Going Public With Ross Mandell
Driverless Trucks vs. The Bottom Line: Can Aurora Win the Long Haul?
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Can Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR) turn driverless trucks into a profitable business? On this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down the Aurora stock investment thesis and explains how autonomous trucking could transform freight transportation, reduce operating costs, and create a major opportunity for AI investors. Ross explores the Aurora Driver, FirstLight lidar technology, and the company’s relationships with Uber Freight, PACCAR, and Volvo. From commercial freight operations to the potential of a driver-as-a-service business model, he examines how self-driving trucks could increase fleet productivity and why scaling the business is Aurora’s next major challenge. The opportunity comes with significant risks. Ross discusses Uber’s share sales, Aurora’s cash burn, potential shareholder dilution, and the safety and regulatory hurdles facing autonomous vehicles. Learn why he remains bullish on Aurora’s long-term potential and which financial and operational milestones he’s watching. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, AI investing discussions, and company breakdowns. About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Aurora Innovation Stock: The Driverless Truck Opportunity01:59 Aurora’s Founders and the Autonomous Trucking Market04:11 Uber’s Investment in Aurora Innovation06:26 Autonomous Trucking vs. Robotaxis08:28 Aurora Driver: PACCAR and Volvo Partnerships09:36 FirstLight Lidar: How Driverless Trucks See11:04 Commercial Driverless Trucks and Aurora’s Expansion Plans12:18 Aurora’s Driver-as-a-Service Business Model12:52 Aurora Stock Risks: Cash Burn and Operating Losses14:27 Aurora’s 2026 Revenue Outlook and Growth Potential15:30 Uber’s Aurora Stock Sales Explained17:34 Building an Autonomous Trucking Network19:18 Uber Freight and Aurora’s Driverless Partnership20:33 AUR Stock Outlook: Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish22:51 Aurora Growth Metrics Investors Should Watch24:07 Driverless Truck Safety and Public Trust Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Don't Miss This: Bloom Energy and the AI Power Boom
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Could Bloom Energy stock (NYSE: BE) become a major winner of the AI power boom? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines how artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving demand for electricity—and why Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells and on-site power generation could give it an advantage. From the Oracle partnership to Brookfield’s AI infrastructure financing, Ross breaks down the developments reshaping Bloom Energy’s investment story. The discussion covers revenue growth, the company’s planned S&P 500 inclusion, and why delivering power quickly could become a competitive advantage as AI infrastructure expands. Ross also examines BE stock’s valuation, profit margins, manufacturing capacity, cash flow, and competition across the energy sector. Can Bloom turn growing demand into lasting earnings growth? Watch the full episode for the opportunities and risks behind this AI energy stock, and subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis and investing insights. About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 AI Power Shortage: Why Bloom Energy Matters03:18 How Bloom Energy’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Work04:19 Bloom Energy Stock: From Clean Energy to AI Infrastructure06:47 Bloom Energy’s Oracle Partnership Explained09:27 Bloom Energy Earnings and 2026 Revenue Guidance12:20 BE Stock Valuation: Opportunity and Risk13:22 Can Bloom Energy Scale? Manufacturing, Margins and Cash Flow14:00 AI Energy Competition: Fuel Cells, Nuclear and Natural Gas14:54 AI Infrastructure Investing Beyond Semiconductor Stocks16:02 Bloom Energy Stock Outlook: Growth vs. Expectations17:38 Oracle and Brookfield: What Comes Next for Bloom Energy?19:10 Bloom Energy Investment Thesis: What Ross Is Watching20:14 Live Stock Market Analysis with Ross Mandell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Goldman Sachs and the IPO Scam: What They Don't Tell You
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Could Goldman Sachs be one of the biggest winners of the IPO boom? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down Goldman Sachs stock (GS) and the business behind the headlines: collecting fees when companies go public, raise capital, and make deals. Explore how IPO underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, institutional trading, and asset management contribute to Goldman's earnings. Ross discusses SpaceX, SB Energy, and AI infrastructure financing while explaining why a single IPO can create years of business for an investment bank. Ross also examines stock valuation, capital requirements, market volatility, and the risks that could challenge his bullish outlook. This Goldman Sachs stock analysis explains what he looks for in an entry point and why even a great company can be a poor investment at the wrong price. Topics Covered:Goldman Sachs stock (GS) and the IPO marketHow investment banks earn underwriting feesSpaceX, SB Energy, and AI infrastructureMergers and acquisitions (M&A)Trading revenue and market volatilityAsset and wealth managementEarnings, valuation, and bank regulationInvestment risks and buying on weakness About Ross Mandell:Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Goldman Sachs: The IPO Cash Machine01:14 Goldman Sachs Stock vs. the S&P 50004:18 Goldman Sachs Earnings Breakdown07:22 Goldman’s IPO History: Ford, Microsoft & More09:22 SpaceX, SB Energy & the IPO Market12:35 Goldman Sachs Stock Valuation & Earnings Potential15:01 Bank Regulation & Potential Capital Relief17:17 Goldman Sachs Stock: The Investment Thesis21:08 Ross Mandell’s Patreon & Investing Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The AI Stock You Need to Watch Right Now (It's Not Nvidia)
