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Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorIs Lockheed Martin stock (NYSE: LMT) a bargain as missile demand grows? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines the investment case for a defense giant facing Washington budget uncertainty while orders expand. Recorded before the company’s October 22, 2026 earnings release, this episode explores whether the stock’s pullback created an opportunity for long-term investors.Using Lockheed Martin’s second-quarter 2026 results, Ross breaks down its $230 billion backlog, $65 billion in new orders, and growing free cash flow. Discover how Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, THAAD missile defense systems, and F-35 sustainment contribute to the business. Ross also explains the book-to-bill ratio and why rebuilding missile inventories could support years of production growth.This LMT stock analysis covers valuation, dividend income, Wall Street price targets, and the risks behind the bullish thesis. From congressional funding delays to fixed-price contract losses and cash-flow timing, Ross examines what investors should watch beyond the headlines. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more analysis of defense stocks, earnings, and long-term investing opportunities.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 Lockheed Martin Stock: A Missile Boom at a Bargain Price?01:01 Why LMT Stock Fell: Defense Budget Uncertainty02:08 Analyst Upgrades & Lockheed Martin’s Stock Rebound03:17 Lockheed Martin Q2 Earnings: Revenue & Cash Flow Growth04:00 The $230 Billion Backlog & Book-to-Bill Ratio Explained05:07 Patriot Missile Demand & U.S. Stockpile Replenishment05:47 Lockheed Martin’s Patriot & THAAD Production Expansion07:27 LMT Stock Valuation: Is 18 Times Earnings Attractive?08:05 Lockheed Martin’s Free Cash Flow & Dividend08:56 Wall Street’s Lockheed Martin Price Targets09:21 LMT Investment Risks: Budget Delays, Margins & Cash Flow11:09 Ross Mandell’s Lockheed Martin Investment Thesis12:00 Q3 Earnings Checklist: Backlog, Cash Flow & Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorCoreWeave stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) has fallen sharply while its founders have sold $3.3 billion in shares since the company’s March 2025 IPO. Is this AI infrastructure stock a buying opportunity—or a warning sign? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines CoreWeave’s founder stock sales and why Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy while cutting its price target from $139 to $106.Discover how CoreWeave’s NVIDIA-powered GPU cloud business serves the growing demand for artificial intelligence computing. Ross breaks down its debt-heavy expansion, GPU-backed financing, and approximately $104 billion in contracted backlog. He also puts the founders’ stock sales into context, including scheduled trading plans and their remaining ownership, while examining the tension between insider selling and retail investor buying.This CoreWeave stock analysis explores the risks behind the AI infrastructure boom, including rising borrowing costs, customer concentration, and depreciating GPU equipment. Ross explains why investors should watch insider filings, bond yields, and earnings disclosures when evaluating the company’s outlook. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more conversations about AI stocks, Wall Street, and the businesses shaping the stock market.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 CoreWeave Stock: Buying Opportunity or Red Flag?00:59 CoreWeave’s $3.3 Billion Founder Stock Sales Explained01:38 How CoreWeave’s AI Cloud & GPU Business Works02:50 How Much Have CoreWeave’s Founders Sold?03:21 Scheduled Insider Selling & Remaining Founder Ownership04:38 Why Retail Investors Are Buying the CoreWeave Dip05:04 CoreWeave’s Debt Risk & Rising Bond Yields05:51 Goldman Sachs Upgrades CRWV but Cuts Its Price Target06:34 Goldman Sachs’ CoreWeave IPO & Lending Ties07:21 CoreWeave’s Bull Case: GPU Financing & $104B Backlog08:09 CoreWeave Stock Risks: Customer Concentration & GPU Depreciation09:14 What to Watch: Insider Filings, Bond Yields & Earnings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorIs Datadog stock (NASDAQ: DDOG) still a buy after its strong rally? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines how Datadog’s cloud monitoring and observability platform helps businesses track application performance, investigate outages, and manage increasingly complex AI systems. Explore why the growth of artificial intelligence could create a lasting opportunity for this software company.Ross breaks down Datadog’s Q2 2026 earnings, including 36% revenue growth, $1.12 billion in quarterly revenue, and $279 million in free cash flow. He also explores its expanding AI customer base, Bits AI tools, and “land and expand” strategy, where customers adopt more products over time. With AI companies spending millions annually on its platform, Datadog is already participating in the AI infrastructure boom.This DDOG stock analysis also covers premium valuation, share-price volatility, and the risk of reduced usage from Datadog’s largest customer. Ross explains his long-term investment thesis and the business metrics investors should watch to evaluate whether growth can meet expectations. