Summary: Quick Highlights from the Elevate Preview + Q&A! I review the structure of my Elevate Leadership Seminars and Summer Series offerings. There are two primary offerings: Live Webinar Series and Corporate Series!

I am excited to offer America at 250 as part of the Elevate Summer Series on Saturdays! Though the America's 250th anniversary and historic milestone isn't until 2026, we are starting this July to jump start new business insights! Registration opened 6/1/25! You must register by July 4th for America at 250. Registration link: https://currygirltechtalk.com/registration-elevate

I believe the Elevate Leadership Seminar is a comprehensive resource for leaders looking to enhance their skills, navigate to changing landscapes, and lead authentically! If am also offering the Corporate Series customized for organizations (connect for more information).

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Summary: In this episode, I am discussing 3 leadership insights from Warren Buffett. The legendary financial guru has retired, but has left a legacy of leadership principles that we can draw insights from.

Key Points:

• Succession planning is crucial for the continuance of excellent leadership before transferring the mantle.
• Succession planning includes investing time for transference of traditions, sound decision making, and investing in the next generation.
• Humility is an admirable trait that we can draw upon as Mr. Buffet is known for being "Famously HUMBLE".
• Fruitful and mutuallly-beneficial partnerships and connections are the result of esteeming others, sharing the spotlight, and trust.
• Generosity opens the flow of wealth and keeps a cycle of prosperity in our lives.
• Wealth is not only material possesions but also includes health and wellbeing, and more.
• Buffett's financial stewardship advice emphasizes stability, long-term investing, and avoiding unnecessary debt.
• Investing in oneself is one aspect of ensuring personal and professional growth.

Summary: What happened to the Genius Act and why did it fail in the Senate? I am giving the scoop on the new proposed legislation for stable coins, providing an update on Circle's automated smart contracts, and talking tech infrastructure and data centers. My update also highlights the importance of understanding WEB 3 advanced technologies at the Executive tier and how proposed legislation impacts business going forward. And then I explore a "breakthrough" revenue model!

Key Points:

• Deep Seek's tinkering with the Nvidia chip gave us key optimizing insights.
• API Software engineering solutions along with a cloud based architecture can provide breakthrough innovation for AI companies while also addressing the electricial grid painpoints.
• WEB 3 and Cryptocurrency conversations are silently progressing in the background, with the introduction of the Genius Act.
• Executives must get a good understanding of advanced technologies to make informed decisions especially with the forthcoming new legislation in the Genius Act.
• Infrastructure projects are building interconnected data centers with fiber networks (a good thing) in locations like (Chicago, Phoenix, DFW, Columbus).
• The dichotemy of electrical grid consumption and supporting tech growth remain a concern for technology business areas.
• Circle's new automated smart contract service is available and enables the ability to put smart contracts on blockchain without having to know the programming languages. Including event notification features and templates for simple implementations.