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross delivers a deep dive into Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and explains why he believes Micron stock could be one of the most overlooked AI stocks in the market. While Nvidia and other semiconductor companies dominate the artificial intelligence conversation, Ross argues that the AI revolution cannot function without one critical component: memory. He breaks down Micron’s role in the booming AI infrastructure market, why high-bandwidth memory (HBM) has become essential for advanced AI processors and data centers, and why increasing demand for memory could fundamentally change the way Wall Street values Micron. Ross examines the history of MU stock, Micron’s highly cyclical past, and why the current AI memory boom may represent something different from previous semiconductor cycles. He explains how HBM, DRAM, AI servers, data centers, AI PCs, smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and robotics are creating massive new demand for advanced memory. Ross also discusses the relationship between supply constraints and pricing power, why semiconductor manufacturing capacity cannot be expanded overnight, and how Micron could benefit as AI infrastructure spending continues to accelerate. He also explains why the AI investment opportunity goes far beyond Nvidia and why companies supplying the critical infrastructure behind artificial intelligence may become some of the biggest winners of the AI boom. Finally, Ross breaks down his bullish Micron stock analysis while addressing the risks investors need to understand ahead of Micron’s upcoming earnings. He discusses competition from SK Hynix and Samsung, the risks of semiconductor oversupply, geopolitical exposure, capital expenditures, HBM adoption, pricing, margins, and the dangers of chasing a stock simply because its price has already moved higher. Ross explains what he will be watching in Micron earnings, why investors should focus on future demand and economics rather than a single quarterly number, and why he believes AI may have permanently increased the strategic importance of memory. For investors researching Micron stock, MU stock prediction, AI stocks, semiconductor stocks, HBM memory, Nvidia alternatives, Micron earnings, and artificial intelligence investing, this episode breaks down the bull case, the risks, and the long-term opportunity. Topics CoveredMicron stock analysis and MU stock outlookWhy Micron could be an overlooked AI stockMicron Technology and the artificial intelligence revolutionWhy AI needs high-bandwidth memory (HBM)Ross Mandell’s bullish thesis on MicronWhy Wall Street may need to revalue MicronThe future of MU stock and AI memory demandArtificial intelligence stocks and semiconductor investingWhy “where intelligence goes, memory follows” This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. 🔗 Links & Resources📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Micron Stock: The Overlooked AI Memory Opportunity02:34 — Micron Stock History: Booms, Crashes and Memory Cycles05:00 — AI Changes Everything: HBM Memory Explained07:10 — Micron Earnings, Revenue Growth and Profit Margins08:47 — Why the AI Boom Is Bigger Than Nvidia11:44 — Market Risks, AI Valuations and September Volatility13:02 — Micron Risks: Samsung, SK Hynix, Oversupply and Taiwan14:07 — What Ross Is Watching in Micron’s September 30 Earnings15:33 — Ross Mandell’s Bullish Micron Stock Thesis17:51 — The AI Gold Rush: Why Micron Could Be a Major Winner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
IONQ Stock Analysis: Don't Buy Until You See This
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross delivers a deep IONQ stock analysis and explains why he believes IonQ could become one of the most important quantum computing companies in the market. Ross traces IonQ’s story from the early development of trapped-ion quantum computing to becoming the first publicly traded pure-play quantum computing company. He also explains why IONQ stock has experienced extreme volatility, falling from roughly $31 to near $3 before eventually recovering, and why he believes investors need to separate short-term stock price movements from the long-term potential of quantum computing technology. Ross breaks down how IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum computers differ from the superconducting systems being developed by companies such as IBM and Google, including IonQ’s focus on qubit fidelity, connectivity, error correction, and scalability. He also examines IonQ’s aggressive expansion strategy, including its acquisitions of Oxford Ionics, SkyWater Technology, ID Quantique, Capella Space, Vector Atomic, and other companies designed to build a vertically integrated quantum computing ecosystem. Ross discusses IonQ’s reported revenue growth, cash position, government and defense-related work, semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, DARPA contract, and the company’s roadmap toward significantly larger quantum processors. Finally, Ross gives his IONQ stock prediction and explains why his high-end price target is $100, while also addressing the substantial risks facing investors. IonQ continues to lose significant amounts of money, dilution remains a concern, valuations are aggressive, and the stock has already demonstrated