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more analysis of AI stocks, cloud computing companies, and long-term investing opportunities.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 Datadog Stock & the AI Infrastructure Opportunity01:00 Datadog’s Founders & Cloud Monitoring Origins02:09 How Datadog’s Observability Platform Works03:15 Datadog Earnings: Revenue Growth & Free Cash Flow04:02 Datadog’s Land-and-Expand Business Model04:55 How AI Customers Are Driving Datadog’s Growth05:57 Bits AI Tools & AI Agent Monitoring06:39 Datadog’s Growth Beyond AI Companies07:19 DDOG Stock: Valuation, Volatility & Customer Risk08:56 Datadog Revenue Guidance & Growth Outlook09:22 Ross Mandell’s Long-Term Datadog Investment Thesis10:21 Going Public Patreon & Investor Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorCould CrowdStrike stock (NASDAQ: CRWD) become a major winner in the AI cybersecurity boom? On Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross examines how AI-assisted cyberattacks and the rise of AI agents could increase demand for digital protection. Starting with the attacks on South Korean banks, he explores why CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform could play a growing role in securing businesses, cloud systems, and digital identities.Ross breaks down CrowdStrike’s revenue growth, annual recurring revenue (ARR), Falcon Flex adoption, and free cash flow to assess the company’s long-term growth potential. He also discusses Falcon’s availability in the OpenAI Marketplace and CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity startup accelerator with AWS and NVIDIA, explaining how these initiatives fit into its broader AI security strategy.This CRWD stock analysis also examines valuation risk, stock-based compensation, competition, and customer trust following the July 2024 outage. For investors researching cybersecurity stocks and AI investment opportunities, the episode outlines the growth drivers, risks, and business metrics worth watching. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell 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 CrowdStrike Stock & the Rise of AI Cyberattacks00:38 South Korean Bank Hacks: How Attackers Are Using AI01:45 How CrowdStrike’s Falcon Cybersecurity Platform Works02:52 CrowdStrike Earnings: Revenue & ARR Growth04:04 Falcon Flex Growth & Customer Adoption04:38 AI Agent Security & the OpenAI Marketplace06:33 CrowdStrike Free Cash Flow & Profitability07:18 The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage & Customer Trust07:52 CRWD Stock Valuation & Investment Risks08:21 Ross Mandell’s Long-Term CrowdStrike Stock Outlook09:13 Key Business Metrics for CrowdStrike Investors Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorAfter a proposed $500,000 deal fell apart, Steve Rifkind found an unexpected opportunity with New Edition. On Going Public with Ross Mandell, the Loud Records founder shares the setbacks, relationships, and music marketing instincts that shaped his career in the music business.From his family’s Spring Records to managing New Edition, Steve explains how he built connections through college campuses, radio stations, record stores, and street marketing. He recalls promoting Fatback Band’s “I Found Lovin’” and discusses why listening to your audience matters. The conversation also touches on Loud Records and Wu-Tang Clan, with practical lessons in branding, word-of-mouth marketing, and recognizing talent.For entrepreneurs, independent artists, and business owners, this episode explores recovering from failed deals, building valuable relationships, and trusting your judgment. Steve also shares his perspective on artists building independently in today’s music industry. Subscribe to Going Public with Ross Mandell for more conversations about entrepreneurship, investing, and building a business.