FVAI Vol #5

April 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Let’s get Krisp-y with the ELIMINATOR!
Get that studio sound with great remote recording software
Get your Morning Brew going!
Being on the right side of history IMHO!
Will AI take our jobs? Ask B&B?

BUT FIRST……TRIVIA

How is Venus different from all the other planets in our solar system?

Answer: It’s the only planet to spin clockwise!

Venus - spinning clockwise

Earth - spinning counterclockwise

Real-time meeting note taker…for reals!

Who’s it for?

Anyone who wants to be at the meeting, not be the stenographer.

What is it?

Krisp, primarily known for its noise cancellation technology, has launched a new note taking platform which they say,

…eliminates distractions and automatically transcribes, summarizes and records items discussed in your meetings to boost productivity and collaboration.

Let’s face it…multitasking is a myth. Either you’re at the meeting listening or you’re taking notes, but you’re not doing both well. This solves that issue in a truly elegant way.

But wait….there’s more! They’re latest innovation eliminates accents in REAL TIME, making international meetings and call centers flow even smoother. Check out this video. It’s kinda insane.

Riverside.FM

What is it?

An incredibly easy way to do remote interviews with both audio and video.

How I use it?

A lot of folks use it just for recording remote interviews and podcasts—but I’ve found the quality to be surprisingly high. So much so, I also use it for remote voice-over sessions. For example, if you’re a budding podcaster and want your trailer, intro, or outro to sound professional—but don’t have a local studio or producer—you can easily hire someone to produce your voice-over using the Riverside app. You get guidance from the producer while still recording in the comfort of your home, and they record the audio files on their end and do the magic to make it sound studio quality!

The big advantage? You’re getting real-time direction from a professional—just like you would in a proper studio session—but without the hefty price tag. At $19/month, it’s a no-brainer.

Here’s an example of a trailer produced exactly this way. Go ahead—try to tell me it sounds anything less than stellar! 😎😀😀💥

Oh and by they way, this podcast is great! Take a listen!👇

How To Blow Up Your Life

Relationships Podcast · Sometimes you need to deliberately destroy what isn't working to build something beautiful in its place. No more sacrificing your needs to keep the peace. No more doubting your gut. No more living so…

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-blow-up-your-life/id1794633636

Morning Brew

If you’ve read any newsletters, chances are you’ve come across this one—but I’m including it here just in case. My son, Owen, turned me onto it when he was looking for a quick morning hit that covered a lot of ground without bogging him down. It nails that sweet spot of news, tech, and entertainment to kick off the day right.

Definitely worth checking out. You can sign up for their newsletter by clicking below. 👇

Morning Brew

Morning Brew delivers quick and insightful updates about the business world every day of the week from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.

www.morningbrew.com

Walking the Walk

While exploring my own family stories, I uncovered this powerful moment. My grandfather was working at CBS when the Nazi regime fell, and he found a way to permanently capture his feelings about Hitler—in a single photo.

This is an actual image from that time, and I’m proud to have it as part of my family legacy. Not photoshopped. Not AI. Just my actual grandpa stomping out fascism.