that it can move 40% or more in a short period of time. Ross also discusses Q-Day, quantum encryption, cybersecurity, quantum computing stocks, position sizing, long-term investing, and why he believes the greatest opportunity may exist during the period when a transformative technology is real but the market still questions whether it will succeed. This episode is essential viewing for investors researching IONQ stock, quantum computing stocks, IONQ stock predictions, quantum computing investing, and the future of computing. Topics Covered IONQ stock analysis and IONQ stock prediction Could IONQ stock reach $100? Ross Mandell’s long-term IonQ investment thesis What quantum computing actually does Trapped-ion quantum computing explained IonQ vs. IBM and Google quantum computers Why qubit fidelity matters Quantum optimization, logistics and climate modeling Risks of investing in quantum computing stocks IONQ stock volatility, dilution and valuation Position sizing and long-term investment strategy Why Ross believes IonQ could become a generational technology company The future of IONQ, quantum computing and quantum stocks About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — IONQ Stock and the Quantum Computing Revolution 03:51 — IONQ Stock Crashes From $31 to $3 05:58 — Quantum Computing Explained in 90 Seconds 08:25 — Why IonQ Could Beat Other Quantum Computing Companies 11:13 — Why IonQ Bought SkyWater Technology for $1.8 Billion 15:43 — IONQ Stock Prediction: Could It Reach $100? 17:22 — Position Sizing, Volatility and How to Invest in Quantum Stocks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Most Underestimated AI Stock Isn’t Nvidia — It’s Amazon
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down why he believes Amazon stock (AMZN) may be one of the most underestimated artificial intelligence stocks in the market. While investors continue focusing on Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and other major AI stocks, Ross argues that Amazon is quietly building an AI ecosystem across Amazon Web Services (AWS), cloud computing, artificial intelligence infrastructure, proprietary AI chips, advertising, logistics, and autonomous transportation. He explains why looking at Amazon as simply an e-commerce company could cause investors to miss the much larger investment story developing beneath the surface. Ross takes a deeper look at AWS growth, Amazon’s AI infrastructure spending, Anthropic and Claude, Amazon Bedrock, Trainium and Graviton chips, and the enormous demand for cloud computing created by the AI boom. He explains how Amazon’s investment in Anthropic could potentially create value across several layers at once—from its ownership interest in the AI company to Anthropic purchasing AWS computing capacity and using Amazon’s custom chips. Ross also examines Amazon’s growing advertising business, operating income, capital expenditures, free cash flow, and the key financial metrics investors should watch when evaluating AMZN stock beyond headline earnings. Finally, Ross explains why he remains bullish on Amazon while also addressing the risks facing the company, including massive AI capital expenditures, competition from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, changing Anthropic valuations, economic weakness, and the possibility of slower AWS growth. He discusses potential Amazon stock price targets, the importance of distinguishing a temporary stock pullback from deterioration in the underlying business, and why Amazon could become a major “picks and shovels” winner of the AI revolution. For investors searching for Amazon stock analysis, AMZN stock predictions, AI stocks to watch, AWS growth, Anthropic stock exposure, or long-term technology investing, this episode offers Ross Mandell’s full investment thesis on one of Wall Street’s biggest companies. Topics Covered Amazon stock analysis and the long-term AMZN investment thesis Why Amazon could be an underestimated AI stock Amazon vs. Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet in artificial intelligence Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth and profitability How AI demand is driving cloud computing and data-center expansion Amazon’s massive investment in AI infrastructure Amazon’s investment in Anthropic Anthropic, Claude AI and Amazon Web Services How Amazon Bedrock fits into the generative AI ecosystem Amazon Trainium AI chips and Graviton processors Why Amazon wants alternatives to complete dependence on Nvidia chips AWS contracted demand and Amazon’s capital expenditures Amazon operating income, earnings quality and free cash flow Amazon’s rapidly growing advertising business Zoox, robotaxis and autonomous transportation Amazon vs. Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Risks facing Amazon and AWS investors Amazon stock valuation and potential price targets Why stock pullbacks can create investment opportunities Ross Mandell’s outlook for Amazon stock and the AI boom About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Why Amazon Could Be the Most Underestimated AI Stock 02:43 — Amazon Stock Price, Pullb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
She Built a $32M Deal from Pure Pressure