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/📲 Follow Steve On Instagramhttps://instagram.com/steverifkind?xtok=MXZxZ2JiaHpibzgxYw%3D%3D⏱️ Chapters00:00 Steve Rifkind Interview With Ross Mandell04:53 Spring Records & Steve Rifkind’s Music Industry Roots09:09 Surviving a Heart Attack at 5115:06 Growing Up With Dyslexia & Facing School Bullies18:25 Breaking Into the Music Industry at 1822:58 Street Marketing: Building a Music Industry Network25:37 Promoting Records in New York’s Nightclubs28:48 Finding Hit Songs Through Audience Feedback30:20 Fatback Band’s “I Found Lovin’” & Radio Promotion32:53 A Rap Cartoon & a $500K Music Deal35:33 Why Steve Rifkind’s $500K Deal Fell Apart37:03 How Steve Rifkind Began Managing New Edition41:45 Loud Records, Wu-Tang Clan & Fat Joe45:18 Independent Artists: Building Without a Record Label46:39 Discovering Music Talent & Understanding Your Audience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events  https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator   What makes an entrepreneur spend $3 million on a machine to produce water? Patriox founder Teresa Reile joins Ross Mandell on Going Public to discuss the production equipment she says cost $3 million, her oxygen-rich water business, and the journey from meeting an inventor in Hungary to bringing the product to the United States.   Teresa shares her entrepreneurial background, including the 48 companies she says she and her former husband owned. The conversation explores commercial rights, product pricing, and the plans discussed at recording for manufacturing in Georgia and a wellness spa in Florida. Ross and Teresa examine how a personal experience became the motivation for a new business venture.   The interview also covers Teresa’s accounts of prison rehabilitation work in Mexico, community projects in Buffalo, and her personal health journey. Join Going Public with Ross Mandell for a conversation about entrepreneurship, product development, and building a wellness brand. Medical statements and testimonials reflect the speakers’ claims and experiences; this interview does not establish their effectiveness or provide medical advice.   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 Ross https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08   📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/   📲 Follow Teresa On Instagram https://instagram.com/prbytr?xtok=MXgwOXN1Z2EwcDY1cw%3D%3D   https://patriox.us/   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Meet Teresa Reile, Founder of Patriox 03:44 Owning 48 Companies: Teresa’s Entrepreneurial Background 07:52 Inside Mexico’s Prisons: Rehabilitation and Second Chances 15:10 Tackling Gang Violence and Rebuilding Homes in Buffalo 21:01 What Is Patriox Oxygen Water? 22:44 Teresa’s Cancer Surgery and Personal Health Journey 26:13 Discovering Oxygen Water and Traveling to Hungary 30:39 Partnering With the Inventor Behind Patriox 35:27 Oxygen Water Research: Teresa’s Account 37:39 The $3 Million Water Machine and Exclusive Business Rights 40:19 Patriox Pricing and Plans for a Florida Wellness Spa 44:53 Teresa’s Personal Experience With Oxygen Water 49:56 Oxygen and Mitochondria: Teresa’s Perspective 51:43 Bringing Patriox Manufacturing to the United States 54:35 Ross and Teresa Discuss the Business of Healthcare 57:45 Where to Find Patriox and the Meaning Behind Its Name Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events  https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator   Could Okta stock benefit from the AI agent boom? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross explores why identity security could become increasingly important as autonomous AI agents access company data, execute tasks, and interact with sensitive systems. Learn why he’s watching OKTA stock and believes the company’s opportunity could extend far beyond passwords and single sign-on.   The discussion covers Okta’s Auth0 acquisition, workforce and customer identity, and the expanding need to secure machines and AI agents. Ross breaks down Okta’s earnings, subscription revenue, contracted business, free cash flow, and improving profitability, examining whether the company can combine financial discipline with a new market for AI security.   Ross also addresses competition from Microsoft, past security incidents, and the risks of expecting an immediate return to rapid revenue growth. Discover why he believes identity and access management could become a critical part of the AI economy—and what Okta still needs to prove. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, cybersecurity stocks, and emerging technology investment themes.   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 Ross https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gydlh4dJfhXecP5Vu08   📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Okta Stock: Who Controls AI Agents? 01:19 What Is Okta? Identity Security Explained 02:55 Okta’s Auth0 Acquisition: Workforce vs. Customer Identity 03:55 AI Agents and the Future of Identity Security 05:22 How Okta Could Secure the AI Workforce 06:26 Okta Earnings: Revenue Growth and Contracted Business 07:25 Okta’s Enterprise Customers and Switching Costs 08:05 Okta Free Cash Flow, Profitability and Growth Outlook 09:59 Okta Stock Risks: Microsoft Competition and Security Incidents 10:46 Why AI Could Multiply Demand for Identity Security 13:17 OKTA Stock Analysis: Is the AI Opportunity Priced In? 14:43 Join Ross Mandell on Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator What does NVIDIA’s $235 billion stock buyback authorization reveal about its future? