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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.