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Melissa Butterworth, founder of Advanced Strategic Partners, to break down the world of mergers and acquisitions, business acquisition, buying and selling businesses, medical diagnostics, entrepreneurship, and building wealth through deal-making. Melissa shares how she went from growing up on a dairy farm in Virginia to becoming a top producer in medical sales before getting fired — a moment that pushed her into building her own path in M&A. Melissa explains how she found a gap in the laboratory and medical diagnostics industry, built relationships, found her first client, and closed her first major lab deal for $32 million, earning roughly $3.2 million from that transaction. She also discusses larger deals in the industry, including a deal close to $200 million, and gives insight into how successful business acquisitions, deal structure, buyer needs, equity, brokerage fees, and strategic partnerships work behind the scenes. This conversation is also about resilience, discipline, faith, purpose, overcoming fear, women in business, and turning pain into success. Melissa opens up about being bullied, surviving a severe childhood accident, losing her father, starting a ministry, writing her book Clues, and helping women find their purpose through her Mel B Warrior for Women platform. Topics Covered: Mergers and acquisitions explained How to buy and sell businesses Melissa Butterworth’s $32 million M&A deal Business acquisition and deal structure Medical diagnostics, labs, and Labcorp From getting fired to building an M&A business Advanced Strategic Partners Equity, brokerage fees, and strategic buyers Women in business and entrepreneurship How to turn pain into purpose Discipline, fear, ego, and success Melissa’s book Clues Faith, ministry, and finding your purpose About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Melissa on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/melissacbutterworth?igsi=MW5kbWc5dWFzM2ZpcA== ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Melissa Butterworth: Mergers, Acquisitions and Turning Pain Into Success 04:19 — Being Bullied, Standing Out and Building Confidence Through Sports 10:03 — Moving to Florida, College Life and Escaping Anxiety 15:00 — Turning Pain Into Purpose and Becoming Mel B Warrior for Women 20:37 — Medical Sales, Burn Victims, Labcorp and the Diagnostics Industry 25:51 — The $32 Million Lab Deal That Launched Her M&A Career 35:50 — Advanced Strategic Partners and Why Every Great Deal Almost Dies 40:07 — Ministry, Faith and Helping Women Find Their Purpose 49:45 — Why Ego Destroys Wealth, Success and Entrepreneurs 55:07 — Discipline vs Motivation: The Trait Every Millionaire Needs 1:01:03 — Melissa Butterworth’s Book Clues and the Hero’s Journey 1:05:01 — Melissa Butterworth’s Five-Year Vision for Global Impact Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Power of Shutting Up: Jorge Perez's Guide to Mental Clarity
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Jorge Perez, author of The Shut the F*ck Up Method, to break down one of the most powerful lessons in personal growth: how to stop overthinking, calm your mind, and stop letting your thoughts control your life. Jorge shares how silence, self-awareness, listening, and emotional discipline can help people overcome anxiety, negative thinking, gossip, stress, and the mental noise that keeps them stuck. Jorge opens up about his journey from Venezuela to the United States, chasing the American dream, working in Hollywood, becoming an agent, investor, advisor, comedian, author, and multipreneur. He also shares powerful stories about mindset, grief, losing his mother, trusting the process, learning when to speak, when to listen, and why the words we speak can either create peace or create more problems. This conversation is about mental health, personal growth, mindfulness, success, anxiety, overthinking, emotional control, spirituality, and learning how to silence your mind. Ross and Jorge explore how to stop feeding negativity, how to protect your energy, why gossip damages your life, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply shut the f*ck up and listen. Topics Covered: How to stop overthinking The Shut the F*ck Up Method Jorge Perez’s journey from Venezuela to America Mental health, anxiety, and emotional control How to calm your mind and control your thoughts Why silence can change your life Personal growth, mindfulness, and self-awareness Trusting the process of your life How gossip and negative conversations affect your mindset Listening more and speaking less Grief, loss, healing, and Jorge’s story about his mother Ross Mandell on success, sobriety, discipline, and mindset How to protect your energy and stop feeding negativity About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Jorge on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stfumethod?igsi=MW0zdDhod25nY3Vldg== ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Jorge Perez Explains The Shut the Fck Up Method 05:44 — Chasing the American Dream and Moving to Hollywood 09:12 — New York, Reinvention and Finding Opportunity Through Struggle 15:00 — The Bill Murray Story and Learning to Figure Things Out 20:07 — Pressure, Pain and Why Struggle Creates Personal Growth 25:01 — How to Stop Negative Thinking and Control Your Mind 31:07 — Ross Mandell on Loss, Gratitude and Choosing Optimism 35:23 — The Shut the Fck Up Method in Spanish and Building a Brand 40:00 — Venezuela, America and the Mindset Behind Success 45:00 — Communication, Social Media and Why People Need to Listen More 51:00 — Trust the Process and Speak About Problems With Compassion 55:41 — Get Out of the Movie: Watching Your Thoughts Instead of Believing Them 1:04:38 — Doctor Joe Dispenza, Energy and Where the Book Came From 1:15:00 — Where to Find Jorge Perez and The Shut the Fck Up Method Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What If Anthropic's $2T IPO Fails? The AI Bubble's Worst Nightmare