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down NVIDIA stock, Jensen Huang’s strategy, and why he views the expanded share repurchase program as a powerful bullish signal. Explore how the company’s AI business could support both continued growth and substantial returns of capital to shareholders. Learn how stock buybacks can affect earnings per share, share count, and shareholder value. Ross examines NVIDIA’s free cash flow, stock-based compensation, valuation, and the AI infrastructure spending driving demand for its chips. He also explains why earnings growth matters when evaluating NVDA stock and compares NVIDIA’s approach with Apple’s buyback history. From NVIDIA’s beginnings at Denny’s to its expansion into robotics, networking, and automotive technology, this episode explores the company’s evolution and the challenges ahead. Ross addresses concerns about AI spending and semiconductor boom-and-bust cycles while explaining why NVIDIA remains his biggest stock position. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, AI stocks, and investing insights with Ross Mandell. 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 NVIDIA Stock: The $235 Billion Buyback Story01:05 NVIDIA’s Origins: Jensen Huang and the AI Revolution02:16 NVIDIA’s $235 Billion Stock Buyback Plan02:54 How Stock Buybacks Affect Earnings per Share04:23 NVIDIA Free Cash Flow and AI Infrastructure Demand05:25 NVIDIA Buyback Math: Share Count and Stock Dilution06:17 What NVIDIA’s Buyback Signals About Its Future07:02 NVIDIA Stock Valuation: Earnings Growth and P/E Ratio07:54 NVIDIA vs. Apple: Buybacks and Shareholder Returns08:56 NVIDIA Stock Risks: AI Spending and Chip Cycles09:55 Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish on NVIDIA Stock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Is Eli Lilly stock still in the early stages of the weight-loss boom? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down his bullish outlook on LLY stock and explains why Mounjaro and Zepbound could be just the beginning. Explore how diabetes treatments, obesity drugs, and the growing GLP-1 market fit into his investment thesis. The discussion covers oral weight-loss treatments such as orforglipron, retatrutide’s clinical development, and Lilly’s plans to expand manufacturing and reach more patients worldwide. Ross examines the company’s earnings, revenue growth, and drug pipeline, explaining why he sees an opportunity extending beyond today’s blockbuster injections. Ross also addresses Eli Lilly’s stock pullback, valuation, competition from Novo Nordisk and other drugmakers, and the execution risks investors should watch. Learn which developments he’s tracking—from clinical trial results and international expansion to production capacity and financial guidance—and why a strong business still needs to justify its stock price. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, healthcare stocks, and emerging investment themes. 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 Eli Lilly Stock: The Next Phase of the Weight-Loss Boom01:13 Eli Lilly’s History: From Insulin to Obesity Drugs02:16 Mounjaro and Zepbound: Eli Lilly’s Revenue Growth03:21 Orforglipron: The Oral Weight-Loss Pill Opportunity05:20 Eli Lilly’s Manufacturing Expansion06:12 Retatrutide Clinical Trials: The Triple-Action Obesity Drug07:43 GLP-1 Research: New Data and Combination Treatments08:22 Eli Lilly’s Drug Pipeline Beyond Weight Loss09:07 LLY Stock Pullback and Revenue Guidance10:16 Eli Lilly Stock Valuation and Novo Nordisk Competition11:30 Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish on Eli Lilly Stock13:18 Eli Lilly Stock: Key Catalysts and Risks to Watch14:07 Why the Weight-Loss Boom Could Be Just Beginning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Could Ouster stock benefit from the rise of physical AI? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross explains why he owns OUST and how digital lidar gives robots, drones, and autonomous machines the ability to “see.” Explore his investment thesis as artificial intelligence expands into factories, farms, warehouses, and smart infrastructure. The conversation covers Ouster’s Velodyne merger, revenue growth, Rev8 native color lidar, and support for the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem. Ross examines autonomous agriculture through John Deere’s GUSS subsidiary, drone inspection, and industrial automation, explaining why he believes Ouster’s opportunity extends well beyond self-driving cars. Ross also breaks down the OUST stock pullback, capital raises, shareholder dilution, competition, and the path toward profitability. Learn which customer deployments, software opportunities, margins, and earnings trends he’s watching—and why he remains bullish while acknowledging the risks. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis and insights into AI stocks, robotics, and emerging technology. 