are pulling back, how AI is quietly reshaping the job landscape, and what the uneasy relationship between the Fed and political leaders could mean for what’s ahead. With talk of bubbles, debt pressure, and economic slowdowns, Jack and Joe explore whether the U.S. is due for a soft landing or...
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The Valley Current®: What Are We (Still) Learning from the Mayans?
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What can the Mayans teach us about resilience, community, and sustainability today? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Peace Corps volunteer Chris Hansen to uncover how timeless traditions are fueling modern change in rural Guatemala. From worm composting and mushroom farming to poultry co-ops led by women, Chris shares how grassroots projects are reshaping villages and creating new opportunities. Alongside these successes, he reflects on the setbacks (false FBI arrests, lost scholarships, and career hurdles) that tested his resolve and deepened his...
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The Valley Current®: What did the MIT AI Report Miss?
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What did the MIT AI Report overlook and why does it matter now? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Dr. Yon Chung, CEO of Florence AI Incubator, to expose the hard truth behind today’s AI gold rush. With failure rates topping 90%, they reveal how corporate leaders are charging ahead blindly, risking the same fate as past tech bubbles. While AI promises to turbocharge all forms of knowledge work ranging from legal practice to education, it still stumbles when it comes to creativity and judgment. The conversation unpacks unicorn startup myths, lean...
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The Valley Current®: What real creativity produces SV success?
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What does real creativity produce in Silicon Valley and how does it fuel lasting success? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo welcomes serial entrepreneur Marc Canter for a wide-ranging conversation that fuses tech history with personal legacy. Marc revisits the early days of Alcatel switches powering stadium Wi-Fi, the launch of the Macintosh era, and his pioneering drive to make software more accessible and visual. Equally compelling are the roots that shaped him, his family’s activist tradition in Chicago, a rebellious streak that pushed him to defy convention, and the...
info_outlineAre we heading for another 2008-style meltdown? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and finance veteran Joe Cucchiara connect the dots between shaky real estate appraisals, surging insurance premiums, and a market showing serious cracks. They dive into why cautious investors are pulling back, how AI is quietly reshaping the job landscape, and what the uneasy relationship between the Fed and political leaders could mean for what’s ahead. With talk of bubbles, debt pressure, and economic slowdowns, Jack and Joe explore whether the U.S. is due for a soft landing or teetering on the edge of a financial cliff. If you’re trying to read the market tea leaves, this episode is your crystal ball.