In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down the massive question surrounding Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO: is this the next great AI company going public, or is the AI bubble about to burst? With investors reportedly targeting one of the largest public offerings in Wall Street history, Ross examines Anthropic’s explosive valuation jump, revenue growth, enterprise AI business model, and why this IPO could become one of the most important market events of the year. Ross compares Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, AI stocks, and the broader stock market, explaining why retail investors need to understand the difference between private market hype and public market reality. He also breaks down the risks underneath the headline, including pricing pressure from OpenAI and Chinese open-weight AI models, legal issues involving the Department of Defense, government policy risk, lockup expirations, and why first-day IPO buyers can become exit liquidity for early investors. This episode is a warning for anyone watching the AI bubble, Anthropic IPO, OpenAI IPO, AI stocks, tech valuations, Wall Street IPOs, and the future of artificial intelligence investing. Ross explains why the technology may be real, the growth may be historic, and the opportunity may be enormous — but the valuation still has to make sense. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Topics Covered: Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO Is the AI bubble about to burst? Anthropic vs OpenAI AI stocks and tech valuation risk Why retail investors should be careful with IPOs SpaceX IPO comparison and market correction risk Private market valuations vs public market pricing Enterprise AI, revenue growth, and valuation pressure Department of Defense litigation and government policy risk Lockup expirations and exit liquidity Why investors should not chase the first-day IPO price Ross Mandell’s warning for retail investors About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down investing, Wall Street, capital markets, business, money, risk, leadership, and the psychology behind financial success. Chapters 00:00 — Is Anthropic About to Become the Largest IPO in Wall Street History? 01:05 — Ross Mandell Breaks Down Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO 04:10 — Anthropic’s $10B Credit Facility, AI Acquisitions and Compute Deals 06:42 — SpaceX IPO Warning: How $1 Trillion in Market Value Disappeared 09:33 — Department of Defense Litigation and Anthropic’s Government Risk 12:30 — How Investors Can Get AI Exposure Before the Anthropic IPO 15:22 — Why You Shouldn’t Chase the First-Day IPO Price 17:00 — Final Market Warning from Ross Mandell 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
X Games Skier Athena Brownson Survived Lyme Disease & 27 Surgeries
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator About Athena Brownson: Athena Brownson is a former professional skier and X Games athlete from Breckenridge, Colorado. After more than a decade in elite skiing, multiple major injuries, 27 surgeries, and a long battle with Lyme disease, Athena reinvented herself as a real estate entrepreneur, developer, speaker, and advocate for chronic illness awareness. Topics Covered: Athena Brownson’s story X Games skiing and professional athletics Growing up in Breckenridge, Colorado Becoming a professional skier at 15 Skiing 300 days a year around the world Extreme sports, fear, discipline, and visualization 100-foot jumps, 1080s, backflips, and big mountain skiing Nine ACL tears and 27 surgeries Why Athena had to walk away from skiing Chronic Lyme disease and invisible illness Fatigue, joint pain, neurological symptoms, and recovery How Lyme disease changed her life Real estate, development, and entrepreneurship Building homes in Denver, Colorado Reinvention after pain and illness Resilience, mindset, faith, hope, and healing About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, doctors, creators, and high performers about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, business, and what it takes to rebuild after adversity. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Athena Brownson on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor_?igsh=eXQ3dTJnaGowZGY2 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Athena Brownson: X Games Skier, Pain, Pressure and Reinvention 06:08 — Ski Sponsors, Prize Money and Competing Around the World 10:02 — Visualization, 1080 Tricks and the Athlete Mindset 15:18 — Colorado Roots, Adrenaline Addiction and Family Influence 20:03 — Why Skiing Was the Best Business School for Athena Brownson 24:16 — Walking Away From Pro Skiing Before Knee Replacements 30:14 — Chronic Lyme Disease, Autoimmune Issues and Years of Treatment 34:17 — Building a Survival Toolkit and Refusing to Quit 40:38 — $300K Out of Pocket and Why Insurance Won’t Cover Lyme Treatment 47:35 — Denver Real Estate, Development and Building Luxury Homes 56:08 — The Doctor Who Helped Save Athena Brownson’s Life 1:02:03 — Athena Brownson’s Five-Year Vision for Health, Love and Success Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stock Market Crash Warning: What History Says Happens Next
