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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Dr. Richard Munassi that took place at SXSW. 

Dr. Munassi is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of Blackfin Technology Partners, and co-founder of Medzoomer. Discussing his latest venture as the Director of the Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator program, Munassi highlights his four-year journey towards creating this non-profit incubator, its top notch program and various communities and cohorts. 

We also again shine a spotlight on one of the startups from our community and that company is Boon, which is disrupting the recruiting industry by democratizing it through referrals. To learn more, visit: https://goboon.co 

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Dave Benton also known as “Boon” was one of the Global Response Staff of the CIA working in Benghazi during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2012. During that attack, Dave and his partners attempted to rescue the US Ambassador and defend the CIA Annex while completely outnumbered. This account was told in the book “13 Hours” as well as the great movie of the same name. Sarah Adams also worked for the CIA as a Targeter and was in Benghazi leading up to that fateful day.

Many years after that attack, Dave and Sarah decided to write a book not only explaining what led up to the attack but also started a cold-case investigation into all the terrorists who perpetrated the attack and provide a detailed dossier on each of them.

Points from the podcast:

-Dave explains how training was the best preparation for dealing with the attack and their response.

-Dave and Sarah break down what led up to the attack on the US Consulate and why the media and Obama Administration covered it up.

-Dave and Sarah share how we need to be prepared for more attacks in the future since we have given up on Afghanistan and now it’s back to being a safe haven for terrorists.

Obscurity and privacy are as much a boon and a bane in current times.

The idea that part of our lives needs to be private for relative safety has become more center stage than ever. You may believe that obscurity can shield you from unwanted attention and allows you the freedom and opportunities to flourish. But, so can being open about your desires and ambitions attract the right opportunities your way.

So, where do you draw the balance?

How many times have you struggled with the attention a project demands? And, then, you are poofed by the time you get through! Yet, you do it because, without that, the project doesn't meet its standards.

And, how often have you been mired in the details that you lose sight of the big picture, the reason the project is viable, and the impact it can have on other aspects of the organization? 

Don't miss the forest for the trees! And, don't miss the trees for the forest!!

Zone in to learn how to keep that balance, a much sought after skillset for any ambitious person!

Threadfin salmon are a prime sport fishing species throughout northern Australia but are often challenging to find - not to mention get to the hook. 

In Episode 160 Central Queensland fishing figure John Boon shares what he's learned after years of targeting this species in the Fitzroy River system.

Full show notes at https://fitzroy-river-threadfin-salmon-john-boon/ 

In honor of me announcing the date of my long awaited standup special recording for "Ari Shaffir: Jew," I brought on some friends to talk about Jews. Sam Tripoli, Michael Rappaport (just walking by and joined in), Ryan O'Neill, Steve Rannazzisi, Tony Hinchcliffe, Boon Shaka Laka, and Steve Simeone. With a bonus set from Jeremiah Watkins's show "Standup On The Spot" where I riff off what people in the audience throw out.

Ari Shaffir: Jew records February 8 in New York City. https://tickets.nyu.edu/overview/arishaffir?psn=arishaffir

If you saw the movie “13 Hours” or read the book “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” then you know who my guest today is.  Dave “Boon” Benton was one of four contractors who held the line in Benghazi when all odds were against them.  Boon also had served previously in the Marine Corps and as a deputy sheriff.  Currently Boon is teaching tactics and shooting to civilians and law enforcement.

In today’s episode, I talk to Boon about his training, competition, how to develop courage and even a little bit about his favorite movie topic, “Star Wars”.  At Boon’s request we are not discussing the incident in Benghazi at this time, but we do find out what gun choice he uses for home defense.

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Tom talks new training opportunities with Dave "Boon" Benton. Plus, Mike Wood - columnist, author, and firearms instructor - offers his suggestions for law enforcement training with civilians to stop active shooters, and considerations about armed citizens.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 1.6.19 Hour 2

In this episode, Breandán talks to Frank Boon about the evolution of lambic, family elements of his business and the establishment of legal terms in Belgium to define oude geuze as apart from geuze.

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on November 8, 2015, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA.

David Taylor met me at my LA AirBnb to talk about chefing. Chefing? Sure. David has been cooking for a few years now and he's gotten kind of into it. So we just talked about that. And of course, we meandered a crudload. 

I was very skeptical about The O-Run Team Challenge.  Del Boykin told me what almost every race director tells me. That his race is going to kick my butt and will exhaust me. I was pleasantly surprised when 3 friends and I took on the event recently here in Georgia. The obstacles were as heavy/difficult/challenging as any I have come across. (yes, including a Spartan).  Listen in as I talk to Del about his race and how he can replicate this awesome event in other places.

Recently, Tough Mudder decided to open up The World's Toughest Mudder to all participants. They also announced more prize money, special awards, and support crews. You will hear from Nolan Kombol, Head of Course Design at TM as he answers the questions all of you want to know. I also thought it would be a good excuse to catch up with Amelia Boone. I had not spoken with Amelia in a few months and I thought I would catch up with how her year is going and learn her thoughts on this year's WTM changes.

...all that and a very special OCR athlete that has never given an interview anywhere before.