Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Charlie Youakim, CEO and Co-Founder of Sezzle, joins OPTO Sessions to discuss company’s journey from startup to a leading public company in the fintech space, the evolution of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model and record growth in the past 12 months. If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/ [https://optoforesight.substack.com/] Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd [https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/]  X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes [https://twitter.com/OptoThemes]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes [https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes] ----- The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Nitesh Sharan, CFO of SoundHound AI, returns to OPTO Sessions to discuss the company’s accelerating momentum and why Voice AI is fast becoming the default interface of the future. As pioneers in the space, with deep AI roots, a strong patent portfolio, and an agnostic architecture spanning cloud, edge, and agentic AI, SoundHound is leading the evolution of natural human-machine interaction. *$50B Frontier: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/conversational-ai-market-49043506.html If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/ Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/ X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes ----- The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Victor Basta, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Artis Partners, joins OPTO Sessions to share his two-stage exit preparation process - designed to ensure companies are bought, not sold. He delves into why success often comes to those who exit uncomfortably early, the critical roles of boards and CEOs, and what it truly means to be prepared for an exit.  If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/ Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes ----- The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Sir Peter Beck, CEO and Founder of Rocket Lab, returns to OPTO Sessions a year after our first conversation to delve deeper into the company’s evolution as an end-to-end space provider, its growing role in national security, record financial performance following Q1 earnings, and the transformative impact of AI on the future of space exploration.  If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/ Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes ----- The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Dr. Alan Baratz, D-Wave CEO, joins OPTO Sessions to discuss the current state and future of quantum computing, emphasizing the unique capabilities of D-Wave's quantum annealing technology. He explains how quantum computing can solve complex problems more efficiently than classical computers, highlighting real-world applications and the growing momentum in customer bookings.  If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/ Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd X: https://twitter.com/OptoThemes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes ----- The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.