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down one of the biggest questions facing investors right now: is the stock market headed for a correction, a bear market, or a full market crash? Ross explains why every major crash in market history starts the same way — not with fear, but with confidence. From the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression, to the 1973–74 bear market, Black Monday in 1987, the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID market crash of 2020, Ross walks through the patterns investors keep repeating. This episode explains the difference between a pullback, a correction, a bear market, and a crash, and why understanding those differences can help investors avoid emotional decisions when volatility hits. Ross also connects market history to today’s economy, including AI stocks, stretched valuations, interest rates, Federal Reserve policy, liquidity, inflation, narrow market leadership, and the possibility that today’s AI boom could become either a new era of productivity or another speculative bubble. The key lesson: markets do not reward prediction — they reward preparation. Ross explains why investors should not try to call the exact top, but instead understand what they own, why they own it, and how they will react when the next market correction comes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand stock market crashes, market cycles, AI investing, Federal Reserve policy, investor psychology, market corrections, bear markets, and how to stay disciplined during volatility. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Topics Covered: Stock market crash warning Market correction vs bear market vs crash Why every crash begins with confidence 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression 1973–74 bear market and inflation 1987 Black Monday crash Dot-com bubble and tech stock valuations 2008 financial crisis and mortgage debt COVID market crash and recovery Federal Reserve policy and liquidity Interest rates, inflation, and market cycles AI stocks, AI bubble risk, and stretched valuations Why market timing is dangerous How investors should prepare for volatility Why discipline matters more than prediction Keywords: About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down investing, Wall Street, capital markets, business, money, risk, leadership, and the psychology behind financial success. Chapters 00:00 — Stock Market Crash Warning: What History Says Happens Next 01:22 — Why Markets Crash Under Republicans and Democrats 03:18 — Why Market Crashes Create Panic on Wall Street 04:05 — Every Stock Market Crash Begins With Confidence 05:19 — 1929 Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression Lesson 06:46 — Black Monday 1987 and the Fastest Market Panic 07:22 — Dot-Com Bubble: When Tech Stocks Became Overpriced 08:14 — 2008 Financial Crisis and the Hidden Risk Under the Market 09:43 — Presidents, Politics and What Really Moves the Stock Market 11:13 — AI Stocks, Stretched Valuations and Bubble Risk Today 12:25 — Is the AI Boom a Real Revolution or Another Bubble? 14:11 — How Investors Survive Market Corrections and Volatility 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Rosshttps://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mark Davis Scandal: Dr. Alexandria Reveals the Truth About the Rumors
In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Dr. Alexandria Lightning, a Las Vegas-based healthcare provider, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, and the woman who recently went viral after the internet connected her to Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Dr. Alexandria Lightning opens up about the viral Mark Davis baby mama rumor, how one birthday photo turned into national gossip coverage, why outlets and social media ran with the story, and how she handled suddenly being labeled online. She explains what really happened, how the photo was taken, why the caption was misunderstood, and why she eventually decided to stop defending herself and use the publicity as a business owner. But this conversation goes much deeper than internet rumors. Ross and Dr. Lightning dive into the problems inside the modern healthcare system, including insurance companies, rushed doctor visits, limited lab testing, Big Pharma, reactive medicine, preventative care, functional medicine, hormones, vitamin D, testosterone, cancer risk, patient advocacy, and why many people are told they are “normal” even when they still feel sick, tired, anxious, depressed, or unmotivated. Dr. Lightning explains why she became a healthcare disruptor, why she moved away from the traditional insurance-based medical model, and how functional medicine looks for signs of dysfunction before disease fully develops. She also shares her personal story, including growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, being raised by the father who later legally adopted her, experiencing prejudice from different sides, moving to Los Angeles, building a business, becoming a mother, and ultimately opening her own practice in Las Vegas. This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about testing, medication, supplements, hormones, or treatment. Topics Covered: Dr. Alexandria Lightning’s viral Mark Davis photo The Las Vegas Raiders “baby mama” rumor explained How TMZ, Daily Mail, New York Post, TikTok, and YouTube reacted Why Dr. Lightning stopped defending herself online Growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana How Lightning became her real legal last name Race, identity, prejudice, and being judged by both sides Why Dr. Lightning says the healthcare system is broken Western medicine vs. functional medicine Insurance companies, rushed doctor visits, and denied care Why “normal” lab results may not mean optimal health Vitamin D, hormones, testosterone, and preventative health Cancer risk, family history, and proactive testing Why she moved away from insurance-based care Patient advocacy and taking control of your health Building a functional medicine practice in Las Vegas The future of healthcare, lab interpretation, and medical technology About Dr. Alexandria Lightning: Dr. Alexandria Lightning is a Las Vegas-based healthcare provider, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, mother, and healthcare disruptor focused on helping patients understand their bodies, optimize their health, and advocate for themselves inside a system she believes is too reactive and insurance-driven. About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross interviews entrepreneurs, doctors, investors, creators, business leaders, and disruptors about success, failure, reinvention, money, health, media, controversy, and building a life at the highest level. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Dr. Alexandria Lightning on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tonelega Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Short Selling: The Strategy That Terrifies Stock Market Insiders
