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Start Ups: You Got to Know When to Hold ’em and When to Fold ’em 6-12-25

In this episode, Scott Becker shares key lessons for startup founders on recognizing when to persist and when to cut losses.

Golf as a Metaphor for Life 6-12-25

In this episode, Scott Becker reflects on how the mental challenges of golf mirror those of life and business.

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: 5 Stories We Are Following Today 6-12-25

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down five key stories, including Oracle’s strong performance driven by AI demand, economic uncertainty marked by elevated jobless claims and rising bond rates, and escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Intel Bouncing Back 6-11-25

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Intel’s recent rebound under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

The Big Losers 6-11-25

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights three of the biggest stock declines over the past year, including Stellantis, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Trump Media.

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Recommended Books and Leaders

A business and a performance book that we recommend. Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Organize Tomorrow Today from Dr. Jason Selk. P.S. Melissa Szabad is an incredible leader we have had the great privilege to work with throughout

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Upcoming Events

Becker’s Healthcare‘s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable November 3 – 6, 2025 // Hilton Chicago. This is our limited size event that is the most desired event each year. Jessica Cole and Allison Warner and Haley Jones for more

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Top Stock Decliners

Stellantis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Trump Media & Technology Group remain among the top 52 week stock losers. Each down 50 to 60%.

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Healthcare and Market Volatility

Hospital Stocks Tanked Early Monday. Budget Bill Has Wall Street on Edge. Barrons. For example, Tenet Healthcare which remains up 24% YTD dropped nearly 6% yesterday. Also see https://lnkd.in/gxhzh_gR

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Webinars and Thought Leadership

Webinar — Lessons From A Career of Wins and Losses. This webinar is based on a second book in a series that we are working on. June 17th. The book is a labor of love. Message me to join no

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Company Performance and Business Lessons

Intel jumps nearly 8% as its new CEO keeps focusing the company back to chip dominance or at least serious improvement. https://lnkd.in/g2EJ2f5N There is a great lesson here for the company in really trying to understand it’s absolutely top priority.

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Leadership and Commentary on Elon Musk

Musk says he went too far in some Trump texts. I believe that the world’s most incredible inventor and thinker at scale of our generation is somewhat manic and is going to have days like that. I worked closely with

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Private Equity and IPO Activity

The IPO markets are reopening. Circle went public and has skyrocketed early on. The IPO markets opening is generally a good sign for the PE deal markets. See https://lnkd.in/gmdqbhRA.

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