A Jolt of Yuvalocity

Join me on this journey as Jay Saling prompts me to discuss the most influential on many different topics - this was a fun episode and I suggest you to the same with a friend or family member when you have some time, it can lead to some fun memories.

Joni Mitchell has been a part of my adult life for as long as I can remember. I first heard her on Israeli TV when I was 14 years old and was immediately captivated by her unique sound and style. I remember thinking, "Wow, this is some strange and beguiling stuff!" But I couldn't help but be drawn in.

It wasn't until I was a little older and had started to experience the complexities of life for myself that I really began to understand the power of Joni Mitchell's music. Her songs spoke to me on a deep level, and I felt like she was the only artist who could truly understand what I was going through.

I remember the first time I heard her song "A Case of You." I was going through a difficult time in my personal life, and the song's lyrics resonated with me on a visceral level. I felt like Joni was singing directly to me, and her words gave me comfort and strength.

Over the years, I've come to see Joni Mitchell as one of the most important artists of our time. Her music is both personal and universal, and it has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. She is a true visionary, and her work will continue to inspire and uplift us for generations to come.

In 2015, Joni Mitchell suffered a brain aneurysm that left her unable to speak, walk, or play guitar. It was a devastating blow, but Joni is a fighter, and she refused to give up. With the help of her friends and family, she began to slowly recover.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Joni Mitchell made a triumphant return to the stage at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. She performed for a sold-out crowd, and her show was a stunning reminder of her incredible talent and resilience.

Joni Mitchell is a true miracle. She has overcome incredible odds to return to the stage, and her music continues to inspire and uplift us all. I am so grateful for her work, and I am so glad that she is back.

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In August 1998, I had the incredible opportunity to see Joni Mitchell perform live at the "A Day in the Garden" concert at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. The concert was a 30th anniversary celebration of the original Woodstock festival, and it featured a star-studded lineup that included Joni Mitchell, Richie Havens, Lou Reed, and The Who.

I was a guest of Joni's drummer, Brian Blade, and I had the amazing experience of seeing the entire concert from the stage. I also got to join Joni and her band for lunch after the show, and I had the chance to chat with Joni for a few minutes. She was incredibly gracious and down-to-earth, and I felt like I was talking to a friend.

It was an unforgettable day, and it was a true honor to meet Joni Mitchell and to see her perform live. She is a true icon, and her music will continue to inspire me for years to come.

This episode is a excerpt from a conversation that Yuval had with Sandboxx’s co-founder and CEO, Sam Meek, on re-writing the books for military financial wellness. This conversation is focused on how Yuval and Sam’s experience in the military helped shape them to become the people and leaders they are today. To listen to the full conversation and learn how Sandboxx is using embedded finance to power their military financial wellness, click here, or go to the podcasts section of alviere.com to watch the entire interview. Enjoy the episode!

Have you ever taken a zoom meeting on a plane? In this episode, Yuval discusses travel and feeling at home wherever you are. We also talk about favorite cities, favorite restaurants, and what it means to be a citizen of the globe.

For those who know me well - professionally and/or personally - you know I consider myself a global citizen - a “yes-mad” (not a nomad), if you will. I believe being a citizen of the world is an important component to understanding humanity as a whole. I’ve taken that thesis to heart and applied to not only my personal goals in life, but to the businesses I’ve built over time. 

In this episode, Jay Saling and I discuss what it means to be a global company from conception. We discuss the impacts this thesis can have on your employees, your growth stragety, and other aspects of your business as you scale. We also touch on how to approach cultural differences within building global business relationships, and talk about some of the toughest and easiest places I’ve built relationships and done business in my career. 
The moral of the story is, think globally, act locally.

ChatGPT has blown the minds of everyone who interacts with it. Whether it's a quick answer, a recipe, a song, an article, or a conversation on global economic well-being strategy, ChatGPT has the answer (or an answer) immediately. 

In this episode, we dive into ChatGPT and where we think this technology will take the world - you don't want to miss this episode!

This episode of my podcast is a special one and is dedicated to my mother. Jay and I reflect on the 4-week leave of absence I took recently to travel, reflect, spend time in Japan, and walk the ancient spiritual mountain pilgrimage trail, the Kumano Kodo.

In today's world, company culture can take on many different meanings - some based on deep-rooted aspirations from founders, and others simply to check a box. In this episode, we dive into my thoughts on company culture, what it takes to create a strong company culture, how to maintain strong culture signals for a remote work force, and as always - my advice to a new CEO on how to create, and sustain a strong company culture. 

We also talked about a particularly special moment in time I experienced during this year's Code Conference. The topic was Steve Jobs, the panel was Tim Cook, Jony Ivy, and Lauren Powell Jobs, and the conversation was terrific - listen to the episode for more!

In this episode, we talk about all things business management. From how my style has evolved over time, to what I would tell a brand new CEO of a high-growth company - stay calm and carry on!