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down one of the most misunderstood and controversial strategies on Wall Street: short selling. Short selling creates emotion every time the stock market drops. People accuse short sellers of attacking companies, driving stocks lower, or manipulating the market. But Ross explains why most people criticizing short selling do not actually understand how it works. Ross explains the basics of how short selling works, why investors borrow shares, sell them into the market, and try to buy them back at a lower price. He also breaks down why short selling can be one of the most dangerous strategies in finance, because unlike buying a stock, where your maximum loss is limited, a short position can create theoretically unlimited losses. This episode also explores why Wall Street allows short selling, how it creates market liquidity, why it helps with price discovery, and why responsible short sellers can sometimes expose overvalued companies, financial fraud, weak balance sheets, and unrealistic market hype before the rest of the market catches up. Ross discusses major Wall Street examples, including Michael Burry and The Big Short, the psychology of being early on a bearish thesis, the risks of betting against popular stocks, and why even brilliant investors can lose money when timing goes against them. The episode also explains short squeezes, including how forced buying, margin calls, and crowded short positions can send stocks soaring. Ross breaks down the market mechanics behind famous short squeeze examples like GameStop in 2021 and Volkswagen in 2008, showing why prices sometimes move because of market structure instead of company fundamentals. If you want to become a smarter investor, this episode will help you understand both sides of the market: bulls and bears, buying and shorting, optimism and skepticism, risk and reward. Even if you never short a stock, understanding short selling can completely change the way you see the stock market. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Topics Covered: What short selling is and how it works Why short sellers borrow shares and sell them The difference between buying stocks and shorting stocks Why short selling has unlimited risk How Wall Street uses short selling Why short selling creates liquidity in the stock market How short sellers help with price discovery Why markets need both bulls and bears Michael Burry, The Big Short, and contrarian investing Why being early can feel exactly like being wrong How short squeezes happen GameStop, Volkswagen, and forced buying Margin calls, risk management, and market psychology Why short selling is controversial How understanding short selling makes you a smarter investor About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down investing, Wall Street, capital markets, business, money, risk, leadership, and the psychology behind financial success. Chapters 00:00 — Short Selling Explained: Wall Street’s Most Misunderstood Strategy 03:10 — Why Wall Street Allows Short Selling and Market Liquidity 07:25 — Michael Burry, The Big Short and Contrarian Investing 12:50 — GameStop, Volkswagen and the Mechanics of Short Squeezes 16:17 — Short Selling, Market Psychology and the Final Investing Lesson 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
She Came to America With Nothing | Now She Dominates Deals
In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Kristina Krykhtin, a real estate syndicator, investment expert, businesswoman, and one of South Florida’s rising dealmakers in the world of finance, real estate, investing, and high-level business networking. Kristina shares her powerful story of coming to America from Belarus, starting over in South Florida, building her faith, surviving personal trauma, navigating marriage, divorce, motherhood, and betrayal, and eventually rebuilding herself into a confident entrepreneur and real estate investor. Ross and Kristina discuss what it takes to break into industries traditionally dominated by men, including finance, business, real estate, investing, and dealmaking. Kristina opens up about her early life, her mother’s sacrifice, the challenges of immigration, finding stability through church and faith, and how those values shaped the way she approaches business, relationships, family, and money. This conversation also dives into real estate syndication, investment strategy, equity, building wealth, South Florida business culture, Mar-a-Lago networking, high-net-worth relationships, women in business, single motherhood, divorce, discipline, emotional control, and how to rebuild after betrayal. Kristina explains why she now focuses on making money work for her, why equity matters in every deal, and how she has learned to use wisdom, composure, faith, and discipline to create better partnerships and stronger business opportunities. If you’re interested in real estate investing, real estate syndication, women in business, entrepreneurship, finance, wealth building, business networking, faith, personal growth, divorce recovery, motherhood, and the mindset required to become a powerful dealmaker, this episode delivers a raw and inspiring conversation with Kristina Krykhtin. