The Next Next
The Next Next
Podcast Description
A podcast that chronicles one experienced founder's exploration into how AI is changing how startups get built and funded, as well as how we live and work more generally. Episodes are interview-style, guests come from a wide range of relevant backgrounds, and discussions are lively, informative, and sometimes amusing.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as AI innovations in entrepreneurship, shifts in work dynamics, and new business models. Examples include discussions on AI integration in software development with guests like Sahil Lavingia, and the intersection of AI and gaming featuring Kayla Comalli. The show addresses how AI influences venture capital and productivity.
Puck Academy is a show and newsletter exploring how hockey players grow — on and off the ice. Each week, we share conversations with coaches, players, and experts about the habits, mindset, and development process that lead to peak performance. Our mission is to help players and families make sense of the journey — what matters, what doesn’t, and how to navigate it all with purpose.
How It Works
🎙 The Podcast — Smart, practical conversations with the people shaping player development.
✉️ The Newsletter — Weekly highlights and reflections to help players and parents learn together.
Together, they form a growing library of ideas and stories for anyone serious about getting better — and helping others do the same.
Hosted by Jason Jacobs
Jason Jacobs is a lifelong builder, parent, and student of development — exploring how people and systems improve over time. Through Puck Academy, he’s combining a love of hockey with a passion for learning, growth, and making sense of how players reach their fullest form.
In this episode of Puck Academy, host Jason Jacobs talks to Ben Guite, the head coach of men’s ice hockey at Bowdoin College. They discuss Ben’s journey from playing at the University of Maine to his professional career in the NHL, AHL, and ECHL, and his transition into coaching. They explore the impact of growing up in a hockey household and how the game and player development have evolved over the years. Key topics include Ben’s coaching philosophy, the role of video and data, recent rule changes like NIL and the transfer portal, and the future of the game. Ben also shares insights on balancing fun and hard work in youth hockey, the importance of character and culture in building successful teams, and the influence of individual skills training on hockey IQ.
00:00 Introduction to Puck Academy
00:15 Meet Ben Guite: From Player to Coach
01:28 Ben’s Early Life and Hockey Journey
01:57 The Evolution of Hockey and Player Development
03:19 Balancing Fun and Competitiveness in Youth Sports
15:25 Recruitment and Character in College Hockey
20:30 Challenges and Growth in College Hockey
27:01 The Importance of Mastering Junior Hockey
28:46 Personal Journey to the NHL
30:13 Balancing Academics and Hockey
33:02 Rise of Specialized Training and Academies
36:26 Evaluating and Teaching Hockey IQ
40:22 Coaching Tactics and Player Development
43:27 Impact of Analytics and Video in Coaching
46:33 Changes in Junior and College Hockey
49:54 The Growing Competitiveness of Youth Hockey
51:55 Building Team Cohesion and Culture
53:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Hockey Dads
Note: Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).
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