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  • From PayPal Mafia to VC: Building in Bubbles with Aman Verjee

    From PayPal Mafia to VC: Building in Bubbles with Aman Verjee
    Feb 6 2026
    Aman Verjee is legendary.

    → CFO at two unicorns
    → Wrote PayPal’s first S-1
    → Helped CEOs through multiple IPOs

    He has also deeply studied tech bubbles.

    We talked about:
    • Why bubbles start with people, not products
    • Why every bubble feels “new” but never is
    • What 2008, tulips, and crypto all have in common
    • What to build in 2026 when markets are uncertain
    • How the best investors stay calm when others panic

    Grab a copy of his book "A Brief History of Financial Bubbles" today!

    About the book: https://www.bigbubbletrouble.com/the-book
    Pre-order: https://www.bigbubbletrouble.com/
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    25 Min.
  • The End of Conflict: How AI Will End Wars with Simon Horton

    The End of Conflict: How AI Will End Wars with Simon Horton
    Jan 28 2026
    Can AI actually help end war, or is that just a nice idea?

    In this episode, Shane Ray Martin sits down with Simon Horton, author of The End of Conflict: How AI Will End War and Help Us Get On Better. Simon has spent 20 years teaching negotiation and conflict resolution across 25 countries, including work with major banks and the British Army.

    What you’ll hear in this episode
    • Why Simon believes AI can help end war
    • The Libya story: AI-supported public dialogue, live on TV, and what changed after
    • Why deliberative tech may become normal in government and big decisions
    • Where Shane sees the biggest opportunities: AI for negotiation and misinformation
    • What PeaceTech founders should build if they want adoption inside real workflows
    Simon also gets super honest. He does not fully trust Big Tech, and he explains why power and incentives matter. Shane shares his take too, and why PeaceTech founders have a unique shot to build profit-driven companies led by people who actually care about peace.

    Grab a copy of Simon's book: theendofconflict.ai/buy-the-book
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    44 Min.
  • How We Can 10X PeaceTech in 2026

    How We Can 10X PeaceTech in 2026
    Dec 22 2025
    2026 will be the greatest year in PeaceTech history.

    This podcast shares an imperfect, but actionable framework to 10x PeaceTech in 2026.

    Shoot me a DM on LinkedIn or email at s@bventuresgroup.com
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    7 Min.
  • PeaceTech Sales 101: Land 3 Pilots + $200K Pipeline in 90 Days

    PeaceTech Sales 101: Land 3 Pilots + $200K Pipeline in 90 Days
    Dec 1 2025
    I’ve met 200+ PeaceTech founders in the last 12 months.

    The one thing preventing PeaceTech today from scaling massively is high-quality founder-led sales. We see this as a huge opportunity!

    This episode walks you through Part 1 of the PeaceTech B2B system to find buyers, run sales calls, and close $25k+ paid pilots.

    If you want the full system, get the 5-module (+3 bonuses) course.

    It is 99 USD until Jan 1. First 10 founders get a one-on-one call with me.

    👉 Get it here: community.peacerise.global/p/the-b2b-sales-system-for-peacetech-founders/register
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    8 Min.
  • Subconscious AI is Changing Market Research Forever with Avi Yashchin, CEO

    Subconscious AI is Changing Market Research Forever with Avi Yashchin, CEO
    Nov 13 2025
    Avi Yashin built Subconscious AI to fix a big problem: slow market research testing and bad data.

    In this episode, he shows how AI can measure demand without surveys, recruit synthetic respondents, and deliver insights in minutes.

    You’ll learn:
    • How AI predicts consumer behavior
    • Why synthetic respondents beat long, expensive surveys
    • How CMOs use AI to test messages, prices, and product ideas fast
    • Why this tech could change both business and PeaceTech
    If you want faster insights and smarter decisions, this one’s for you.

    👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your #1 takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

    Follow Avi and his company at: subconscious.ai
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    8 Min.
  • Lessons I Learned from Almost Losing a $75K Deal

    Lessons I Learned from Almost Losing a $75K Deal
    Nov 6 2025
    In this special episode, Caleb Morato interviews me!

    I'll share the truth about my negotiation failures, some insights about my faith, and how teamwork often matters more than winning at all costs.

    ✅ What you’ll hear:
    • The $75K Microsoft deal that went sideways
    • How failure built character and wisdom
    • Why faith shapes every good negotiator
    🎧 Hosted by Shane Ray Martin, investor, author, and peace mediator.

    👉 Follow Caleb: linkedin.com/in/cm53
    👉 Follow Shane: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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    17 Min.
  • What It Really Takes to Close Your First 6-Figure B2B Pilot with Alex Schaffhausen

    What It Really Takes to Close Your First 6-Figure B2B Pilot with Alex Schaffhausen
    Oct 30 2025
    Alex Schaffhausen built Blip to solve a painful problem he faced as a founder - slow, expensive payments.

    In this episode, he shares how he turned early pilots into real revenue without a sales team.

    You’ll learn:
    • How to close your first pilot with a simple “fellow founder” ask
    • Why texting your customers beats long email chains
    • The step that turns a pilot into a long-term deal
    • How to use rejection to get faster yeses
    • Why customer obsession is the best growth strategy
    If you’re a founder trying to turn interest into income, this one’s for you.

    👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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    27 Min.
  • 6 PeaceTech Founders Pitch in 60 Seconds

    6 PeaceTech Founders Pitch in 60 Seconds
    Oct 23 2025
    Six PeaceTech founders pitch their ideas in 60 seconds each.

    What you will hear:
    • How AI can turn conflict into connection
    • AI tools that build emotional resilience
    • Better ways to talk across political divides
    • Software that supports mediators and ombuds teams
    • Products that help couples, teams, and communities work things out

    Hosted by Shane Ray Martin. Investor @ B Ventures.

    Come learn. Get inspired. Steal a few lines for your own pitch.

    Join the PeaceTech WhatsApp group to meet founders and investors who believe peace is profitable.
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    46 Min.