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Topics Covered: Kristina Krykhtin’s journey from Belarus to America Starting over in South Florida as an immigrant Faith, church, values, and personal discipline Surviving an abusive home environment Marriage, divorce, betrayal, and rebuilding her life Raising children while building a new future Breaking into male-dominated finance and real estate circles Real estate syndication and investment strategy Why equity matters in business deals Making money work for you instead of only working for money South Florida business culture and high-level networking Women in business, leadership, and emotional control How faith and discipline shape better decisions The mindset behind becoming a powerful dealmaker About Kristina Krykhtin: Kristina Krykhtin is a real estate syndicator, investment expert, entrepreneur, and businesswoman based in South Florida. Her story combines immigration, faith, family, real estate, investing, and personal reinvention. About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert who interviews founders, investors, business leaders, dealmakers, creators, and high-performance entrepreneurs about money, success, failure, reinvention, leadership, and building a life at the highest level. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross https://buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Kristina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristinakrykhtin?igsh=MTM5NmExMGtkZnRnZg== ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Kristina Krykhtin: From Belarus to Top Real Estate Dealmaker 10:40 — Learning English, Self-Awareness and the Power of Communication 19:40 — Money, Equity and Making Investments Work for You 25:40 — Dating Standards, Divorce and Never Lowering Your Value 35:00 — Emotional Disciplin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
These 2 Overlooked Markets Called Every Major Crash
Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Before you buy another stock, you need to understand the two markets Wall Street watches before stocks move: the bond market and the oil market. In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down why professional investors pay close attention to Treasury yields, crude oil, interest rates, inflation, the U.S. dollar, and commodities before they make decisions in the stock market. Most retail investors wake up asking, “What is the stock market doing today?” Ross explains why that may be the wrong question. The better question is: what are bonds and oil telling us before stocks begin to move? Ross explains how the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield impacts mortgage rates, auto loans, commercial real estate financing, corporate borrowing, business growth, and how Wall Street values companies like Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon. He also breaks down why rising interest rates can hurt high-growth stocks and why future earnings become less valuable when the cost of money goes up. This episode also dives into the power of the 30-year Treasury bond, why Ross views it as Wall Street’s long-term opinion on America’s future, and what higher yields may signal about inflation, debt, uncertainty, and the economy. Ross then shifts to oil prices, explaining why crude oil is much more than just the price of gas. Oil affects trucking, shipping, airlines, manufacturing, packaging, agriculture, construction, food distribution, and nearly every business on earth. From the 1973 Arab oil embargo to the Iranian Revolution, the Gulf War, and the Russia-Ukraine war, Ross explains how oil shocks have historically impacted inflation, interest rates, investor confidence, and the stock market. If you want to become a smarter investor, this episode explains why you should stop only watching stock charts and start studying the forces that move stocks: bonds, oil, inflation, interest rates, earnings, investor psychology, and the Federal Reserve. Ross Mandell gives investors a clear lesson: stocks are the movie, but bonds write the script. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Topics Covered: Why Wall Street watches bonds before stocks How the 10-year Treasury yield affects the stock market Why interest rates change how investors value companies The connection between bonds, inflation, and corporate earnings Why high-growth stocks can struggle when rates rise The 30-year Treasury bond and America’s financial future How oil prices impact inflation and the economy Why crude oil acts like a hidden tax on consumers Historical oil shocks and stock market volatility What investors should watch before buying stocks Why retail investors often react too late How to think like a professional investor About Ross Mandell: Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, author, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, Wall Street, public markets, private markets, IPOs, capital raising, entrepreneurship, risk, discipline, and wealth creation. Chapters 00:00 — Why Bonds and Oil Predict the Stock Market’s Next Move 03:01 — How Treasury Yields and Interest Rates Control Stock Prices 06:02 — The 30-Year Treasury, Inflation and Long-Term Market Risk 09:03 — Oil Prices, Geopolitics and the Hidden Tax on Consumers 12:04 — How Smart Investors Read Markets Before Buying Stocks 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Book A Call With Ross buy.stripe.com/6oUfZggxt25Bc5Ld8L5Vu05 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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