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 Ouster Stock: The Eyes of Physical AI01:11 What Is Ouster? Lidar Technology Explained04:18 Ouster’s Velodyne Merger Explained06:25 Physical AI: Robotics and Industrial Automation07:48 Ouster and John Deere’s GUSS: Autonomous Farming08:27 Ouster Lidar for Drone Mapping and Inspection09:26 Ouster Rev8: Native Color Lidar Explained10:11 Ouster and NVIDIA Jetson: Robotics and Edge AI11:09 OUST Stock Pullback: Price vs. Business Performance13:01 Ouster Stock Risks and the Path to Profitability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Could Uber stock benefit from the robotaxi revolution? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down Uber’s robotaxi strategy and why investors may be underestimating its future. This Uber stock analysis explores how its customer base, transportation network, and growing free cash flow could position the company for the next era of autonomous vehicles. The discussion covers Uber earnings, insider buying, and autonomous vehicle partnerships involving Waymo, Zoox, Nuro, Lucid, and Rivian. Ross also examines Aurora Innovation and Uber Freight, explaining how driverless trucks could expand the opportunity beyond robotaxis. Discover why he believes Uber can benefit from multiple self-driving companies by connecting their vehicles with paying customers. Ross weighs his bullish Uber stock outlook against competition from Tesla and Waymo, regulatory hurdles, capital spending, and the possibility that autonomous operators bypass Uber’s platform. Learn which financial results and deployment milestones he’s watching as this investment thesis develops. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, and join Ross on Patreon for ongoing investing discussions. 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 Uber Stock: The Robotaxi Opportunity02:02 Uber Earnings and Free Cash Flow Growth02:57 Uber’s Customer Network and Data Advantage04:10 Why Robotaxi Companies Could Need Uber07:21 Robotaxis and Human Drivers: Uber’s Hybrid Network08:07 Aurora and Uber Freight: Driverless Trucking10:13 Uber’s Robotaxi Partnerships: Lucid, Nuro and Zoox11:19 Uber and Rivian: Autonomous R2 Robotaxi Plans12:29 Uber Stock Pullback: Price vs. Business Performance13:10 Tesla and Waymo: Threats to Uber’s Future?14:38 Uber Insider Buying: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s Investment15:54 Uber Stock Analysis: Key Metrics to Watch17:46 Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts and Uber’s Global Advantage20:06 Uber Stock Risks: Competition, Spending and Regulation21:10 Why Ross Mandell Is Bullish on Uber Stock22:34 Join Ross Mandell on Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ross’s Patreon Community for exclusive content and LIVE events https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealRossMandell?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Can Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) turn its advertising empire into an even bigger AI business? In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down his Meta stock investment thesis and explores how AI agents could create new revenue opportunities across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The conversation covers Meta’s Muse AI agent, digital advertising, subscriptions, business automation, and the potential to connect product discovery directly to purchases. Ross explains why he sees the company’s billions of users, established platforms, and advertising cash flow as advantages in the race to monetize artificial intelligence and online commerce. Ross also examines the risks behind his bullish outlook, including heavy AI spending, competition, regulation, and lessons from Reality Labs. Discover why he owns Meta as a long-term investment and what he’s watching as its business evolves. Subscribe to Going Public for more stock market analysis, and join Wall Street Confidential on Patreon for deeper investing discussions. 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 Meta Stock: The AI Investment Opportunity01:22 Meta Muse Explained: AI Agents vs. Chatbots03:04 Meta’s AI Advantage: Billions of Users03:54 JPMorgan’s Meta Stock Upgrade04:26 Meta’s AI Subscriptions and New Revenue Streams05:59 Meta Advertising Revenue and AI Growth08:22 Meta Muse and the Future of AI Shopping10:36 Meta Stock Valuation and Earnings Expectations11:50 Meta AI Risks: Spending, Competition and Regulation13:38 Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Strategy and Reality Labs15:03 How Meta Could Monetize AI Agents17:23 Meta vs. AI Startups: The Distribution Advantage19:03 Why Ross Mandell Owns Meta Stock Long Term20:58 Meta’s AI Spending: Lessons From Amazon and AWS23:00 Meta Stock Outlook: The Next Five Years23:29 Wall Street Confidential on Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.

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.