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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Who's watched last week's episode? 🙋👀

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

🚨 New Hardpoints episode just dropped on Valor Media Network! Dr. Liz Dennett is using microbes to rethink how we mine the metals powering our world. Have you watched it yet? What do you think—future of mining? 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/VhrVRnZ221A

Microbes, Mines & an Alaskan: A Startup CEO Redefines Mining | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Copper: Life-threatening work for some. Cloud-optimized biotech solutions for others. The gap is the story. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social 📺Watch it here youtube.com/shorts/vdaSl...

The Real Cost of Copper & The Future of Microbial Mining | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

More copper = better lives. Electric vehicles, wind turbines, data centers and even maternal healthcare in developing nations depend on it. Dr. Liz Dennett tells us why copper is the unsung hero of our electrified future. youtube.com/shorts/Yv2mm... #CopperMatters #CleanTech #LizDennett

Why the World Suddenly Needs So Much Copper | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This is what happens when you replace miners with microbes. Liz Dennett and her team at Endolith extract copper using biology, not bulldozers. More copper, less environmental impact. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/C0dU6... #BioMining #Endolith #SustainableTech

Can microbes mine copper better than humans? | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

New Hardpoints is now live! Dr. Liz Dennett is changing mining with microbes. Watch now on Valor Media Network’s YouTube. #Hardpoints #Biotech #MiningInnovation

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

New Hardpoints drops tomorrow @ 1PM ET! Biotech, mining, and one Alaskan CEO shaking things up. Watch it on the Valor Media Network YouTube. #Hardpoints #Mining #Biotech @mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

The latest episode of HARDPOINTS is live on Valor Media Network’s YouTube channel! Title: Elite Athletes & the Veteran Transition What really happens when your career—and identity—ends? Whether it’s leaving the military or stepping off the field, the transition is real, raw, and deep.

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Nothing hits like knowing your team’s got your back—on the field or in combat. Mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/RYZDW...

Combat or football—nothing matches the power of a team | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Loneliness can lead you onto a path that isn’t for you. Find your TRUE mission, proceed with passion, and learn the process for you. youtube.com/shorts/sDRYb...

Purpose begins with exploration and passion | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Pat Grossman on being an affective person: you have to believe it to see it—until you're alone with your mind in the dark. Mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/CFbRm...

Alone with your mind, identity fades. A raw truth about PTSD and purpose | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🎙 New Episode — Hardpoints When life roles shift—like for veterans or top athletes—it’s more than a transition. It’s a personal reckoning. This episode explores what happens when performance ends and identity begins. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social Watch now→ youtu.be/2kVIs7ceoFE

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

New on Hardpoints – “Setting up the DoD Energy Clearinghouse” Retired F-16 pilot & Bronze Star recipient Dave Belote shares how energy policy and national security intersect—plus, he's a 5-time Jeopardy! youtu.be/bnk5TuHjHdE What surprised you most about the episode? Let us know below!

Setting up the DoD Energy Clearinghouse | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

From McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove to the timeless Once an Eagle, Dave Belote reflects on the books that shaped his thinking on character, leadership, and legacy. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/6d_y0...

Books That Shape Leaders: From Lonesome Dove to the Timeless Once an Eagle l Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

On the latest Hardpoints episode Dave Belote talks about commanding entire bases to discovering how solar energy and renewable energy play into national security. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/4YvCO...

From Base Commander to Energy Pioneer: How Fate Shaped a Unique Military Path l Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

From pre-law to the Pentagon: A journey shaped by fate, not a five-year plan. Dave Belote gets into why sometimes, the best paths are the ones you never planned to take @mikevsclimate.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/u0vz1...

From Pre-Law to the Pentagon: A Military Journey You Couldn’t Script l Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

New Hardpoints out now. Dave Belote on energy, defense policy, and leadership. Watch here: youtube.com/valormedianetwork @mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Dropping tomorrow at 1PM ET on youtube.com/valormedianetwork Hardpoints dives into the DoD Energy Clearinghouse with Dave Belote: F-16 pilot, Bronze Star recipient, and Jeopardy champ. Fighter jets, energy policy, national security — don’t miss this full-throttle episode. @mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🎙️ The latest HARDPOINTS episode is live on Valor Media’s YouTube! Neal & Mike explore how tariffs tie into national security, startups & more. Plus, Mike shares his journey from Idaho to Navy pilot to climate founder. What stood out to you? #Hardpoints #PolicyTalks

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We build industries, then abandon them. On Hardpoints, a look at immigrant innovation and why America hesitates to invest. youtube.com/shorts/aSVBw...

Why U.S. Lets Key Industries Die While Immigrant Innovation Thrives | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Startups are starving for funds. On Hardpoints, we dive into why IPOs and high rates are choking the cycle of innovation and recycling. youtube.com/shorts/cuqCW...

Why Startup Funding Is Still Stalled in 2025 | IPOs & Interest Rates |Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We create the tech, but others scale it. On Hardpoints, we dig into why U.S. innovation often loses in manufacturing. youtube.com/shorts/ptQGs...

Why the U.S. Invents but China Builds: The Solar Panel Story | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🎯 New HARDPOINTS! drops TODAY 11AM ET on Valor Media’s YouTube! Neal & Mike dive into how tariffs shape startups, security & more. Plus, Mike shares his journey from Idaho to Navy pilot to climate entrepreneur. Don’t miss it! #Hardpoints #ValorMedia @mikevsclimate.bsky.social

Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

On the first episode of Hardpoints Mike and Neal call out senior leaders for disregarding info security, including leaked F-18 flight details shared in public chat groups. mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

On the debut episode of Hardpoints Mike Smith and Neal Rickner chat about malware on the VP’s phone, and why Pete Hegseth’s casual habits might make him a prime target as Secretary of Defense. mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

There aren't different rules for leaders, just sometimes different results. On the debut episode of Hardpoints Mike Smith interviews co-host Neal Rickner and his journey in startups, energy, & national security. mikevsclimate.bsky.social

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Flew Navy jets, planted a lot of trees, now making climate accounting for everyone. Aclymate.com / @aclymate.bsky.social Host: Hardpoints pod Board: @vetsforrl.bsky.social Lifelong #Orioles Fan He/...

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Are you ready for the debut of Hardpoints tomorrow? 🎧💥 TUNE IN AT youtube.com/valormedianetwork at 11AM ET! youtube.com/shorts/wHYF-...

Are you ready for the debut of Hardpoints tomorrow? | Hardpoints

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Welcome to Hardpoints! Meet Mike & Neal—former fighter pilots now diving into startups, energy, and defense with bold insights and real talk.

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Hardpoints @hardpoints.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

🚨 New podcast: Hardpoints 🚨 Fighter pilots turned founders Neal Rickner & Mike Smith dive into startups, energy, and NatSec—no filters, just fire.