Wealth Waves Daily

• Understanding Capital Cycles & Unravelling Edward Chancellor's Secrets to Millions (We Read Capital Returns So You Don't Have To!)

  In this episode, we unpack Edward Chancellor’s Capital Returns, diving into the capital cycle’s game-changing insight: high returns attract capital, flood supply, and crash profits, while low returns spark recoveries. We explore why miners lost 70% after a $160B spending spree, how Anglo Irish Bank’s reckless lending signaled doom, and why China’s 50% GDP investment led to “ghastly” equity returns. From spotting overconfident CEOs to dodging investment bankers’ fee-driven traps, we reveal the signals that could save your portfolio or cost you millions in 2025’s volatile markets.We break down Marathon Asset Management’s playbook, focusing on supply over demand, betting on counter-cyclical managers, and hunting “under-the-radar” firms like Analog Devices with durable moats. You’ll learn why asset growth predicts low returns, how “zombie capitalism” stalls recoveries, and why generalists outsmart specialists in cyclical industries. From the commodity supercycle’s bust to Spain’s property bubble, we unpack real-world cases and practical tenets to invest smarter. Whether it’s sidestepping M&A pitfalls or embracing mean reversion, this episode equips you with the tools to profit through the capital cycle.Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just chasing market millions, this episode exposes the strategies that could redefine your returns or leave you burned.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• We Read A 340-Page AI Report So You Don't Have To! Here’s What You Need to Know!

  In this episode, we unpack Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI Trends report, revealing why AI’s explosive growth, outpacing the internet’s early days is reshaping industries and geopolitics. We dive into ChatGPT’s 800M weekly users, $212B in Big Six tech spending, and China’s open-source edge with models like DeepSeek-R1 and Alibaba Qwen-32B, which match GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost. From AI agents revolutionizing healthcare (Kaiser’s 10M visit summaries) to agriculture (Carbon Robotics’ 230K weeded acres), we explore the signals that could redefine your business or leave you trailing in a $1.8T market by 2030.We break down the US-China AI race, where open-source models fuel innovation but closed models dominate enterprise, and why training costs in billions clash with plummeting inference costs. You’ll learn how NVIDIA’s 6M developers and 92.3% AI accuracy on MMLU benchmarks signal a “space race” for supremacy, while vertical integration and AI-first strategies at Shopify and Duolingo rewrite workflows. We’ll unpack risks like monetization challenges and geopolitical divides, plus how to ride AI’s wave without getting burned. From startups to governments, this episode delivers the playbook to thrive in 2025’s AI-driven world.Whether you’re a founder, techie, or just chasing AI’s trillions, this episode exposes the trends that could transform your future or leave you behind.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Master Prompt Engineering & Patterns – A Predictable, Repeatable & Structured Blueprint for ChatGPT & Other LLMs

  In this episode, we unpack the groundbreaking prompt engineering catalog from White et al. (2023), revealing how structured prompt patterns can supercharge your interactions with LLMs like ChatGPT. We dive into game-changing techniques like the Output Automator, which generates Python scripts to automate file creation, and the Persona Pattern, turning AI into a laser-focused security reviewer. From dodging factual “hallucinations” with the Fact Check List to flipping interactions so AI asks you questions, we explore the signals that could unlock new AI paradigms, or leave you stuck with generic outputs.We break down the five key pattern categories, Output Customization, Error Identification, Prompt Improvement, Interaction, and Context Control; and how they solve real-world problems like automating software tasks or refining complex queries. You’ll learn why combining patterns like Cognitive Verifier with Question Refinement boosts accuracy, how to sidestep misuse risks with patterns like Refusal Breaker, and what makes prompts a form of programming. From crafting visualizations to resetting AI context, this episode equips you with the playbook to engineer smarter AI interactions and dominate in 2025’s tech landscape.Whether you’re a developer, founder, or just chasing AI’s potential, this episode exposes the prompt strategies that could redefine your workflow or leave you behind.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Forget VCs! The REAL Best Source of Startup Cash & Funding Your Startup (It's Not What You Think!)

  In this episode, we unpack insights regarding funding Your startup, revealing why customer revenue trumps all other funding sources and how to tap into Scotland’s vibrant funding ecosystem. We dive into the best options for every startup stage grants like Scottish EDGE’s £100K for early ideas, accelerators for mid-stage momentum, and angel rounds up to £3M for market-ready ventures. From dodging the strings of equity and loans to leveraging networks for warm investor intros, we explore the signals that could fuel your startup’s growth or stall your dreams in a 6-9 month funding hunt.We break down how to win over picky investors with a killer team, validated product, and a clear exit strategy promising 3-5 year returns, spotlighting Scottish gems like Converge Challenge and Firstport’s £25K grants. You’ll learn why 80% of startups fail to secure bank loans without revenue, how crowdfunding can amplify your reach, and what tax reliefs like EIS and SEIS mean for your pitch. We’ll unpack the art of networking through Edinburgh’s entrepreneurial scene and why social enterprises need a triple bottom line to hook impact investors. From grants to VCs, this episode equips you with the roadmap to fund smarter and scale faster in 2025.Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or just chasing startup millions, this episode exposes the funding strategies that could launch your vision or leave you grounded.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qmMHGEs1h8sswOG0fF24fNow Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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• Forget Product-Market Fit! Why THIS Other "FMF" Is What VCs Really Care About in Early Startups!

  In this episode, we analyze & unpack how VCs pick the top startups they meet from the numerous pitches yearly, revealing the twelve factors that land you a first meeting. We dive into why a killer team, a one-sentence vision, and traction metrics like 40% month-over-month revenue growth can make or break your shot, while cold emails and weak market timing flop. From the pitfalls of chasing viral “tourist” users to why Founder Market Fit trumps Product Market Fit early on, we explore the signals that get VCs to say yes, or pass, on your dream.We share non-obvious pitching hacks to stand out, like using body language to own the room, sending pre-meeting summaries, and tailoring every slide to the VC’s focus. You’ll learn why vague claims kill credibility, how visuals and specific numbers boost impact, and what Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl teaches us about betting big on vision. We’ll unpack the “Looky-Loo Problem” of fleeting viral growth and why durable traction wins. From dodging rookie mistakes to understanding VC psychology, this episode arms you with the playbook to pitch smarter and fund faster.Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or just chasing VC millions, this episode exposes the tactics that could unlock your funding or leave you sidelined.Loved this episode? Leave us a review: Now Available across All Streaming Platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/armorecapitalFor partnerships & collaborations, contact [email protected]

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